LIVE EVEN FASTER! DIESEL SPRING/SUMMER ‘08 ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN

Don’t lose time pondering, reflecting, go faster for Heaven’s sake!

Instant, disposable and forgettable, nothing is really worth waiting for and doing stuff fast you can do even more.

So get it done and move on!

Diesel’s new campaign pictures living in a world where time is short. Very short.

Ever faster food, instant coffee, time-bending narcotics, missiles, speed-dating, clones, instant messaging, Intel chips, money rich, time poor – 21st century living is the ultimate acceleration of everything.

With astringent (but entertaining) social comment, Diesel’s new campaign evokes the ultimate fast-forward world: Diesel people, unaware of their own absurdity, turbo-process everyday tasks at the speed of light, seemingly oblivious to the extreme nature of their behaviour.

Shot in Los Angeles by Laurie Bartley and styled by Cher Coulter, the ‘Live Fast’ campaign was devised by Wilbert Das and his Diesel Creative Team in conjunction with French advertising agency, ‘Marcel’.

Is this the right way to live? The new campaign poses this question by assaulting us with the spectacle of the absurd. Diesel creates a crazy fairground mirror in which consumers can look at their own distorted reflections and have a good laugh at themselves.

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TARO HORIUCHI … MORE THAN A DESIGNER!

The Japanese talent, winner of the Diesel Award at ITS#SIX,
is now ready to present his capsule collection in Diesel stores worldwide










Born in Tokyo, driven by an incredible passion for art and only 25 years old: introducing Taro Horiuchi, an upcoming fashion designer who has won the coveted opportunity to step into the fashion world through the Diesel Award at ITS – the international creative platform supporting new talents, an annual event held in Trieste, Italy. As part of his prize, Taro worked with the Diesel Creative Team, an international group of over 40 designers, in order to develop his own collection which will be produced and distributed by Diesel.

Commenting about his experience, Taro said: “It was the first time I had the chance to work in a real team: the Diesel Creative Team is a fast, involving, fascinating environment where I was able to learn techniques and breath creativity.”

Taro’s eclectic personality and interests derive directly from his cosmopolitan experience. He spent his formative years between Asia and Europe with his art dealer father, who introduced him to a world where Greek statues, Egyptian sculptures and Indian paintings were everyday companions. His main inspirations today are Buddhism, African primitive religions, tattoos and colours, with a special interest in the Nazca lines (the Peruvian geoglyphs) in which he has discovered inspiring futuristic geometric forms.

He has applied all these aspects to his collection “Ancient Plastic” with the use of tailoring techniques as well as the addition of layers of transparent fabrics in different colours. Essential, clean lines and basic pieces belong to a “sacred” interpretation of clothing, where men and women collide to express the uniqueness of human beings when facing God.

From March 2008, Taro’s collection will be available in Diesel flagship stores around the world - Milan, Paris, Berlin, New York, Tokyo, Osaka, London and Brussels to name but a few - featuring the designer’s name on the label and attracting attention from media as well as top international fashion houses and buyers.

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Miss Sixty Spring/Summer 2008 Campaigns

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Energie Spring / Summer 2008 Runway Shows

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Energie Spring / Summer 2008 Campaigns

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CRYSTAL STORY

Crystal Barware
by Ted Muehling
Starting at $210.00
Inspired by the whimsical sensibilities of warm weather and the fantastical nature of soaring butterflies, this delicate, lead-free Austrian crystal collection is an absolute treasure.


Cylinder Jar
by More Fire Glass Studio
$775.00
These animated hand-crafted jars are made even more vivid by their neon tones and inflated stoppers. They are the ideal prescription for brilliant spring décor. Choose green, orange, or ruby. Cylinder measures approximately 19" x 8".


Tall Teardrop Jar
by More Fire Glass Studio
$795.00
These animated hand-crafted jars are made even more vivid by their neon tones and inflated stoppers. They are the ideal prescription for brilliant spring décor. Blue. Tall teardrop measures approximately 21" x 10".


Elephant Champagne Flute
by Siecle
$195.00
The triumphant trumpet of an elephant held in time as the foot of this innovative flute, balancing between tusk and trunk. 24K gold or sterling silver-plated pewter pachyderms support crystal flute. Created especially for Vivre by Philippe Chupin in the tradition of the "cul sec" glasses of the Black Forest during the 17th century. Glassware was presented upside down—to avoid being poisoned—and following, the feet of the glasses became very decorative, often with ornate heads of animals. Measures 2¾" x 6½".


Decanter and Liqueur Glass Set
by Artel
$375.00
Clean lines of the opalescent crystal decanter set are inspired by a playful beehive figure. The traditional Czech design is realized by master craftsmen in Prague, resulting in a whimsical way to attain maximum satisfaction from your liqueurs and spirits.


Large Murano Tumbler
by Vivre Selection
$115.00
The allure of Venetian hand-blown glass comes alive in our traditional "goti" tumblers. Meant for sipping wine on warm summer nights but great for toasting just about anything, you will find endless uses for these vibrant glasses. Choose black, gold, clear, lime, light pink, white, yellow, or blue. Measures 4½" high.


Bacchus Bottle Stoppers
by Lladro
Starting at $95.00
Designed by Bodo Sperlein for Lladro, these pieces add a touch of refined whimsy to your bar.

Available at www.vivre.com