On 14-10-2011, In art, photography
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.
On 25-09-2011, In architecture, dutch pride
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
On 29-08-2011, In photography
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
On 27-08-2011, In electronics
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
On 18-08-2011, In restaurant
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
On 18-05-2011, In fashion
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?!
On 06-05-2011, In design, electronics
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 [...]
On 04-05-2011, In design, varying vlamboyant
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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 [...]
On 13-04-2011, In photography
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
On 12-04-2011, In art
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 [...]
On 29-03-2011, In architecture, design
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 [...]
On 26-02-2011, In dutch pride
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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On 30-01-2011, In photography, varying vlamboyant
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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 [...]
On 17-01-2011, In art
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. [...]
On 17-01-2011, In electronics
Utrasone came up with the Edition 10. The first Open-back headphones in their range. Due to the technique of these headphones the sound signature comes very close to actual room speakers. The wings of a butterfly inspired the shape of the open-back. The titanium and the wood finishing looks quite nice. They only produce 2010 [...]
The Animal Chair Collection kicks-off with the marvellous Octopus Chair. There are more to come in the collection by Maximo Riera, the Octopus will be accompanied by a Rhino, a Lion, a Beetle, a Whale and a Walrus. The collection is a homage to these animals and the whole animal kingdom which inhabits our planet. [...]
On 04-01-2011, In food
If you live in Paris you’ll find them on every street corner. But in the rest of the world they are quite rare. Did you ever taste them, then you know what I’m talking about. The light and delicious macarons! Ladurée serves the most authentic ones but Theurel and Thomas definitely wins by their design. [...]
On 03-01-2011, In travel
Enough of your uncles, aunts, brothers in law and all your other relatives?! We’ve got the perfect getaway for you! Castello di Reschio is a very private estate that covers 2,700 acres of Umbrian countryside on the border with Tuscany. This is the green hart of Italy, a land of rolling hills, vineyards, [...]
On 03-01-2011, In ads
Research, concept, illustration, packaging, and naming for Classic Muscle, a dietary supplement for those in search of natural brawn.
On 27-12-2010, In architecture, design
Michael Jackson’s song Black or White was about racial harmony. There is nothing wrong with the harmony of this apartment. Designed by Bulgarian designer Jovo Bozhinovski. For this purpose he used materials such as: fibreglass, lacquered MDF, technical stone, glass and metal. Only one little thing; the bed sheets are not done…. Although maybe [...]
Hedonist embodies the very soul of Art of Kinetik. Combining levels of refinement and comfort with daring looks and matchless performance, this 63 foot yacht epitomizes the genre. It’s solid mahogany hull and Rolls Royce water jets combine to deliver an unusually smooth ride even at the top speed of 40 knots. Naturally, aesthetics is [...]
A bob-sleigh designed with the Porsche philosophy quickly and nimbly cut through the snow thanks to directional stability, a low centre of gravity, ease of steering, good braking and low weight (only approx. 4 kg). Fasten your seatbelt…. Buy here
On 23-12-2010, In ads
a2591: “Our last project is about simplicity and we try to find alternate simple versions for some package samples of the international brands. We think almost every product needs some review for minimal feeling.”
What is your choice in these 3 different variations?
1. Original variation
2. Simple variation
3. More [...]
On 13-12-2010, In architecture, interior
Pionen – White Mountain designed by Albert France-Lanord Architects is housed in a former 1,200 m² Cold War bunker (originally built as a World War II bunker); an amazing location 30 meters down under the granite rocks of the Vita Berg Park in Stockholm. How cool is this, I think even a villain [...]
On 02-12-2010, In drinks
Refresh your week with Red Bull Cola. Design Friendship were asked to create and produce an engaging, interactive sampling tool. Beautifully handmade, the show cases contain the 17 key/natural ingredients that make up the Red Bull Cola taste.
My hairdresser is an Italian off course! But unfortunately this isn’t his shop… The salon include two seemingly extreme polarities; traditional design in term of the apparatus used, and modern result in term of hair style and the interior. But of course above all, located in Milan’s fashionable Ticinese area, it’s Italian. [...]
On 02-11-2010, In design
A limited packaging design for a t-shirt, packaged in a giant fortune cookie, your fortune is on the t-shirt inside.
Mazzo, the eight member of the IQ creative family in Amsterdam, is the Italian sister of Brasserie Witteveen – both in hospitality concept and in the interior there is an obvious connection. As with Witteveen the name and location of Mazzo share a history in the city of Amsterdam. Until six [...]
So if you like to travel but you don’t like to travel with a navigation device. Then take this beautiful bags by Alviero Martini with Geo Classic print. You’ll never loose track. Buy here
The automotive-minded photographer Bernd Kammerer recently hit the streets of Hamburg, Germany at night with a beautifully-restored Maserati 250f, one of the 1950s most celebrated sports cars. Kammerer is a double threat in our eyes, combining beautiful night photography with lusty vintage race cars. The Maserati 250f shown here is one of [...]
Here’s a great collection of redesigned film posters that were inspired by men’s style. Blockbusters like Topgun, American Psycho and Dumb and Dumber designed by Moxy Creative. Buy here
On 12-10-2010, In dutch pride, fashion
One of my best friends opened a new store in Amsterdam. With great brands like Barbour, Mauro Grifoni, Happy Socks, Trickers, SBU, Clarks Originals, Spiewak, Travelteq and Red Seal.
Watch for your keyboard when you drool over it…. 1 Amsterdam
