“MINDTHEGAP” AT PRISM presents …

PC Valmorbida, in partnership with PM Tenore and RVCA Artists Network Program, are pleased to present “mindthegap,” the inaugural exhibition at PRISM, a new gallery space on the famed Sunset Strip. The exhibition will feature works by artists, Barry McGee and Phil Frost, who’s early graffiti work, complex paintings and installations have brought them both critical acclaim. Guests are invited to the opening celebration of the gallery for a private preview of the exhibition on November 12^th.  This groundbreaking show will be open for public viewing from November 20^th – February 20^th.

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Rafael Simoes Miranda

Rafael Simoes Miranda is a Brazilian designer based in Milan. He obtained his graduate diploma at Istituto Europeo di Design and concluded his master studies in Industrial Design at Scuola Politecnica di Design. Rafael opened his own studio in 2009, in Zona Tortona, Milan, and became a consultant of Morellato-Sector Group. He acts in a number of different fields including furniture, interior, industrial, electronics, fashion and light design. Some of his top clients include Morellato, Hitachi, Schuster and RJZ/Cyrela.

        

Transparent Lexus LFA

Check out the amazing full-size transparent sculpture of Lexus’ new $375,000 LFA supercar that was constructed by Japanese architect, Scu Fujimoto. The sculpture was first displayed at the Milan Design Week earlier this year. The details such as the seats, instrument panel, engine, suspension and transaxle are umbelievalbly inpressive! The sculpture is constructed from transparent acrylic boards that have been sanded and polished.

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Natura Cosmetics in Brazil

Natura Cosméticos  is one of the Brazilian leading manufacturers and marketers of skin care, solar filters, cosmetics, perfume and hair care products. It is known as the leading company in the sustainable utilisation of Brazil’s biodiversity for use in these products.

        

Felipe Oliveira Baptista SS 2010

Check out the amazing SS 2010 collection by Felipe Oliveira Baptista!

        

Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld presents …

Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld is pleased to present “The Martus Maw,” an exhibition of new works by French artist Nicolas Pol. The exhibition kicks off with a private opening reception on Monday, November 9^th from 6:00–9:00 PM. Nicolas Pol’s works will be available for public viewing beginning November 10^th, and running through December 10^th. This exciting exhibition will feature sixteen unseen works by Pol and will be presented in collaboration with RVCA, at 80 Essex Street, NYC.

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Clear goes to Brazil for BOOM DESIGN!

Come to Sao Paulo,  Brazil for Boom Design this week!

        

Carlos Miele’s Recycled Boutique!

Brazilian fashion designer Carlos Miele’s first signature boutique opens today at Iguatemi, Sao Paulo  - and it’s made out of entirely repurposed materials! Featuring vintage Brazilian furniture by Sergio Rodrigues, Miele’s new shop honors the space’s architectural history (originally designed by Brazilian architect Isay Weinfeld) while using sustainable and repurposed products to reduce waste and the boutique’s overall carbon footprint. The new boutique occupies two floors, with features including a lighting plan that creates indirect light from both the floor and interior of the walls. As Miele says, “Designers are essentially gatekeepers between raw materials and final products, whether a dress or a chair or an architectural space.”

Miele’s work takes advantage of Brazil’s beautiful handcrafting techniques – too many of which are slowly being fogotten – to make fantastic multi-disciplinary work with a social conscience. Check out pics of Miele in the new shop and more of his latest, oh-so-feminine collection in our slideshow!

        

Alexandre Herchcovitch SS 2010

Clear is in Brazil this week! Check out the amazing RTW collection by Brazilian designer, Alexandre Herchcovitch!

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Basso & Brooke SS 2010

Clear visits Brazil this week … check out a preview of the RTW collection by Brazilian designer, Basso & Brooke!

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