More, from Milk

Salone Internazionale Del Mobile 2012

noreply@blogger.com (MilkConceptBoutique) — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:07:00 +0000

Team Milk has just arrived back from an exciting trip to Milan for Salone Internazionale Del Mobile 2012.

Check out some of our highlights from the Fornasetti presentation at their showroom in Milan.

Not to forget the infamous Fornasetti party with Barnaba Fornasetti himself Djing!

Karim Rashid @ Milk!

noreply@blogger.com (MilkConceptBoutique) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:13:00 +0000

Karim Rashid is a leading figure in the fields of product and interior design, fashion, furniture, lighting and art. Born in Cairo, half Egyptian and half English, and raised in Canada, Karim now practices in New York.

He is best known for bringing his democratic design sensibility to the masses. Karim has collaborated with clients to create democratic design for Method and Dirt Devil, furniture for Artemide and Magis, brand identity for Citibank and Hyundai, high tech products for LaCie and Samsung, and luxury goods for Veuve Clicquot, Swarovski and Bitossi to name a few.

Korrelation Vase - Limited Edition of 79

Karim's work is featured in 20 permanent collections and he exhibits art in galleries world wide. Karim is a perennial winner of the Red Dot award, Chicago Athenaeum Good Design award, I.D. Magazine Annual Design Review, IDSA Industrial Design Excellence award.

Spiralik Vase - Limited Edition of 79

To date he has had some 3,000 objects put into production and he has successfully entered the realm of architecture and interiors. Karim has published various monographs and the last one, “KarimSpace”, published by Rizzoli in 2009, it features architecture and interior design projects.

Cyclik Vase - Limited Edition of 79

We currently have a beautiful selection of Karim Rashid for Bitossi available in store and online.

For more information on any of Karim Rashid's products please call us on +44 207 7299 880, email us at info@milkconceptboutique.eu or visit our website - milkconceptboutique.com

Piero Fornasetti 1913-1988

noreply@blogger.com (MilkConceptBoutique) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:57:00 +0000

Piero Fornasetti (10 November 1913 - 1988) was an Italian painter, sculptor, interior decorator and engraver.

He lived most of his life in Milan, attending the Brera Art Academy from 1930-1932 when he was expelled for insubordination. During World War II, he went into exile in Switzerland from 1943-46. He created more than 11,000 beautiful items, many featuring the face of a woman, operatic soprano Lina Cavalieri as a motif. Her full name was Natalia Cavalieri.

Fornasetti found her face in a 19th century magazine. “What inspired me to create more than 500 variations on the face of a woman?” asks Italian designer, Piero Fornasetti of himself. “I don’t know,” he admits, “I began to make them and I never stopped.” The “Tema e Variazioni” (theme and variation) plate series based on Cavalieri's face numbered more than 350.

T&V 334

Other common features in his work include heavy use of black and white, the sun and time. His style is reminiscent of Greek and Roman architecture, from which he was heavily influenced.

Fornasetti is celebrated as being among the most original creative talents of the twentieth century. During his career he created a visual vocabulary that is instantly recognisable and unceasingly engaging. Fornasetti designed a magical world, saturated in image and colour and filled with whimsy and wit.

Today it is most common to see Fornasetti's style in fashion and room accessories such as scarfs, ties, lamps, furniture, china plates and tables.

Fornasetti's son Barnaba, is perpetuating the Fornasetti tradition by continuing to produce, and revive, Fornasetti designs. At the helm of the company and its creative heart, Barnaba is the custodian of his father's legacy.

For more information Fornasetti please call us on +44 207 7299 880, email us at info@milkconceptboutique.eu or visit our website - milkconceptboutique.com

Olivia Steele @ Milk!

noreply@blogger.com (MilkConceptBoutique) — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:21:00 +0000

The most exciting things in this world are temporary. Hurricanes, explosions, loves, lives, bigger explosions and other lives – all of these things and more and art – but particularly art. The reason street art has captured so many imaginations is the brevity of its display – blink and it will become replaced or removed or faded by the abrasive city environment. In light of the Frieze Art Fair, conceptual neon artist, Olivia Steele’s latest exhibition, will be off the beaten path as she has chosen to display her affection to the public, in public.

Vowing to return neon to its roots, the only gallery walls suitable to contain her work are those of the city itself. Selections from her latest collection (‘Public Display of Affection’) will be put up in connected public spaces around London, so forming a trail of art to be sought out and followed by anyone and everyone who wishes.

