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London Fashion Week Opening Party
By Eva Toure

 

If anyone finds themselves at the Mayfair hotel, can you please ask for my dignity? I left it in a queue to the London Fashion Week International Party. Having taken an oath of sobriety (from all narcotics), I decided that this was possibly going to be one of the…

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The exhibition explores the recent trend among European designers for unique or limited edition pieces that push the boundaries between art and design. It showcases furniture, lighting and ceramics, designed by a new generation of international designers, who are all inspired by the spirit of story-telling.

Each tells a tale through their use of decorative devices, historical allusions or choice of materials, sharing common themes such as fantasy, parody and a concern with mortality. The exhibition runs till October 2009 and admission is free .
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From the ihtgw range below (see Competition page on how to win). Watch out for more images to come.

 

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    The shape of things to come?


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