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In the spotlight: Zlatimi...
He is young and talented, and his photo sessions can be found in some of the top fashion and art magazines such as ELLE, VISION, TRACE, GIA etc. He works actively in photography, creative and art direction. Let me present you Zlatimir Arakliev. Only for 2 years Zlatimir prooved that his qualities and potential as a photographer are indisputable. In September 2011 appeared another proof of this – ‘The Five Suns of The Aztec project’, done together with Addminimal Creative Studio (his favorite team) for the most famous Chinese art magazine VISION. This is their second contribution to VISION for a year, in May 2011 was published the ‘Indigo Child’ beauty session. Typically for Bulgaria his talent is recognized first on the world scene and then at his native country. The work of Zlatimir Arakliev as a fashion photographer also deserves attention. I suggest you too check out the ‘Still looking for him...’ photo session shot by him for the October 2011 issue of ELLE (Bulgaria) in order to convince yourself personally in this. Meanwhile you can have a look at his latest session for the fashion label Sassa Bjorg called Lost in Sunday. My favorite frame from it can also be found at VOGUE.it. While he was selecting photos for the post here, Zlatimir mentioned that the contact and work with Addminimal have always been really inspiring and motivating for him. Zlatimir's photographs can be seen in numerous websites from around the world. His career is in the beginning and I am sure it worth’s to pay attention to this young Bulgarian artist.
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500 ideas
500 ideas for style and way of living are already at NUZINE.eu Inspiring, different, original - they are here thanks to those who create them and those who find and share. Thank you! NUZINE.eu IDEALBUM will continue to discover and support the ideas of tomorrow. We wish you pleasant moments with those that are already in the online platform and inspiration to get to the ideas that make you happy!
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Fangs Chairs
The amazing ‘Fangs’ series of chairs, designed by Konstantin Achkov, was shown at Sofia Design Week 2011 together with the already familiar to you ‘Kolibri’ and ‘Android’. The furniture was part of an exhibition dedicated to contemporary Bulgarian design, which became one of the favorites of the audience during the festival. It is the right time to mention that the whole exhibition will go to Vienna Design Week. I have to admit that the chairs from the ‘Fangs’ series won me as a fan at the moment I saw them. The design is inspirational, contemporary and different, and the combination of light and dark elements provides a perfect completion that can be found only in brilliant artworks. Given the above and the undisputed talent of Konstantin Achkov it seems natural for him as a professional to receive an invitation from the Design Museum Holon in Israel to present new projects. DMH opened in the beginning of 2010 and became one of the top design museums worldwide.
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H20 Mirrors
Liquid mirrors are made by Rikako Nagashim and Hideto Hyoudou-both very creative and innovative Asian designers. Mirrors are used not only to look at them, but they also have enormous significance for the whole interior of a room. Decorators use them when they want to make the room look bigger, and if they use several- there is a sense of endlessness. Liquid mirrors (Mizukagami Water Mirrors) are unconventional and different, but they can shake the atmosphere in any interior.
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ANIMA Art Gallery - Hilto...
From April 2011 ANIMA Art Gallery and Hilton Sofia start a partnership that aims to present and promote prominent artists. Since its establishment ANIMA Art Gallery stated its position and intention to seek and present different visions of contemporary art – from traditional forms to unconventional projects. Together with Hilton Sofia the gallery wants to create an adequate environment in which to provide talented, erudite people with the opportunity to meet and present up-to-date works and innovative trends in art. The program of the season includes events and exhibitions of a number of interesting artists, both for audience and collectors, whose art works and ideas change the way art and its importance are percepted. The first artist, presented at ANIMA Art Gallery – Hilton Sofia is Georgi Andonov. His exhibition brings the message of spring and can be seen from 1.04 – 31.05.2011.
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BMW Vision
German car giant presents its latest, breathtaking creation-Vision Connected Drive. I am short of words describing the design excellence and technological innovations. The car is a two seater, with the typical for the brand aggressive front and aerodynamic shapes. It is equipped with the most up-to-date resource management systems and systems for passenger protection. The interior is nice and stylish like a tailored suit. You can see that engineering jewel live at the Geneva Motor Show. I am sad to say that serial production of this prototype is not planned, but the technologies will be implemented in new models of BMW.
