We will be giving you details of
a series of events and showcases of Innermost work in Shanghai
over the coming months to celebrate the amazing Shanghai Expo
that started earlier this month.
Innermost products were selected for the Hong Kong Creative Exhibition ‘HK
Design Ecologies’organised in conjunction with the Shanghai
2010 Expo.
Organisers of the exhibition the Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC)
were looking to focus on firms who represented the international
creativity of Hong Kong. Proud of its association with Hong Kong
since first operating from the city in 2003 and opening its first
showroom here in 2004 Innermost has been at the forefront of
the new generation of creative companies making a home in Hong
Kong.
The products selected unintentionally became a demonstration
of Hong Kong’s history and future, 2 designs – one
from British Designer Jake Phipps and one from Tina Leung (Innermost
Creative Director), part of the new breed of local designers
producing work at an internationally recognised level and standard.
The event is curated by renowned jewellery designer Kai Yin Lo
and other brands/ designers selected within the exhibition showcase
include Vivienne Tam, Stanley Wong, Rocco Yim, Blanc de Chine
and Michael Young.
The exhibition was opened by the HK Financial Secretary John
C Tsang and The Deputy Mayor of Shanghai Han Zheng on May 15th.
The exhibition runs from May to October At the Bridge 8 building,
Phase 3 in Shanghai.
HRH, The Duke of York paid a special
visit to the Innermost installation at the Temporary Museum for
New Design, Supersudio Piu. Supporting and celebrating design
Prince Andrew loved the new Innermost pieces including Clinker by Rich Brilliant Willing and Buckle by Tina Leung, chatting
with Russell Cameron and Steve Jones Innermost's co-founders
during the visit about the highs and lows of promoting Design
and Design Protection a key current topic within cutting edge
international design companies.
His personal assistant Robin Ord-Smith
spotted the Jeeves & Wooster by Jake Phipps and was thank-full to have found a quintessentially
global design gift for his wife after a day spotting the key trends
with HRH.
We could not temp the Prince with a cold beer on the booth
but we will be joining His Royal Highness for cocktails at The
Design Supermarket, La Rinascente in Milan to celebrate there
promotion of 100% British Design for Milan Design Week, displays
include pieces by Innermost, Anglepoise and Established & Sons.
Debuting at Superstudio Piu will
be Innermost's Spring Summer 2010 collection which can only be
described as 'quintessentially global style'; the displays celebrate
work by international designers. The installation is
an east meets west aesthetic experiment, the best of Young America
in the same range launch as the finest of China; set alongside
items from European designers in our accessories furniture and
lighting collections. A microcosm
of global trends. Pieces include Jeeves & Wooster by Jake Phipps,
Clinker by Rich Brilliant Willing, Beads by Winnie Lui, Origami
by Anthony Dickens and a new piece by Innermost's Creative Director
Tina Leung, Buckle.
Clinker is the first collaboration between Innermost and Rich
Brilliant Willing, Rich Brilliant Willing was named among the "Top
40" designers by I.D. magazine in January 2009. Clinker
is created from wood slats resembling clapboards, overlapping
each other; the range will include both furniture and lighting.
Jeeves & Wooster by Jake Phipps celebrates the Best of British
with iconic forms from British Fashion influencing these stylish
new pendants.
Buckle by Tina Leung a marriage of lighting and sculpture, consists
of differently sized rings cut from stainless steel sheets suspended
and arranged in a spherical form.
Beads by Winnie Lui sculptural forms created by beading together
identical elements in a multitude of finishes including copper
and chrome.
Origami by Anthony Dickens is an ingenious design as tripod
legs lock together creating the frame; Origami was Innermost's
venture into furniture.
Clinker by Rich Brilliant Willing, a new American design trio based in New York, created the second furniture range for the Innermost collection. Innermost met Rich Brilliant Willing in New York and it is the first collaboration between the two companies. Clinker is created from wood slats resembling clapboards, overlapping each other, random lengths create the haphazard form of the tables. The tables have a clear glass top allowing the inner wooden structure to be visible, the range will be available in bright lacquered colours including orange, black and white and also a natural oak finish
Rich Brilliant Willing were named among the "Top 40" designers by I.D. magazine in January 2009, formed by Theo Richardson, Charles Brill and Alexander Williams, Rich Brilliant Willing is an internationally recognized multidisciplinary design studio. Their methodology is evident in their work, a combination of technical sophistication with old-fashioned sleight of hand.
Innermost the exclusive international design brand specialising in trend orientated furniture, lighting and accessories collection highlights global trends developing in the interior markets.
Minimalistic Forms in Metallic Finishes
Beads, Ribbon, Buckle and Mantel are essence of the trend with sleek and innovative forms in a selection of metallic high gloss finishes, copper to
gun metal.
Beads by Winnie Lui sculptural forms created by beading together identical elements in a multitude of finishes including copper and chrome.
Buckle by Tina Leung a marriage of lighting and sculpture, consists of differently sized rings cut from stainless steel sheets suspended and
arranged in a spherical form.
Mantel Dome by Cédric Ragot is a modern rendition of the venerable carriage clock. The futuristic zinc die cast construction is topped by a blown glass dome.
Ribbon, Shin Azumi was inspired by the challenge to create a 21st century re-design of the candlestick, creating a work of grace and simplicity.
Powerfully Understate Forms in Soft Hues At the heart of the soft hues trend are Marble, Flood and MnM with delicate finishes and nude tones creating forms which are powerfully understated.
