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MIKOH

Raised in the cozy beach town of San Clemente in Orange County, Oleema and Kalani Miller have grown up with the ocean in their backyard.

Having equally eccentric, creative and talented designer parents, the girls were raised in a household where creativity and self‐expression was always encouraged. Through passions for art and design, as well as a solid education, the makings for something great was started at a young age.

Taking inspiration from new found friends, foreign beaches and distant customs and cultures, the girls decided to embark on a new adventure ‐ creating a collection of swimwear that would reflect their love of travel, one of a kind statement pieces and their appreciation for that perfect bikini. The MIKOH brand was then born.

MIKOH is synonymous with femininity, strength and beauty. MIKOH SWIMWEAR is a fusion of statement colors inspired by the world around us, luxurious fabrics and the perfect fitting pieces. Both seamless and hardware‐free as well as having the option to mix‐and‐match all of the pieces, MIKOH truly is one of a kind.

“We’ve created MIKOH for the confident, chic woman that wants to stand out and make a statement no matter where she is.

        

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Summer Spotlight: Agua Spa

Agua spa at Mondrian: The latest Agua Spa in Miami by Morgans Hotel Group features 4,000 square feet of Marcel Wanders-designed interiors with six treatment rooms equipped to offer an extensive variety of services. Along with its signature Milk and Honey treatments and private garden-view terrace, Agua at Mondrian is one of the only two spas in the United States to carry products by SJAL.

For more information, visit http://www.mondrian-miami.com/default.aspx#/explore/?id=aguaspa

        

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Droog at Basel

During Design Miami/Basel, Droog will present Red blue Lego chair by Mario Minale, Rietveld Lego buffet and Dawn/dusk mirror by Minale-Maeda, Darwin chair by Stefan Sagmeister, Daily handkerchief by Studio Makkink & Bey, Second hand by Maarten Baas & Franck Bragigand, The Copper Collection by Aldo Bakker for Thomas Eyck, Accidental carpet by Atelier Remy & Veenhuizen, Clock inlays and Tool inlays by FormaFantasma and Chest box by Jan Konings.

Closer look on the featured products: Continue Reading

        

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Pitchfork-The Line-up

The 2010 Pitchfork Music Festival has begun and this year’s line up will not disappoint!

Friday
Modest Mouse
Broken Social Scene
Robyn
Liars
El-P
The Tallest Man on Earth
Sharon Van Etten

Saturday
LCD Soundsystem
Panda Bear
Wolf Parade
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Raekwon
Titus Andronicus
WHY?
Delorean
Real Estate
Bear In Heaven
Free Energy
The Smith Westerns
Dâm-Funk
Kurt Vile
Freddie Gibbs
Sonny & The Sunsets **
Netherfriends

Sunday
Pavement
Big Boi
Major Lazer
St. Vincent
Lightning Bolt
Beach House
Girls
Sleigh Bells
Neon Indian
Cass McCombs
Here We Go Magic
Surfer Blood
Local Natives
Washed Out
Best Coast
Cave
Allá

Visit the 2010 PMF website for full schedule, interviews, videos, etc…

        

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Milla, Treacy and the Cabriolet Take On Berlin

For their latest international fashion campaign, Mercedes-Benz has matched its new E-Class Cabriolet with style icon Milla Jovovich, renowned fashion photographer Miles Aldridge and British milliner Philip Treacy. The result is an intensely colourful homage to contemporary surrealism.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet, Milla Jovovich and a custom designed hat by Philip Treacy all join forces to create a compelling image that underscores the campaign theme, „Express Your Style‟. The vivid colours that are characteristic of Miles Aldridge‟s work reinforces the visual motif: the convergence of modern design and artistic freedom. Aldridge confidently plays with the themes of personality and self-expression.