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House on the Cliff
Holman House is situated in an unbelievable, breathtaking location. It is built on a rock over 230 feet above the Pacific Ocean. The project is work of Durbach Block Architects and attracts the attention of modern architecture lovers from around the world. The house was built in the area of Dover Heights, Australia and a key to the success of the project appears to be the symbiosis between architecture and nature. The initial phase, including the site selection and making the plan took more than half a year. The result however is worth it: the house is situated on two floors and has spacious living room, porch, pool and tons of inspiring sight.
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DSquared2 SS 2011
Stylish and elegant clothing for Spring/ Summer 2011 from Dean and Dan Caten – founders and designers of the high end fashion label Dsquared2. The garments from the new collection use different elements from the mens wear – trend that gained lots of popularity. Blazers, wide leg pants, oxford shirts – all with clean lines and highlighting crisp colours. In the gallery you can find a few looks from the spring collection of DSquared2 which I like very much.
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X2 Villas in Thailand
Situated on the idyllic and secluded beach of Ao Noi, X2 Hua Hin Kui Buri Villas by Design, Centara Boutique Collection cover over 4 acres of land and features 23 unique beachfront designed style villas, with their own private pools or outside garden areas. With an 80-meter long direct beach access they are designed to blend with the natural surroundings and offers peaceful uninterrupted views over the Gulf of Thailand. X2 (pronounced "Cross-To") offers a whole new dimension of designed luxury and various opportunities to enjoy life: relaxation, SPA treatments, tours and interesting activities such as scuba and snorkeling, mountain bike, yoga, golf, fishing.
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Bright Bike
Cyglo tire is a patented product that improves the safety of cyclists making bikes more visible to others on the road. The technology is based on the bright LED light bulbs which are embedded in the tires of the bike. They are switched on by a motion sensor, and they can either flash or be permanently on. The idea is revolutionary in increasing the safety of cyclists, and at the same time looks super cool. It gives a futuristic style to the tires and it is very suitable for people for whom BMX is a religion and their bike is their God.
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Lights in the Dark
To project images and colors on a building is like drawing on a huge canvas and the result is always fun and joy for all who watch it. Interactive art studio Seeper is the global leader in mapping impressive light campaigns. Earlier this year the company created a new and more vibrant look for the Volkswagen factory in Wolfsburg. The show began shortly after sunset and it was breathtaking because it gave the illusion that the building was moving and changing in the rhythm of the music. To design an interesting building is a challenge, but to bring life and energy to an existing one is a form of art. You can enjoy the work of Seeper in the video below.
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Converse Chucks for women
I just had to share with you these amazing sneakers by Converse. They literally grab your attention and win your sympathy with their rock star spirit and street look. The popular brand, favourite of many, relies on metallic purple and interesting vision for this pair – the high-tops feature corset lacing along their back. They look a bit negligent, different, even rebel, but just in the right proportions to be defined as stylish. This women’s Chuck Taylors model can be found at Concepts in Cambridge, Massachusetts, but will probably soon be available in other stores.
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The jewel of Tasmania
One of the most exciting places in Australia - Saffire Freycinet, provides you with beauty, exotic and impressive landscape. The new high-end resort located on Tasmania’s East Coast captures the essence of this unique region and provides exceptional opportunities for recreation. With land area of 11ha, the complex offers activities for all styles of travellers and moods and with the Freycinet National Park on your doorstep you can explore deserted islands, wild nature and secluded beaches. The extremely modern buildings of Saffire are in harmony with the environment and consist of 20 suites ranging in size from 80-140 sq.m., restaurant, lounge, boardroom, spa and gymnasium. The same goes for the interior design which uses stone and timber in a light and airy fashion, and colors that reflect the surroundings and help you relax.
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Summer house
Sotogrande House – two-story house for the summer holiday at the Mediterranean Sea. The project by A-Cero is located at Cadiz, Spain and is a single-family for summer vacation. The house has a magnificent exterior that includes amazing swimming pool and a spacious roof terrace.
