Australia’s biggest rough pink diamond
Thursday, February 23, 2012
An extremely rare and massive Argyle Pink Diamond was recently unearthed in the Kimberly region of Western Australia. The healthy baby weighed in at 12.76 carats and christened 'The Argyle Pink Jubilee'. She is already being cut and polished ready for auction later in the year. Meanwhile we're gaga for Argyle pinks - of the smaller variety of course - and can't stop gushing over an adorable Safety Pin from the Hartmanns Argyle Pink Diamond Collection.
Prada Spring Summer 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Why thank you Prada for the Spring Summer 2012 Campaign. We just can't get enough of vintage 1950's Americana. What's not to love about clear blue desert skies, hot rods, muscle cars, frosty pink petrol pumps, AM wireless, rockabilly lite, Betty Draper and little dusting of Lana Del Rey. "Bathed in sunlight. Fuelled by optimism. Girls and cars stop and stare at the future in this Technicolour mise-en-scéne of desire." PHOTOGRAPHY Steven Meisel | MODELS Ymre Stiekema, Kathryn Kruger, Kati Nescher, Elise Crombez, Meghan Collison and Natasha Poly
A Red Cross HEART for Valentines Day
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Luxury Scandinavian brand Georg Jensen have created a limited edition Red Cross HEART bracelet, designed by Henning Koppel. For every bracelet sold, Georg Jensen will donate $50 to the Australian Red Cross. Not only is it a divine gift but it also helps Australians in need. Right now our family and friends in flood affected communities across Australia are being aided in so many ways by the Australian Red Cross... let's flood them with love!
Trending Northern Europe AW 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012
Copenhagen Fashion Week wrapped up on Friday and it didn't go unnoticed that the Little Black Dress reigned supreme throughout the entire week. Don't be surprised if you start seeing the LBD hitting the streets, draped, belted, booted, and bestockinged. Swathes of colour were abundant however colour blocking was no where to be seen. Black, cream, grey, nudes or a single gutsy vibrant colour paired with chunky accessories in leather, bronze, suede and gold. We're particularly inspired by a pink draped piece from Day Birger et Mikkelsen. Actually, we love their whole AW12 collection. PHOTOS Clockwise from top left Stine Goya | Munthe plus Simonsen | Day Birger er Mikkelsen | Munthe plus Simonsen | Avia of Scandinavia | Munthe plus Simonsen
IMAGES Copenhagen Fashion Week®
Tradition, fairytales and femininity
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Many readers might have noticed that we're in love with all things Scandinavian right now. So we are excited that today sees the launch of Northern Europe's largest fashion event, Copenhagen Fashion Week. We have it on good authority that stand out collections will be shown by Veronica B. Vallenes, Spon Diogo and Avia of Scandinavia.
Est is particularly enamoured with Copenhagen based designer Ole Yde, who aims to bring back the gentle, strong and above all elegant woman. YDE Autumn/Winter 2012 will be broadcast live globally on the Georg Jensen website at 17:00 Copenhagen time. Join us in the front row!
Exclusive Piet Boon Book Giveaway...
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Dutch designer Piet Boon recently released the PIETBOON III book which is loaded with inspiring interiors. If you'd like to win 1 of 5 of these books, valued at over $150 each, fill out the ENTRY FORM on our GIVEAWAY page and tell us who/what inspires you. Alternatively, head over to twitter, tell us who/what inspires you and add @estemag @pietboon to your message. You will find a selection of photos from the book in Issue #4 of Est Magazine. Out 31 Jan.
Copenhagen Fashion Week SS12 & AW12
Copenhagen Fashion Week delivers AW12 from 1-5 Feb. Keep up with the show schedule using this snappy Mobile App or read all about the collections as they roll out at Dansk Daily. We can't wait to see what Malene Birger has created for AW12... meanwhile here's her stunning SS12 collection.
WHATISWHAT Potential Energy Project - Prototype Lamps
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Stockholm based collective WHATSWHAT developed three prototype lamps based on the theme 'Potential Energy' for the International Contemporary Furniture Fair 2010 in New York. These Lamps represent the presence of both suggested and actual movement. Each piece expresses a different take on potential energy. Playing with structure, dynamics and atmosphere, the collection is a story of analogue dimming, movement and rest. In 2010 WHATISWHAT won the Muuto talent award.
Inspired by Iceland
Given our love for a good video to not only get you inspired about a destination or design, but that gets you dancing too - check out the “Inspired by Iceland” video and just see if you're not compelled to mark this North Atlantic Ocean island on your must see destination list.
Lanvin Fall Winter 2011-2012
Sunday, October 23, 2011
In keeping with the Est philosophy of not taking yourself too seriously, check out this Fall Winter 2011-2012 ad campaign for Lanvin and see if you recognize any of your own dance moves in there. Come on - you know you want to!