Movies and fashion; two of my favourite things. Candice Milon carefully folded and laid out the most well-known outfits in film history against colourful backdrops. Most of the recreated ensembles are instantly recognizable, but a few of them actually took a second to figure out. Do you have enough movie fashion [...]
Marble! I like it a lot! A couple of years ago it was a bit tacky. Nowadays it’s a must have for your home. Check the great shape of the surf boards they are really awesome. But the marble tray from Hay – designer and manufacturer of contemporary furniture – is high up on my [...]
Yes Italians do better! After years of research Italia Veloce designed the perfect machine with perfect detailing. Made in Italy stands for sophisticated style, beauty and elegance. Hand craftsmanship and Italians go in hand in hand, like Mario and Luigi. I guess its secret lies in their pasta… Extra feature: you can also build your [...]
Earth, world, globe, planet, ball whatever you want to name it. Mjölk designed this globe with pure aesthetic and serenity. It will set you back a little but you can tell your friends where Llanfairpwllgwyngyll (it exists) is located. Buy here
Superheroes are still rocking no doubt about that. So what do you get when you let them illustrate by Liam Brazier? These stunning angular and colourful illustrations! The designs are no vector work, each illustration is drawn and filled up in Photoshop. Keep them coming please Liam.
It all started a couple of years ago with the combination of a Vibram sole and a pair of dress shoes like great heritage brands as Tricker’s and Grenson. Several designers came up with various designs the last seasons, but Prada is the one true emperor. They started to combine their brogues with a common [...]
First of all we don’t like weapons. But this is James Bond all written over it. If I’m correct they use this vintage briefcase in From Russia With Love (1963). And it was great doing business with you.
FLOWmarket is designed with the notion that change happens when we as individuals change our mindset. Due to its simple and universal form it’s successfully cross cultural boundaries between Europe, USA and Asia. Created and designed by Mads Hagstrøm. Buy here
“Hipster refers to a subculture of young, recently settled urban middle class adults and older teenagers that appeared in the 1990s. The subculture is associated with independent music, a varied non-mainstream fashion sensibility, and alternative lifestyles. Interests in media would include independent film, magazines such as Vice and Clash, and websites like Pitchfork Media and [...]
Do you remember when cameras used actual film, didn’t have LCD screens and Kodak wasn’t bankrupt? Ilott Vintage does and they’re making sure that the option is still available with their restored range-finder cameras. Most of the cameras that they refurbish were made anywhere from 40 to 75 years ago. The Argus C3, [...]
This greenhouse is equipped with an all glass sleeping quarters along with an actual storage shed located on the back side. The shed itself is constructed from reinforced glass, and has been outfitted with automatic sensors to help monitor the temperature within the small cottage shed. Seeing that this is a [...]
Worlds Of Opportunities (WOO) is about amplifying possibilities to change landscapes. They combine energy, ambition and smart thinking to mobilise communities in need.
The first WOO product is the WOO scented bottled candle. Handmade in Vietnam from empty wine and vodka bottles. Filled with pure and high quality beeswax. Providing the less fortunate in this world [...]
I’ve stumbled upon this Japanese artist who’s making stone sculptures with a great sense of humour. Hirotoshi Ito put a smile on my face on this rainy Monday!
Pools are always cool, but this one is EPIC! The concrete that holds the water is risen from the ground and acts as a waterfall to the shallow pond below it. The site of the home is ‘U’ shaped, one side being the home, on the other a wooded deck to relax [...]
White…. I was wondering when she was striking back; Black is beautiful. Brand Spirit paints every 100 days an object white, removing all visual branding and reduce the object to its purest form. Simple, clean and exquisite. More whites here
DDB Brasil created this open enrolment for the Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP). I really like the Picasso one!
Packaging design for Habit – a company specializing in drug rehabilitation and cessation products. Habit believes in giving their customers a luxurious, exclusive and discreet experience through its wide range of products. Treating addictions ranging from nicotine to heroin, each product is housed in a unique black bottle or container to insure your rehabilitation will [...]
This is just one of the astonishing rooms at the Au Vieux Panier hotel in Marseille. Every room has its own character, but the Panic Room designed by Tilt is epic. Check also the other rooms at Au Vieux Panier.
My good friend and artist Merijn Kavelaars modified my VANMOOF into a great piece of rollin’ art. Merijn Kavelaars has been working as an artist for the last four years and is self taught. Paintings are energetic and immediately engaging, fuelled by what he describes as a passion that he [...]
Spring summer 2012 is all about denim shoes. The look and feel of denim makes it to my all-time favourite fabric. It’s raw, indestructible and its looks gets better and better as the years roll on. In 2011 I already purchased some denim espadrilles, the Acne’s are my number 1 on my wish list this [...]
Usually you drink your vodka or scotch on the rocks. Tale takes it a bit more serious, the designed a tumbler inspired by the Matterhorn. The Matterhorn (German), Monte Cervino (Italian) or Mont Cervin (French), is a mountain in the Pennine Alps on the border between Switzerland and Italy. Its summit is 4,478 metres [...]
This is Art Game by Leo Caillard & Antoine Mairot. They uses Apple navigation system for showcasing their art in the Musée du Louvre, I think Steve would like that. More Leo here and more Antoine here
Do you have an outdoor party, a nice event or you just want to provide your neighbours with some fine tunes? Take a good look at these black beauties from Zwartgoed.
