Print + Pattern

Orla Kiely, an Irish fashion designer based in London, is best known for her Premiere Class collection. Her prints and patterns, which are steeped in play and delightful colour combinations, are at the forefront of textile design.



The Royal College of Art graduate has recently released a book entitled, Pattern. It showcases her work from the past 15 years, offers insight into her creative process and inspirations. See below for some of our favourite uses of her signature patterns on everyday objects.

Different Sides of NYC

Want to smell like New York city? Probably not...but maybe with this romantically inspired version things could change. This dreamy scent captures everything that the best of NYC embodies. Bonus: it contains all-natural, organic fragrances: I Love les Carottes (sweet carrots), Vamp á NY (lusty tuberose) and Love Coco (coconut and coriander).

by French perfumer Olivia Giacobetti | Colette | $78 for 50 ml 

Of The Same Earth

Puma & Syrup commissioned celebrated artist Kehinde Wiley to design limited edition sneakers and a range of clothing along with original artworks as a build up to the World Cup in South Africa.  View film

To enhance the authenticity of his products, he took an anthropological approach and travelled to West Africa to get a better understanding of the lives and culture of star footballers, Johnny Mensah, Emmanuel Eboue and Samuel Eto'o. A short film was produced and distributed online that chronicled the process. Events also took place in New York, Berlin and around the world. To create added context, the experiences were held in unique environments for the creative community, incorporating the artworks, products and live music by Zozo Afrobeat. View film

Coca

Coca-Cola + Nathalie Rykiel

MIKA x Coca-Cola | Club Coke "Happiness Bottle"

 Andrew Kim | Eco Coke Bottle

So Me + Justice | Club Coke

 Coke Blak

Let it rain

A hot cup and umbrellas don't mix. Thanks to Jung-Woo Lee for Ek Design
this problem has been solved. This functional product integrates a clever
cup holder into your standard umbrella. Form meet function...

Do you see what I see?

New high definition, wireless projector designed by David Riesenberg. Part of the GEO series, this piece of technology proves that functional yet sleek and simple design should be part of everyday life.

Bientôt

Le Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec présente 75 ans de création québécoise du 12 novembre 2009 au 18 avril 2010.