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[NO ORDINARY STORY] Meet the London based contemporary artist reverberating across the globe. This is no ordinary story. This is the story of Endless. Pg 46
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046. NO ORDINARY STORY Meet Endless, a London based artist breaking all boundaries.
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A HEADY MIX OF FASHION, INTERIORS AND BEAUTY, WASHED DOWN WITH A DASH OF GIN, PERMEATES THIS ISSUE. And it’s finally warming up to summer; as lockdowns ease off, we have everything you need to face the world and do away with those bed socks. (Don’t worry, you can still keep them). This month’s issue screams summer glam. Whether that’s poolside, deckside or harbourside, at VAMP, we have got you covered. Elsewhere we meet internationally revered artist Endless and discover what makes him tick. If architecture is your thing, we dive headfirst into a home of dreams in South America, created by world-renowned architects Studio MK27. Casa Na Mata blends contemporary living seamlessly, without clashing with its surrounding rainforest environment. We have also not neglected the recipes you’ll be needing to host friends again and thoughtfully compiled our favourites. Let’s Be-Gin hones in on some phenomenal gin creations, perfect for those alfresco evenings.
012. STYLE REPORT Here’s what’s hot on our fashion radar
076. LET THE SUMMER BE-GIN Gin is here to stay, here’s our top cocktail picks
014. LONG LIVE LONGCHAMP A brief history about the timeless French fashion house which has reached global cult status, synonymous with high quality and iconic designs
080. UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL Dr Andrew Agius busts cannabis oil myths and gives us the lowdown on CBD oil
022. UNBOUND A fashion collaboration featuring CK and Technogym 032. MADE IN ITALO Designer Italo Marseglia shares his open-eyed dreams 056. STYLE UP YOUR HOME Spotlight on some seriously wonderful home decor
All this and so much more, Enjoy!
Editor Dayna Camilleri Clark Creative Director / Design Chris Psaila Photogrpaher: Matthew B Spiteri Contributors ENDLESS Studio MK27 Lira Bekbolatova Dr. Andrew Aguis Adriana Calleja Neville Zammit Jean Zammit Sales: Sam Psaila 7788 0300 / vampmagmalta@gmail.com
058. BRASIL: CASA NA MATA Contemporary high-end living in rainforest, where the man made, meets nature harmoniously 072. IT’S GLOW TIME Stay up to date with the best skincare products on the market
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T-shirt, LIBIA, €65, Weekend Max Mara, Valletta.
Croc bag, BABA, €389, Weekend Max Mara, Valletta.
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Striped bag, NOTO, €375, Weekend Max Mara, Valletta.
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T-shirt – LIBIA €65, Weekend Max Mara, Valletta
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Shirt, €85, Armani Exchange
Shoes, €155, Armani Exchange
‘Breathable fabrics, lighter colours and airy, relaxed fits for him’
Shorts, €89.90, Tommy Hilfiger
White polo, €89.90, Tommy Hilfiger
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Long Live Longchamp... The timeless French fashion house has reached global cult status, synonymous with high quality and iconic designs. Vamp looks back upon the humble legacy that started in 1948 and became an incredible success story.
A seed was planted On February 1st, 1948, Jean Cassegrain created Longchamp and laid the foundations for a French leather goods adventure. Located in the heart of Paris, the store was ideally placed. “It was situated at Boulevard Poissonnière, in the second arrondissement. At the foot of the building was the civette. It was the place to be back then! It was a busy shopping area. It was a quite a breakthrough, from the Place de la République to the Madeleine. The Champs-Élysées barely existed...” explains his son, Philippe Cassegrain. For Philippe Cassegrain, the House of Longchamp is more than a company. It’s a family adventure. Born in 1937, Philippe was 11 years old when his
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father, Jean, founded Longchamp. As the brand celebrates its 70th anniversary, he shares his memories of the first founding decade, from the early days to the founding characteristics that constitute the essence of Longchamp. “At the time, we didn’t go to school on Thursdays, so we made cigarette cases or passport cases. For example, I had a small gilding machine to mark Longchamp in gold leaf.” From the beginning, the first store set the tone by creating a luxury pipe sheathed in leather. Jean Cassegrain established Longchamp’s reputation by selling goods to both the international clientele wandering along the Grands Boulevards and to the Parisians frequenting the theatres of the capital. Longchamp’s success holds in four
words: creation, quality, work, service. Longchamp takes off As early as the 1950s, the Orly Sud airport terminal in Paris exemplifies a remarkable revolution. The terminal attracts not only travellers but also tourists who come to see the planes take off from its open terraces and hoping to meet Audrey Hepburn, Greta Garbo, Romy Schneider, or Ray Charles who chose Orly to give his Parisian interviews. Philippe recalls, “Very early on, my father set up a Longchamp booth in Orly showcasing suitcases. I opened that first store. It was an adventure. By seven in the morning, I was already selling lots of luggage, and in the afternoon, I was at the office.”
