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Louis Vuitton x Tristan du Plessis
It's not like local interior architect TRISTAN DU PLESSIS hadn't already made it big, creating restaurant interiors from Rome to Miami. But when LOUIS VUITTON comes knocking... Well, that's another level altogether. Read more about his design of the French brand's new SHANGHAI CAFÉ.
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The Vanguard Lani Adeoye
ROOTED IN THE ETHOS OF CONNECTION, CARE AND SHARED HUMAN VALUES, Nigerian designer Lani Adeoye's creations embody a quiet, enigmatic elegance.
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The Colour of Joy
Sisters VIVEKA and RUCITA VASSEN, the creative duo behind Ananta Design Studio, write a radiant love letter to their lifelong affair with colour.
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Boom Boom Rooms
Trends researcher Chris Reid on the RISE AND RISE OF FLASHY STYLE.
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Fuelling the Fire
With a reputation for pushing boundaries in fashion, how has DIESEL's rebellious spirit translated into the design of its RETAIL SPACES? Founder RENZO ROSSO was here for the launch of the revamped V&A Waterfront store – so we asked him.
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Porsche Does Disco
The German automaker has written the book on creating SPECIAL-EDITION MODELS – and its latest masterclass is the 1970s- and early '80s-inspired PORSCHE 911 SPIRIT 70.
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Fine Print
We speak to a new generation of PRINTMAKERS turning heads in the South African ART WORLD.
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RETRO-LICIOUS
Mid-century is not just making an interior design comeback: food is following right behind. So put on your vintage 1950s LUCIENNE DAY-PRINT APRON - or '70s HALSTON JUMPSUIT if you're feeling a little funkier - and get inspired by ABIGAIL DONNELLY's reimagining of classic dishes. Think moulded jellies, finger foods and soft-serve ice cream.
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THROUGH THE LENS
We asked one of VISI's favourite photographers, PARIS BRUMMER, to choose her four FAVOURITE CAMERAS. The brief? \"From the fun to the profesh!\"
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BUILDING AN ICON
Kevin Fellingham, principal architect at Kevin Fellingham Architects, and a former lecturer at Cambridge University, UCT and the School of Explorative Architecture, talks about HOUSE HANSON and DENSTONE COURT, built in 1937/38.
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THE STORY OF AN AFRICAN ICON
With a long line of very successful ancestors, the new-generation TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PRADO had some big tyres to fill. We look at the approach its design team took to CONTINUE THE LEGACY.
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THE VANGUARD KELLY WEARSTLER
In this instalment of our series on the new wave of INTERNATIONAL DESIGNERS, we look at the super-talented Kelly Wearstler's DISTINCT STYLE and seemingly INFINITE CREATIVITY.
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YOUR GARDEN DAY CROWN
Gardens have the power to unite us - which is why the GARDEN DAY movement encourages plant enthusiasts to don a flower crown and CELEBRATE THEIR GREEN SPACES in unique ways.
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FERMENTATION
When you hear about FERMENTED FOODS, your mind probably goes to pickles and beer. But thanks to a growing interest in Asian staples such as kimchi and miso, we're becoming more used to these flavour profiles, and even seeing them in fine-dining restaurants. We asked ABIGAIL DONNELLY to share her favourite recipes for fermented flavour bombs that you can replicate in your OWN KITCHEN.
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COOL COLLAB OF THE YEAR
In a partnership that highlights the strength and diversity of local talent, this collaboration by LULASCLAN and POPSTRUKT had an unplanned helping hand from VISI.
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CONTEMPLATION
REACHED BY A DIRT ROAD, THIS SLEEK PORTUGUESE HOME BLENDS BRIGHT VOLUMES OF CONCRETE, WOOD AND GLASS WITH INTERIORS FULL OF UNIQUE PIECES MADE BY LOCAL CRAFTSMEN. THERE'S A SIMPLICITY TO BOTH THE STRUCTURE AND THE INTERIORS THAT MASKS THE THOUGHT AND CONSIDERATION BEHIND THE DESIGN.
