Yummy Yoobi

Yoobi Sushi will be a new Japanese hand crafted seafood experience based in Soho, London serving temaki rolls and fresh sushi, eaten by hand from a cone in a restaurant. Can't wait... but in the meantime, I will venture Lexington Street in Soho for an afternoon of fishing. A bit confused? Click here for more info on how to get your free temaki. itadakimasu or bon appétit !

The name is derived from the word 'yubi' the Japanese word for fingers. The visual perfectly captures the essence of a brand which was inspired by trips to Rio, Tokyo and London. Our remit covers all aspects of the brand as it grows from packaging and menu displays to website and in-store signage. - ico design

 

Design: Research

End of Year show

For more information, please visit LCC Postgraduate Shows 2011.

Ozwald's Safari

With Ozwald Boateng, Spring / Summer 2012 is a Safari; a Safari that the designer and his family took in Kenya. As usual with Boateng's collections, we love the classic attention to details, the beautiful use of color and the unique elegance Boateng and his brand embody. And this lookbook shot by photographer Jimmy Hansen is perfect.

Olympic Stamps

To celebrate the 30th Olympiad, taking place in London next year,  Royal Mail teamed up with Studio David Hillman to create a series of 30 stamps . Here are the most recent ones, they were released a few weeks ago.

What do you think?

Art Fabrics

Liberty Rocks A/W 2011 Art Fabrics collection offers an eclectic set of fabrics with designs inspired by music, visual artists, vintage paper goods& more. We approve,

More info here

Can't Get Enough

One thing that is amazing about Londontown is the endless amount of exhibitions, degree and end of year shows -- I just can't seem to get enough. From the University of Arts London to the Royal College of Arts and a plethora of others the creativity is awe inspiring. Recently I have been attending Free Range highly recommended. It is a showcase of graduating fine art, fashion, photography, architecture and design students from around England.

Photos: Pariya Thamnusarn

 
When? 31st May - 25th July 2011
What? The UK's largest graduate art and design show
Where? Old Truman Brewery | Brick Lane,  East London
Plus? Free Admission

Check back for some posts spotlighting some talented student work.

This is not a Suit

27 year old Adrien Sauvage is too  dapper for words . Voted as one of  GQ 50 Most Stylish Men In Britain, ,last year, the London-based designer, photographer, art director recently released a teaser for his collection 'Black Volta'. And we can't wait to see more.

Peep his Sundance nominated short' This is not a suit' from his of his Dressing Easy campaign and let us know what you think.

Things to wear

Central Martin alumni Azumi and David Percival Yamashita, the two designers behind London-based brand A’N'D create refreshing and exciting art +fashion. Their spring / summer 2011 collection of 'things to wear'  is unique as their past creations. From the paper-clip necklaces to the the bow-shaped hair pieces, we want them all.

Dancehall Gear

We recently discovered Ranks London, a new t-shirt line that pays homage to some of dancehall's most iconic rude boys, namely Shaba Ranks, Buju, Ninjaman.
We're especially fond of the Shaba Ranks' one which one is your favourite?

Melange

BezemYMailan have been under our radar for a little while now.
A creative  duo that hails from Russia+Togo (Bezem)  & France +Vietnam (Mailan) by way of Paris and London, their  one of a kind  creations beautifully reflect of this rich cultural heritage. Indeed, Bezem and Mailan  design clothes and accessories for the cosmopolitan gals.
Their style? vibrant and colorful pieces with fine embroderies and a special attention to details, in other words urban, eclectic and chic.
Make sure you to visit their visit their official website, you'll thank us later.

Hoods to the Woods

London based twenty year veteran in photography,  
Tim Simmons explores environment and nature.

Brought to you by the letters T + S

Curiouser + Curiouser

Wishing we could be there...

The British Library hosts an Alice in Wonderland-themed event. Home to the original manuscript of Alice's Adventures Under Ground, the British Library is set to stage Curiouser and Curiouser: The Genius of Alice In Wonderland. +Details

The original Alice manuscript was hand written and illustrated by Lewis Carroll in 1862.

♥ Don't Break My Heart

London's Zest Studio, a contemporary glass gallery in West Brompton, fashions these unique glass hearts and is offering "glass heart" courses for couples on Saturday 13 February -- just in time for V-Day. To book a place, visit here.


P.S: On a funny note...

"And then, when everything goes sour, you can pick it up and symbolically dash it to the floor where it will shatter into a thousand shards, just like the ruined remains of your so-called relationship. Sorry, got carried away there..." - Creative Review

Holiday Greeting

University of the Arts London festive holiday greeting by recent Wimbledon graduate Gabriel Piers-Mantell.