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[ ...”For Philippe Cassegrain, the House of Longchamp is more than a company. It’s a family adventure.”...]
Longchamp spreads its wings. Jean Cassegrain saw an opportunity and seizes it: it is time his eldest son discovered places and learns of new cultures. At age 16, young Philippe boarded a Union-Castle liner to Africa. The following year, in 1954, when he turned 17 years old, Philippe travels to Hong Kong for the first time. After his African and Asian travels, a trip to North America follows. Over three consecutive years, Philippe travels there regularly and lays the label’s foundations internationally. Longchamp flies To describe Longchamp is to write a family story. The Cassegrain family inherited the passion for leather and creativity from the House’s founder: Jean Cassegrain. Today, the fashion house is in the hands of the third generation of Cassegrain: his eldest son, Jean is the CEO, his daughter, Sophie Delafontaine, the creative director, and his younger son, Olivier, leads the brand’s development of American boutiques.
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LE PLIAGE LGP – EUR240 Ideal for wandering around town with your hands free, you’ll love this perfectly-sized camera bag. With its zipped compartment and zipped pocket at the front, it easily holds everything you need for the day. Longchamp drew its inspiration from origami when creating LE PLIAGE, a light bag that has since become an iconic object worldwide.
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[ ...“SUMMER IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER, AND WE’VE BEEN BUSY GETTING YOU HYPED UP TO START REALLY DRESSING BEYOND THE FRONT DOOR AGAIN. BUT NO MATTER HOW MANY NEW DRESSES, SHOES, OR OTHER ACCESSORIES WE THROW YOUR WAY, SLINGING A FRESH BAG OVER YOUR SHOULDER IS STILL ONE OF THE QUICKEST WAYS TO LEVEL UP YOUR LOOK. HERE’S OUR FAVES FROM LONGCHAMP THIS SEASON!”... ]
ROSEAU – €395 You’ll love this top handle bag for its sleek lines and extra-wide chapes. A must-have for every day, it easily holds all your essentials. With its removable strap, it can be worn in whatever style matches your mood. Combining simple and sophisticated style, Longchamp has totally revamped its iconic ROSEAU line. Supple, understated and not overembellished, the models are adorned with the Brand’s iconic bamboo clasp.
BRIOCHE – €590 This bag with flap will charm you thanks to its small size, perfect for carrying around all your day-to-day necessities. Fitted with a delicate and sliding chain, it can be worn long on the shoulder for a smart look, short or across the shoulder for a more casual style. Beyond a nod to the irresistible pastry, Brioche is an ultra-Parisian model, both timeless and chic.
LE PLIAGE NÉO – €130 This tote bag captivates you with its minimalist silhouette and compact volume. Its long handles allow you to wear it comfortably on your shoulder, while its zipper closure ensures the safety of all of your belongings. Spacious and light, the LE PLIAGE NÉO is the ideal companion for the modern city woman. The models are adorned with satin-finish nylon, embellished with tone-on-tone leather with a graphic cross grain.
LE FOULONNÉ – €180 This long continental wallet offers a comprehensive layout capable of holding coins, papers, receipts and up to 12 credit cards. LE FOULONNÉ is the iconic Longchamp line created in 1975. The cowhide has a signature drummed grain and refined sensual texture. It sets off beautifully the sober, practical style of the models in the line and comes in a wide range of colours.
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Summer is a
From boho-chic to maxi dresses, bikinis to cover-ups, essential pumps to the perfect sunglasses and signature bag. Monsoon has the ultimate summer outfits for any occasion, leaving you fully inspired to wear something stylish every day of the season. Pair flirty summer skirts and classic tops to create a fun casual summer outfit or wear a sheer blouse and linen suit for a good professional alternative for the office. Allow Accessorize to compliment your look, with a wide range of this seasons must haves, including everything you need for the perfect day beachside or poolside. Bikinis, cover-ups, sandals
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and sliders in glamorous gold or luxe suede. If you’re looking for a variety of ways to wear your wardrobe essentials, such as white jeans on those warmer alfresco evenings, then you’ll find endless outfit combinations at Monsoon. Throw those staples together with stripes, cropped denim jackets, bright colours, or this summer’s statement- tye-dye! Not forgetting the little ones, kit them up in long wearing, intricately made fashionable pieces, true to the Monsoon style ready for adventure.
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talo Marseglia is regarded among Italian fashion insiders as a pioneer of sustainable fashion. He was banging the drum for the fashion apocalypse long before it arrived. “There is no way back, all fashion brands have to become sustainable. Because that’s one of the requirements of our time,” Italo says.