Marble by Christopher Labrooy dramatically draped chandelier in a soft natural hue with a felt finish.
Flood by Tina Leung influenced by architectural forms with interlocking shapes and a stone and resin finish.
MnM by Steve Jones a minimalist form creates the clean line silhouette of MNM with 100% Natural Wool felt finish.
Innermost brings you Jeeves and
Wooster by Jake Phipps. Named after the iconic PG Wodehouse
characters, Jake Phipps created Jeeves, and also ‘Wooster’,
tipping his hat to the Great British class system of the
late 19th century. These characters are typified by the ‘bowler’ and ‘top’ hats
they wore. The ‘bowler’ worn by the working
man and the ‘top’ sported by the gentleman of
leisure.
In the 20th century, the bowler hat became an internationally
recognized symbol of ‘Britishness’, claiming
its place in popular culture as the headwear of choice
for John Steed in swinging 1960’s TV show ‘The
Avengers’
Jeeves is
a pendant light combining a genuine handmade wool felt bowler
hat and an energy saving G9 bulb, reinforced by anodized
aluminium lining in a gold finish. Wooster is
a pendant light combining a genuine handmade wool
top hat and an energy saving G9 bulb, reinforced
by anodized aluminium lining in a gold finish.
Innermost's
Autumn Winter 2009 collection debuted at Maison et Objet,
Paris and was installed in the Oxo Tower Showroom for The
London Design Festival. The collection can only be described
as 'quintessentially global style', the displays celebrated
work by international designers, installations will include Jeeves & Wooster by
Jake Phipps, Dervish by
Item, Beads by
Winnie Lui and two new pieces by Innermost’s Creative
Director Tina Leung Buckle and Flood. >>
Buckle,
the latest creation by Innermost Creative Director Tina Leung,
is a marriage of lighting and sculpture, consisting of differently
sized rings cut from stainless steel sheets suspended and
arranged in a spherical form.
Natural light and
light from the point of illumination merge and bounce between
the rings and reflecting the environment around them creating
illusions of movement within the piece. >>
Innermost’s
co-founders Steve Jones and Russell Cameron fell in love
with Origami by
Anthony Dickens immediately and selected it for the company’s
first foray into furniture.
Limited edition ‘Rusted’ Origami
Dining 110cm Table will be launched for Autumn Winter 09
at Paris’s Maison et Objet, the new table will also
be displayed at the Innermost showroom during the London
Design Festival.
Mantel
Dome is a modern rendition of the venerable carriage
clock. The futuristic zinc die cast construction topped
with a hand blown glass dome is the first product of a
collaboration between Cédric Ragot of creative trio
designedbyitem and Innermost.
Mantel
Dome is matt white and matt black, finishes are available
from Paul Smith worldwide.
Launching at Paris
in September are new Metallic finishes which will be available
for Autumn / Winter 2009, the finishes include copper, gun
metal and chrome.
Innermost,
the London and Hong Kong based lighting, furniture and
interior accessories design group, launched Tie by Peter
Mac Cann / Made* as part of its 2009 Lighting Collection.
Tie
recently won a Homes and Gardens Classic Design Award 2009.>>
New variations of classic Innermost
designs have been launched for 2009. New sizes and specification
of Peony, Lacein and Lighthouse will be displayed at the Spring
Shows. >>
Innermost, the London and Hong Kong based lighting and interior accessories design group launched a new showroom this month in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong showroom is the second in the Innermost collection, the London showroom opened in the Oxo Tower in 2006 and has been re-modeled for the end of 2008.
Located at the western end of Hollywood Road, the Hong Kong showroom will act as the Asian flagship and an expression of Innermost and its products. The distinctive concertina glass fronted showroom is a spacious 1,100 square feet, interior and exterior designed by Innermost's in-house creative Tina Leung.
Early
January is a chilly time to visit Beijing but there was
a warm welcome at the launch of Beijing Crossover, a
brand new concept store in the stylish Sanlitun District
of Beijing. Artistic Director Ni Jingfei and Trading Director
Liu Fei invited Steve Jones & Tina Leung along with
designer Winnie Lui to the opening... >>
White
Chandelier designed by Winnie Lui for Innermost, has
been selected by curators Rossana Orlandi and Sergio Calatroni
for The Design Walk exhibition in Sardinia. The Design Walk
presents the finest selection of Italian and International
cutting edge design.
The global design brands selected to exhibit at The Design
Park include B&B Italia, Cappellini, Moroso and Missoni
Home. >>
With
outdoor living very much in vogue and the garden
now designed and used as an extension of the house, Innermost,
launched distinctive outdoor lights by leading international
designers to add light and drama to gardens in Summer 2008. >>
Innermost’s
lights are specified for award winning restaurants around the
world.
Olivomare, Belgravia, London, UK When the architect
of Mauro Sanna’s
latest restaurant were looking for lights, nothing ordinary
would do... >>
Topaz, Istanbul, Turkey Opening in November 2007, Topaz is one
of the few high-end restaurants in Istanbul with breathtaking... >>
Innermost will be showing new designs by Shin Azumi, together with latest creations by other leading international design names, Anthony Dickens and Tina Leung as part of Design+ at via Tortona during Milan 2008... >>
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Beijing, March 2008
Innermost were
invited to build an exhibition showcasing the unique style
of their latest ranges by the owners of Fei Space
in the 798 District of Beijing. The exhibition runs until
March 30th... >>
We
are very happyto have
a product specified in December for the Chinese
singer Gigi Leung's latest concert series.
