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Textile designer Elaine Yan Ling Ng has created a collection of speckled wall tiles made from shells of eggs discarded by bakeries. Called CArrelé, the collection's name is a fusion of "carreler," which means "to tile" or "to pave" in French, and CA – the chemical symbol for calcium in reference to the calcium carbonate that makes up an eggshell. Decaying eggshells produce odours, attract flies and contribute to methane emissions, which are reduced if the waste is reused before it rots. Stools covered in the eggshell tiles Elaine Yan Ling Ng became interested in the opportunities of eggshe...

24 February 2021 15:00 Design Justin Ratcliffe Designers carry a responsibility for ensuring that the materials, finishes and products they source for yacht interiors are harvested, farmed or manufactured sustainably – not an easy task when luxury is often synonymous with rarity. Here, we talk to a selection of leading design studios to discover how concern for the environment is influencing style choices. Safira was launched by Newcastle Marine back in 2013, her ‘green’ design values became a talking point. “We want to reduce, recycle and reuse whenever possible...

The shiny styling on the Iridescent Opulence was created by Swiss company Nature Squared, an outfit that calls itself an ethical design brand. And, in keeping with this self-referencing, those working on the Rolls-Royce project sourced the fancy plumage from a sustainable species of bird and the entire piece was painstakingly created by hand. The vehicle was fitted with its dashboard in what Rolls-Royce calls its Clean Room at the manufacturer’s home in Goodwood, on England’s south coast, to minimise the chances of there being an annoying speck of dirt on any new artwork. Rolls-Royce is ...

As creators of the most celebrated objects in the world, Rolls-Royce is the epitome of bespoke. Each motoring masterpiece is a canvas for creativity, bringing unparalleled bespoke capability to life.  Recently Abu Dhabi Motors welcomed Rolls-Royce Phantom ‘Iridescent Opulence’, a fine example and testament to this statement. Featuring a Bespoke Gallery, which debuted as a concept in 2017 designed by Swiss-based Nature Squared, ‘Iridescent Opulence’ is a meaningful and substantive expression of art, design and engineering excellence. An understanding that the marque’s patrons are in...

4 February 2021 1:59 pm / 7 comments Rolls-Royce says that it is the epitome of bespoke, and who would argue otherwise. Is there even such a thing as a standard R-R, one that does not carry the wishes and fancies of its wealthy owner? We don’t think so. Speaking of the car as a canvas, here’s a perfect example of bespoke. Recently revealed in Abu Dhabi, this Rolls-Royce Phantom ‘Iridescent Opulence’ features a Bespoke Gallery with over 3,000 tail feathers selected for their iridescence, whose concept by Swiss-based design brand Nature Squared debuted in 2017. By the way, this ga...