We were sitting in his cosy studio in the centre of Rome. He puts on his favourite music, smooth jazz, in the mood of Billie Holiday and Chet Baker. “If you’d come to this studio last year, you would have seen many people working. This year it’s only me and myself”, he says while bringing refreshments from his kitchen. The last time I saw Italo backstage before his ‘Zoomantic’ show, during Rome Fashion Week in 2020. It was an exact month before our ‘normality’ mercilessly had been burned to ashes. In a branded white robe, he was there, gloves and glasses, making sure everything is ready for the runway. That night guests were shocked by the finale of the show. Instead of a traditional ending when models are supposed to leave the runway right after the designer, they… stayed. Stayed on the runway and allowed people to come closer and to experience his work. “At that time, my team were very concerned about this idea. They didn’t want people to see an incomplete collection. But when I do my garments, everything
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must be perfect. I don’t want to see imperfections. I do many fittings, many adjustments on models. I don’t want to create a perfect garment after the show. I want to create the perfect garment for the show”, Italo says. “I want people to enjoy my collections, to be able to touch my dresses.”
is not affordable for everybody. And also not affordable by many brands. You can find sustainable items even in H&M. But what is sustainability for them? It means that their cotton is produced without applied irrigation. Or the minimum amount of chemical substances were used in clothes manufacturing. That’s all.”
That was his third collection presented under his own name. Nowadays, Italo Marseglia is sold worldwide from the USA to Japan, aiming to become the number one demi-couture Italian brand dealing with upcycling techniques and producing high-quality garments.
Here, in the studio, on Via Piave, Italo keeps many items from his previous collections. I finally got a chance to see his cult patchwork dress from Autumn/Winter’ 19, which was presented during Alta Roma. For the record, Italo is well-known as a master of the art of patchwork. And of course, there you can find his beautiful white denim dresses from Spring/Summer’ 20 collections. “One of my favourites, by the way”, I confessed.
“I worked with Greenpeace last year. I’ve learned a lot about what real sustainability is. Trust me; it’s tough to do something truly sustainable in the fashion industry. And let me be clear: there is nothing such as sustainable fashion, but rather, there are sustainable ways of doing fashion. And this is what I am trying to do,” the designer explains.
Looking over, he added, “Ah, this was me narrating about my personal struggle with sleeping through this collection. Did you know I have immense issues with sleeping?
His brand embraces sustainable fashion philosophy by giving new life to recycled elements in an aesthetically pleasing way. It can be a combination of recovered textiles, pieces of lace or other precious raw materials, or progressive, sustainable printing technologies.
“You mean insomnia?” I replied.
Italo was one of the first designers who started sewing shirts from seaweed and using sustainable printing machines.
Now this explains the colour preferences of the whole collection: a dreamy white and light blue palette. Italo says that colours don’t exist in dreams. This was the reason why he decided to create something neutral with the accent on white colour. >>
“I know how much effort it takes just to create one piece of sustainable garment. Unfortunately, sustainable fashion
“Exactly, insomnia. I never dream. I don’t see dreams. I don’t know what it means. So I tried to build them in this collection, sort of an open-eyed dream, you could say..”
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[ ...“HIS BRAND EMBRACES SUSTAINABLE FASHION PHILOSOPHY BY GIVING NEW LIFE TO RECYCLED ELEMENTS IN AN AESTHETICALLY PLEASING WAY.”... ]
“Wait, you have to see this”, he said and walked away. A minute later, a designer comes back with the knitted blouse in his hands. “This is a common thread”, he said, almost winking. And by ‘common thread’, Italo meant the name of his new project that he launched at the time of the first coronavirus lockdown in Italy. “I was depressed. I was so scared about not having a goal. It was not knowing what the future had in store. I didn’t know where to go, what to do. And it was a horrible experience because I am that person who would work 20 hours a day. And it was shocking to me to stay at home 24/7 and to ask myself the same question every morning, “So, Italo, what am I going to do today? In the end, I launched this crochet project.” Italians from all over the country keep sending unwanted yarns and other materials for his new capsule project. Italo revealed that for the first time, he had to focus all his attention on himself. For the first time, he had to find a way to create his following collection without his usual squad and network. “People kept sending me packages with materials every day. From Sicily, Milan, Bologna, and all over Italy. This was delivered this morning”, he pointed to the box on his table. “Some people don’t sign their packages. I don’t know who they are! I wish I knew all their
