Sunday, July 31, 2011

SR Auto Group Audi R8

audi tuning
audi tuning

The tuning package audi tuning comes with: side and rear tail lamps, black wheels, 20 inch Advance One ADV alloy rims, matte-black face, new air vents, side skirts and a rear diffuser made of carbon fiber.

Audi A5 Sportback Tuning

Tuning Audi A5
Tuning Audi A5

At the exhibition in Frankfurt in September took the official debut of the A5 Sportback and behold, that Advent tuning company introduced its product for it. For the outside of the car from ABT offer very stylish bodikit consisting of new front bumper, grille and rear bumper with integrated carbon diffuser in it.

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Vorsteiner BMW M3 Tuning

bmw e90 tuning
bmw e90 tuning


California-based tuner Vorsteiner has released a dry carbon aerodynamics package for the 2008 bmw e90 tuning. The powerful sedan released in 2008 by BMW is a pretty limited edition because it was replaced by the Bavarian automaker after few months with its newer version, the facelifted 2009MY M3 sedan.

BMW E90 3-Series Tuning

bmw e90 tuning
bmw e90 tuning

For the E90 bmw e90 tuning 3-Series sedan, Japanese tuning company, Wald International, has released another new body kit which follows the same hard edged look with louvered styling elements previously seen in the recent Bentley Conti GT Black Bisson Edition and Mercedes C-Class Black Bisson Edition.

Black Bmw E90 Tuning

bmw e90 tuning
bmw e90 tuning


The fittings for the bmw e90 tuning feature the new GRS + Includes (Guided Roller System) that provides adjustable roller guides and top lock for added security and precision when opening and closing.

BMW E90 Bodykit

bmw e90 tuning
bmw e90 tuning

Wald International is a Japanese tuner specializing in bodykit for high-end cars. Wald unveiled another bodykit, this time for the bmw e90 tuning.

Friday, July 29, 2011

Exclusive interview with London stylist and artist Julianna Sseruwagi-Nisbett

Meet Julianna Sseruwagi-Nisbett, London born and bred stylist and artist whose next show  is part of a group show that will open at the Saatchi Gallery in London on 14th October.
She agreed to take some time and reflect on her amazing career as well as her relationship with Italian brand Moschino.





 
How would you describe yourself and how would you describe your art?

My work involves styling but there is an artistic thought process behind it. I want to explore the many reasons why people wear the clothes they do as well as dress them up! Of course fashion in the immediate sense is aesthetic, but there is depth to it as well; it is one the most basic forms of individual human expression. So when you remove the business element from fashion what remains is pure creativity or nothing.

Which exhibition are you most proud of?

I have only had one so far! It was about exploring my relationship with Moschino from the nineties (when I was a teenager), to the present day. The exhibition allowed me to reminisce about the people and places that formed part of the person I am today. Moschino was just as much a part of my teenage years as jungle music, raves and my first love. I think this importance of clothing can be overlooked in fashion today, which is why I try and explore it in my work. I grew up in a quite a deprived area of South London and designer clothes were a status symbol for people who didn’t have much. Nowadays, middle class people wear the same Moschino I used to wear for the opposite reason of wanting to look ‘street’. I find this cross pollination of cultures quite humorous.

Currently, do you have an exhibition and where does it take place?
No. My first exhibition ‘OFF-KEY’ finished last month. You can still see the pictures on my website though.

 



Where do you take your inspiration from?

My inspiration comes from family, friends, strangers, memories, the city and popular culture. I’m also interested in the overlap and the alienation between fashion and the classes.

If you were not an artist, what would you be doing?
Going a bit crazy. I’ve had an eclectic past with events, music, politics and fashion, so hopefully I’d be expressing myself creatively in some way.

What is your next project about?
I am obsessed with Nietzsche; particularly the book Will to Power. He believes all ‘truth’ is just a set of beliefs constructed by one person to dominate others. I am exploring the idea of what is real and what is fake in fashion advertising. As with all my work there are more personal aspects to it as well but I don’t want to give it all away! One of the things I love about each project is that it is constantly evolving so who knows what the final outcome will be.







Do you consider that Art is Alive?

As I said, my work is constantly evolving so I feel like it’s a living being. I believe art is alive as long as we are and it manifests itself in many forms which is what I find so beautiful about it.

