Décor La Vie: April 2010

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Mabu Umbrella

人が自然に使用して、それが知らないうちに誰かの役に立てればいいという

発想から生れたのです。そして、それがおしゃれで機能的であればたくさんの

人が持ってくれるんじゃないかと…。

The idea came after looking at people using umbrellas naturally on the street. Wouldn’t it good that it is useful to someone? Would it become popular if there is an umbrella that is pretty and functional?

傘は日本で年間約1億3千万本が消費されています。持っていない人はいないでしょう。

でも、使い捨てのビニール傘ではもったいない。もっと丈夫でスタイリッシュでリーズナ

ブルな傘を作れば、たくさんの人が持ってくれるはずです。

In Japan, 130 million umbrellas are sold each year. There isn’t anyone that does not carry one. Plastic one which are meant for only one time use is a waste. If there is a sturdier, more stylish umbrella, many people should like to have one.

そしてその売上げの何パーセントかを緑化計画や自然保護に役立てられればこんな

素敵な循環はありません。

Furthermore, a certain percentage of the sales is contributed for green programs or for environmental protection.

この傘100本で木の苗1本を植樹します。

例えば、きちんと手入れされたヒノキ1本が50年間で吸収する二酸化炭素量はおよそ700kg-CO2と言われています。

つまり、あなたが購入されたこの傘1本が7kgの二酸化炭素排出削減に貢献するわけです。

これは自動車の42km走行、電車の389km走行分に相当します。

For every 100 umbrella sold, 1 tree is being planted.

For example, an oak tree absorbs 700kg of CO2 in 50 year’s time. This would mean that the umbrella you bought is contributing a 7kg reduction of CO2 emission. This is equivalent to the amount of CO2 emitted by a car travelling for 42km and a train travelling for 389km.

・洋風にありながら『和』を思わせる美しいフォルム。その美しさだけでなく、強い風にも丈夫な24本骨。手が塗れていても滑りにくいEVAハンドルです。この傘１本が電車389Km走行分の排出二酸化炭素を吸収します。この傘100本で木の苗1本を植樹します。

This is a western umbrella with beautiful Japanese form. With 24 “backbones” structure, it is not only stylish but also strong against wind. The EVA handle prevents it from slipping off your grip.

Price 2079\ (with tax)

Size

骨の長さ60cm　開いたときの直径106cm　全長84.5cm

Structure Length 60cm Diameter 106cm Full Length 84.5cm

Material

表地/ポリエステル100％取っ手/EVA　骨/鉄

Surface 100% Polyester Handle EVA Structure Iron

Weight

650g

Bottle Opener Fridge Magnet

Put an end to that all too

common phrase 'Why isn't there a

bottle opener stuck to this fridge?'

with SUCK UK's classic Bottle Opener

Fridge Magnet

You’ll never have to search the kitchen

for a bottle opener again!

Remove bottle from fridge / Insert bottle cap into opener
Push bottle down to lever off cap / Enjoy your drink

JPY 2980

SGD$44.90

US$34.90

mirror man

this mirrored figure may look like a sculpture, but there is actually a man inside this extravagant costume
spotted in san francisco. the costume belongs to a street performer who wore it outside san fran’s griffith
observatory. the suit covers the wearer from head to toe with small fragments of mirror that provide just
enough movement for posing and walking around. large pieces of mirror are placed on the front and back
of the costume, while the head, hands and other detailed parts of the body have much smaller pieces.
while we aren’t completely sure who the costume was built, it is clear that it breaks into a few smaller
components and is most likely all attached through a single textile.

Addiction presents a new collection of decorative mirrors designed by Jean Marie Massaud, Arik Levy, Patrick Norguet, and more.

Eye Clock

S$62.90

Battery powered clockTimekeeping can be a bit much, can't it? Being punctual can start to become a burden.
The Eye Clock takes a more relaxed, laid back approach. If you’ve ever glanced at the
time and rolled your eyes with a quiet sigh, this is the clock for you.
Instead of hands, the eyes move slowly round - one showing the hours and one showing
the minutes - as if agreeing with you that yes, 9am is too early. This clock may not be the
most precise, but it is the most understanding.
designed by Mike Mak
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