From East London lingerie shops to the Mile End footbridge to historic landmarks on Shoreditch High Street her artworks will become beacons spanning the city – a yellow brick road of vibrant illuminating sculpture. All locations, no matter how unlikely, will briefly host beauty; all people, no matter how divergent their concerns, no matter how disconnected their lives will be able to experience it.

You can follow her trail, and connect the dots around London, for a short time only in October and November. Please see below for participating stores:

Milk Concept Boutique 118 1/2 Shoreditch High Street London E1 6JN

123 Bethnal Green Road Concept Store, 123 Bethnal Green Road, London E2 7DG

Bordello 55 Great Eastern Street London EC2A 3HP

For more information on any of these products please call us on +44 207 7299 880, email us at info@milkconceptboutique.eu or visit our website - milkconceptboutique.com

noreply@blogger.com (MilkConceptBoutique) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:47:00 +0000

Bitossi Ceramiche @ Milk!

Introducing Bitossi Ceramiche @ Milk Concept Boutique.

The identity of Bitossi Ceramiche starts from the beginning of 1900’s and develops upon a productive ceramic tradition that existed in Montelupo Fiorentino starting from 1500. The activity of the Bitossi family started in 1921 for the will of Guido Bitossi with the establishment of “Manifattura Ceramica Cav. Guido Bitossi & Figli” that combined typical local craft works into a structured productive organisation.

More than 7000 original pieces starting from the 50’s, were collected and filed in the “Bitossi Industrial Archive”; 200 selected pieces among those can be seen at MAIB - Artistic Industrial Bitossi Museum, that was built by the company to showcase this historical path. Bitossi Ceramiche is still run by the same family and thanks to the historical and cultural heritage that was recovered in these last years, it keeps alive its original craft roots, combined with a constant innovation. A never ending formal research and the skilled hands of ceramicist masters led to the development of the creations of Aldo Londi from 1950’s and then of Ettore Sottsass and Piero Fornasetti along with the following production of the company with the support of several designers, always focusing on style evolution.

Birdie
Dimensions: H 21 cm

Nowadays the tradition of hand-made products is continuing with the collaboration with Arik Levy, Karim Rashid, Ginevra Bocini, Fabio Novembre and more recently Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Luisa Bocchietto and Mario Ferrarini. Bitossi Ceramiche: great artistic ceramic tradition and contemporary design.

Cyclik Vase - Konvolution collection
Dimensions: H 27 cm - L 20 cm
Limited ed. 79 pc

Spiralik Vase - Konvolution collection
Dimensions: H 21 cm - L 33 cm - L 21 cm
Limited ed. 79 pcs

Korrelation Vase - Konvolution collection
Dimensions: H 37 cm - L 34 cm
Limited ed. 79 pcs

A sense of play is the starting point of all of her projects, that turn into surprising shapes always striving for uncommon solutions. Ginevra Bocini took his Master degree at Central Saint-Martins College of Art and desogn in London. She collaborates with Bitossi Ceramiche and brings ahead this research aiming to bring back craft skill through design, to bring back value to the “culture of making”. She utilises fashion in her projects for her love for the aesthetical vision of fashion. She learnt the art of mixing elements from different origins and values and to give priority to the value of fantasy.

"I suppose that everything that surrounds me and everything that I like inspires me inevitably.
I love art that looks like it’s for kids but it’s really for adults. I’m a collector of objects, magazines and shoes. Fashion is of course a huge influence, I have always enjoyed spending my free time to be creative in this area, this included designing as well as creating my own clothes.

I always liked to draw female figures since I as far back as I can remember. My simplistic style is made of thin basic line drawings. Looking through the Dolls I realized that probably my drawing might have been a huge influence on them. Half decorative half toy, were originally taught as a personal experiment."

Maria - Bambole collection
Dimensions: H 33 cm
Limited ed. 199 pcs

Carmela - Bambole collection
Dimensions:H 33 cm
Limited ed. 199 pcs

Ronan (1971) and Erwan Bouroullec (1976) have been working together for about ten years now. Their collaboration is a permanent dialogue nourished by their distinct personalities. In 1997, they presented their “Disintegrated Kitchen” in Paris and were spotted by Cappellini, who gave them their first design project, notably the Lit clos and in 2002 they started working with Vitra. Since 2004, the Bouroullecs have also been working with Magis, for whom they designed two complete furniture collections. Today, they design for numerous manufacturers, as Vitra, Kvadrat, Kartell, Established and Sons, Ligne Roset, Axor, Alessi.