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names, they are my new network” says Italo proudly. The whole crocheting process using an Italian ‘common thread’ is available on the designer’s official Instagram account. “Seeing these amounts of boxes, they must want you to create more” I said to him. He laughs. According to the designer, producing something new is much more damaging for the planet than giving a new life for waste. Rubbish is something common today. It’s everywhere. And people are full of it. “That’s what Greenpeace
taught me: to think long-term. To ask myself, how durable will my item be?”. He revealed that an establishment would negatively impact the planet while making a sustainable garment anyway. It could be pollution or СO2 emissions, leftover rubbish. Anything. “My approach is different. I want to use something that nobody wants to use. I want to give a new life to the waste. I want waste to become sophisticated. But its hard to do so. To follow the road than nobody else went before. I had to face a lot of obstacles.” >>
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“What are your obstacles?” I ask. “I fight almost with everybody. With showrooms, for example. I have to convince them to sell my clothes. You know, the fashion market has changed. Now you can buy a beautiful garment for a very affordable price. And you don’t care - if it sustainable or not. Because it’s beautiful and you like it.” While the fashion world is saturated with clothes not meant to last longer than a season, Italo’s work is intended as more than an impulse purchase. “When my clients buy something from me, they don’t buy from a new emerging designer. They buy from a great network of suppliers, fabric makers, high-level Italian artisans and progressive sustainable companies. And most importantly, my garments do not impact the environment. My brand embraces all standards of ‘made in Italy’ and tries to move forward with the times. - Well, that sounds like ‘Made in Italo’, I said. And that is true: whatever the world turns into, whatever happens, Italo will deal with it as it comes: gracefully, ethically, and following the best Italian traditions because Italo has never been afraid of giving old things new life. [ V ]
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[ ...“GRACEFULLY, ETHICALLY, AND FOLLOWING THE BEST ITALIAN TRADITIONS BECAUSE ITALO HAS NEVER BEEN AFRAID OF GIVING OLD THINGS NEW LIFE.”... ]
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Drive Electric with Renault. Electric vehicles contribute to the energy transition in the automotive industry by reducing the use of fossil energies for transport needs. Renault is the market leader for electric vehicles in Europe. Almost one electric vehicle in every four sold in Europe is a Renault. Electric Vehicles sales now account for around 5% of the total market.
The Clio E-TECH hybrid enables the use of the combustion engine and electric motors either separately from one another or together. When used together they total 141 horsepower, which means the Clio currently packs the most power on the market within its segment.
From fully electric, to the E-TECH Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid range, driving green has never been easier thanks to Renault. The range of vehicles extend from passenger to light commercial vehicles.
There is no need for a power plug to charge the Clio E-TECH hybrid battery. Charging takes place automatically whenever you drive the car. The Clio also boasts the “B mode” position on the automatic stick shift panel which activates advanced regeneration, further optimizing the amount of energy sent to the battery. Save on fuel with the Clio E-TECH hybrid
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For 30 years, Renault Clio has stood for freedom, low running costs and versatility. Now with a super-efficient hybrid drive, Renault Clio E-TECH guarantees considerable long-term cost savings thanks to the option of driving in all-electric mode on everyday urban trips. The combination of petrol and electricity makes for smoother handling and more agile driving thanks to greater onboard power. The Renault Clio E-TECH hybrid perfectly meets all the demands of discerning drivers. The car’s build, compact, means that it is still perfectly comfortable in cities, where it can cruise around noiselessly thanks to the electric part of its hybrid drive.
...“The car’s build, compact, means that it is still perfectly comfortable in cities, where it can cruise around noiselessly thanks to the electric part of its hybrid drive”...
A self-charging battery The B-mode driving features make the Clio E-TECH very agile and comfortable to drive. Its drive is cost-effective in cities, where up to 80% of the driving can be electric, without using any fuel. So, consumption can be 40% lower than that of a regular gas-powered! This mode can be selected using the “EV” setting on the dashboard, given the battery has sufficient charge. >>
Performance of Clio E-TECH hybrid This technical feat is achieved by the presence of an engine and two motors, being: a 1.6 litre four-cylinder combustion engine designed for hybrid use, and a 35-kilowatt electric motor and an improved 15-kilowatt alternator-starter.
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Rolling into the Future
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Renault Zoe – the Award Winning 100% electric car
Renault’s iconic 100% electric car, the new Renault Zoe has been named Best Small Electric Car for Value 2021 at the What Car? awards ceremony. It’s impressive range of up to 395km, it’s soft touch interior & modern exterior look and lastly but not least its great driving experience were all noted winning features. Renault Zoe reinvents electric mobility. Enjoy smooth, zero-emission driving without engine noise or speed.
