Have you ever been sitting down, just having hit that comfortable spot, and you get that dreaded notification – low battery. Paris-based architect and designer India Mahdavi and 22 System, a brand of integrated electrical outlets co-founded by Bocci’s Omer Abel, respond to this first-world yet legitimate problem. Introducing Smiley, a playful and joyous addition to […]
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What started as a humble bar stool crafted for one of New York’s most exclusive clubs, APT, in 1999 has grown into a design icon, celebrated over 25 years through reimagined iterations, museum showcases, and countless collaborations. That design is the Bishop, a hallmark creation by the renowned Iranian-French architect and designer India Mahdavi. To […]
1. Kokoro Studio I recently discovered London-based Kokoro Studio and they have me enchanted with their vibrant, mouth-blown glass vessels. Drawing inspiration from traditional Japanese kokeshi dolls – believed to bring good fortune – Kokoro reimagines these wooden totems with a contemporary twist. Handcrafted by master artisans in both Istanbul and London, the brand’s latest […]
Monte-Carlo Beach, a historic retreat perched on the edge of the Mediterranean, has been reimagined through the creative lens of architect and designer India Mahdavi. The near-centenarian hotel bridges its glamorous past with contemporary elegance, honoring its Riviera roots while appealing to modern sensibilities. At the heart of her redesign is a return to the […]
