Magna Pars Suites Milano

The world's first hotel-à-parfums opens in the heart of Milan

Located in the heart of Via Tortona—Milan’s mecca for fashion and design with its plethora of showrooms, advertising studios, architecture and fashion houses, plus hundreds of events during Design Week—the Magna Pars professional complex provides an essential reference point for creativity in the Italian metropolis. At the helm of Magna Pars is the Martone family, who recently expanded their enterprise by opening Magna Pars Suites …

Interiors at Maison et Objet 2013

A look at light as a theme and design element at this year's design fair

After reflecting on 2013 Maison et Objet‘s more unconventional seating offerings, our coverage continues with a expansive eye on interiors as seen through the theme of light. Ranging from adjustable side tables and corner shelving to recycleable partitions and lights, the following is a selection of interior design pieces that caught our eye this time around. Paris au Mois d’Août The idea was simple, it …

Brooklyn Spectacles

Faux wood etched eyewear offering the durability of acetate with a natural look

In recent years a wave of wooden eyewear has swept through the fashion world, introducing brands like Herrlicht and Drift, as well as the more accessible Shwood. Novel? Yes. But durable? Not necessarily. Addressing that important part of the equation is Brooklyn Spectacles, makers of faux wood acetate frames. Launched in 2012, the NYC-based brand’s introductory collection dons a unique wood grain-like finish for the …