Is London an inspiration?
Yes, because it is my home. I believe the place that you grew up in will always be an inspiration as it is a part of who you are, whether you are embracing it or trying to get away from it. In my case it is a bit of both! I am fortunate that London is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural cities in the world which means I can access many different people, places and life experiences in one bus journey. I don’t think of it as consciously as that because it is all I have ever known, but when I reflect I can see it in myself. I went from being an rnb club girl, to an indie band manager, dabbling in politics and philosophy along the way before presenting my love of fashion and art. There are not many places in England you can do that without barely moving postcodes!

What do you think about this blog and what would you wish it?
This is a really lovely way to collate different mediums within art and design. I love getting hints of other people’s inspiration and passion within popular culture and I’m very happy to be part of it.

Thanks Julianna !

Pictures are courtesy of Annin Arts

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Brabus Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe

Mercedes E-Class tuning
Mercedes E-Class tuning

Brabus has unveiled their tuning packages for 2010 Mercedes E-Class tuning which is based on the new E500. Brabus Mercedes E-Class Coupe comes with a rated power output of 462 hp (456 bhp) / 340 kW and a peak torque of 615 Nm (453 lb-ft) at just 3,100 rpm are the result of the displacement increase of the four-valve V8 engine from 5.5 to 6.1 liters. 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 315 km/h (196 mph.

Mercedes E Class by Carlsson

Mercedes E-Class tuning
Mercedes E-Class tuning

Mercedes E Class W212 (2010) by Carlsson that will be premiered at the Tuning World Bodensee this year has been unveiled by Carlsson.

Brabus Mercedes E-Class Tuned

Mercedes E-Class tuning
Mercedes E-Class tuning

For a total price of 478,000 euros, you can have the Mercedes E-Class tuning V12 Coupe that comes equipped with the Brabus SV12 R biturbo engine. On the dyno it puts down 788 hp with a maximum torque of 1,420 Nm, and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.7 seconds. Speed addicts can reach 200 km/h in 9.9 seconds, the crazies can push 300 km/h in 23.9 seconds, and if you’re insane, you can try to reach the top speed of 350 km/h.

Mercedes E-Class Coupe Tuning

Mercedes E-Class tuning
Mercedes E-Class tuning

Making the new Mercedes E-Class tuning coupe even sportier and more exclusive is the goal of the extensive tuning program from BRABUS. The pinnacle of the available performance tuning is the BRABUS 6.1 displacement engine. It has a rated power output of 462 hp (456 bhp) / 340 kW and propels the E 500 (US: E550) to an impressive top speed of 315 km/h (196 mph).

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

DIY series by Andre Pereira





Kingston University graduate Andre Pereira has created a series of products to help with tricky DIY tasks, including these paint brushes that clip onto the edge of a tin of paint.
The DIY series also includes a brush guard that holds bristles together for neater corners and edges.

The art of Bernat Fortet Unanue





Beautiful pictures of Barcelona-based artist Bernat Fortet Unanue. It's a sea of colours ! I love them...

Ralph Lauren rugby skull short


Sunday, July 24, 2011

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2012




Loving the shoes and the details, especially the centred label !

Installation by French artist Baptiste Debombourg




Le Centre Pompidou to organise travelling exhibitions


Very interesting initiative which got me all excited ! The Centre Pompidou is to host travelling exhibitions across France. They will be housed in a 650 m2 mobile structure consisting of juxtaposed modules. This project will start in October 2011.

The first exhibition will be devoted to the theme of "Colour". It will highlight works by Léger, Braque, Matisse and Picasso. After an initial three months in the city of Chaumont (Haute-Marne), the mobile Centre Pompidou will go to Cambrai (Nord), Boulogne-sur-Mer (Pas-de-Calais) and in Aquitaine, before reaching Le Havre (Seine-Maritime) and Aubagne (Bouches-du-Rhone)... I can hardly imagine the security behind such a project and the cost but it's good for other cities in France than Paris.

Looking forward!

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Tuned Breyton BMW 3 Series

bmw e90 tuning
bmw e90 tuning

At the heart of this retuned Bavarian automobile is the performance enhanced variant model series 3.32. Following the conversion, this mid-range sector BMW generates an impressive 306 bhp, thereby catering to a driver’s every wish in terms of power. Mechanical engine components such as, for instance, the crankshaft, pistons and con rod are modified and the control unit electronically adapted. A torque of 347 Nm ensures outstanding traction. There can be no substitute for cubic capacity other than cubic capacity! The power-enhanced model series 3.32 is capable of a top speed of 281 km/h.

White E46 Tuning

e46 tuning
e46 tuning


bmw sex and very attractive.