New B-Mode for Renault Zoe A new driving mode which simplifies stop-and-go traffic, city traffic and traffic jams is being introduced on the New Zoe. “B mode”, provides intensified decelerations allowing a reduced use of the brake pedal. Hence, increasing comfort by allowing a more relaxed drive. The New Zoe will charge from 0-100% in 9 hours and 25 minutes from a 7kW wall box. When purchasing a New Renault Zoe in Malta / Gozo, a home wall box charger is given for FREE. Alternatively, you can also make use of the charging point locations available around our islands. Whilst the vehicle comes with a 5-year warranty, for further peace of mind the Zoe also comes with an 8-year battery warranty, giving you confidence in Renault’s electric technology and on the road. New car buyers of a New Renault Zoe are also able to apply for a government grant that entitles the buyer of a new EV to receive €8,000 plus an extra €1,000 if an old vehicle is scrapped in the process. An EV owner may also benefit from making use of Bus Lanes in Malta. This will certainly come in handy in peak traffic hours! More than €268,000 Zoe have been sold in Europe since its launch, which also makes the Renault Zoe the best-selling electric vehicle in Europe! We know there is a lot of information to take in when looking / comparing new cars – do remember we are happy to help make sense of it all. If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us, you may email us via info@autosales.com.mt, visit our Renault showrooms in Lija or call us on 21433601. [ V ]
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Yawanawá Tribal Ayahuasca Ceremony, Amazon Rainforest 24 x24 inches acrylic on canvas
ART: Endless ART: JOHN DYER
No De Ordinary The Story Amaz Meet the London based contemporary artist reverberating across the globe. This is no ordinary story. This is the story of Endless.
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...“Endless makes much of his art on the streets, but his work can also be found in London galleries and homes of well-established collectors worldwide.”...
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At the first glance of Endless’ work, you’ll notice right away much of his work portrays a neutral homage to the key elements of society today, spanning a wide range of subjects such as brand worship, advertising, consumerism and celebrity culture. Endless makes much of his art on the streets, but his work can also be found in London galleries and homes of well-established collectors worldwide. Vamp magazine caught up with the renowned artist to find out more. What spurred your interest to follow this creative path?
I have been creative ever since I can remember and always knew I wanted to be an artist. I went on to study fine art for six years and worked hard after graduating to become a working artist. There was nothing else I ever wanted to do. How did your upbringing influence your work? I grew up in the rural Suffolk countryside, which made me want to move to London and experience city life. The stark contrast in country and city life always interested me. My parents have always been highly supportive from a young age and encouraged my creativity, which always allowed me to express my creative imagination. >>
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You’re an exceptionally varied artistdo you have a preferred discipline? It depends on the particular artwork, but the best way for me to portray my ideas is via paintings on canvas, with acrylic and spray paint. I also like the aesthetics of mixed media artworks, with layers of collage. I try to split my time between putting art up on the street and creating artwork on canvas; both are important to me. Can you describe your creative process? Most of my artwork starts digitally in the design phase. I use photoshop almost as a sketchbook. I can express and experiment with ideas quickly and almost make a digital render of each piece before taking it to a canvas. The most time-consuming part of the process is coming up with the idea and putting it together. The easiest part of the process for me is physically making the painting. How would you describe your style at the moment? At the moment, I am enjoying creating my new magazine cover artworks. I think people are enjoying them because they can relate and recognise recent news stories that are featured. I am creating a lot of mixed media works at the moment. I have been experimenting with 3D digital renders printed onto a canvas, combined with layers of stencilled and freehand painting. >>
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ART: Endless What’s the most challenging part of being an artist? Sometimes I feel that I have too many ideas all at once, and it can become overwhelming if I don’t have the time to get all the ideas out. Every artist has the burden of never being satisfied with their work. I try to use this as the driving force that keeps me pushing forward with my ideas and creativity. Is it hard to part with your work? At university, we were taught not to be precious with our ideas or our work, so I have always had the mindset of letting the work go, emotionally, once it is finished. This is similar to showing my work on the streets - the street art could last a day, or it could last a year, it is out of my control. Either way, it may have impacted at least one person and served its purpose. [ V ]
[...“SOMETIMES I FEEL THAT I HAVE TOO MANY IDEAS ALL AT ONCE, AND IT CAN BECOME OVERWHELMING IF I DON’T HAVE THE TIME TO GET ALL THE IDEAS OUT”...]
