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Chad White by Hung N'Guyen

2009-11-08T23:15:00.004+01:00

Model: Chad White |Nous Models, Major Model Management|
Photography by Hung N'Guyen
Website: ohlsson.de
Supermodel Chad White was shot by a new name on Design Scene pages, fashion photographer Hung N'Guyen. Besides the fact Chad White pulls it off even with his clothes on we are absolutely in love with the photo negative effect achieved in the photos. More of Chad White by N'Guyen under the cut:

And a friendly tip for those few bloggers that feed off Design Scene (and our sister pages) day after day, we did keep it untagged for our readers again, but head over to Hung N'Guyens web portfolio where larger images are available for you to save, please don't bother sourcing back to Design Scene.

Demi Moore for W Magazine

2009-11-08T22:30:00.003+01:00

Magazine: W Magazine:

Published: December 2009
Cover Model: Demi Moore
Photography by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott
Website: www.wmagazine.com
Mert & Marcus photographed Demi Moore for W Magazine's December issue, magazine already hosts the cover story at wmagazine.com. One more image preview under the cut:

Demi is wearing Armani Prive, Lanvin, Givenchy and Balmain on the cover.
Source | W Magazine

Scarlett and Dolce &Gabbana Fragrances

2009-11-08T22:00:00.007+01:00

Ad Campaign: Dolce & Gabbana Rose the One Fragrance

Model: Scarlett Johansson
Photographer: Jean Baptiste Mondino
Website: www.dolcegabbana.com
Move over Gisele, Scarlett is taking over your fragrances, becoming the new face of Dolce & Gabbana The One and L'eau The One. Together with new Rose The One fragrance, Scarlett collaborated on three campaigns with director Jean-Baptiste Mondino and designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana.

New behind the scene and Rose The One video advert under the cut:

Cate Blanchett for Vogue December 2009

2009-11-08T21:30:00.003+01:00

Magazine: US Vogue
Published: December 2009
Cover model: Cate Blanchett
Photography by Annie Leibovitz
Website: www.vogue.com
Cate Blanchett gracing the cover of Vogue Magazine's December issue, photographed by Annie Leibovitz in a dress from Donna Karan's resort 2010 collection.
*Source | vogue.com

DS Link Time: And here's Baptiste...

2009-11-08T20:30:00.001+01:00

*MM Scene - Unseen Baptiste Giabiconi images from Chanel's Fall Winter 2009.10 campaign.
*NY Mag The Cut - caught up with Carolina Herrera and asked the designer if she’d consider doing a diffusion line for Target!
*Paris2e - Rue Reaumur: a late 19th century laboratory of architecture and urbanism
*Homotography - Cesar Casier by William Lords
*ArchDaily -Fabbrica Restaurant by Tjep
*Serbia-In - Milla Jovovich bears it all for Maxim Magazine

Tuna Restaurant Rome

2009-11-08T20:00:00.002+01:00

Tuna Restaurant Rome
Website: www.tunaroma.it
With an all white interior Tuna has already received customers and appreciations from all over the world. A project, more than a restaurant, that has the intent to let you travel through the genuine and traditional flavors of their cookery, with fresh sea food and carefully selected wine list. Continue for more images after the jump:

V62: Natalie Portman + 2

2009-11-08T17:30:00.002+01:00

Magazine: V magazine
Published: November 2009
Editorial: Natalie Or Nothing
Cover star: Natalie Portman
Styled by Clare Richardson
Photographed by Mario Testino
Website: www.vmagazine.com
Latest V magazine comes with two more Natalie Portman covers to our newsstands, making V#62 a triple cover release, click HERE to view the first cover and the accompanying cover story photographed by Mario Testino, featured few days ago on Design Scene.

Crystals by Daniel Libeskind

2009-11-08T16:00:00.004+01:00

Project: Crystals

Designed by Studio Daniel Libeskind
Location: Las Vegas, United States
Website: www.daniel-libeskind.com
Crystals, the retail and entertainment district at CityCenter, has achieved LEED®+ Gold Core & Shell certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), making it the world's largest retail district to receive this level of recognition. Opening in December, CityCenter was created with a vision to introduce a new level of environmental consciousness to the world-famous Strip and has emerged as a leader in sustainable urban development. Crystals' achievement marks the fourth LEED Gold certification for CityCenter; previous recipients included 1. ARIA Resort's hotel tower, 2. ARIA's convention center and theater, and 3. Vdara Hotel & Spa. CityCenter is poised to achieve a combination of LEED Gold and Silver ratings throughout its remaining hotels, residences, dining and public spaces. More info at daniel-libesking.com