“Fascination and individuality – that‟s the connection between Mercedes-Benz and high-calibre fashion design. The Mercedes-Benz Cabriolet embodies a particularly elegant and unique design. That‟s why we brought together our new E-Class Cabriolet, the exciting Milla Jovovich and an extravagant hat by Philip Treacy to portray these properties in our current visual motif,” explains Anders Sundt Jensen, Vice President Brand Communication Mercedes-Benz Cars.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet stands for individuality and expression. The car captivates everyone with its innovative technology, sustainable mobility and graceful silhouette. In accordance with the principle, “four seasons, four passengers”, the AIRCAP® wind protection system can be activated at the push of a button. This considerably reduces air turbulence in the interior. Similarly, the AIRSCARF® neck warming function means that riding in a Cabriolet is now possible during all seasons.

Miles Aldridge‟s dreamlike photography is always suggestive of colourful narratives from life‟s rich tapestry. “From the start I liked the idea of doing a shoot with the E-Class Cabriolet. To me, the car is a luxurious design object, a smooth hermetic machine. I think it‟s amazingly photogenic, and it fits into the picture perfectly,” says Miles Aldridge.

Milla Jovovich is the convincing personality that fronts the campaign. As a multi-talented female figure – model, actress, singer, and fashion designer – her easy elegance and natural confidence personifies individuality. “I‟ve never really worked on a campaign with a car as co-star before. The challenge is to not let the E-Class Cabriolet steal the show, so I really have to make an effort,” she said, laughing during the photo shoot.

Philip Treacy specifically created a hat for the Mercedes-Benz campaign. It is made up of 300 feathers that have been individually shaped and painted with “road markings”. As he explains, “The idea for the hat developed whilst working with Miles. I thought that an extravagant hat would be perfect for the image. Hats express individuality, an extreme form of luxury and this symbolizes a positive outlook.”

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet, Milla Jovovich, Miles Aldridge and Philip Treacy have created a remarkable key visual campaign – an expressive and colourful interpretation of modern life and personal taste – “Express your style”.

The new campaign theme will premier at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Berlin from July 7-10, 2010.

        

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PANTONE HOTEL Opens in Brussels

Pantone LLC, an X-Rite company and the global authority on color, present the opening of the PANTONE HOTEL^TM in Brussels. Centrally located just steps from Avenue Louise, a glamorous shopping and business district named for a king’s daughter and now a muse to modern-day designers, the boutique PANTONE HOTEL combines a chic, colorful design aesthetic with comfortable, well-appointed guest rooms. The lobby and rooftop terraces are destinations unto themselves within a bustling city center famous for its artistic, culinary and political history.

The PANTONE HOTEL will awaken guests’ senses to an array of colorful delights and playful surprises. Designed by Belgian interior designer Michel Penneman and Belgian architect Olivier Hannaert, each of the hotel’s seven floors are enlightened by different color palettes to complement guests’ emotions with distinctive hues – whether vivid or subdued.

Through a licensing partnership with British developers, the PANTONE HOTEL is part of PANTONE UNIVERSE^®, an expanding line of colorful, design-inspired products for consumers. From PANTONE Chip inspired mugs created by W2 to Sonia Spencer cufflinks and Alpa stationary and bags, the hotel offers the largest selection of PANTONE UNIVERSE products worldwide, all available for purchase at the hotel.

“Paris has the Champs Elysées, Barcelona has the Ramblas and New York City has Fifth Avenue,” said Lisa Herbert, Executive Vice President at Pantone. “On Avenue Louise, international labels commingle with Belgian goods of all kinds against a backdrop of elegant mansions and modern business towers, all bordered by chestnut trees. Pantone is right at home in the heart of this vibrant city center, having long been synonymous with color and design in all walks of life, from high fashion and interior design to corporate branding.”

The guest rooms are works of art – white walls and bedding provide a clean, crisp canvas for saturated pops of vibrant color. Adding to the artistry, rooms feature photographic installations created by renowned Belgian photographer Victor Levy that include a spectrum of vibrant PANTONE Colors to create a unique ambiance in each room. The 59 affordably priced rooms and suites empower guests to transform their travels by selecting a room that complements their mood through color. The rooms and suites are patterned after one of seven distinct PANTONE Color palettes and include inviting bedding, LCD TVs and central air conditioning; many also offer unparalleled views of Brussels.

PANTONE Color consultants are also available by appointment for informal color consultations or to present educational seminars on color psychology and trends.

Rooms and packages can be booked by visiting www.pantonehotel.com.

        

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