36591Magazine B : LAMY
German foundation pen maker LAMY first started as an ORTHOS pen manufacturer in 1930 and established its own brand in1948. In 1966, LAMY introduced its signature product, LAMY 2000, which was inspired by BAUHAUS. The product bears the fountain pen manufacturer’s initial impetus for its design. The writing instrument maker has continuously been collaborating with designers outside of its organization and operating its in-house manufacturing facility in Heidelberg, where the company is headquartered. LAMY offers a wide range of products, which are “designed to be easy-to-use for anyone,” by introducing its high-quality products at reason- able prices.
36592Magazine B : Le labo
Kyoto, located in the Kansai region in southwestern Japan, served as a capital city for over a thousand years, playing a central role in laying the cultural and industrial foundations for Japanese tradition. It remains as an esteemed academic city incubating more than 30 national, public, and private universities, including Kyoto University. While retaining thousands of years of remarkable history, Kyoto attracts a constant inflow of new generations who both recognize the value of tradition and instill the city with creative energy. The artisans of traditional industries continue to apply modern lifestyles to tradition in attempt to balance their old ways with the present. For that reason, Kyoto is once again recognized as a city with a solid sense of self-awareness that stays attuned to the times.
36593Magazine B : LEGO
A global toy manufacturer, lego first started from a small Carpenter’s workshop in 1932. Its signature bricks offer unlimited building possibilities and let a wealth of creative ideas emerge through play for anyone. Behind the worldwide popularity of lego, there lies a set of meticulous calculation based on thorough knowledge in engineering.
36594Magazine B : Leica
From its origins as a microscope maker, Leica made photography a part of everyday life when they introduced the first 35 mm camera in 1914. Leica’s century-old tradition of quality cameras and lenses highlights the true essence of what a camera is and sets the company apart from the powerful Japanese DSLR brands.
36595Magazine B : L'Occitane
Contents: Comments. Opinion. Market. Into the store. Inner space. User's choice. En provence. Opinion. From where I stand. En Paris. Wellness and the city. Brand story. From land to L'Occitance...
36596Magazine B : Lush
Contents: Into the market. Natural cosmetic brands. Lush for hotel amenities. Comments and video clips on Lush. From the culture. Space- inner space. Observation of customers. Freshening up with five pounds...
36597Magazine B : Maison kitsune
Contents: Opinion. Label. Companions. Workshops. Modern Parisien. Club Kitsune. Campaign. Looks. Collaborations. Kitsune Vibes.
36598Magazine B : Maison margiela Paris
Recognizable by the signature four white stitches and blank tag, celebrated French fashion brand Maison Margiela made its debut in Paris in 1988. Founder Martin Margiela shied away from the spotlight, choosing anonymity over celebrity and ‘we’ over ‘I’. An avant garde at heart, he challenged the idea of traditional garments by experimenting with deconstruction and reconstruction, exaggerated silhouettes and trompe- l’oeil(optical illusion). Margiela’s spirit lives on in the Maison Margiela brand, even after his resignation in 2009, and continues to inspire new generations of designers.
36599Magazine B : Michelin guide
Conceived in France in 1900 by tire company Michelin to encourage automobile traveling and thus the sales of Michelin tires, restaurant guidebook Michelin Guide has been a leader in popularizing gourmet culture for over a century. Preserving tradition while inspiring young chefs and providing a consistent reference point for diners of all backgrounds, the Michelin Guide today serves as the premier arbiter of restaurants, sparking media excitement and frenzy in cities worldwide.
36600Magazine B : Mini
In 1959, the release of the Mini came as a welcome answer to the British fuel shortage and economic hardship that ensued shortly after the Suez Crisis. Created by engineer Alec Issigonis, who aimed to produce a compact car with greater fuel efficiency, Mini is reputed for its recognizable design that made it a world-class cultural icon in the uK among target groups crossing gender, age, and socioeconomic class lines. Since its merger with BMW in 1994, Mini has maintained its position in the premium compact car market, all while strengthening its fervent fanbase with innovations that carry on the Mini tradition, discovering even more paths that will lead to a bright, urban life.