Archive for the ‘Gifts’ Category

4X4: CHRISTMAS STOCKING FILLERS 2011

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

Christmas stockings are surely one of the pleasures of the season, full of unusual treasures either practical or whimsical. We asked the owners of 4 London design retailers – Jasper Morrison Shop, The Republic of Fritz Hansen, Mint and SCP – to nominate 4 of their favourite stocking fillers from their own stores. (more…)

SHOP: LONDON’S CHRISTMAS FAIRS AND POP-UPS (CITYWIDE)

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

We can’t keep up with the number of special events, late night shopping and pop-up Christmas stores that are taking place across London in December. Here is our pick of just a handful… (more…)

EVENT: EAST LONDON DESIGN SHOW (SHOREDITCH), 1st-4th December 2011

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

The annual East London Design Show returns to Shoreditch Town Hall for another selling exhibition of Britain’s emerging homewares, furniture, graphic art, fashion and accessories.  (more…)

SHOP: THE TEMPORIUM (COVENT GARDEN), 1st-24th December 2011

Monday, November 28th, 2011

Following the debut success of The Temporium last year, the temporary Christmas emporium returns to London this Christmas. Purchase design items by a variety of new and established designers and brands in this Covent Garden pop-up shop, presented by Dezeen. (more…)

LONDON DESIGN GUIDE 2012-2013 IS NOW AVAILABLE!

Monday, September 19th, 2011

It’s official! The new edition of LONDON DESIGN GUIDE 2012-2013 is now available, featuring totally new content and plenty of great features. Order your copy now for only £12 and we will dispatch it to you wherever you are in the world.

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WEBSITE: JASPER MORRISON SHOP

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

JM online

Following on from the success of his discreet shop in Shoreditch, top designer Jasper Morrison has launched his shop concept online and made his no-nonsense selection of well-designed everyday items available to all. (more…)

EXHIBITION: ‘LOVE FROM DARKROOM’ AT DARKROOM (BLOOMSBURY), 2nd-14th February 2011

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011

Corrie_Williamson

After the success of their inaugural ‘For Love & Haiti’ exhibition in 2010, Darkroom‘s Valentine charity exhibition returns in 2011 featuring artworks based on the heart, donated by an array of Darkroom designers and artist friends. (more…)

GIFTS: LDG CHRISTMAS SELECTION 2010

Friday, December 3rd, 2010

LDG gifts

It’s Christmas time and here LDG editor Max Fraser brings you his selection of gifts for the holiday season. As always, we would encourage you to buy well made items with lasting appeal to try to reduce the waste that comes with the merriment and excess. Enjoy! (more…)

EVENT: THE DOCK CHRISTMAS MARKET (LADBROKE GROVE), 16th-19th December 2010

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010

cheese wall

Foodies and design buffs alike can enjoy The Dock Christmas Market at the water-side estate of Portobello Dock. Hosted by designer Tom Dixon, expect lively festivities on the terrace, in the Tom Dixon Shop and Dock Kitchen restaurant. (more…)

EVENT: SUPER CHRISTMAS MARKET AT SOMERSET HOUSE (ALDWYCH), 10th-12th December 2010

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010

SUPER CHRISTMAS MARKET

Somerset House is staging the popular Super Christmas Market again this year, providing a platform for emerging designers and giving you the opportunity to buy direct from London’s inventive independent talents. (more…)