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Calder Laptop Cases

Filed under: Handbags

Very simple in design, Calder laptop cases are understated and classic inside and out. Crafted with full-grain leather made by one of England's oldest tanners, the cases also have a hand-laid carbon fiber shell that's amazingly strong while not being too heavy. A silk velvet lining and suspension system protect your laptop from damage in your travels, and the whole setup reminds very much of an instrument case as opposed to a shoulder or tote bag (which is no surprise considering they make guitar and violin cases as well). Available for £2020 through the Bill Amberg store.

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Pricey Guitars On Display at Harrods

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Events, Art

Ever since I attended the Dangerous Curves exhibition at the MFA back in 2001, I've had an appreciation for guitars as art. The art of the guitar is getting a new showcase at Harod's department store in London. A huge collection featuring guitars customized for Jimi Hendrix and the Rolling Stones will be displayed at the London store. The Born To Rock exhibit includes over 150 guitars including the oldest electric guitar as well as electric guitars specially commissioned for the exhibition. These guitars, from Philippe Starck, Jennifer Lopez, Bryan Adams, David LaChapelle and many more will be eventually be auctioned off for charity. The guitar shown here titled, London Birth of a Cult, was bedazzled by Dior designer, Hedi Slimane. The exhibitions will be at Harrod's until March 3.

[via Channel 4 News]

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Tags: exhibit, gallery, guitars, harrods, london, music

Fender Guitars Auctioned For Fashion Week Scholarship

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Filed under: Auctions

As part of Los Angeles fashion week, one aspiring designer will be awarded a $20,000 one-year scholarship to attend FIDM/The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising this fall and to work with fashion designer Kevan Hall. The scholarship will be partially funded through an upcoming auction of one-of-a-kind Fender guitars decorated by guitarist Slash, supermodel Carolyn Murphy, pop star Mya and skater Tony Hawk. The guitars are on display during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios and will be auctioned this spring. The saucy guitar in the center which bears plenty of pictures of women in lingerie and the words "whip me" up one side is bound to be a hot seller.

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Tags: carolyn murphy, fashion week, fender, guitars, los angeles, LosAngeles, mya, slash, tony hawk

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