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Design pick: bespoke moulded earphones from Meridian Audio
Who? Meridian Audio What? Meridian Audio has partnered with Asprey and Advanced Communication Solutions (ACS) to create 1,000 sets of bespoke moulded earphones. For each set sold, £250 is donated to Action on Hearing Loss to fund research by the charity. The limited edition earphones are also endorsed by Beatles producer Sir George Martin. Priced at £2,250. When? Available now Where? Available online from ACS How? For more information, see www.acssignatureseries.com
Summer reading: Concretopia by John Grindrod
Who? John Grindrod What? Post-war Britain is not the poster child for fine architecture but in Concretopia, John Grindrod charts how the country moved away from crumbling buildings to avant garde designs. By exploring well-known landmarks and meeting pioneering architectures, the journey of change, renewal and innovation is brought to life. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon
Optima Naturals tea hamper
Who? Optima Naturals What? We think that Afternoon Tea just doesn’t happen often enough and that’s why we love this Optima Naturals tea hamper. Built for two, it has everything you need to take Afternoon Tea on the road. And that means cups, thermos, plates and even cutlery. Now you just need to make the finger sandwiches. Priced at £130. When? Available now Where? Available online from Amazon How? Buy now from Amazon
Design pick: Rika lace laptop bag from Paperchase
Who? Paperchase What? Maybe we’re the only ones carrying our laptops around but we can’t live without a really good laptop bag. That’s why we are totally coveting the Rika lace laptop bag from Paperchase right now. The subtle, racy design adds just a hint of feminine touch to this practical bag. Even if you are all business. Priced at £20. When? Available now Where? Available online from Paperchase How? Buy now from Paperchase
Save food from the fridge
Who? Jihyun David What? Jihyun David is a design studio based in Amsterdam and Turin by Jihyun Ryou and David Artuffo. Their project, “save food from the refrigerator”, explores alternatives to technology for food preservation. Through a small book, exhibitions and prototypes, they hope that these alternatives can be shared with the public, triggering a return to grass roots approach to food. When? On going Where? www.savefoodfromthefridge.com How? See website for more information
Fashion pick: Sophie Hulme scarves from Liberty
Who? Liberty What? Liberty have just launched a new selection of luxury scarves from designer Sophie Hulme. The new collection is inspired by the signature charms on Hulme’s handbags and are exclusive to Liberty. Six different designs are available in the new collection with prices starting from £190. When? Available now Where? Available online from Liberty How? Buy now from Liberty Ten photos from Sophie Hulme for Liberty
