Design Br(aa)ight idea Design July 22, 2011 Br(aa)ight idea South Africans like to braai, we know that. And usually the only colour that features at these social events is the odd mielie or serving of salad. That’s why we like the Frykat Picnic charcoal grill. Full Article
Design Well-timed art Design July 22, 2011 Well-timed art Acclaimed South African artist Paul du Toit has teamed up with Swiss watch brand TAG Heuer to create a one-off watch and painted box that will be auctioned off in September. Full Article
Decor More Vamp, less cramp Decor July 22, 2011 More Vamp, less cramp One of Woodstock, Cape Town’s favourite furniture stores, Vamp, has relocated. And although they haven’t moved far, with the change of location comes a haven of space and a wave of new stock. Full Article
Lifestyle The next generation M Lifestyle July 21, 2011 The next generation M It’s no surprise that the 71 units of the new BMW 1 Series M Coupé made available locally are already sold out. A few minutes behind the wheel convinced VISI’s Remy Raitt that it’s one hell of a ride. Full Article
Design Attend Tendence, Germany Design July 21, 2011 Attend Tendence, Germany Shop owner? Free between 26 and 30 August? Well, you shouldn’t be, because that’s when Tendence — the most important consumer goods fair of the second half of the year — takes place. Full Article
Lifestyle Artist turned model: the new face of Paul Smith Lifestyle July 21, 2011 Artist turned model: the new face of Paul Smith One of VISI’s favourite international fashion designers, Paul Smith, has found the new face of his Autumn/Winter 2011 and Spring/Summer 2012 collection. The new brand ambassador, UK artist Charming Baker, has been — literally — blowing away the art world. Full Article
Design World Design Capital judges in town Design July 21, 2011 World Design Capital judges in town Did you notice Table Mountain aglow in yellow light last night? What about the city trees wrapped in yellow? No, the Simpsons have not moved to Cape Town — this is much bigger news than that. Full Article
Design Walls that talk Design July 20, 2011 Walls that talk Neisha Crosland’s new range of wallpapers for Turnell & Gigon harks back to her earliest memories and references architecture and decor styles from afar. Full Article