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April 26, 2011

Roberto Capucci: Art into Fashion

Posted by Peter in Arts and Cultural Influences | Comments Off

Often credited as both a fashion designer and an artist, Roberto Capucci is presenting his unique creations in a new exhibition in Philadelphia.

The contemporary designer, whose designs blur the line between art and fashion, is well known for his innovative silhouettes and creative use of form, colour and materials. The exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art features over 80 of his original works, drawings and sketches. Not only does it showcase Capucci’s groundbreaking designs, but it also presents film clips and historical photographs that document the artist’s career. The show traces his career chronologically, right from his discovery in 1951 to his sculptures in 2007.

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January 14, 2011

Top 5 Luxury iPad Cases

Posted by Peter in Façonnable Lifestyle | Comments Off

The Apple iPad is guaranteed to be top of a lot of Christmas lists this year, and the perfect accompaniment would be a luxury case to personalise and protect it. Here are our top 5 iPad cases that really make a statement…

David August Alligator Skin Case

The California-based boutique that caters for the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone and various billionaires has created the most expensive iPad case in the world. The case is priced at $6,900, making it 14 times more expensive than the 16GB iPad model. It comes as part of a new collection of exotic leather goods, including a laptop case, Dopp kit, watch holder and a change tray, that comes in 20 different colours. The case was crafted out of the world’s finest alligator skin, was hand cut and stitched in Italy and is on a strict made to order basis.

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