Artisan crafts and digitalization … or how to make a better world
What do we mean exactly when we talk about slow fashion or sustainable fashion? Both concepts have become fashion’s mantra, guests to all speeches, parsley to all sauces … Both are so over used, and in too many occasions so in vain or in such an empty way, that, sometimes, we fear that they will […]
IED Madrid Design Awards
Due to the 50th anniversary of the IED Group, their headquarters based in Madrid wanted to pay tribute to all those who somehow are part of the design world (brands, professionals, entrepreneurs or collective) rewarding projects and initiatives that over the past year have contributed to place value upon the roles of design and creativity, […]
The first of many
In this life it is not good to exaggerate, but I don’t think I do at all when I say that the first closing party of Madrid es Moda was a success. A success because it gathered over 300 people, because the designers attended punctually and diligently the engagement at Iberostar Hotel de las Letras […]
Helena Rohner, winner of the Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts
Jewellery designer Helena Rohner was awarded the 2014 Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts. This award, which is given annually by the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports to outstanding cultural personalities, is one of the highest distinctions in artistic creation and recognizes the career of one of the most international designers in […]
Hurray for general assemblies
Fret not, this post is not about politics at election time, but about how well the ACME associates get on. “Why do people think that we don’t get on, when it’s just the opposite…?”, one of the associates, attending the last general assembly held a few days ago, asked with surprise. Although the topics addressed […]
Helena Rohner firm FAD Cup 2014
Helena Rohner has been commissioned to design the commemorative cup for the ceremony of the Medals FAD 2014, which were awarded in Barcelona on March 17th. The cup is made of ceramic by hand throwing, with a wooden base of Spanish walnut for which the designer was inspired by the Mediterranean. In the words of […]