 The simple lines are fundamental to the interior of the house and combined with the dominant white color they provide clarity and relaxation. The furniture is also designed by the architectural studio, which focuses on lacquered modern pieces made from white, beige and dark woods. The ground floor is for the public rooms and includes a large living area, dining room and TV room, and on the next are situated mainly private dwellings. One of the bedrooms uses a natural lighting design and another includes a modern bathroom and its own balcony. The roof terrace reveals the incredible view around and the blue Spanish sky above you.
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Sicilian sensuality
Extra light fabrics and classic summer look in the menswear collection of Dolce & Gabbana for Summer 2011. The preferred materials for Summer 2011 collection are light washed silk, linen and raw hemp. The shirts are in poplin and washed muslin cotton, and the sweaters – in jute or woven jute and leather, as well as silk. Comfortable and stylish, the clothes bring confidence and freedom to the man. The summer collection presents open-work leather shoes or made with new techniques to hand-sew leather as well as sandals in Sicilian style like those worn by fishermen. The South of Italy inspires also the interwoven leather bags that remind of those used by the farmers from this region. Soft volumes and sensuality by Dolce & Gabbana for Summer 2011, created in line with the most classic summertime tailoring tradition.
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Entertaining Sport
The new Puma tennis table gives you the opportunity to gather all your best friends and have fun together while doing sports. The Chalk table is a product of the sports giant Puma, but it has been developed by the New York-based studio Aruliden. The designers were inspired by the idea that sport is above all an occasion for people to interact with each other and be together. Therefore they decided to add new functions to the ping-pong table, and thus make it even more exciting. Chalkboard surface allows players to write and draw directly on the table. This way they can monitor the result, to provoke their opponents or to plan their tactics. The creators of the table also have provided a convenient shelf for refreshing drinks, which makes playing ping-pong even more entertaining. Aruliden designers believe in the statement of Bruno Munari, that "to do complicated things is easy, but achieving simplicity is difficult”. They can be proud of their Chalk Table because their idea is "simple" as well as innovative.
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Beauty and The Bass
Excellent bass performance wrapped in beauty and elegance - this is BeoLab 11 from Bang & Olufsen. BeoLab 11 delivers amazing bass quality and combines intriguing design and unorthodox placement possibilities. The unique acoustic design allows BeoLab 11 to be placed on the floor, in a corner, or mounted on the wall. In fact, thanks to its minimal vibration, it is one of the few subwoofers in the world that can be mounted on a wall. The nice new subwoofer from the B&O has two 6.5-inch drivers, in an aluminum shell, for greater sound experience. BeoLab 11 delivers incredible quality bass for its size. Its sculptural and elegant design makes it look like a modern artwork.
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Be a Supa Star
Lunch, you want to have a delicious soup – Supa Star is the place, right in the hearth of Sofia. I found this new place about a month ago and became one of their fans eager to share about Supa Star. Different as an idea and interesting as a realization – the menu is devoted mainly to Her Majesty the Soup and just for diversity come a few salads and sandwiches. Nice interior and positive people – friendly atmosphere to eat a delicious soup with pleasure. The interior is as cool as the idea and you should definitely try to sit at the bar or one of the tables on the second floor. If your schedule is too busy or you have some sort of a lunch ceremony at the office, you can safely take your favorite soup with you in a convenient package. Supa Star is at 8, Ivan Shishman Str. in Sofia and works from 10:00 to 21:00.
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Confidence and freedom
The new collection from Dita Eyewear is a true example of a bold design in a classic form. These glasses give you confidence in your look and freedom in your behavior. Dita Eyewear is one of the fashion dictators worldwide.The company relies on bold design, quality materials and a sense of uniqueness. Some of its A-list customers are Brad Pitt, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen and Penelope Cruz just to name a few. Great attention to details is what characterizes all Dita collections. Each pair of glasses is hand made in Japan. Only the best materials are used, such as 18 karat gold, white gold, titanium and the finest Japanese zyl acetates. The design is inspired by the classic style of the 50s and the 80s punk- rock influence. Dita Eyewear is evidence for the successful cooperation between friends in business. Jeff Solorio and John Juniper, co-founders of Dita Eyewear, were schoolmates with a passion for design and photography. They started their company in 1996 with a specialized collection of sunglasses for snowboarders, but rather quickly their talent has concurred new market niches.
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