Design pick: Butterfly ginkgo centrepiece from Michael Aram
What? Butterfly ginkgo centrepiece from Michael Aram. Priced at £395.
Where? Available online from Amara
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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
Yamazaki by Bill Amberg
Who? Yamazaki whisky and Bill Amberg What? Japanese whisky Yamazaki has collaborated with luxury leather accessory designer Bill Amberg to create special presentation boxes for their 18yo and 25yo whisky. Crafted from leather, oak and copper, the gift sets speak serious luxury with a price tag to boot. The 18yo is priced at £225 while the 25yo is £1400. When? Available now Where? Harrods and The Whisky Shop How? For more information, see www.suntory.com/whisky
Design pick: Cassiopea angular tumbler from Habitat
Who? Habitat What? This Cassiopea angular tumbler makes a fun addition to the contemporary home. We love the fact that it looks like you’ve given the glass a good squeeze, cracking its shell. But it’s not just an optical illusion, the quirky design is in the shape too. This highly unusual tumbler is also available in three different colours. Priced at £2.50 each. When? Available now Where? Available online from Habitat How? Buy now from Habitat
Designs of the Year at Design Museum
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
London Design Festival is back
Who? London Design Festival What? The London Design Festival is returning to the capital this September with over 300 separate events, true to its theme of “Design is Everywhere”. This year’s landmark project is the Endless Stair, which will be exhibiting outside of the Tate Modern. There are also smaller partner projects showcasing a mix of product and conceptual designs. When? 14-22nd September Where? Various venues around London How? Visit www.londondesignfestival.com for more information
HD3 Slyde, a touchscreen watch
Who? Slyde What? High end Swiss watch brand, Slyde, are the innovators behind HD3 – the watch with an unique curved touchscreen. Designed and manufactured by ESCATEC, the watch allows users to display photographs, videos, calendar and of course the time. The watch face and back is curved to follow the shape of the wrist, allowing better ergonometry. Prices start from $5,500. When? Available now Where? List of international stockists is available on www.slyde.ch How? See website for more information
