June 18th, 2008
Amanda Dunbar has plastered some guitars with loads of colorful and shiny Swarovski crystals. Called “Precious Rebels,” the blinged-out works of playable art run from $15,000 to $75,000.
Designed to be more than beautiful sculptures or just basic musical tools, these titivated guitars are an innovative integration of technology, art, music to be played, displayed and enjoyed.
So far, the artist has created more than 30 guitars, such Some as “Capri Tiger” featuring a metallic blue-and-black tiger crystal design or “The Parisian”, an obscure black-and-white swirled number.
The Grammy Awards requested a special guitar created by the artist that will be used to commemorate their 50-year anniversary. Dunbar came up with a Gibson Black Beauty Les Paul with predominantly jet-black and black-diamond Swarovski crystals. The will be played by different celebrities at various events around the country!
The guitars are not for sale to the general public. However A major retailer is looking into carrying the line, and musicians and others in the music industry have also shown interest.
May 30th, 2008
This swarovski-studded laptop case ‘Paris’ from PortDesigns will carry your luxury notebook in style!
The slim black laptop case boasts elegant finish and it can accommodate up to 15.4″ notebook. A matching heart charm also comes with the bag.
No word on price! Via Bornrich / Chipchick
May 27th, 2008
The 61st Cannes Film Festival, Swarovski shined for the 9th consecutive year at the special suite in the Hôtel Martinez. For the second year in a row, Swarovski’s artistic director Nathalie Colin Roblique was presenting the Red Carpet Collection - an exceptional range of 10 bags in gold, silver and black.
These exclusive models, worked in luxurious materials such as galuchat, python and crocodile skins, illustrate the technical know-how, characteristic of the Daniel Swarovski’s Couture line.
Finely sized, cleverly bevelled and audaciously sculpted crystal lights up the bags and soaks up the flashing lights – reflecting a myriad of colour and sophistication.
The spotlight is on the Star Collector, Famous bag this year. With its enamelled border sprinkled with silver, this bag in Crystal Mesh and smooth leather, stands a class apart. Its geometric shape reminds one of the clutch bags of the 80s New York night-owls.
This limited edition bag, of which only 100 pieces have been created, was offered to actresses during the festival!
May 25th, 2008
Hundreds of Swarovski crystals bring a sparkle of light and colour to a special edition of icansit children’s chairs. A silver seat base completes the classy looks of an eye-catching child’s chair that would turn heads in every restaurant :)
Featuring sturdy metal frames and supporting armrests, the design is original and contemporary. Originally designed by Carla Monchen, this Special Edition high chair were nominated for the Kind und Jugend innovations award 2007.
May 16th, 2008
Blake Lively from the hit series Gossip Girl had her work cut out for her at a recent Vanity Fair photo shoot. Her day included prancing around in a 33-pound Christian Dior gown! The yellow satin gown dazzled with Swarovski crystals detailing, 6,000 sequins and detailed hand stitching.
April 25th, 2008
Swedish designers Front created Randomly Crystallised which is a collection of vases and lights for the Swarovski Crystal Palace, a high-end crystal and glass store.
The pieces were made by combining cut crystals with hard blown liquid crystal.
“Front has experimented with crystal as a material,” the design company says of itself. “They have let the precision-cut crystals merge with hot liquid crystal to create a method where all the objects get an individual expression.”
Via trendhunter
Amanda Dunbar has plastered some guitars with loads of colorful and shiny Swarovski crystals. Called “Precious Rebels,” the blinged-out works of playable art run from $15,000 to $75,000.