Nils Butler & Francisco Lachowski by Dinah Hayt

2009-11-06T20:00:00.005+01:00

Magazine: All Men

Published: October 2009
Editorial: Bricks Bricks Bricks
Styled by Bodo Ernle |Nina Klein|
Models: Francisco Lachowski |Traffic| and Nils Butler |FORD|
Photographer: Dinah Hayt
Website: www.dinahhayt.com
Up and comer who in few seasons reached to status of a top model Francisco Lachowski, with a senior Nils Butler, was photographed by Dina Hayt for All Men Magazine. Fashion photographer Dina Hayt presents his portfolio at dinahhayt.com, continue for more All Men previews after the jump:

*Source | dinahayt.com

Burberry Toronto Store

2009-11-06T18:30:00.000+01:00

Burberry Toronto Store
Bloor Street, Toronto, Canada
Website: www.burberry.com
Last night Burberry celebrated the recent opening of its new flagship store on Bloor Street in Toronto, Canada. Over 400 guests attended the event at the store including Ali Larter and Milla Jovavich who wore Burberry. Music on the evening was provided by British DJ Tom Guinness who features in the Autumn Winter 2009 Burberry ad campaign and who was flown in from London for the event. Continue for more info and images after the jump:

The 9,000 square foot two story Burberry store, located on Bloor Street, opened in October 2009. The store carries a full range of ready-to-wear for both men and women from the Burberry Prorsum, Burberry London, Burberry Brit collections as well as Burberry Sport, Childrenswear and accessories. The store on Bloor Street opened with the new Burberry store design concept, developed by Burberry Creative Director Christopher Bailey, where intrinsically British materials and themes are used throughout in a contemporary way.

*Courtesy of Burberry

Jourdan Dunn and Chanel Iman

2009-11-06T17:30:00.000+01:00

Magazine: US Teen Vogue
Published: November 2009.
Model: Jourdan Dunn |MODELWERK| and Chanel Iman |Ford, Viva|
Photography by Patrick Demarchelier
Website: www.teenvogue.com
We never follow Teen Vogue on Design Scene, but it is such a rare occasion that some of the younger top models take a cover of a major fashion glossy. Jourdan Dunn and Chanel Iman are gracing Teen Vogues November cover shot by Patrick Demarchelier, also we quite often forget that majority of ruling top models are still teenagers. This is Teen Vogues first model cover in god knows how long, won't even touch the fact fashion magazine covers should be more diverse.

The First People’s Hospital in China

2009-11-06T17:00:00.004+01:00

Project: The First People’s Hospital
Location: Foshan, China
Designed by HMC Architects
Website: www.hmcarchitects.com
The First People’s Hospital in Foshan fuses and respects the traditional medical practises in China but improves on functionality, minimizes errors, maximises productivity and incorporates sustainability whilst providing services for up to 1,500 resident patients and 6,000 outpatients a day. More images under the cut:

More info bout the project at World Architecture News
Source | WAN

FLARE December 2009: Lady Gaga by Max Abadian

2009-11-05T23:30:00.001+01:00

Magazine: Flare

Published: December 2009
Hair Peter Savic |Solo Artists|
Make up Billy B |Art Department|
Styled by Anna Trevelyn
Art Director Tanya Watt
Photographed by Max Abadian
Website: www.maxabadian.com
Flare magazine's December cover superstar Lady Gaga is sporting wild hair styles and head pieces, in a shoot by fashion photographer Max Abadian. View more of Abadian's photography at www.maxabadian.com, continue for Lady Gagas FLARE cover and rest of the previews with under the cut:

Gaga is wearing: jacket Jaiden RVA James, Mask - Edward Fong, Earings and rings Gaga's own, Feather helmet - Philip Treacy London, Dress - John Galliano, headpiece Little Shilpa for Crystallized Swarovski elements,
+ more Max Abadian photography on Design Scene
*Courtesy of Max Abadian

Rianne ten Haken by Steven Meisel

2009-11-05T22:30:00.000+01:00

Magazine: Italian Vogue
Published: November 2009
Editorial: Air Supply
Model: Rianne ten Haken |Women|
Stylist: Marie Amelie Sauve
Hair: Guido Palau
Makeup: Pat McGrath
Photographer: Steven Meisel
Website: www.vogue.it
Steven Meisel photographed Rianne ten Haken for the Italian Vogue November 2009 cover on July 16-17, 2009 with stylist Marie Amelie Sauve, which we featured yesterday. Today we have preview of the November cover story, Air Supply, which is pretty much reflecting the panic mood sweeping Italy and the rest of Europe. No need to panic, our air supply will last 'till January fashion weeks. Just wash your hands and click below for a video preview, with more image previews available after the jump:

*Source | Women Model Management

Diva Emanuel Ungaro Fragrance

2009-11-05T21:00:00.001+01:00

Ad Campaign: Diva Emanuel Ungaro Fragrance
Model: Katarina Ivanovska
Photography by Azim Haidaryan
Website: www.ungaro.com
Azim Haidaryan photographed Katarina Ivanovska of Women Model Managament for the Emanuel Ungaro Diva fragrance campaign on March 23, 2009 in Paris.

