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Eye On Design: Chanel Robot Handbag

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Some handbags are designed to blend in seamlessly with an outfit, but others are determined to steal the entire room. This futuristic robot-inspired Chanel minaudière, spotted on display at Sotheby’s, firmly belongs in the second category.

At first glance, the piece closely resembles a tiny retro robot or miniature arcade game rather than a handbag. Constructed in glossy black acrylic, the sculptural bag features sparkling rhinestone eyes, a glowing green circuit-board motif, and the unmistakable interlocking double “C” logo integrated into the center like the core processor of a fashionable little android.
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Eye On Design: Van Gogh’s Irises On Bead Embroidered Jacket

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“Clothes that will stun the crowds in museum exhibitions in the future,” was how New York Times fashion critic Bernadine Morris summarized Yves Saint Laurent’s spring /summer 1988 haute couture collection. A highlight of the collection was the Irises jacket shown here, a simulacrum of Vincent van Gogh’s 1889 painting. The jacket echoes the original’s cropped composition, zooming in even further on the curved and twisting lines of the irises. More remarkably, the embroidery amplifies the luminosity of Van Gogh’s colors, and enhances the materiality of his thick, short, wavy brushstrokes. Continue reading Eye On Design: Van Gogh’s Irises On Bead Embroidered Jacket →

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Eye On Design: NYC Toile Mugs By New York Pride Goods

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Hey New Yorkers, f your morning coffee could talk,  it would probably have a very specific accent — and now it might even come with its own neighborhood storyline. NewYorkPrideGoods has released a collection of NYC Toile coffee mugs that turn your daily caffeine fix into a mini tour of the five boroughs.

At first glance, these mugs lean classic — traditional toile patterns in blue, red, and green. But look closer and the pastoral scenes you’d expect are swapped out for something much more local: New York City streetscapes, neighborhood landmarks, and those hyper-specific details that make each corner of the city feel like its own world. Continue reading Eye On Design: NYC Toile Mugs By New York Pride Goods →

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Eye On Design: Ellsworth Lamp By Hannah Bigeleisen

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Sometimes a lamp is more than just lighting — it’s sculpture, tribute, and design statement all in one. That’s exactly what drew my attention to the Ellsworth Lamp when I first encountered it at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in 2023.

Designed by Brooklyn-based artist and designer Hannah Bigeleisen, the Ellsworth Lamp represents a pivotal moment in her creative practice. Originally trained as a sculptor, Bigeleisen began experimenting with functional objects, and the Ellsworth became one of her first lighting designs — a piece that bridges the worlds of fine art and everyday utility. Continue reading Eye On Design: Ellsworth Lamp By Hannah Bigeleisen →

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Eye On Design: Camry GTS Concept By Toyota

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Surrounded by concept cars and futuristic EVst the 2026 New York International Auto Show, one of the biggest design surprises came from an unexpected place: the Toyota Camry.

The Camry GTS Concept reimagines the familiar sedan with a bold, race-inspired personality that feels both dramatic and surprisingly realistic. Built by Toyota CALTY Design Research and Toyota Motor Corporation, the concept explores what a performance-focused Camry might look like if it moved from design studio to showroom.

The result is striking. Finished in a vivid Inferno Flare orange with Midnight Black Metallic two-tone detailing, the Camry GTS Concept leans hard into motorsport aesthetics. The black hood adds visual weight and contrast, while the lowered stance gives the sedan a planted, ready-to-launch appearance.
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