Designs of the Year at Design Museum

Designs of the Year at Design Museum

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Who? London Design Museum What? The London Design Museum will be exhibiting designs from around the world in its 6th “Designs of the Year” exhibition. The exhibition features all the nominations for the “Design of the Year” award across seven categories: architecture, digital, fashion, furniture, graphics, product and transport. Winners from each category and overall will be announced in April. When? 20th March to 7th July Where? Shad Thames, London SE1 2YD designmuseum.org How? See website for more information

Kaffe Fassett – A Life in Colour
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Kaffe Fassett – A Life in Colour

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Who? Fashion and Textile Museum What? Fashion and Textile Museum will be hosting the first major exhibition of international textile artist Kaffe Fassett’s work in London since 1988. “Kaffe Fassett – A Life in Colour” will feature over five decades of work, from designs for Bill Gibb, knitwear for Missoni, printed patchwork fabrics, glorious quilts, and inspired needlepoint. When? 22nd March until 29th June Where? Fashion and Textile Museum, 83 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3XF How? For more information, please visit www.ftmlondon.org

Vacheron Constantin 1972 Prestige
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Vacheron Constantin 1972 Prestige

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Who? Vacheron Constantin What? To celebrate its first Paris boutique, Vacheron Constantin has released the latest in the “1972” series – the 1972 Prestige. The new ultra-thin men’s watch is made in the iconic Vacheron Constantin asymmetric style with an 18k white gold case and brown alligator leather strap. Only 40 pieces are released. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at Vacheron Constantin Paris Boutique, 2 Rue de la Paix, 75002 Paris How? See www.vacheron-constantin.com for more information Fly via KLM

Ossie Clark: The King of the King’s Road Reigns Again
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Ossie Clark: The King of the King’s Road Reigns Again

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Who? Proud Gallery What? Coinciding with the launch of the “Ossie Clark London” label, Proud Gallery in Chelsea is hosting a retrospective on the life and style of the designer. The exhibition, entitled “Ossie Clark: The King of the King’s Road Reigns Again”, will feature vintage gowns, design sketches and rare photographic prints. When? Now until 10th March Where? Proud Chelsea, 161 King’s Road, Chelsea, London, SW3 5XP How? For more information, please visit www.proud.co.uk

Photo by Francesco Jodice

Critter, a moveable kitchen

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Who? Elia Mangia What? Elia Mangia is an Italian designer who specialises in furniture design. His project, “Critter” (produced by Skitsch), is a free standing kitchen created from solid ash wood and stainless steel, with a stove, worktop and even a sink. It’s designed to be easily assembled and disassembled with only eight screws holding the structure together. When? Available now Where? Available through eliamangia.com How? See website for more information

Michiel Cornelissen’s 36 pencil bowl

Michiel Cornelissen’s 36 pencil bowl

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Who? Michiel Cornelissen What? Michiel Cornelissen is a designer based in the Netherlands who creates jewellery, homewares and electronic accessories. His creation, the “36 pencil bowl”, is simple, multi-functional and customisable. The bowl is available with or without pencil and starts from 29.00 € excluding VAT. When? Available now Where? On line from michielcornelissen.com How? For more information, see website