Blogging has been such an informative endeavor. You find one interesting article or topic {about a chair lets say}, and a quick research opens the door to a whole new world of …Marni!
Marni will be presenting an exclusive collection of 100 signed pop chairs at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile, Milan 2012, which is the global benchmark for design and furniture . As part of their charity, “L’Arte del Rittratto” {portraiture}, the Italian Fashion House will be donating the sales to fund this project. “Designed in Colombia by former detainee ex-offenders, each piece is adorned with a stylish and colorful metal structure. In the form of a photographic exhibition, these chairs will be presented on two Anticamera, the online magazine of Marni, during the Milan Furniture Fair from 17 to 22 April. On each shot, a member of the house Marni strikes a pose on a chair, under the lens of photographer Francesco Lodice.” {Google Translate of Vogue France}
Marni Anticamera is Marni’s quarterly online magazine showcasing their creative endeavors and views.
Marni Loves Japan is another charity project that Marni collaborated with other international fashion brands to donate to the Red Cross during the wake of the Japan earthquake in 2011.
Marni & the Rug Company, which is such a fun & beautiful handmade rug brand to watch. The Rug Company has been doing wonderful collaborative design work with numerous well known {fashion} designers.
JSL DESIGN PASTICHE 