‘Copper Mirror Series’ by Amy Hunting and Oscar Narud

A series of large-scale standing mirrors by Norwegian-born, London-based designers Amy Hunting and Oscar Narud will get their own exhibition after being featured prominently at the recent Fashion Scandinavia show during London Fashion Week.

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‘Adnet Rectangulaire’ mirror by Jacques Adnet

Following the last year’s release of the beautiful ‘Adnet Circulaire’, the Danish manufacturer Gubi has just launched the second mirror by the late French Modernist designer Jacques Adnet which will be available to purchase at the end of November. Originally conceived in collaboration with the French luxury fashion house Hermès in 1950s, the ‘Adnet Rectangulaire’ model also features a full-grain leather rim while the ‘Circulaire’s’ equestrian buckles have been replaced by square, oxidised brass studs, a frequent feature in Hermès’ accessory collections. Both of the models come in various sizes and with either tan or black leather detailing. (more…)

Detail of ‘Augé’ mirror by Samuel Accoceberry for Marcel By

Named after Greek mythological goddesses, ‘Akté, Augé, Nymphé’ is a three-piece collection of freestanding mirrors developed by the Parisian-based designer Samuel Accoceberry. Manufactured by the young French furniture brand Marcel By, the striking, multifaceted pieces can be used horizontally or vertically and come in three different sizes and finishes such as gold, bronze and black. (more…)

Standing mirror “Mira Miranda" Designer: Christine Birkhoven © POSTFOSSIL 2012

Mira Miranda is a wish to give the mirror itself another role and, through this paradox, to draw attention to something else. On the one hand, It would like to emphasize the material–what does an ash tree actually look like?–and on the other hand emphasize that appearances are important, but are not everything. Perspective is just as important…

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