Saturday, 23 October 2010

Take a Bow

The holidays are approaching, and with it the inevitable party season. With the Christmas lights already on display in London, there's no ignoring the festivities--and this is even before one considers Halloween! Naturally, these occasions require one to put their best foot forward, after all one does not want to look anything but their best. When faced with the conundrum of looking elegant, while remaining insouciant and effortless , the sartorial solution is to look to the classics--the TIE.
Ceramic knot ties and ceramic bow ties by COR SINE LABE DOLI
A fresh twist to a classic style, these papillons (french for bow tie) are made of the finest quality ceramic, and available in a variety of colours and textures--our personal favourite is the Shiny Black with Gold Stain Corner. These ingenious designs ensure you'll not only stand out in a crowd full of traditional silk bow ties and ties, but also save you the time, hassle, and stress of making those complicated knots and loops. Just slip them around your neck, and walk out the door--a godsend for gentlemen and ladies with too many occasions, and too little time!

For those who want the traditional feel and shape of the classic silk tie, but want to display their sense of humour and discerning taste, there can be no better choice than Fornasetti's latest designs. Already a cult designer, Fornasetti's instantly recognisable artwork can now be worn as a neckpiece--surely a great conversation starter. More so, these silk ties are collectibles, as are all of Fornasetti's works of art.

Inventive and bold as these bow-ties and ties are, it is great to remember that these are classic accessories that you can wear for a lifetime, not just special occasions and parties. Go ahead, update your wardrobe with these beautiful statement pieces--your better half (or future better half) will thank you for it!
Happy holidays, MILK x

Saturday, 16 October 2010

The Importance Of Being On Time by MILK

Punctuality must surely be one of the most underappreciated virtues in these modern times! These days, a 'small' amount of lateness is acceptable; commonly about ten or fifteen minutes in the Western world, whereas in cultures such as Japanese society, or in the military there basically is no allowance. In this time and age there really is no reason to be late or keep anyone waiting, not when you can be on time with these stylish timekeeping pieces. MILK presents a selection of wall clocks and watches, available to buy from our boutique and online--

Sunday, 10 October 2010

Fornasetti Profumi per la Casa at MILK

MILK is delighted to announce that Fornasetti's new range of home fragrances, Profumi per La Casa, are available in the boutique and our online shop!

First, an introduction--There are few artisans as prolific as Milanese artist Piero Fornasetti. Painter, sculptor, interior decorator, engraver of books--and now, his son Barnaba, custodian of the Fornasetti legacy, has turned his attention towards the notion of home fragrance. The first collection of Fornasetti Profumi per La Casa, celebrates the Fornasetti ceramic heritage in combination with both well-known and less familiar decorative images. Together they make up a desirable group of iconic objects and decorative pieces that are at once collectable and covetous.

Fornasetti has taken a new step in home fragrance, one that transcends the obvious and transforms it into the truly magical. Architectural details, butterflies, facial expressions, suns, owls and monkeys all vie with one another to capture the imagination and open the realm of dreams.

The collection encompasses various home scenting devices from the ubiquitous scented candle and boxed incense sticks through to room sprays and ceramic globe diffusers for incense, perfumed oil or scented rocks. Each object has a clearly defined purpose and can be re-used, given an alternative use, or added to a Fornasetti collection. Fornasetti Profumi per La Casa will be a constantly evolving range of decorative objects and limited editions. Subsequent collections will explore other avenues within the Fornasetti world, fragrances and ways of experiencing scent.

Fornasetti is celebrated as being one of the most original creative talents of the last century. During his long career he perfected his art and made use of a rich visual vocabulary that is instantly recognisable and constantly engages. Fornasetti designed a magical dream world, saturated in rich of imagery and filled with whimsical humour. And now with the addition of Profumi per La Casa, the Fornasetti experience has been expanded beyond tactile and visual, and entered the realm of scent.

Experience the new dimension of Fornasetti's whimsical and magical world at MILK Concept Boutique, from 13th October!

Love, from MILK x

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Sunday, 3 October 2010

Fabio Novembre Him and Her Chairs

Fabio Novembre has been called Italy's most flamboyant interior designer, and
his colourful and vibrant aesthetic is immediately apparent in the colour range of
the iconic Him and Her chairs. Red, aquamarine, violet, matte, lacquered, all
are now available at MILK and ready to order from our online shop.

We at MILK are excited to announce that Novembre's latest creations, a
glass-like clear version of the Her chair will soon be arriving to and gracing the boutique!
Lightness and sensuality come together in the latest version of
Novembre's Her chairs. Continuing research into new
chromatic effects lead to the development of a new production method
which in turn, has given birth to a new transparent, glass like version.
The chairs are created using rotational moulding technology combined with
transparent polycarbonate. The form of the seat itself comes from a 3D replication
of an original plaster sculpture of the female form.

The clear versions are also available to order online, delivery to the UK is
only 1-2 days.


Conveniently, the Him and Her chairs are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
Allow these pictures to demonstrate and inspire---




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updates as we acquire more beautiful things for your home. Happy
looking, perusing, and shopping!

Love, from MILK x

Images 1&2 © MILK, images 3-6 © Fabio Novembre



Sunday, 12 September 2010


MILK Concept Boutique have teamed up with The London Design Festival 2010 to bring you a milkshake of exciting art, fashion, and design from 3 artisans both established and independent.
"For this occasion MILK is proud to represent 3 artisans and a selection of their work as varied yet exclusive as the eclectic curation of the boutique itself—Barnaba Fornasetti, Debra Franses Bean and Walter Raes."
Read more about the artists and their works here.

The London Design Festival is from 18 September, 2010 (All day) - 26 September, 2010 (All day). MILK will be hosting a special event and drinks reception, attended by the artists themselves, at the boutique.

The opening times are MILK Concept Boutique Special Event--Tuesday 21 SEP, 5pm - 10pm. London Design Festival--MON/TUE/WED 11am - 7pm, THURS 11am - 8pm, SAT 11am - 6pm, SUN 10.30am - 6pm

For more details, check out our profile on the London Design Festival website at http://www.londondesignfestival.com/events/milkshake-ingredients-piero-fornastti-debra-frances-bean-walter-raes

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Much love from MILK x



Friday, 16 April 2010

London Design Festival

We are taking part in the London Design Festival this year and are very excited about it all! The Festival is now recognised as a key part of London's creative calender. Please see one of our favorites from last year below.


More sunny Love, from Milk x

Friday, 2 April 2010

How to : use perfume

Honestly, you may know all this already but, just to be sure...

DO

  • test the product on a small area of your face or your body, or (if using a room spray), furniture such as wood surfaces.

  • use sparingly. Perfumes are often oils or aromatic compounds that are diluted with a solvent, such as a mix of ethanol and water. Remember that there can be such a thing as too much perfume.

  • Spray a little into the air and walk straight into it. This will diffuse it over your body. (You´ll want it diffused all over your body).
DON´T

  • use a product just because it smells great on someone else

  • forget that - eau de parfum has a higher concentration of perfume oils than eau de toilette, which in turn has a higher concentration of perfume oils than eau de cologne, which in turn has much more oils in it than after shave.
More Love, from Milk x

Tuesday, 30 March 2010

Furniture Designer Showcase - Tato and Tatino

The first of our many designer showcases intended to give you a little more about the pieces we have brought into the shop.

Denis Santachiara, has been designing with Cerruti Baleri Furniture (Née Baleri Italia) since 1995. Among some of his most popular and iconic pieces are the Tato (elliptical shape) and Tatino (spherical shape) rest pods.



























More Love, from Milk x