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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
Accessories pick: Orange and blue velvet angel sandals from Pring Paris
Who? Pring Paris What? Electric blue and orange lambskin suede make the bold gestures on this pair of “Angel” sandals from Pring Paris. It’s not your typical cut for platform heels but that’s one of the reasons why we like it. The other is that it’s anything but angelic. At least, not if you’re getting ready to party. Priced at £151. When? Available now Where? Available online from Carnet de Mode How? Buy now from Carnet de Mode
Accessories pick: Bamboo bracelet from Tateossian
Who? Tateossian What? We love the subtlety of this bamboo bracelet in black rhodium from Tateossian. Strands of sterling silver are woven together in a tight bamboo pattern and before being topped with silver caps. It’s totally understated with a timeless quality. A great adornment for any occasion. When? Available now Where? Available online from Tateossian How? Buy now from Tateossian
The ultimate water filter
Who? Sawyer Europe What? Outdoor specialists, Sawyer Europe, have recently released the ultimate water filter. The Sawyer water filter is small enough to be carried, designed to fit most water bottles and can be attached to a tap to filter mains water. Most impressively, it promises safe drinking water anywhere in the world with a guarantee of 1 million gallons of water. Priced at £60. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at sawyereurope.com How? Available online
- Culture | Design | Food | The perfect ten
Ten tips for painting food by Anna Koska
GO AND FIND THE REAL THING – There are limits to this of course. In the case of some obscure fish, I’m not often in a position to don a wetsuit and jump in the deep if it lives at the bottom of the inky blue, but there’s always a fish market. HANDLE THE THING – If it’s got bones, feel where they lie. If it’s got skin, get familiar with the feel and texture: hairy, bald, feathery, scaly, bit gooey, slippery, a bit want-to-put-it-down-and-run. Move it around. Check out the way the shadows play on the dips and curves. TAKE IT HOME TO MEET THE FAMILY – If I…
Home pick: Multi-coloured knife block from Sabichi
Who? Sabichi What? There’s a rumour that if you have the perfect kitchen, you’ll be inspired to cook. If that’s the case then this set of colourful ceramic knives, with a clear display knife block, should definitely be in your kitchen. It’s so hand and cool that even if you don’t get round to cooking up a feast, your kitchen will still look the part. Priced at £25. When? Available now Where? Available online from Sabichi How? Buy now from Sabichi