Lamp - Lampalumina collection
Dimensions: H 66 cm - Led 2,8 With Led replacement kit supplied
Limited ed. 49 pcs

For more information on any of these products please call us on +44 207 7299 880, email us at info@milkconceptboutique.eu or visit our website - milkconceptboutique.eu

PATRIZIA PEPE AW11/12 COLLECTION AT MILK

noreply@blogger.com (MilkConceptBoutique) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:02:00 +0000

WINTER NOMAD WOMEN!

A collection with a truly nomadic spirit, where movement is the symbol of exploration and the quest for the original continues, but this time deep-rooted in the sensation of luxury.

A combination of fabrics instigates elaborately constructed dual-purpose garments: chiffon shirts and long knitted pullovers become perfect day to night wear. Tricot combines with smoothed washed satin and georgette creating draped and sophisticated looks!

Highlights of the Buyers’ outerwear selection for Milk Concept Boutique are waistcoats made from long Tibetan (Kidassia) lambs wool, Cocoon shaped coats in virgin wool or alpaca. And the nomad glamour continues with jackets in boucle yarns, complemented by cashmere and chunky knits ….. wild mohair scarves and gloves add further dash!

As always the Patrizia Pepe range at Milk Concept Boutique is a melody of the season’s highlights along side favourite classics including tailored jackets, classic jerseys and denims.

For Press please contact dorin@milkconceptboutique.eu

Lambert Kamps’ Fat Furniture at Milk Concept Boutique

noreply@blogger.com (MilkConceptBoutique) — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 14:34:00 +0000

Lambert Kamps (1974) is an artist and designer based in Groningen (The Netherlands). Lambert studied fashion and design before attending the school of fine arts in Groningen. His work is widely exhibited and is known in the design world for blurring boundaries between art, architecture and design.

Milk is proud to present his “Fat Furniture”, a collection of “swollen” furniture, inspired by the rising rates of obesity in Western consumer societies.

Lambert says that “ when I look around the streets these days, I see a lot of overweight people and it is these body shapes that inspired me to make furniture with a swollen look!” And these fab, fun pieces of furniture are certainly a friendly feast for the eyes and so soft and comfy to sit in!!

The covers are felted wool so there are no seams at all ,which are filled with inflated foam giving the furniture a good sturdy structure. The shape of the designs are where the attentions of the admirers remain, then comes the curiosity how these amazing pieces are made.

Come into Milk and try them out!

For press please contact dorin@milkconceptboutique.eu

An Evening with Barnaba Fornasetti: Through the Keyhole at Milk

noreply@blogger.com (MilkConceptBoutique) — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 16:19:00 +0000

The Escama Studio Story ....

noreply@blogger.com (MilkConceptBoutique) — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:45:00 +0000

The Escama Studio Story …. Fashion forward, fair trade accessories stitched together with vision, dedication and hard work.

A collaborative design studio based San Francisco and Brazil, Escama makes beautiful recycled fashion accessories using crochet and recycled aluminum pull-tabs, blending traditional handicrafts with modern design.

At Milk Concept Boutique we are completely memorised by these bags. At first gland its not clear what they are made of …. But upon closer inspection it becomes clear that they are works of real ingenuity and wearable works of art.

Escama Studio is an experiment in sustainability.

Escama Studio team adapted traditional crochet techniques used in Brazil and infused this tradition with a modern design sense and new materials. With designs originating from both San Francisco and Brazil, the bags are hand crocheted in Brazil by women’s collectives who are not just contract manufacturers, but an integral part of Escama Studio.

The video below, shows the various steps to producing the bags: from sourcing recycled aluminium, sorting usable tabs, washing, polishing, trimming and crocheting the tabs into the finished products. It follows the journey of the bags from Brazil to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

“Creating innovative and stylish products from post-consumer and other sustainable materials, through partnerships with producers in economically disadvantaged communities”

About the Artist Who Made Your Bag

The artists work in co-operatives located outside of Brasília, Brazil. The co-operative groups offer women and men in the community a means to earn a living wage through handicrafts and provide a setting where friends are made and self-esteem is regained.

Escama Studio donates a percentage of annual sales towards computer-based educational programs, along with computers, furniture, training, and assistance opening bank accounts.

