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Pleated places
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19 Apr 11
Thirteen years after opening, the Issey Miyake store in New York has been given a makeover by Clouds Architecture Office.
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From Wonderland at Milan2011
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19 Apr 11
For the "Edra in Wonderland" collection the Campana Brothers pushed the limits of materials to realise some unique creations.
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Roughing it at Milan2011
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19 Apr 11
Rough & Ready is an experimental range of furniture inspired by explorations of the unpredictable.
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Design Indaba campaign awarded
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20 Apr 11
The DIXIV microsite created by The Jupiter Drawing Room and Gloo Design for the Design Indaba campaign has been awarded.
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New CEO for CT Fashion Council
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20 Apr 11
The Cape Town Fashion Council has appointed a new CEO. Bryan Ramkilawan believes in an inclusive approach.
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Super seating at Milan2011
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20 Apr 11
Marcel Wanders presented two sets of chairs at the Milan Furniture Fair for Magis: The Cyborg and Troy Family.
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15-Year edit at Milan2011
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20 Apr 11
The Karim Sampler exhibition presented some of Karim Rashid’s key works of the past 15 years.
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No spillage at DI2011 Expo
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21 Apr 11
First time exhibitors at Design Indaba Expo in 2011, Spilt Milk found a whole new market for their range of classic and feminine designs.
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Almost invisible at Milan2011
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21 Apr 11
Only the backrest and arm rests of Nendo’s Transparent Chair appear to be visible, but the seat is still inviting.
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Check mate
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22 Apr 11
A Swedish design collective have envisioned a new, all inclusive, interpretation of the traditional chess game.
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Storage space at Milan2011
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22 Apr 11
Versatility is the main characteristic of Ineke Hans’s “My Storage” system designed for Magis.
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From yesteryear at DI2011 Expo
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22 Apr 11
Recreate's selection of gorgeously upcycled furniture was a key attraction at Design Indaba Expo.
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Craft gathering at DI2011 Expo
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23 Apr 11
Design Indaba Expo visitors couldn't get enough of the crafts sold at The Fringe Arts stand. It's so uniquely African-inspired.
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Seating options
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23 Apr 11
Konstantin Grcic's various seating designs all have two things in common: comfort and quality materials.
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Office/Zoo at Milan2011
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24 Apr 11
My First Office and My Zoo are two designs by Martí Guixé for the Magis Me Too collection.
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Beautifully bold at DI2011 Expo
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24 Apr 11
Big sales, bold and beautiful women and a breath of fresh air. That was the Design Indaba Expo experience for Hobo Jewellery & Accessories.
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Snooze alert at Milan2011
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25 Apr 11
An alarm clock designed by Jasper Morrison is the latest edition to the Punkt family. Welcome the Punkt AC 01 in black, red and white.
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Commercial creativity at DI2011 Expo
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25 Apr 11
For Umcebo Design the Design Indaba Expo floor was the perfect place to network and connect with the right people
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Chairs everywhere at Milan2011
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25 Apr 11
At the Milan Furniture Fair Patricia Urquiola presented a couch, chair and vases for Kartell.
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Fashion frenzy at DI2011 Expo
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26 Apr 11
The Cape Town Fashion Council created a style experience on the Design Indaba Expo Floor. And visitors loved it.
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Reflections, time and tables at Milan2011
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26 Apr 11
Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa presented a table, mirror and two clocks for Magis at the Milan Furniture Fair.
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Many styles in one
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26 Apr 11
The Melissa + Gaetano Pesce Shoe offers the wearer seven different styles, all in one shoe.
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Ceramic success at DI2011 Expo
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27 Apr 11
Buyers and visitors from all corners of the world were impressed by the ceramic designs of Zizamele Ceramics at Design Indaba Expo.
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Replacements
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27 Apr 11
Billur Turan is a product designer with a solution to Trichotilomania, the act of causing damage to one’s own hair.
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