The Design Crack Guide to Magenta
The Space Lounge Chair and Table by Fritz Hansen
Fritz Hansen is one of the top manufacturers of modern luxury furniture in the world. But despite this reputation I’ve neglected to feature their work on Design Crack. Why? It’s called laziness. I’ve been really lazy in tracking down images of their furniture. Finally, I’ve nicked a couple from their site, and I will now [...]
The Piaggio MP3
I’m not sure why I’m attracted to the MP3 by Piaggio. I just am. I think it has something to do with the fact that it’s a scooter with three wheels, but three wheels instead of two means that it can stand upright without assistance. I have two quick points about this machine, and then [...]
Track Bike by Mercian and Paul Smith
Object: Track Bike
Designer: Mercian and Paul Smith
URL: www.mercian.com
Category: Sports and Recreation
Price: $4,000
Lust Factor: Hot
Description: The Paul Smith Bike manufactured by Mercian is true design crack. Paul Simth is what I consider to be the Tommy Hilfiger of the UK. That is, he takes an interesting fashion concept, like the bold, multicolored vertical stripe, and beats [...]
Scottish Designs: The Spikey Hairclip by Laura Murray
Object: The Spikey Hairclip
Manufacturer: Laura Murray
URL: http://www.lauramurray.co.uk
Category: Fashion
Price: $75
Lust Factor: Warm
Description: Laura Murray is the mistress of feather design. Her handbags, in particluar, are fantastic, colorfull, highly crafted, and extremely unique. However, I’ve included this beautiful hairclip in the site simply because it would take a seriously good party to wear it.
