Visionaire

Visionaire is a magazine with a difference. In fact, I don't know if you can even call it a magazine. It's described as a 'multi format album of fashion and art produced in exclusive numbered limited editions'. Whatever it is, if you buy it, you're officially too cool for school. It's published three times a year and each issue features a different format and theme. Famous artists from the fashion, design and art world collaborate with each issue, making each one completely unique. With a volume costing around £135- it doesn't come cheap. But they always sell out fast.
Issue 26 (above) had the theme 'Fantasy'. A round box held pieces of round, unbound artwork. Featuring work from Tim Burton and Victor & Rolf, it also included a mask designed by Hermes.
To celebrate the 50th issue, 'Artists Toys' came as a collection of ten toys by ten different artists that sat in a white tray with a silk screened clear cover. Each toy took the form of a Russian doll, housing another two, within it.
Issue number 54 'Sport', is now available and you can you actually wear it. Using special printing technology, photographically printed Lacoste polo shirts feature work by artists including Nick Knight, Phil Poynter and Karl Lagerfeld to name a few. This issue is available in four different sets, each housing three collectable shirts.

Click here to visit the website, where you can see more of its amazing issues.

Pantone Colouring Pencils

I discovered these Pantone colouring pencils in Korea. Their clean, simple design is beautiful and displayed together they look amazing.

Quirky Korea part 5: Fabulous Findings

Here's some final little gems to round up my weird and wonderful discoveries in Korea:

You've seen padded bras, but padded pants are the way forward. They're the best way to get you an ass as hot as Jennifer Lopez.

Spam gift sets. The perfect gift for your loved ones.

Dolled up dogs. This little pooch is actually a boy- can't you tell from the blue outfit? I think it must be a little confused.

Amazing night life. The cities come alive after dark. With most shops staying open till midnight and 24 hour restaurants and clubs, there's no time for sleep. The neon signs, decorated shop fronts and big screen adverts are a feast for the eyes.


And after a hard night on the town, what better to make you feel better than a steaming bowl of hangover suop.

Quirky Korea part 2: Vending Machines

In Korea, vending machines are everywhere! They pop up more often than a Starbucks (and that's saying something). They're reasonably priced and beautifully designed. They display their products in a way that makes them look like works of art. Here's a few that I found...

This is your typical vending machine selling soft drinks. It sells a wide variety of products from chilled green teas, iced coffee, juices and fizzy drinks. The clean, white design with decorative touches is a lot more appealing than the brash Coca Cola branding we tend to get in the UK.




I found this one selling books at Busan station. The covers of the book open and close so you can have a peek inside.


This type of vending machine was often found at the entrance to a public loo. It sells all sorts of handy things from chewing gum, mouth wash, painkillers, wet wipes and feminine hygiene products. Everything you want in life at the touch of a button!