For press please contact

dorin@milkconceptboutique.com

LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL: THROUGH THE KEYHOLE AT MILK FROM 15 -25 SEPTEMBER

noreply@blogger.com (MilkConceptBoutique) — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 11:15:00 +0000

MILK invites you to join us on a journey through the unique and timeless work of Fornasetti. Launching the new collection of limited edition vases curated by Barnaba Fornasetti (son of Piero) combining the distinctive imagery of Fornasetti and the creative skills of Bitossi Ceramiche. Expect an unexpected twist on popular Fornasetti designs in an array of styles and textures, uniting traditional techniques with contemporary innovations. The 2011 vase collection continues to enjoy the interplay between illusion and reality, employing the undeniably witty Fornasetti charm.

We will have a soiree with Barnaba Fornasetti at Milk Concept Boutique on Tuesday, 20 September 2011 from 6-9pm. All our customers are welcome to join us for this evening, please RSVP to info@milkconceptboutique.eu.

Milk Concept Boutique is part of the Shoreditch Design Triangle.

For all press enquiries please contact dorin@milkconceptboutique.eu

Fashion according to GarpArt at Milk

noreply@blogger.com (MilkConceptBoutique) — Mon, 09 May 2011 14:46:00 +0000

When design meets fashion that meets contemporary art …. Meet GarpArt at Milk Concept Boutique

GarpArt is a creative label constantly in progress, fusing international contempory art projects through fashion and design.

It's creator, Nicolas de Contades, is a Swiss/Italian young patron of the arts who believes that creative collaboration in design is the new way to feel fashion, and at the same time to support up and coming international artists.

The original concept of GarpArt to work with contemporary international artists, to promote their projects through fashion and design is going from strength to strength making fashion a real means of expression!

The 2011 Collection for Milk includes:

Limited edition printed t-shirts by Ofri Cnaani (Israel/Usa) & Fausto Gilberti (Italy)

Special Edition wall stickers merging graffiti and street style with home design

Japanese Collective N+N see their art turned into the cutest canvas bags

Utility chic designer summer dresses

For more information and press information please contact

dorin@milkconceptboutique.eu

New at Milk – The Bonnet Collection by Casalis

noreply@blogger.com (MilkConceptBoutique) — Sun, 01 May 2011 10:07:00 +0000

Luxury Belgian carpet company Casalis present Bonnet their new soft furnishing collection designed by Dutch designer, Liset Van der Scheer.

The Bonnet is a knitted cap that can be stretched over various forms creating shaped pouffes, perfect for casual seating or footstools.

The Bonnet pouffes come in different mix and match shapes and sizes, their removable and interchangeable covers are knitted in 100% merino wool and available in dozens of colourways.

Please browse Milk’s online catalogue or pop in and see us to help you find the right colour palette to suit your mood and lifestyle!

Press contact: dorin@milkconceptboutique.eu

noreply@blogger.com (MilkConceptBoutique) — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:25:00 +0000

The Baobab Candle Collection

A colourful scented dream, bringing the majestic feel of the African Continent to life for those whom refinement is the art of living

The Baobab candle collection was born in 2002 from Belgian designer Valerie Bietlot's experiences living in South Africa. Inspired by the majestic landscapes of Tanzania with its intense colours and enchanting perfumes, Baobab underlines its African heritage with selective fragrances such as White Rhino, Serengeti Plains, Masaai Spirit, and Miombo Woodlands bringing to life the majestic scent of the African heartland.

Handmade: Every material used in creating the Baobab collection is hand crafted and every gesture of the finishing is hand made. The vases are precisely blown pieces by craftsmen glass blowers and manual polishing gives straight edge glass finishes, aand a black statin ribbon gives an exclusive finish to the candle. Presented in an identifiable black box covered with buckram paper to complete the sobriety and elegance of this product,

White Rhino, Serengeti Plains, Masaai Spirit, and Miombo Woodlands in Max 10. 1ocm high, 50og, 60 burning hours.

Eco Friendly Coffee in your BYO CUP from Milk

noreply@blogger.com (MilkConceptBoutique) — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:21:00 +0000

BYO (Bring Your Own) Cup for Life

Finally, a cool looking eco friendly coffee cup with a secure lid you can use again and again and again ... and what’s even better is that you can enjoy a 10% discount from Starbucks each time you fill your 'BYO cup' there!
The BYO Cup keeps your coffee warm yet it’s cool to the touch. Use it. Wash it. Re-use it.