Monday, July 18, 2011

SL 63 AMG Tuning Kit

mercedes sl 63 tuning
mercedes sl 63 tuning

The SL63 AMG is something you won’t want to keep your hands from. That is exactly the case with the boys down at Inden Design who have decided to create a high-performance wide body tuning kit for the hardtop roadster.


mercedes sl 63 tuning
mercedes sl 63 tuning

Kicherer Mercedes Tuning

mercedes tuning
mercedes tuning


Mercedes E Class tuning

Tuning Audi S5

tuning audi a5
tuning audi a5

The big coupe tuning audi a5 and S5 sports version is fitted Rieger sees reprocessed by the preparer Japanese Auto Plaza Dank. Improvement specialist kit, Auto Plaza offers here S5 dressed all in black with big chrome wheels 20 "Hyperforged tires Pirelli P Zero Nero.


tuning audi a5
tuning audi a5

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Ehud Menswear collection Barcelona Fashion Week

Mies van der Rohe Price


The Mies van der Rohe Award for European Architecture this year celebrated its 23 anniversary. It was awarded on June 20 to David Chipperfield for his intervention in the Neues Museum in Berlin.

Described as a remarkable achievement by the jury, Chipperfield joins other winning renowned architects such as Rem Koolhaas.

Friday, July 15, 2011

Alexander McQueen's jacket


I was flicking through the McQueen virtual store and I saw this jacket which I found absolutely amazing! What do you think?

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Adele - Rolling In The Deep



I like the song and the video...

Installation by art collective viaGrafik




‘Sooner Or Later It All Comes Down’ installation by art collective viaGrafik, based in Wiesbaden, Germany.It was showcased for the names festival in Prague. I've got the "wahou factor" !

Glamour of the Gods at the National Portrait Gallery of London



Glamour of the Gods is a celebration of Hollywood portraiture from the industry's 'Golden Age', the period 1920 to 1960. From Greta Garbo and Clark Gable to Audrey Hepburn, James Dean and Marilyn Monroe, these portraits have transformed actors and actresses into international style icons. In many cases these are the career-defining images of Hollywood's greatest names and help to illustrate their enduring appeal.
Featuring over 70 photographs, most of which are exquisite vintage prints displayed for the first time, the exhibition is drawn from the extraordinary archive of the John Kobal Foundation and demonstrate photography's decisive role in creating and marketing the stars central to the Hollywood mystique.

More info on: http://www.npg.org.uk/glamour/exhib.htm

Biotherm travel recharge




Biotherm are amazing. They thought about a market no one had been thinking about before : travellers. It’s so true that when you travel, your skin is tight and you might have reactions you wouldn’t have when on the ground.



The Travel Recharge line – which features one product for women and one for men – is now available.


The products are described as multi-tasking treatments that protect the skin from the multiple stresses of travel, both emotional (disturbed sleep, jet leg, worry over delays/lost luggage) and environmental (changes in temperature, humidity and pollution).
 



 These issues affect the skin’s hydration levels, and its overall cellular vitality, leading to skin dryness and signs of fatigue. According to a crew survey in summer 2010, 90% of frequent flyers say their skin looks tired and feels taut following a long-haul flight. Did you know that?

To address this, Biotherm created the Travel Recharge line, which it describes as a one-stop recovery treatment for travellers. The paraben-free formula contains Rhodiola Rosea, to limit the impact of environmental stresses on the skin, Himalayan Pink Salt, soothing Mint Extract to boost well-being, antioxidant vitamin E, plus Biotherm’s signature super-charged Pure Thermal Plankton extract.

For optimum results, application is recommended in the days before, during and after a trip. Repeated use helps to better protect the skin and to speed up its recovery, the brand maintains.

Travel Recharge is presented in travel-friendly, ultra-lightweight, carry-on size 30ml packaging. The women’s version is coloured white; the men’s version grey. To complement the launch, Biotherm has created a Travel Coach iPhone app, available now.

The app offers tips for stress-free travel. Users enter their departure and arrival cities, and a personalised programme will send through information about hydration levels, massage techniques and anti-jet lag advice.



 To demonstrate Travel Recharge’s anti-fatigue and hydrating properties, Biotherm has conducted trials with international cabin crew. Over 70 women and 60 men tested the product daily for two weeks, clocking up a cumulative 3,000 hours in the air.
All reported excellent scores in terms of skin moisturisation, plus a dramatic drop in signs of fatigue, redness and dullness.


In a nutshell, a fantastic invention… Enjoy !