For more information visit www.endlesstheartist.com Endless is represented by Cris Contini Contemporary Gallery – www.criscontinicontemporary.com Follow Endless on Instagram - @endlessartist
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[TIME TO NWAR] Stephanie Borg is a leading artist and surface pattern designer based in Malta. Her inspiration comes from the love for her home island, Malta – the nation of colour vibes and patterns seen all around the island from wrought iron to tile patterns, charming doors to iconic Luzzu boats and the all the vivid cultural activities. Her passion for heritage preservation was the key trigger in setting fashionable trends for tile patterns, door and wrought iron designs. Today, after a journey of 11 years of hard work, Stephanie brought back the focus on the beauty of Malta’s heritage through her art and products. This has resulted into a trend that has caught the eye of young artists and designers who are now inspired by her efforts and work and following the lead on the trend! “My own state of being always plays an important role in my choice of colour, medium and form. This awareness helps me keep redefining myself ~ casting off the old me in search of the new. That is why I don’t like labelling my work, I find that limiting. Experiences, influences and thinking affect the working process of an artist, and these can bring unpredictable and exciting changes.”
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Stephanie Borg® has so far created over 420 products from 8 vibrant collections, which are enjoyed in beautiful homes, offices and luxury boutique hotels around the world. Available from her charming Studio Boutique in Rabat and from her online shop with worldwide delivery with a number of authorized retailers in Malta & Gozo.
The Nwar Collection is an interplay of patterns and curved lines offering a fashionable feast for your home through a variety of decorative and useful items. Be inspired to create a different table set-up each time with the mix and match of designs hand-painted on the dinner plates available in four different sizes. The same plates can be styled as wall art and décor.
What does Nwar Mean?
What does Nwar collection consist of?
Nwar means blossom in Maltese, the sprouting of the flower into the fruit. Blossoms, sprouts and flowers are often depicted on local cement tiles and found intertwined on beautiful wrought ironwork as seen on traditional Maltese façades. The visual strength of the bold graphics in a purposely mixed hue of blue contrast sharply against the sparkling white
The bold collection consists of tableware and homeware items such as the iconic hand-painted vases which can be enjoyed as floral bouquet vases but also as wine bottle chillers and kitchen utencil holders too. The 6 piece dinnerset comprises of different plate sizes each with 3 different design for that perfect, versatile table setup. A large rectangular tray purposely de-
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signed for fine food meze, or simply use as a daily centre piece – 3 designs to choose from. The collection is complimented with the tea and espresso cups and saucers in 3 different designs, accompanied by the 100% linen table runner for added visual impact. A soap dispenser, finished off with a brushed gold pump adds charm to any kitchen sink or bathroom being in a humble abode or a hotel, restaurant or office. Where did the inspiration for this collection came from? Nwar is the fruit of my continuous hardwork which is driven by my passion for the preservation of our local heritage that truly shapes our colour and identity. An intertwining of my knowhow and research of the Maltese tile pattern designs and the wrought iron designs has resulted into the creation of the Nwar curves. This inspiration from both subjects has sparked the birth of Nwar, blue blossom.
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[ “Nwar is the fruit of my continuous hardwork which is driven by my passion for the preservation of our local heritage that truly shapes our colour and identity.” ] Where can we find Nwar? The collection is currently available online with worldwide delivery options – coming soon to a selected few authorized retailers in Malta & Gozo this Summer. Organizing an event for your special occassion? Be bold and rent Nwar! Create the most bold and beautiful Nwar table setting for your wedding or special event by renting out the Nwar Collection. Contact us for a quote based on the number of pieces and days. Get the table setting* styled by Stephanie Borg and experience the bold Nwar effect. Floral Bouquets for the Nwar vases can be organised and arranged. Add a Nwar-themed place holder for your guests and impress them with a designed even invitation by the artist. Get in touch for more information on how we can make this happen. *The composition by the artist is only referring to the Nwar Items and does not include the napkins, lighting, cutlery and other decorations.
What’s your favourite item from the collection? I personally have to say that I do not have one favourite piece as I see the Nwar Collection holistically. I love how all the pieces compliment each other and how versatile the pattern designs are. The purpose is for any Nwar Collection owner to be able to be bold and personalize his/her own tableset up by having the option of mix and matching the designs from the 3 available patterns per piece. Therefore each bought set is unique in its own way aligned with its owner’s tastes and creativity. Apart from tableware, the Nwar plates can also be used to create a charming wall art, hence the creativity does not stop on the dining table!
Why are you launching now? The Nwar Blue Blossom project has been on the development board for some months now and although it was very challenging to invest time and funds on a new collection and managing all the obstacles this generated during the pandemic, I felt that Nwar actually will give that ray of sunshine to everyone of us that are longing for those Summer nights with our families surrounding the dinner table, enjoying Maltese food and good company in style. The pandemic has made us all realize how priceless these social events with people that matter truly are. It gives me joy to see people enjoying this spirit surrounded by the beauty of Nwar where food is enjoyed and relationships flourish like blossoms. Cheers to the future and the fine things in life!
For licencing projects and international retailing please contact orders@stephanieborg.com.
