Nivea Blue Century

The German cream of creams celebrates 100 years with an installation in Milan

Nivea‘s iconic blue tin is the focus of the German brand’s 100th anniversary, a feat they are celebrating in Milan with an imaginative video installation. Designed by Italy’s PianoB studio, the round shape and blue color surround the visitor, in a constant kaleidoscope of sounds, images and the cream’s signature scent. The exhibition is the latest appearance of the Nivea Lab, a series of events …

Peter Lindbergh: On Street

Ten years of photos in a new book by one of the world's foremost fashion photographers

On Street has recently been released, following up his C/O Berlin Exhibition by the same name. An archival collection of the famed fashion photographer’s most influential work, the book spans the past ten years and includes 120 images, from his fashion photography to his Vogue Berlin series of 2009. As one of the most recognizable and influential photographers working in the world of fashion and …

Jill Platner Sculpture

Master jeweler applies her metalsmithing talent to sculpture

Massachusetts-born beauty Jill Platner, known for the beautifully organic forms of her exquisite jewelry, has always yearned to apply her metal-manipulating skills to her passion for sculpture. This week, realizing the career-long dream, she opened a month-long show of her sculptural work in NYC. Platner discovered her love of metal working in NYC while attending the Parson’s School of Design, getting into the jewelry business …