2014 Archive

  • Uzukile the Elder made from wool, thread, artificial flowers and spray paint on tapestry canvas. 2013 Image: WHATIFTHEWORLD.
    Lookbook: Tapestries by Athi-Patra Ruga
    Lookbook • 2 Jun 14
    South African artist Athi-Patra Ruga might be better known for his performance pieces but he also creates exquisite tapestries. >
  • LINTELOO's new AFRIKA collection. Image: Arjan Benning.
    Afro-Dutch exchange
    Lookbook • 1 Jun 14
    Dutch furniture design company LINTELOO has launched a range of furniture and home accessories that brings an edgy African flair to its classic furniture. >
  • Zapiro cartoon featured in Democrazy: SA's Twenty-Year Trip. Image: Zapiro.
    20 years of democracy according to Zapiro
    Lookbook • 26 May 14
    Scathing satirical cartoonist Zapiro releases a new book that journeys through twenty years of South Africa's democracy in cartoons. >
  • Spring/Summer 2014 collection by G-Star RAW.
    Raw style
    Lookbook • 21 May 14
    G-Star RAW's Spring/Summer 2014 collection exemplifies a look of raw sophistication. >
  • Pichulik's Autumn/Winter Collection 2014. Image: Danielle Klopper for Pichulik.
    Boldly bejewelled
    Lookbook • 17 May 14
    South African jewellery brand Pichulik has unveiled their Autumn/Winter 2014 collection inspired by 70s glamour and powerful women. >
  • Massimo Vignelli.
    Five phrases to live by
    Lookbook • 9 May 14
    Here's a look at Massimo Vignelli's five phrases to live by. >
  • A Khanga design by Mr Somebody & Mr Nobody.
    Mister who?
    Lookbook • 4 May 14
    Meet Mr Somebody & Mr Nobody. Their collection of African-flavoured domestic curiosities runs the spectrum of quirky cool. >
  • Schwarzi notepad collection.
    Life in technicolour
    Lookbook • 27 Apr 14
    The Schwarzie sisters have launched a new stationery and jewellery collection, both highlighting their love for colour and pattern. >
  • Diapositive desk by the Bouroullec Brothers for Glas Italia.
    Handle with care
    Lookbook • 21 Apr 14
    Would you be comfortable sitting on a bench made entirely of glass? Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec challenge you to try out their latest 'Diapositive' furniture. >
  • Uncle Jack by Philippe Starch for Kartell.
    Chair crazy
    Lookbook • 20 Apr 14
    Judging by the vast amount of new chairs unveiled at the recent Salone del Mobile it seems the world is indeed experiencing a shortage of suitable seating. >
  • Quazi Design lookbook 2014.
    Crafting power
    Lookbook • 30 Mar 14
    Progressive craft company Quazi Design has revealed their 2014 lookbook. Here's a look at some of their hottest collections of the year. >
  • Rowan and Erwin Bouroullec's new collection for Kvadrat.
    3D fabrics
    Lookbook • 24 Mar 14
    Rowan and Erwin Bouroullec's create three-dimensional fabrics for textile manufacturer Kvadrat. >
  • Colour One for MINI by Scholten & Baijings
    Colour One for MINI Scholten & Baijings
    Lookbook • 20 Mar 14
    Design Indaba Conference speakers Scholten & Baijings' exhibition "Colour One" for MINI was on show at the CTICC, in Cape Town. >
  • Autumn/Winter 2014 collection by Adam&Eve launched at Design Indaba Expo 2014.
    Heroines of fashion
    Lookbook • 13 Mar 14
    Adam&Eve launched their Autumn/Winter 2014 collection at Design Indaba Expo 2014. Here's a look at the desirable garments shown on the fashion ramp. >
  • Tropicale Do Sul swimwear collection by Dax Martin for Design Indaba Expo 2014.
    Tropical summer
    Lookbook • 12 Mar 14
    Dax Martin unveiled the Tropicale Do Sul swimwear collection for 2014 at Design Indaba Expo. >
  • Goodbye Malaria
    Save a life in your sleep
    Lookbook • 10 Mar 14
    Friday, 25 April is World Malaria Day. You can help to control and eliminate malaria by supporting Goodbye Malaria through purchasing pyjamas or a bracelet. >
  • Ideso's Powerpac on the Absa stand.
    Life on two wheels
    Lookbook • 8 Mar 14
    Bicycles were big at 2014 Design Indaba Expo. More than just trendy commuting, the bikes on show proved what real "pedal power" can do. >
  • Barbara Hudson Ceramics
    Skull and bones trend
    Lookbook • 7 Mar 14
    Our fascination with what lies beneath the surface is revealed in the large selection of skeletal-inspired designs on the Design Indaba Expo floor. >
  • WitOpWit table runners
    Black and white trend
    Lookbook • 6 Mar 14
    The black and white Spring/Summer 2014 fashion trend has set the tone for home and décor accessories seen at the Design Indaba Expo 2014. >
  • Simply Vermeulen launched by Hendrik Vermeulen at Design Indaba Expo 2014.
    Simply colourful
    Lookbook • 6 Mar 14
    Renowned South African fashion designer Hendrik Vermeulen launches Simply Vermeulen at Design Indaba Expo 2014. >
  • Lisa Breytenbach's SignArt.
    Triangular trend
    Lookbook • 5 Mar 14
    A triangle is one of the basic shapes in geometry. This simple shape found a myriad of applications at Design Indaba Expo 2014. >
  • The Happy Show by Stefan Sagmeister.
    Be happy
    Lookbook • 3 Mar 14
    Here's a look at Stefan Sagmeister's renowned "The Happy Show" exhibition that he presented at the 2014 Design Indaba Conference. >
  • David Tlale at Design Indaba Expo 2014.
    Fashion for Africa
    Lookbook • 3 Mar 14
    Renowned South African fashion designer David Tlale treats Design Indaba Expo 2014 visitors to a surprising show. >
  • The Guardian by Joy Mckinney.
    Let your guard down
    Lookbook • 3 Mar 14
    2014 Design Indaba Pecha Kucha presenter photographer Joy Mckinney shared a photographic series "The Guardian" that explored the boundaries of personal space. >

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