desire by design

The Gangster House

2008-04-21T13:32:00.000-07:00

144 ft in height, with no true design to follow,
the richest gangster in Archangelsk, Russia,
built and added to this incredible structure at random intervals over the years.

Chaos!

Hallgrímskirkja

2008-03-30T12:08:00.000-07:00

A church in Reykjavík, Iceland.

Built in 1992 this is very art deco in style built when art deco was already dieing.

Amazingly at 75 meters tall this is the fourth tallest structure in Iceland.

I feel its main appeal is the stark and barren land behind it.

Dior Homme

2008-02-29T14:29:00.000-08:00

Dior Homme for Fall/Winter 08 (even Spring/Summer 08) was hardly impressive with boring suits that resemble a basic 100 dollar suit that has been slightly altered for 50 bucks.

There was one striking exception...

This hanging scarf was the most avant-garde item in the collection
but adds such a wonderful level of mysterious, sexy, intimidating appeal to the model
that I had to add it to the blog.

Design by God

2008-02-28T13:23:00.000-08:00

The newest in fashion: Zebra - Horse hybrids.

The model above is named Eclyse.

She is found at a safari-zoo in Holte-Stukenbrock near the western German city of Bielefeld.
It is rare that a hybrid shows this 'patchwork' like coat.

Look at the lines in this hybrid.
No designer, from Ford to Johnson, could come up with this.

Gresham Palace

2008-02-17T20:30:00.000-08:00

Gresham Palace in Budapest is one of the finest examples of Art Nouveau.

Built in 1827 it was at first neo-classical in design.

Originally the building was an office and place of stay for British Aristrocrates visiting and doing business in Hungary.

Now it operates as a Four Seasons and can therefore be enjoyed by the public - for a price.

Tristan

2008-01-29T12:21:00.001-08:00

Tristan & AMERICA is now simply Tristan.

Perhaps America is not as appealing internationally anymore?
Yo George.

They are also using a gorgeous reindeer for their fall/winter collection.

Great Wall

2008-01-28T13:35:00.000-08:00

Although you cant take it home...

A necklace for the mountains of China?

Art Nouveau

2007-12-29T20:28:00.000-08:00

Hardly new at all, Art Nouveau is a style that has been around since the 1880s.

Although certain instances of it can seem dated, the basic concept of Art Nouveau has stood the test of time. Intricate, strong but delicate features, defined lines and exaggerated, bold curves command the attention of even the most basic of features. Found in furniture, art and architecture, Art Neaveau is whimsical and may not be right for everyone or every space.

Far to complex to be featured in one blog entry, I will slowly look at pieces of fashion and architecture inspired by this style.

The above examples are the extreme of Art Nouveau.

Hummer H2

2007-12-25T20:20:00.000-08:00

By far my favorite vehicle - the Hummer H2.

Masculine and rugged the H2 stands out

in a sea of cars awashed with curves and other weaker lines.

The H3, premiering only a few years ago, maintains the Hummer's design but on a smaller scale.
Perfect for some, the H3 does not have the same impact on an individual

- in some circumstances, size is everything.

YSL Warehouse Catwalk

2007-11-08T11:47:00.001-08:00

YSL debuted their womans S/S 2007 collection in a large warehouse.

One story high floating white orbs illuminated the girls on the catwalk.

D^2

2007-11-06T12:34:00.000-08:00

Dean and Dan, the Canadian twins from DSQUARED2,
provide volume with feather-like fur
in their fall/winter 2007 campaign.

They create intimidating manes.

Even on the ruthless catwalk.

Maybach Exelero

2007-11-05T22:15:00.000-08:00

The vain, vivacious Exelero...

Its front end stretched with curves

and lines that defy our former notion of car design.

Bringing us forward with sleek futuristic design.

And back with the allure of the luxury cars of past.

Almost 20 feet of gluttony.

All for under 4, 000, 000 USD.

Givenchy Irresistible

2007-10-15T18:14:00.000-07:00

Irresistible.

Sleek is key to the design from Givenchy.
Green the deep winter fragrance Very Irresistible.
Blue the new summer scent Very Irresistible Fresh.

Alexander McQueen for Puma

2007-10-12T22:35:00.000-07:00

Mr. McQueen has been developing for Puma.

Hanging from the side rests the Pumas tooth
with human root.

The Puma itself has been refurbished
to better represent McQueen.

Strong, masculine and built for speed.

Chrysler

2007-10-11T20:36:00.000-07:00

The Building.

Designed by William Van Alen and completed in 1930 its Norosta clad crown defines New-York's skyline as its most distinguishable, trumping all others.

Graced with eagles reflecting Chrysler's past ornaments,
the design of the tower defines art deco.

The Chrysler Building

Voss

2007-10-11T20:11:00.000-07:00

Voss, the Norwegian water, sleek and clear.

Glass, tall and strong.

Available where good taste reigns.

Girl of Dior

2007-10-03T18:55:00.000-07:00

Visiting Dior's website, in true Dior style, our welcoming model
stuns instantly with perfectly gargantuan hair.

Its takes guts. Its takes Dior.

The Boots That Started This Blogs

2007-09-28T22:06:00.000-07:00

One day, by chance, I received the Ogilvy, Autumn-Winter 2007 brochure in my mail box. Addressed to the previous owner I opened it and flipped through. The ready-to-wear that Ogilvy offered was pleasant to look at and admire, as one would expect. Flipping near the end of the catalog my eye caught the image of a boot. A boot with perfect lines and arcs, perfect colour and lighting, commanding so much power.

I kept the brochure just to flip to the page.

An obsession.

This is the boot that started my craze for haute-couture.

Jodie High Boot 10 Cm in Monogram Mini & Calf Leather

£740 ~ 830€ ~ 1180$

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DESIRE BY DESIGN