Interview: Mika and Studio Job

We talk about designing the colorful, playful and sparkly world of "Stasera CasaMika"

Pop star Mika‘s visual world is notoriously imaginative and bright, poetic and surreal. Unsurprisingly, his forthcoming TV show, “Stasera CasaMika,” boasts a set that truly embodies this wild, joyful universe. For this, Mika teamed up with Belgian art and design studio Studio Job, to envision and produce the set and props. One day prior to the show’s premiere on Italian TV channel Rai2, we exclusively …

Men’s Lightweight Indigo Sashiko

Made from 100% cotton, yarn-dyed indigo sashiko, these slip-ons from the TOMS + The Hill-Side collaboration feature quintessential elements of each brand. Thanks to The Hill-Side’s ties to Tokyo, the fabric comes from Japan, while the design of the shoe is classic TOMS. With blue chambray lining and a rubber outsole, the shoes are comfortable enough for everyday wear, while the rich indigo colorway elevates …

Type 75 Desk Lamp

With inspiration from Mondrian and Theo van Doesburg’s De Stijl movement, the Type 75 Desk Lamp is the epitome of form and function. The red, yellow, white and blue lamp—designed by Paul Smith and Anglepoise—makes for an ideal desk lamp, but of course would do just as well as a bedside light. With primary colors and sharp lines, the lamp is made from aluminum and …