Yesterday we were fortunate to attend the Design Museum ‘Design Ventura Conference 2013′ in partnership with Deutsche Bank. The day was set out to share, discuss and analyse cultural and entrepreneurial learning for young people and how we can improve this, who needs to be involved and what do we see as the key factors that need to be Continue Reading
Not to put you in a Christmas panic! But just a little nudge that it is on it’s way. We wanted to share with you one of our favourite things about Christmas in London; The ice skating rink at Somerset House. Coined the ‘Most glamorous in London’ and we tend to agree. Ice skating surrounded by the walls of the Continue Reading
Tim Walkers instantly recognisable fashion photography is going on show at Somerset House for all to enjoy. Famous for his ability to create abstract scenes, beautifully executed. ‘The kind of theatrical photographs I take are so in danger of being kitsch and gimmicky,’ he Continue Reading
SquidLondon are excited to announce the launch of their new “London In Red” Squiderella collection exclusive to Accessorize. What would the London 2012 Olympic games and the Jubilee year be without a dedicated Exclusive colour changing Squiudarella? Unthinkable! SquidLondon have joined forces with the fun umbrella team at Accessories to create an Accessorize London themed Continue Reading
Last Night we attended the launch party for TUK Store. Fabulous opening for a fantastic platform. Transmission UK CIC (TUK) is a community interest company providing free complementary healthcare to people with life-limiting and life threatening conditions. They have created this fantastic platform for artists and designers to sell their work with the proceeds going towards the healthcare. It was a wonderful night – highlighting all the Continue Reading
See Mary Quant pieces from Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren’s original SEX boutique at Pop! Design Culture Fashion, which looks at how music and art impacted fashion from the Fifties onwards. Until 27 October; £7; Fashion and Textile Museum, 83 Bermondsey Street, SE1
Yummy. This café is delicious. Opened by the same cool people that own Lantana in Charlotte Street, this place is perfect for breakfast, brunch and lunch. They even have gluten and wheat free bread and it tastes good – big achievement. We had the BERT – Toasted sandwich with crispy organic bacon, a fried egg, Continue Reading
Damien Hirst, you either love him or you hate him. Everybody seems to have an opinion on him. We have been to most of his exhibitions over the past 6 years in London as his approach is something of interest. We couldn’t miss the chance to see all of his creations in one building, from Continue Reading
SquidLondon designing and producing their first rain coat collection – colour changing of course! Behind the scene photos how SquidLondon collaborated with designers Vlasta Collu and Charlotte La Roche to create made in Continue Reading
Hello All! A quick note to let you know the Squid team will be at the Autumn Fair International 2011, 4-7 Sept, at the Birmingham NEC. It would be great if you would pop along and see our new designs- the ‘Miss Squidolette’ shower curtain and our rain capes! We’ll be in Hall 4, Stand Continue Reading