《Hermès @ The Gift of Time Exhibition》

Hermès held an exhibition “The gift of time” in the course of a circular walk-through display representing time, American artist Hilton McConnico, scenographer, poet and long-time partner of Hermès, tells the story of Hermès time through poetic displays tinted with light humour, variety of colours and a series of sensory discoveries.

 Visitor begins the walk contemplating the origin of time, before continuing on to free time, time suspended, in reverence to the watch, or to the stroke of time, reminding us of the patina on objects. Finally, time will be dedicated to a moment of sharing and to the transmission of memories and thoughts.

  

Born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1943, Hilton McConnico combines a wide range of talents: painter, decorator, photographer, designer and set designer. He has been living and working in Paris since 1965. After spending several years as a fashion designer for famed Paris fashion houses, he turned to cinema, creating the sets for approximately twenty films including Vivement dimanche (Confidentially Yours) by François Truffaut.

 

 

In 1983, he received a César (the French equivalent of an Academy Award) for Best Set Design for the film La Lune dans le caniveau (The Moon in the Gutter) by Jean-Jacques Beineix. With his unsurpassed mastery of colour, Hilton McConnico creates worlds imbued with poetry.

  

His exhibition work has gained him the reputation of one of the most accomplished artists of his time and many of his award-winning design pieces are now part of the permanent collections of museums worldwide. In addition to designing numerous exhibitions for Hermès, he created the interior design for the museums at the Maison Hermès in Tokyo and in Seoul.

  

"Time is like a circle, it has no end, no middle, no start.  It is always sending ripples around the mind and around the heart. Time can even go on forever, as heavy as lead or as light as a feather. Time is an intangible entity. Hermes time can take us to the edge of infinity." Quote McConnico. " Creating a graphic image from an abstract word is not easy. But thanks to Hermès’ commitment, the constant support and guidance of Pierre-Alexis Dumas, and a permanent system of exchange, I believed we did it. Hermès time does not try to master time but rather offers us the time to see and understand this ever changing world. The exhibition is a series of sensory discoveries and an imaginary experience because life is that way. "

"Sometimes the room that follows is in harmony with the last one but most of the time I try to make it unexpected. A unity of colour or theme might give us a feeling of "déjà-vu". This imaginary trip into the heart of darkness is watching us. With a bit of luck it will take us into a spiral of dreams projecting us into memories of childhood. The path of the exhibition is like a loop starting all over again. I hope the visitor leaving the exhibition will have a sensation of inner peace, nourished with fulfilling vibrations and images."

  

  

  

This exhibition will later be presented in Singapore and in Lille, France. Exhibition ends 4th July 2012. Opening hours: 10am – 10pm

《adidas Originals Eyewear X Talenthouse》

ALL ORIGINALS HAVE THE LOOK...

LETS SEE WHAT YOU HAVE TO OFFER?

ADIDAS EYEWEAR ARE ON THE LOOK FOR FRESH NEW DESIGNS TO ADD TO THE ORIGINALS ICONIC SUNGLASSES COLLECTION

adidas eyewear are inviting artists, designers and creators around the world to customise a pair of 'original's' sunglasses using the provided template(s). Three winning iconic designs, as judged by the adidas original's design team, will be considered for global production in 2013. The eyewear model in this creative challenge already exists in the collection and is called the Santiago. The current Santiago range uses simple eye-catching prints to give the sunglasses a 70’s look and feel. The distinctive keyhole nose bridge can either create a more heritage look but can also be highlighted in a different way to make the frame look more contemporary. The Santiago continues to attract attention from artists all around the world as it possesses a unique shape and design exemplifying its subtle difference.

All designs should be submitted through the adidas eyewear facebook page (www.facebook.com/adidaseyewear) and must be original (not using third party pre-existing copyright materials), using the provided templates entitled 'Eyewear Front - Arms Left and Arms Right 2D' and 'Eyewear 3D'. The 2D template is prerequisite, if participants complete both templates (2D and 3D) they must submit the two templates in 1 file and either JPEG or PNG format. The winning designs may be modified to accommodate production requirements, so participants must retain their original artwork should they be chosen as a winner.

Submission end date:

31 July 2012 (Tue)

Vote:

1 August 2012, 6pm HKT – 8 August 2012, 6pm HKT

Winner announcements:

28 August 2012 (Tue)

The design team of adidas eyewear will choose three winners. The winners may have the chance to work closely with the design team to finalize their designs if selected to go into global production. Each winner is guaranteed a digital copy of their work, exposure across adidas eyewear’s website and social media channels and US$3000. Deatils, visit:

www.facebook.com/adidaseyewear

www.talenthouse.com/design-for-adidas-eyewear

《G-Star Opens New Flagship Store @ Cannes》

G-Star officially opened its new flagship store in Cannes and osted a specialu store opening during the 65th Cannes film festival with a night of performance, art, music and fashion. The store was officially opened by G-Star's forthcoming campiagn face, American actor Caleb Lndry Jones and English singer-songwriter Anna Calvi.

Young rising American actor Caleb Landry Jones (X-Men: First class and Antiviral) featured in the AW2012 campaign shot by photographer Anton Corbijn. The female face that features alongside Caleb Landry Jones and the AW2012 G-Star campaign itself will be revealed at the Bread and Butter tradeshow in Berlin on July 4^th 2012.

The opening of the new G-Star store was attended by English singer-songwriter Anna Calvi, who gave an acoustic performance. DJ Jean-Benoît Dunckel, formerly part of the electronica duo Air and electro pop band Tomorrow’s World, also gave an in-store performance. Guests of the opening ceremony were Lou Lesage, Beatrice Rosen, Delphine Chaneac, Shirley Bousquet, Christophe Barratier and Aurelien Wiik.

  

  

At the Cannes store opening G-Star also presented the travelling Denim Museum, containing the RAW Art Series that contextualizes denim as collectable art objects. Included in the opening event was also the G-Star Pop-up show, transforming a catwalk show into real live interaction on a mini scale.

 

The new G-Star flagship store in Cannes on the Cote d’Azur is a continuation of the brand’s global expansion. Recently opened flagship store locations include: Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, Causeway Bay in Hong Kong and Ginza in Tokyo.

《Kelly Chan Wears Bally Iconic Moritz Bag》

Kelly Chen was spotted carrying the Bally’s iconic Moritz bag, The iconic theme Moritz is available in exotic skins and the most precious calf leather. A wider choice of materials are offered in the up coming FW2012/13 collection.

The construction of the Moritz bag is quite complex, but the deatils, such as the comfortable handles, adjustable and removable leather shoulder strap, and easy opening, make it the perfect 24-hour bag. Bally's leather heritage is further underlined by covering both the hook and the removable crest chain in the same leather of the bags.

《Hong Kong SAR Establishment Day》

mylifestylenews

WILL

BE

BACK

ON

3rd JULY

WE

COMMEMORATE

HONG KONG SAR

ESTABLISHMENT

ON

1ST JULY

1997

IN ORDER FOR US

TO

HAVE

A DAY OFF

&

LONG WEEKEND

(perhaps to go on the street & join in the protest)

HK SAR Establishment Day @ mylifestylnews