It was very interesting and amusing to see the feedback on the "Twiice as Nice" feature in our July newsletter with regards to local furniture suppliers selling copies of original designs. Feedback ranged from the positive with those that agreed and applauded genuine design and those that were not at all impressed -offended!- and those that said, well fine - any exposure is good exposure.

My question at the moment is where is design integrity and has the love for design now become obsolete? It seems to me that there are too many that feel a copy is okay, they mention price but a lot of the copies I have seen are being sold at a price not too far off from the original, bare in mind the original will last longer and in effect you save much more - if money is the argument. Moreover I find it very difficult to understand that designers would even think about copying a design. Recently I visited the new offices of a multi-national advertising agency  and to my great surprise I found copies of Twiice's furniture (Vitra's original designs)!

We will keep you updated on many exciting Twiice events this summer ranging from fashion shows, product launches, nautical events etc.

Tin Korver
Managing Director

Winter is over and Summer is coming which means days and nights are spent outdoors - and what better setting for convivial affairs than Gandia Blasco outdoor furniture setting the scene.

The Gandia Blasco range is contemporary and stylish and the style mediterranean - with the sleek exterior its almost too easy to whisk yourself away on a tropical holiday whilst simply enjoying a cocktail in your garden! www.gandiablasco.com

Lazy Jack simply spells out Fun in the Sun - young, quirky, with a sense of humour the Lazy Jack comes in assorted sizes and three sizes.

The Lazy Jack is a beanbag made of dacron sailcloth, you sit in it instead of sitting on it - the Lazy Jack shapes itself around your body and gives you a comfortable and steady seat with no need to constantly shift your position.

These comfort qualities and cool design make Lazy Jack a real wannahave! www.lazyjack.co.za

Twiice International are the exclusive sellers of the Phlippe Starck Ghost Family by Kartell, which includes the patriarch of the family, the famed and fabulous Louis Ghost!

There is only one price for these hot sellers and these prices are the lowest your will find, for those desperate to get there hands on any member of this famous family please note that we are always receiving bulk stock.

NB Twiice is the one and only authorised reseller of the Ghost family in South Africa at the official price!

Louis Ghost: R2,923.71
Victoria Ghost: R2,779.07
Charles Ghost from: R1,535.8
www.kartell.it

This year the Panton Chair will be produced in two special colours: light blue and light pink. On the one hand, these colours spread a feeling of summer cheer. On the other hand, they are a perfect match for the Panton Junior, which is already available in these colours. Now the entire family can sit on matching Panton Chairs.
www.vitra.com

A very different museum: leading designers and architects of the younger generation turn the Vitra Design Museum into a visionary living space intended to be used by visitors. Experimental installations and political design statements by Hella Jongerius, Jurgen Bey, Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Fernando & Humberto Campana, Greg Lynn, Jürgen Mayer H. and Jerszy Seymour.

www.vitra.com

Twiice International are promoting the colourful Philippe Starck Prince AHAs until the 27th September.

WAS: R918 NOW: 730

The Prince AHA stool is composed of two cones to resemble the shape of an hourglass. An entertaining and fun accessory, a practical stool and stand to place beside the couch or bed.

The pastel colours, the texture of the material used and geometric design make Prince AHA a flexible product, easily inserted into any setting.
www.kartell.it

Twiice International supplied chairs on stage for Decorex' one-day conference - A new perspective on greening, design and the built environment. 300 Trade delegrates attended the Conversations hosted by Les Aupiais -Elle Decoration, including a fantasic line up of speakers such as Hugh Fraser - Cement & Concrete Institute, Jo Noero - Noero Wolff Architects and Chris Bangle - Automobile designer, Chief of Design for BMW Group.

www.kartell.it

15 - 25 September 2007

Established in 2003 to celebrate and promote London as the creative capital of the world, The London Design Festival has grown rapidly to become a fixture on the global design calendar and one of the key constituents of the UK’s burgeoning creative festival season, along with London Fashion Week.

www.londondesignfestival.com

7 - 11 September 2007

Autumn-Winter 2007/2008 Home Collections
Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord Villepinte

www.maison-objet.com

20th September 2007 - 23rd September 2007

Connecting the Industry’s freshest talent with the professional world of architecture and design.
www.100percentdesign.co.uk

31 October - 4 November 2007
Jingu gaien (Tokyo/ Aoyama area)

100% Design Tokyo made its sensational debut in 2005. Receiving an overwhelming response from both the international and domestic design community as a new and highly respected design event, 100% Design Tokyo has already established itself as Japan’s premier contemporary interiors event.

www.100percentdesign.jp