Prehistoric

It's no secret that the enigmatic American fashion designer, Rick Owens, follows a darker path in design. His clothes are infamous within the fashion industry, and there is a clear cult of followers who adhere to the shadowy stream of fashion of which he hails. Earlier this year, the designer let The Wall Street Journal into his Parisian apartment, revealing he is completely dedicated to this aesthetic. The designer has now expanded his furniture range, named "Prehistoric", which is scarily reflective of his fashion designs. The range is predominantly made from petrified wood, in the typical colour palette of greys, blacks and whites, and would be more of a modern interpretation of the Ice Age than prehistory. The furniture range is now on display at the London's Carpenters Workshop Gallery.

Images courtesy of GQ Australia

Tom Ford's Ranch

 

 It's no surprise that Tom Ford is strict on the straightness of lines, garners attention to the most minimal of details and stays true to his contemporary aesthetic. Combining this with one of the world's most renowned minimalist architects, Tadao Ando, equates to a well-design ranch that seems to convey an alienic and eerie atmosphere.

The ranch, situated in New Mexico, both blends with and stands out amongst the arid desert land of the Americas. The structures within the ranch are reminiscent of concrete futuristic settings from Gattaca and Aeon Flux, and allow a private space within open land. Tom Ford rarely goes wrong, and in this case he has got it completely right. Being a high profile designer, this ranch is the perfect getaway from his busy life, yet keeping the city life reminiscently close through the post-modern circular concrete structures of the ranch.

To view more of Tadao Ando's extraordinary architectural designs, CLICK HERE

Images courtesy of Trendland

Rick Owens and his Crib

The dark, minimal and strong philosophical themes of Rick Owens' collections have always made fashion conscious people curious of his lifestyle, especially since his approach to fashion is not one for the sake of trends, but rather a deep connection between the wearer, the clothes and his allowing people to embody his mysterious persona. Recently, the designer let in The Wall Street Journal to give us a tour of his humble abode.

They say, "Home is where the Heart is", and there's no doubt that Rick has given his heart and soul to both his fashion and his residence. Rick may be a fashion designer, but he is also an interior designer, with his furniture reflecting the earthen tones and textures of his fashion collections. The apartment may look like it's in a secluded location, but looks deceive - it's right in the fashion capital of Paris, France.

The mark of a true designer is when their whole life is an extension of their creative talent and skill, and there is no doubt Rick practices what he preaches. 

To view the complete tour of Rick Owens' apartment, CLICK HERE

To view Rick Owens' fashion collections and interior designs, CLICK HERE

Images courtesy of The Global Grind and Acclaim Magazine

Hyères Fashion & Photography Festival

The 28th Anniversary of the Hyères Fashion & Photography Festival is upon the horizon, starting next week from the 26th of April. The festival aims to celebrate 10 talented people from fashion & photography, and this year two influential people in he field have been chosen to be on the jury - Felipe Oliveira Baptista for Fashion and Charles Frèger for Photography. The shortlisted designers and photographers must be overwhelmed by the recognition of their skills and talents by these masters of the field, a big congratulations to these wonderful people! Here's a little preview of the designers works: 

Henning Jurke from Germany

Xènia Lucie Laffely from France-Switzerland

Camille Kunz from Switzerland

For more details on the festival, exhibition and list of designers and photographers, CLICK HERE

Images courtesy of Trendland