Made from food grade silicone, it’s firm but flexible, lightweight but tough, and will withstand 200ºC heat (making it totally dishwasher safe too). It’s pretty much indestructible. Which means it won’t contribute to the mountain of discarded disposable coffee cups shoved into landfills that will never decompose because of their polymer lining.

At the end of its life as your BYO Cup, please return it to us and we will forward it to a silicone recycler in India who will turn it into charity bracelets or key rings.
It’s a way of enjoying the coffee of your choice – without adding more rubbish to the world. Did you know the average Briton throws away on average 250 paper coffee cups a year?!! Don’t be one of them ….

Make the change and help save the planet, one coffee at a time!

Small: 8oz (230ml) cup - £8.95
Large: 12oz (355ml) cup - £11.95

Both sizes available in Red and Black with Red or Black lids.

For more information contact: dorin@milkconceptboutique.com

Valentine's Gift Ideas for Him

noreply@blogger.com (MilkConceptBoutique) — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:21:00 +0000

Romance the man in your life with our luxurious gift selection for every budget.

1. For the hyper-minimalist who prefers to go cash-free, how about this subtle and understated card wallet (£28) by Japanese label CORGA

2. Help keep his desk seamlessly smart with this next-generation pencil case (£42) by Japanese label CORGA

3. Smarten him up with a humorous silk tie (£105) by iconic Milanese artist Piero FORNASETTI

4. Need him to be fashionably on time? Then the TOYWATCH Chrono Gun (£118.00) is the ideal timekeeper!

5. Keep him on trend in a pair of HUDSON’s stylish Swathmore tan boots (£125)

6. or a Milk Gift Voucher so he can pick the perfect present for him ….

Valentine's Gift Ideas for Her

noreply@blogger.com (MilkConceptBoutique) — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:16:00 +0000

Treat your sweetheart to a luxury gift from Milk’s exclusive collection

1. Keep her smelling sweet with these dreamy MATHLIDE M Bath Sugars (6 boxes tablets £13.00)

2. Is she forever forgetting where she left mobile phone? Help her keep it safe in a stylish place with this CHARGE ‘N’ FRUIT Red Apple Docking Station (£50.00)

3. Give her a lip-smacking big smooch COWPARADE sytlee that she can keep forever! Smootches Medium Cow (£75)

4. Take her to senses somewhere sensual with a Bacio (kiss) Scented Candle (£95) in a FORNASETTI decorated porcelain pot

5. Keep her in her place!!! In this fabulous FABIO NOVEMBRE Her Chair (£360) perfectly sculpted and crafted around the female form

6. or a Milk Gift Voucher so she can pick the perfect present for her ….

COR SINE LABE DOLI's Papillon

noreply@blogger.com (MilkConceptBoutique) — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 10:58:00 +0000

Milk is proud to present one its most exciting fashion accessory concepts: the Papillon (bow tie) from the thrilling new Italian brand Cor Sine Labe Doli.

Cor Sine Labe Doli have taken the traditional bow tie and created a new concept, giving this elegant men’s fashion accessory a new life, a new direction and a new purpose. The Ceramic Papillon has a glamorous and stylish feel to it, losing none of the eccentricity of the bow tie just adding to a fashionable edge to it!

Bow ties are traditionally associated with formal dress but the Papillon inspires a stylish touch in the fashion conscious wearer adding a touch of razzle-dazzle to a tux, a collared shirt, a classic T-shirt ….. or even a little black dress! Making it not just an innovative accessory for men, but also a glamorous addition to any woman’s dressing up box!!

Expertly manufactured in Marostica, the Italian land of the ceramic, the Papillon are hand moulded by local artisans then expertly fired to achieve the fabulous gloss or matt finish. The ribbons are then expertly sown on by tailors to complete this charming directional fashion accessory.

Available in two shapes and fashion colours: white, black, navy blue, gold, cherry, gold, platinum, shiny rust and the sensational model in shiny black with a gold spot.

noreply@blogger.com (MilkConceptBoutique) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 18:14:00 +0000

MILK's Money Managers, Stylish Wallets For One and All

noreply@blogger.com (MilkConceptBoutique) — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 13:31:00 +0000

How do you carry your money? Do you like your coins jangling in a pouch, or your notes folded and tucked into a discreet wallet? Perhaps you've eschewed cash altogether and looked to the future, carrying only your cards. Whatever your preference and personal style, MILK are excited to present wallet solutions for you, from the hyper-minimal to the embellished!

