Exercises in Seating by Max Lamb

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—01. Designed by Åbäke.

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At Milan Design Week 2015, British designer Max Lamb was the subject of a retrospective featuring 40 of his chairs from over the last 10 years entitled Exercises in Seating. A catalogue of the event has been released profiling not only the chairs themselves but also their construction, as well as a miscellany of other imagery – all clad in a DIY-looking newsprint and plastic package.

—Available from Max Lamb and Dent-De-Leone

Dean Edmonds for Atelier de Troupe at ICFF

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ICFF at The Jacob Javits Center
Booth 0962, Level 1
655 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
May 16 – May 19, 2015

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It's a big weekend in New York for art and design. Frieze, the influential art fair, takes place on Randall's Island, while across town, not far from the banks of the Hudson River, the Jacob Javits Center hosts the ICFF – one of New York's premier contemporary design shows. Among the many exhibitors and booths, you can find new work by longtime friend of Inventory, and Issue 10 cover subject, Dean Edmonds. The London-based designer will be showcasing a new lamp design, in two colourways, as part of a group of offerings from Atelier de Troupe – a lighting and furniture studio based in Los Angeles. Details reagrding the show can be found to the left, while a little more about each element can be learned from the links below.

—Atelier de Troupe
—Dean Edmonds
—ICFF

Inventory Limited Edition Postcard Set

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—01. Eight piece set.

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To coincide with the launch of Issue 12, we have produced a set of eight postcards shot by two of the magazine's contributing photographers, Marcelo Gomes and JIMA. They combine the colourful language of the former with the voyeuristic black and white approach of the latter, reflecting the distinct visual sensibilities of both artists. Released in a limited edition of 400, they are perfectly suited for collecting, displaying or sending a personalized message to a loved one. 

—Available from Inventory

The Artist is Absent: A Short Film On Martin Margiela

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—01. Directed by Alison Chernick.

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Little is known about the Belgian designer Martin Margiela and this film only adds to his mystique. Produced by Yoox and directed by American filmmaker Alison Chernick, the short piece, which was premiered at this year's Tribeca Film Festival, includes rare footage, appearances from a variety of highly respected fashion figures, and some interesting insight into one of the world's most creative brands.

—Yoox

StudioSmall: Ten Years of Margaret Howell

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To mark ten years of collaboration with Margaret Howell across a wide range of design needs, StudioSmall have a produced a series of images highlighting some of their work together over the last decade. Featuring show invites, calendars, lookbooks and other seasonal collateral, the collages underline the integral role the London-based agency plays in the brand's much-loved aesthetic.

—StudioSmall
—Margaret Howell

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Martino Gamper Salt and Pepper Spitz

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—01. Walnut and ash versions.

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Martino Gamper obviously takes pride in reworking everyday items and imbuing them with a sense of humour, amounting to designs that while useful in your daily life, also give the refreshing feeling of breaking convention. Salt and pepper grinders certainly fit squarely into the everyday and ubiquitous categories, and are notably absent from a lot of designer’s offerings. Gamper, however, has produced versions in walnut and ash, making colour coordinating your salt and pepper receptacles very easy.

—Available from Momosan Shop

Freunde von Freunden: Chris Kontos

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—01. Photography by Adrianna Glaviano.

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There are plenty of interviews on Freunde von Freunden where metropolises such as New York, Paris or London play a central role, but for me some of the most interesting insights can be found in the places I've never visited. That's certainly the case with this look at Athens, home of Kennedy magazine publisher, photographer and DJ, Chris Kontos, which offers a glimpse into the personality of one of Greece's up-and-coming creatives, alongside some of his usual haunts.

—Freunde von Freunden

Neighbour / Woman & Website Relaunch

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—01. La Lumière editorial.
—02. Patrik Ervell Short Sleeve Sweatshirt.

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This spring Neighbour have been busy. Last month they opened their second store in Gastown, Vancouver, which focuses on an edited selection of womenswear from the likes of Acne, Lemaire, Sunspel, Common Projects and Stephan Schneider, with accessories by Rowena Sartin, Casa Malaspina and Mismo, among others. The new store compliments the Neighbour brand and aesthetic, while providing a long overdue retail destination for females in the neighbourhood. This week they have also relaunched their webstore to include the women's offering, alongside new deliveries for men from Patrik Ervell, Our Legacy and Frank Leder.

—Neighbour