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THE CERAMICIST
IN AN ART DECO BLOCK IN THE HEART OF CAPE TOWN'S CITY CENTRE, RENOWNED CERAMICIST MERVYN GERS HAS RENOVATED AN APARTMENT TO REFLECT HIS OWN TASTES AND HIS LOVE FOR FIRED AND GLAZED CLAY.
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SEAMLESS
SITUATED ON A PRIVATE GAME FARM NEAR RUSTENBURG, THIS BUSHVELD GETAWAY HAS ARISEN FROM THE ASHES OF ITS PREDECESSOR TO PROVIDE ITS JOBURG-BASED OWNERS WITH A TRANQUIL WEEKEND ESCAPE.
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IN STUDIO WITH ZYDIA BOTES
For the powerhouse behind SOMETHING GOOD STUDIO and ROMARIA KNITWEAR, it's all about collaborative design, making connections and a calm, happy workspace.
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MILES OF TILES
From FULLY TILED POOLS making a comeback to an abundance of PATTERNS, here are this year's essential tile trends, as seen at EXPO REVESTIR in São Paulo, Brazil.
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POTENTIAL
A CREATIVE, HANDS-ON COUPLE TRANSFORMED AN ORDINARY HOUSE INTO AN ENCHANTED WONDERLAND OF INTERCONNECTED SPACES WITH INSPIRED DESIGN COMBINATIONS AND EASY-GOING GLAMOUR.
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UP
SITUATED IN A GROVE OF INDIGENOUS MILKWOODS OVERLOOKING AN EXPANSIVE BEACH, THIS CONTEMPORARY TREEHOUSE EMBRACES THE FUNDAMENTALS OF ECO-CONSCIOUS ARCHITECTURE.
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ROOTS
LOCATED WITHIN THE EXTRAORDINARY LANDSCAPES OF THE SINCLAIR NATURE RESERVE, NOOISHOF IS A PLACE OF SOUL-STIRRING BEAUTY THE RESULT OF A LIFELONG LOVE AFFAIR WITH SOUTHERN NAMIBIA.
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LET THERE BE LIGHT AND FURNITURE
South Africa's design maverick HALDANE MARTIN, the creative force behind the Haldane brand, has just opened a new studio and SHOWROOM together with his partner in work and life, DANIELLE.
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BRAND STORY INCANDA FURNITURE
INCANDA FURNITURE's range, handmade from leather and wood right here in South Africa, offers high-quality HEIRLOOM PIECES of timeless design that'll serve you for years to come.
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LARGER THAN LIFE
Four South African MURAL ARTISTS are transforming the local URBAN LANDSCAPE, one attention-grabbing wall at a time.
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ANATOMY OF A CHAIR
Founders of local furniture brand PEDERSEN LENNARD, Luke Pedersen and James Lennard, talk us through the inspiration and design process behind their new TULBAGH CHAIR.
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REMINISCENT
A CREATIVE COUPLE COMBINED IMAGINATION, SIMPLICITY AND A GOOD DOSE OF ENERGY TO TRANSFORM THIS FRENCH FARMHOUSE AND ITS OUTBUILDINGS INTO A HOME THAT REMINDS THEM OF CAPE TOWN.
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GEM
DESIGNED AND PREVIOUSLY OWNED BY ONE OF THE GIANTS OF AMERICAN MODERNIST ARCHITECTURE, ARTHUR WITTHOEFFT, THIS UPSTATE NEW YORK HOUSE BUILT IN 1957 HAS BEEN SYMPATHETICALLY RESTORED BY ITS CURRENT OWNERS.
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CLARITY
ON THE SHORES OF WALKER BAY IN THE WESTERN CAPE, A CONTEMPORARY HOME CREATED BY A PAIR OF GRAPHIC DESIGNERS COMBINES CLEAN-CUT ARCHITECTURAL LINES WITH FRESH INTERIORS.
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