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[ STYLE UP YOUR HOME ] VITRA HANG IT ALL | BY CHARLES & RAY EAMES, 1953 The ‘Hang it all’ coat rack by Charles and Ray Eames comes in a variety of colour combinations and brings a cheerful note not only to homes but to all kinds of environments.
VITRA AKARI 25N | ISAMU NOGUCHI, 1951 The Akari Light Sculptures (1951) by Isamu Noguchi are a series of luminaires, handcrafted from traditional washi paper by Japanese artisans. ‘The harshness of electricity is thus transformed through the magic of paper back to the light of our origin – the sun.’ (Noguchi) Available from Vitra at Vivendo, Mdina Road, Qormi, QRM9011. Follow on Instagram @ vivendoprojects
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VITRA TIP TON RE| EDWARD BARBER & JAY OSGERBY, 2011/2020 Together with Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Vitra has now developed a version of the chair that is manufactured from recycled plastic: Tip Ton RE. The highquality recycling material stems from recycled household waste, particularly used packaging. Utilising this raw material instead of petroleum-based primary plastics generates 54% less climate-damaging emissions, with a significant reduction in primary energy consumption.
Panton Chair Verner Panton. 1959/1960 Verner Panton developed the Panton Chair as the first one piece cantilever chair made of plastic. It has become an icon of twentieth-century furniture design.
EVO-C Jasper Morrison. 2020 Designed by Jasper Morrison, EVO-C is a contemporary reinterpretation of the principle and characteristics of the classic cantilever chair using the latest technologies.
The Cantilever Chair. Two chairs - more than 60 years of evolution. With the newly introduced EVO-C and the update of the Panton Chair one of our well-known classics Vitra is bringing an almost forgotten chair typology, the cantilever, back into the spotlight. Available at your exclusive, local Vitra dealer: Vivendo Group, Mdina Road, Qormi, QRM 9011 · 2277 3000 · info@vivendo.mt · vivendo.mt
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Just a two-hour drive from São Paulo, Brazil, on the mountainous coastline near the town of Guarujá, a house breaches the rainforest’s dense canopy, transporting you from one world to another. This is no ordinary house. This is Casa na Mata (The Jungle House)
Brazil: Casa na Mata, A Contemporary rainforest home from home
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It was completed in September 2015 by world-renowned architecture studio mk27, and it couldn’t be more aptly named. This 805 square metre home, which sits on a 1668 square meter patch of the jungle, was built in a spot where the vegetation naturally cleared on the mountainside. All of this made it ideal for project architect Marcio Kogan, co-architect Samanta Cafardo, and their project team to begin whipping up the perfect family home for their clients.
Concrete and wood are the two primary ingredients that went into the building’s construction, their simple, clean lines perfectly playing off the dense, mountainous topography and engulfing foliage. Elevated on two pillars, the home is orientated on the side of the mountain, taking advantage of the fantastic ocean views and bright sunlight. It is separated into three storeys, offering the home’s inhabitants multipurpose function from the bottom up.
It stands out amongst the surrounding dark greenery from a bird’s eye view, notably its rooftop infinity pool and fireplace. The Jungle House looks as if it emerged from the rainforest itself. A home so exceptionally secluded that it makes us want to pack our bags and... make ourselves at home.
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Once this house first greets you, you’ll soon notice the landscape has the objective of optimizing the connection between architecture and nature, augmenting the view looking out to the ocean and the presence of sunlight in the internal spaces. The main volume of the house is elevated from the ground and seems built into the topography. The home, therefore, projects itself out from the mountain. The contact elements between the slope and the construction - such as the wooden decks – were shaped to respect the existing land, thereby creating an organic interaction between nature and the architectural elements. Where it comes out of the mountain, the structure touches the ground with just two pillars. >>
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The three floors of Jungle House create a clear programmatic division for the project: the ground floor houses a large covered wooden deck, connected to a small room for the children; on the first floor, there are six bedrooms – five of them with small verandas with hammocks – and a tv room; the third and last floor is the social area of the house, including a swimming pool, a living room and the kitchen. Casa na Mata doesn’t follow the standard upstairs sleeping quarters model. The pool and the social areas are on the roof; the bedrooms are located a level below. The deck is on the ground floor- protected by the projection of the house – it is an ample and generous space that configures a shaded shelter for children to play. The utility rooms are also located on this floor. The wooden deck on the ground floor gives way to the stairs enabling access to the house that “interrupts” the concrete slab. Before entering the closed space, one passes an intermediary space, enveloped by concrete and houses a luminous work by the renowned artist Olafur Eliasson. >>