FOR THE ART LOVER

The Fornasetti brand has become more prolific than ever, expanding from the classic wall plates to bold furniture and sophisticated home fragrances. Selfridges dedicated a Wonder Room to Fornasetti in September, testifying to this cult label's increasingly desirable status as collectible works of art. This Fornasetti leather wallet, £32 0, is a perfect example of the brand's ability to seamlessly inject surrealistic design into everyday objects. The perfect gift for art aficionados.

FOR THE MINIMALIST

Saskia Diez's ingenious use of Tyvek--a lightweight, waterproof, tearproof synthetic paper--has created a collection of 'papier' wallets and travelling bags so minimal that it is practically invisible. Deceptively durable, these wallets will hold the thickest wad of notes and withstand the lengthiest of bar-stool sessions. Ideal for the person who wants a barely-there but reliable way of carrying their money. Saskia Diez Paper Wallets, £37

FOR THE ZEN HYPER-MINIMALIST

...and for the hyper-minimalist, Japanese label Corga's card wallet, £40 has just the carrier for the individual who prefers to go cash-free. Prefer to carry just your credit and debit cards, perhaps with some business cards or travelcard? Corga's leather designs will fit seamlessly into your life, existing only to hold everything together in the most subtle and understated manner.

FOR THE SOPHISTICATED LADY

Fashion lovers will be delighted by Patrizia Pepe's grey-beige wallet, £105. This compact beauty opens up to present a surprisingly roomy interior, with plenty of pockets for cards, ample room for crisp bank notes, and a coin pouch to hold change and loose buttons! The ambiguous nature of the leather's colour--it's either grey or beige depending on how you look at it--only adds to its multifaceted and super-stylish appeal.

FOR THE MAGPIE

And for lovers of all things shiny and reflective, it doesn't get sparklier than this! Felix Rey coin purses, £62 are completely covered in sequins, and you can add a crystal keychain from the range (the dark silver purse already comes accessorised with one). A purse to catch the light and the eye of even the most discerning of magpies!

Keep your money safe,
MILK

x

Stocking fillers to Statement pieces, MILK gift ideas for every budget

noreply@blogger.com (MilkConceptBoutique) — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 14:49:00 +0000

Hello all! As the calendar creeps steadily towards Christmas (2 weeks to go!), many of us are already on the hunt for presents. There's also a hint of competitiveness in the air, with many subconsciously seeking gifts just a little more interesting and thoughtful than the next person's (it's ok to admit it!).

Whether it's cheap and cheerful stocking fillers, extravagant statement pieces, collectible artwork, MILK is sure to have something for you! Also, because of a common misconception that concept boutiques tend to be expensive or unaffordable, we feel compelled to show you otherwise. From £2.50 to £2500, MILK has something for everyone.We've also generously thrown in some Christmas bargains with some special prices, so there really is no excuse to pick up your creative thoughtful gifts for your holidays!

UNDER £25

1. OPS! watches was £29 now £18.

2. Aoyama Japanese Citrus soap, £15 .

3. MILK luxury socks, £12.

4. G r a z i a n i l a c q u e r e d c a n d l e, was £28 now £23.

5. Ma t h i l d e M Bath sugar set, was £22.50 now £13.

6. Mathilde M scented ceramic heart set, was £22.50 now £13.

7. Aoyama hand cream, £18.

UNDER £50

1. Gervasoni paper lamps, from £39-£48.

2. Bean bag spotlight, was £55 now £45.

3. Diamantini & Domeniconi Cucu Mignon clocks, £39.

4. Codello winter scarves, from £39.

5. Cowparade 'In The Mood For Love', £52.

6. Corga leather card holders, from £25.

UNDER £100

1. Fornasetti cushions, £75.

2. Christian Zuzunaga cushions, £74.

3. Cor Sin Labe Doli ceramic bowtie, from £89.

4. Diamantini & Domeniconi wall clock, was £119 now £98.

5. Kishu Binchotan water purifier with bottle, £68.

6. Baobab candles, from £45.

7. Charge N' Fruits charging station, from £60.

MONEY NO OBJECT

1. Fornasetti 'Adamo' wall plates (set of 12), £2500.

2. Blue cowhide rug, £280.

3. Catellani & Smith wall lamp, £229.

4. Fabio Novembre Nemo chair (lacquered red), £2500.

5. Baobab Platinum candle, £320.

6. Fornasettti Lampadina lamp base, £560.

7. Fornasetti Occhi console table, £3700.

Much festive love, and happy shopping!

