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It's been a little while since the Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2013 took place.  The illustrious event is the pinnacle of the furniture calendar each year and our Caron and Lidia happily jetted off to attend. Full of great product, interesting people and fun parties - Salone is never one to disappoint. Did you catch our annual Milan Report which...

The biophilia hypothesis suggests that there is an instinctive bond between human beings and other living systems. In his 1984 book and largely the running go-to when it comes to the subject, Edward O. Wilson introduced and popularized the hypothesis as "the urge to affiliate with other forms of life". As often is with architecture and design, we take cues...

Indecasa, the company widely heralded as pioneers in the aluminium furniture field – innovators since 1963 in the process.  Doing some simple mathematics, Indecasa is now celebrating 50 years of designing with aluminium. Throughout its history, Indecasa has become renowned for developing its aluminium furniture production, in the belief that an anodised finish will show this material to its full advantage...

Today’s MMM comes in the form of another anecdote. A few years ago I lamented to a friend about not having any new music to listen to as (and my friends will gladly point out) my small rotation of classics was getting rather tiresome. A simple scribble on a piece of paper led me to discover Australian blues singer-songwriter C.W...

You may have received it in your inbox. You may have seen it on Facebook. It's now here!  Our Caron and Lidia were excited to make the annual pilgrimage to Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2013 and following a fantastic Italian junket, we are now pleased to bring to you the KE-ZU Milano Report!  The Report has an insightful introduction by...

We had the best time in Milan for Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2013!  Caron and Lidia went to Italy for the fabled event.  The KE-ZU Annual Milano Report is available by clicking the cover below.  The Report features introduction by Caron, photos of new product available from KE-ZU suppliers, party shots (!) and a summary by Lidia. Be sure to...

Well known for discovering and nurturing fresh talent, KE-ZU exclusive supplier Bernhardt Design is no stranger to mentoring gifted designers.  Their latest discovery hails from El Salvador, the Land of Volcanoes, where evidently a hot burgeoning design scene is erupting. Assisting to bring the creative spirit from the South American country the Bernhardt Design family is assisting El Salvadorian creative...

It came to my attention today that it is the birth date of the late Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes.   A truly talented and passionate pop-artist, rapper and one-third of four time Grammy winning girl band TLC who tragically passed away in 2002. Outrageous in behaviour and outrageously gifted went hand in hand for Left Eye, who often rapped on collaborative...

Isn’t it a treat that FFF coincides with the opening day of a Sydney festival?  Of course, we here at the Zu didn’t plan that, but it just so happens that Vivid Festival kicks off today – one of our favourite on the Sydney festival calendar, Vivid lights up our city like never before and creates an atmosphere of creativity...

This blog editor has recently been loosely planning a party.  Never one to shy away from an excuse for a get together and a glass of wine, next year marks the 10 year anniversary of my relationship with my favourite pair of jeans. The jeans were purchased when I was living in Melbourne.  They were dark, wide-leg engineered denim, albeit...