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[ ...“THE LANDSCAPE RECOMPOSES THE NATIVE SPECIES. WHEN ONE IS IN THE HOUSE, THE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE SURROUNDING VEGETATION OCCURS NOT ONLY THROUGH THE VIEW BUT ALSO THROUGH THE PLANTS THAT SURROUND THE WOODEN DECKS. ”... ]
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The interiors project sought to create a modern atmosphere, offering a cosy feeling in harmony with this tropical environment. The landscape recomposes the native species. When one is in the house, the relationship with the surrounding vegetation occurs not only through the view but also through the plants that surround the wooden decks. On the ground floor, you can stroll amid trees; on the first floor, light enters filtered through the tree-tops; and on the roof, there is the vegetation with the ocean in the background. This last floor offers a spatial sensation that synthesizes the principles of the house: on one side, there is a deck which houses the hot tub and the sauna – where there is an intense relationship between the architecture and the mountain and its vegetation; on the other side, a ground fireplace and the pool; in the centre – between these two free spaces – is the living room open to both sides and with cross-ventilation. This social space has a radical relation with nature through both the view of the ocean and the proximity to the forest in the mountain. >>
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Casa na Mata breathes with the nature surrounding it, and it is both a highly well-designed and functional space, leaving us with a taste for a tropical adventure, and a severe bout of wonderlust. [ V ]
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We know what you’re thinking. Another real estate ad? But Malta Property Auctioneers, have just made a stressful process for many, much, much easier. First things first, should the home of your dreams catch your eye, you don’t even need to be here. You can bid from anywhere in the world! Yes, that’s right, so whether you’re snooping from the sister island or somewhere miles away - you can bid just like anyone else. The bidding process is transparent, and if the reserved price is met, the sellers are committed to selling. Prospective buyers don’t pay any fees to buy through the Bidding Events (except the standard notary/professional fees and stamp duty), but hey, those have to be done! What’s more, Malta Property Auctioneers, know you are all super busy people and going to check out a prospective property takes time. So, they fine pick an assortment of top properties with both quality and value. They’re offering plenty of details with each listing to help you make your mind up and save you time. This includes comprehensive video walkthroughs, detailed plans and every piece of relevant documentation related to the property, right down to the promise of sale itself. If you hadn’t considered bidding your way to your next property, then don’t overlook this smooth way to nab yourself a genuinely great pad! Let’s take a look at the upcoming Bidding Events you’ll definitely be wanting to add to your calendar.
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A large, 1 bedroom corner apartment finished to very high standards, with a welcoming entrance hall and a square open plan kitchen/breakfast, living and dining area. The property enjoys a large terrace and beautiful city views. Online Bidding Event starts on 29/07/2021 at 10:00 AM CET Suggested Opening Bid: €430,000 068
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T&T with Grapefruit A small batch distilled gin with delicious flavours of grapefruit, orange and lime. Paired with tonic and complimented with a grapefruit wedge for a bright and complex citrus flavour 30ml Tanqueray No. Ten Gin / 1 part 150ml premium tonic water / 3 parts To Garnish: Pink grapefruit wedge Fill a Copa glass to the top with quality cubed ice. Pour the gin followed by the tonic water. Add garnish and slightly stir to mix 1,4 units
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TOP TIPPLES GRAPEFRUIT JULEP Tanqueray No. Ten, grapefruit juice, sugar syrup and mint leaves. A twist on the classic cocktail for a more refreshing taste 50ml Tanqueray No. Ten Gin / 1 part 5 – 6 mint leaves 50ml pink grapefruit juice / 1 part 20ml sugar syrup Garnish: Grapefruit wedge and sprig of mint leaves In a Highball glass add the mint leaves (after clapping them between your hands to activate the aroma), pink grapefruit juice, sugar syrup and Tanqueray No. Ten. Fill half the glass with crushed ice. Churn (stir) with bar spoon. Fill the glass with more crushed ice and stir some more. Garnish and serve 2,4 units
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T&T WITH LEMON AND MINT A deliciously fresh gin made using rare Rangpur limes. Paired with tonic and garnished with a wheel of lemon and a mint sprig for a refreshingly zesty finish 30ml Tanqueray Rangpur Gin / 1 part 150ml premium tonic water / 3 parts Garnish: A sprig of fresh mint and a lemon wedge Fill a Copa glass to the top with quality cubed ice. Pour the gin followed by the tonic water. Add garnish and slightly stir to mix 1,2 units
T&T WITH ORANGE A step into the sun-kissed Mediterranean. A fruity and zesty gin with the uniquely bittersweet flavour of Seville oranges 30ml Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla Gin / 1 part 90ml premium tonic water / 3 parts Garnish: Squeeze a single wedge of orange and place in the glass Fill a Copa glass to the top with quality cubed ice. Pour the gin followed by the tonic water. Add garnish and slightly stir to mix 1,2 units
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