MILK

An Apple A Day

noreply@blogger.com (MilkConceptBoutique) — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 20:14:00 +0000

We are no strangers to the benefits of fruit. How can one ignore the advertising reminding you to eat your 5 a day? And of course the famous saying, 'An apple a day...' Perhaps with this in mind, Art In The City have brought us a new way to enjoy fruit, with their Charge 'N' Fruits electronic charging stations.
MILK's picks for Christmas--festive colours of Red and Green. Also available, Apple For Life (striped), Gold, and Black.

The apples are compatible with practically every mobile phone and mp3 player within the dimensions of 66 mm width x 15 mm depth. These hand painted poly-resin beauties are a novelty way to display your gadgets while they're being 'nourished'. Why should we have all the fun? Our electronics deserve some fruity goodness as well. The perfect gift for your Apple enthusiast friend's iPhone and iPod...

The Apples from Charge N' Fruit by Art In The City are now available at MILK! http://www.milkconceptboutique.co.uk/ChargingDocks/

Much love,
MILK x

MILK's festive look

noreply@blogger.com (MilkConceptBoutique) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:27:00 +0000

We're feeling festive at MILK, so we gave our website a touch of Christmas. We didn't forget our boutique either, we have a little festive fireplace filled with some of our favourite things!

Remember to join us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

http://www.milkconceptboutique.eu/

Love, MILK x

Cushion for the pushin'

noreply@blogger.com (MilkConceptBoutique) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:12:00 +0000

Pardon the poor pun...but we at MILK had to somehow get these adorable cushions on this blog! The faces are by the ever-recgonisable Fornasetti, and the pixel cushions are Christian Zuzunaga for Kvadrat. Available in the boutique, look out for them hiding inside Novembre's Nemo chair!

Fornasetti cushions £75, Zuzunaga for Kvadrat £85.

Love, MILK x

Shoreditch Christmas Triangle

noreply@blogger.com (MilkConceptBoutique) — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 17:49:00 +0000

click to enlarge

For your late-night shopping and perusing pleasure, MILK will be open till 9pm every Thursday and till 7pm on weekends! Enjoy your Christmas shopping with complimentary champagne and swiss chocolate, and take advantage of our free gift wrapping service. Whatever you're looking for, be it rare Fornasetti pieces, beautiful fashion by designer both established and independent, or stylish home accessories, MILK's eclectic selection of objects are sure to make for an original and thoughtful gift!

Much love, MILK x

Baobab Collection; candles for the sophisticated

noreply@blogger.com (MilkConceptBoutique) — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 13:17:00 +0000

Among men, the common conundrum faced with buying candles is that the market is swamped with feminine, twee scents that are less 'distinctive gentleman' than 'old lady with a house full of cats'. Lavender candles and rose petals are all fine for some, but what about the man who wants a candle whose scent is intense yet not particularly saccharine, and a design that is sophisticated yet simple?

Enter Baobab collection. Baobab collection was born from Belgian designer Valerie Bietlot's experiences living in South Africa. Inspired by the majestic landscapes of Tanzania with its intense colours and enchanting perfumes, Baobab underlines its African heritage with fragrances such as White Rhino, Serengeti Plains, Masaai Spirit, and Miombo Woodlands.

White Rhino, Serengeti Plains, Masaai Spirit, and Miombo Woodlands in Max 10. 1ocm high, 50og, 60 burning hours.

Encre De Chine and Cuir De Russie in Max 16. 16cm high, 1.2kg, 150 burning hours.

Other evocative scents beyond the African plains include Encre De Chine (India Ink) and Cuir De

Russie (Russian Leather), the latter of which would be very much suited to a masculine study for a gentleman or at home to a bachelor's pad. One can already imagine which cigar to complement the candles with, or what colour suit would perfectly match the inky depth of Encre De Chine's matt black body.

Baobab Platinum in Max 40, 16, 10. Max 40 is 40 cm high, 7.5 kg, and 800 burning hours.

The platinum range has the same exceptional finishing and perfect lines of its glass brothers, with an extra touch--it quietly oozes luxury with the high shine of platinum, a metal far rarer than gold.

BAOBAB Collection at MILK Concept Boutique