Amsterdam is well known for its cultural heritage and historical significance. This unique apartment of 400m2 across one level is located at the Prinsengracht. The six window wide view is very uncommon in the city centre of Amsterdam. The apartment is located in a building with typical neck gables and was build in the first half of the 18th [...]
Normally we only drink a Flatliner at Vlamboyant HQ. Steve Willis with his company Shaw Speed & Custom built his own Flatliner. They rebuild this Harley Davidson from the 1930’s with a nice modern twist. He actually calls it “the beauty trapped within”.
The 25th Burning Man festival took place in the Black Rock Desert – Nevada, US. Nowadays the event is more a temporary city than a traditional festival. This year more than 50.000 people enjoyed a week-long celebration of arts and music. In 1986 the ‘Burning Man’ itself starts with the length of 2.4m, in 25 [...]
Food and fashion isn’t a proper combination… So photographer Linus Morales came up with his Fabfood, all handmade, and gave it a total different perspective. Check Linus Morales here
After three decades of NASA’s Space Shuttle program is it time to bring the astronauts home. That is good news for the home front. But what if you’re an astronaut and the only thing what you can do is being an astronaut? The images speak for themselves… Check for more
Hasselblad is generally acknowledged as being the Rolls Royce under the cameras. This special edition was limited to 1400 outfits and comes with an original warranty card and serial numbered box. This one is number 659. Buy here
What’s for dinner? Yesterday it was sushi. So maybe some Indian or Italian food tonight? Or you just go on a trip to Tanzania (we can assure you this will be worthwhile) and make a reservation at The Rock. They even serve Vlamboyant all-time favourite dish: grilled lobster! Reservations here
What happens when Hermès collaborates with the all time favourite sneaker brand Vans? Robert Verdi kindly requested Vans to make a new pair of their classic slip-ons out of his vintage Hermès scarf collection. The end result is really awesome!
How to pick up a girl at the traffic lights? Step 1: BUY THIS BEAUTY! Enough said… Ok a Prius is much better for the environment, but hey does a Prius have 600 hp and a V8?!
Music was my first love; and it will be my last! John Miles was back in ‘76 way ahead. Gihawoo Design brings this minimalistic design and I hear everyone thinking; why didn’t I came up with this?! They resembled the shape of plug into a mp3 player. So no extra cables or chargers, just shove [...]
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Venice and Amsterdam have a lot in common. Their both enclosed by water, build on wooden piles and popular as tourist destination. Did you know that the Venetian’s gondolas are painted black to prohibit competition for the fanciest boat? No? Now you do… If you are planning a trip to visit Venice, please take a [...]
Matching your daily groceries in style and buy them by colour. That would be a fun thing to do when you’re bored on a lazy Sunday. Per Color pictures are exhibited at Robert Mann Gallery, Food For Thought: A Group Exhibition in New York from March 31 – May 14, 2011. Marco Ugolini
Robert McGinnis has a great touch if its comes to drawings. His drawings are sexy and sensual, the girls are always hot and the guys are looking tough. There isn’t a better combination, don’t you think? He created classic films posters for James Bond, Breakfast At Tiffany’s, Arabesque, Barbarella and illustrations for more then [...]
Break the boundaries, this is how we want to see it! It’s great how Andrew Maynard created a non conventional gable roof by breaking the roof line and followed it with compulsive black lines. By opening the immense glass doors completely the garden transforms into a courtyard. Nice detail; they used two pipes for the [...]
If you weren’t hiding under a rock lately you probably know Apple launched their iPad 2. Here at Vlamboyant we are really Apple addicts but all the media fuzz is a bit overwhelming right now. Compared to all the iPad 1 covers the Smart cover is definitely a real state-of-art. It [...]
That Dutchies like to cycle that’s obvious. With more bicycles than people, you’ll have to stand out. And that’s really possible with a design by Vanhulsteijn. The Woody is a handmade stainless steel frame fitted with high quality parts. It looks a bit like the old Penny-farthing bicycle that’s made love with a fixie. [...]
Old meets new or new meets old? It’s very popular to turn old and disused church structures into attractive homes. This old ancient cloister, which is estimated to be 500 years old, has had an intervention by Gaudí himself. The designers Elina Vilá and Agnès Blanch restored and rehabilitated each of the original architectural elements. [...]
Insane in the brain! This is what we like about design; so effective and so simple! Since 2010 Australia is light bulb free, in 2012 Europe will follow. So it will be perfect if we can buy this Insight energy saving light by that time. Only one thing remains; what will the cartoonist use when [...]
The meaning of Vlamboyant was to publish items that we like! Divergent post with beautiful design, great travel destinations, stunning art and crazy things. Do you know the scene from Gladiator that Russell walks trough a wheat field? That is how we feel right now! You don’t know what we’re talking about? Check this
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Zecc Architects did it again. After they gave a little chapel a great make-over, they decided to take it to another level. This time around, they converted a church into a tremendous residence. The building is completely renovated but the nostalgic and classic vibe is still there! This is caused by the beautiful stained glass [...]
Alexey Kurbatov brings impressive portraits of famous people. His soft sepia style toning is great, it embraces you in a pleasant way. Actually it’s intense and fresh with a warm overtone. More here
At Vlamboyant HQ we love the work of Viztech! See here Speedy Gentlemans Racer and here Bumper Car. Their last design are these powerful ‘55 Ford T-Bird’s. The shape of the windshield looks like it came right out a powerboat. I’ll take the red one with the rims of the black one. [...]