*Source | Women Model Management

TWA by Ben Redgrove and Happy Finish

2009-11-05T19:00:00.002+01:00

TWA timetravel by Happy Finish
Photographer: Ben Redgrove
CGI by Matt Painter and Wesley Roblett
Retouching by Chris Room
Website: www.happyfinish.com
Happy Finish collaboration with photographer Ben Redgrove saw the iconic architectural structure of the TWA Flightcenter in JFK international airport New York rebuilt in CGI so that it could be used as a virtual fashion shoot location. Happy Finish is one of London's leading post production companies, click HERE to find out more about this remarkable project. Happy Finish retouchers and CGI artists worked on quite a number of stunning fashion and advertorial projects, log on to happyfinish.com to view some of their work.

Boscolo Hotel Milano

2009-11-05T17:00:00.000+01:00

Boscolo Exedra Milano *****
Corso Matteotti, 4-6Milan
T: +39 02 7767 961
Website: www.boscolohotels.com
Boscolo Exedra is a new luxury design Hotel in Milan, just right for the fashion and design capital that Milano is. The ever-new Boscolo Exedra Milan gives rise to a new concept of luxury design hotel. Located in the heart of Milan's fashion district, it is an inspired fusion of italian style, art and original design, combined with the renowned elegance that distinguishes the Boscolo collection. More after the jump:

Exedra Milan upraises from a 1920's bank, completely remodelled by architect Italo Rota into a lighthouse in the landscape of contemporary design. The wondrous entrance with its bright glass windows and sparkling colours and the splendor of the harlequin sculptures, breaks the monochromy of the contiguous buildings. The collective spaces, embracing hall, reception and restaurant, are conceived as a one open- plan area.

The hotel boasts of three sophisticated restaurants to sample innovative renditions of traditional Mediterranean dishes, a fancy louge bar and an exclusive champagnerie where guests can taste fabulous cocktails and light meals. The 154 guest rooms include 9 thematic suites, equipped with top shelf entertainment amenities and stylish furniture to provide the utmost comfort. Exedra offers 4 fully equipped conference rooms, hosting up to 170 delegates, with striking view on the Duomo cathedral.

The Luxury SPA is the ideal place to spend moments of relax and beauty, dipped into an sensorial oasis. Exedra brings a blend of feelings and sensations, that combined with the flawness Boscolo courtesy create a unique experience for an unforgettable stay.

Photo © Jürgen Eheim - Boscolo Exedra Milan

Djordje for Smalto and much more...

2009-11-05T15:00:00.003+01:00

*Serbia-In - Djordje Bogdanovic the face of new Fall Winter Smalto Campaign
*GIZMODO - Monster Monster Laptop Stand Will &#*@ing Chomp Your Face (Or Just Sit There)
*Arch Daily - Tuscan Mountain Retreat / DUST design build
*LIKEWANTGOT - Maison Mathieu Berthemy
*WWIT - ISSUE 8 - The Black Issue! OUT NOW
*NY Mag The Cut - Narciso Rodriguez Thinks Women Should Wear Jumpsuits and Clogs
*MMScene - Sam Way still in B*Boy Underwear

Forneria Rio by Isay Weinfeild Architects

2009-11-05T13:00:00.001+01:00

Project: Forneria Rio

Location: Ipanema, Brazil
Designed by Isay Weinfeild Architects
Website: www.isayweinfeld.com
Located in Ipanema, a charming neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, 'Forneria' is a very cozy spot where friends meet for a sandwich and a nice talk. Having an informal atmosphere, it is totally tuned with the 'carioca' relaxed spirit and way of living. A large rolling door in the front keeps the place widely open to the street - full width, full height - just like an extension of the sidewalk, and looking most inviting to the passerby. More after the jump:

More info available at World Architecture News.
Source | WAN

Carmen Kass for Harper's Bazaar

2009-11-04T22:30:00.000+01:00

Magazine: Harper's Bazaar
Published: November 2009.
Editorial: Winter's Best Coat
Hair: Ward Stegerhoek
Makeup: Sabrina Bedrani
Stylist: Jenny Capitain
Model: Carmen Kass |Women Model Management|
Photography by Peter Lindbergh
Website: www.bazaar.com
Supermodel Carmen Kass isn't afraid of winter, on a backdrop or not, shes sporting Winter's Best Coats in this month's issue of American Harper's Bazaar, photographed by renowned fashion photographer Peter Lindbergh and styled by Jenny Capitain. Continue for more Carmen Kass in Bazaar previews under the cut:

*Source | bazaar.com

Web TV by Armani Exchange

2009-11-04T22:00:00.000+01:00

A|X: TV
Website: www.armaniexchange.com
This Fall, Armani Exchange launched A|X:TV, an online video platform, which will target the A|X Generation. Giving us an inside look at the hottest people, looks, and lifestyle of the behind-the-scenes of fashion with the new A|X:TV from Armani Exchange. This new behind-the-scenes TV project launched early October, take a glimpse of Armani Exchange original footage at www.armaniexchange.com

*Photo courtesy of Armani Exchange

Natalie Portman for V Magazine

2009-11-04T19:45:00.002+01:00

Magazine: V magazine
Published: November 2009
Editorial: Natalie Or Nothing
Cover star: Natalie Portman
Styled by Clare Richardson
Photographed by Mario Testino
Website: www.vmagazine.com
Mario Testino photographed Natalie portman for issue #62 of V Magazine, winter 2009/10 which hitting the newsstands today. Claire Richardson styled her and the shoot took place in London.

A star at the age of 12, Natalie Portman could have found herself a victim of fast fame. Instead, the insanely talented, supremely beautiful, and intensely focused young actress has carved out a Hollywood career of stunning depth. Now she’s expanding her repertoire in the season’s war blockbuster “Brothers”, starring in her first-ever sex scene, and speaking her mind, as always. - V Magazine

More images of Natalie's androgynous and sexy look with her “pompadour” hairstyle for new V Magazine, after the jump:

Natalie wears Calvin Klein Jeans with crystallized Swarovski elements on the cover.
*Courtesy of V Magazine

Park Hyatt Tokyo

2009-11-04T19:30:00.000+01:00

Park Hyatt Tokyo *****
Shinjuku-ku Tokyo, Japan
Tel: +81 3 5322 1234
Website: tokyo.park.hyatt.com
Park Hyatt provides an unparalleled experience of elegant, contemporary luxury. Distinguished guests of Park Hyatt receive highly attentive personal service in an intimate and refined environment. Located in many of the world’s premier cities and select resort destinations, each Park Hyatt is custom designed to combine understated sophistication with distinctive regional character. Continue for more images and info after the jump:

From the exquisitely appointed guestrooms to the critically acclaimed art program to the signature restaurants featuring award-winning chefs, every detail of the stay experience is thoughtfully and impeccably executed. Park Hyatt hotels serve discerning, affluent individual business and leisure guests and are gracious settings for social events and small group meetings.

Enjoy breathtaking views of the city and Yoyogi Park. Understated modern decor features subtle hues of green marble and granite, original pieces of art and rare Hokkaido water elm panelling. The spacious 45-sq.-metre rooms offer a work area, high-speed Internet, walk-in closet, personal entertainment center, deep soaking tub and two twin beds with plush down duvets and Egyptian cotton linens.

Kate Hudson for Elle UK December 2009

2009-11-04T19:00:00.001+01:00

Magazine: Elle UK
Published: December 2009
Cover Model: Kate Hudson
Photography by David Slijper
Website: www.elleuk.com
Actress Kate Hudson striking a fierce pose on British Elle's next month cover, snapped by fashion photographer David Slijper. We are reading a Madge impression of these, but judge yourself and check out accompanying cover story previews after the jump:

*Source | elleuk.com

Aviara AM/PM health drinks

2009-11-04T18:00:00.001+01:00

Aviara AM/PM health drinks
Designed by Axis41
Website: www.axis41.com
The Aviara AM/PM health drinks were designed by Axis41. Aviara is a San Diego-based nutrition company that developed the AM morning health drink and PM evening health drinks to help promote a healthy and vibrant life. More after the jump:

The bottle design were silk screened ink on frosted glass, and labeled with bold and clean typography. The bottle colors used also represented the drink color and the drink itself. Orange bottle relates the drink to the sun, and thus morning health drink while the dark purple relate the drink to dawn or night drink.

The AM drink help to boost energy levels at the start of the day. PM drink help to calm and soothe the nerves at the end of the day. - from Design Year Book
Sourc | Design Year Book