Cologne Design Festival 2009: Video Drive-By: Mirror in Mirror Bendy Coat Stand

Designer Kfir Schwalb presents two of his projects that he exhibits at this year’s Cologne Design Festival in the IMM: Mirror /Mirror is combining two kinds of mirrors converged into one platform for the ultimate narcistic overview and the Y Hanger that can morph from a hook rack into an ordinary closet hanger.

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New York Gift Fair 2009: Video Drive-By: Malcolm Fonteir

We caught up with industrial designer Malcolm Fonteir to get the lowdown on his collection of eco-friendly bags, wallets and travel cases at the New York International Gift Fair. The range is defined by it’s global urban style, functionality, distinct color pallet and refreshingly, the ‘green’ backstory is there if you look for it—not rammed down your throat—just modestly presented as one of the many design considerations.

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The mojito travel wallet (pictured) is for both the extreme minimalist and for those who want to reduce the potential risk of losing everything on a big night out by only carrying the essentials.

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Article 2: New from Andrew Sloat

We love Andrew Sloat.

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