The Power of Luxury... Trash?

This week's theme - The Power of Luxury - takes on new meaning when you are talking trash... No, not the kind of trash you read on some of those other blogs, we mean trash. Garbage. Junk. Refuse. How does trash and luxury fit together in the upscale retail scene you ask? Read on...

Trash Luxe at the Liberty store in the UK is a challenge for young, luxury designers to create desirable and beautiful products out of discarded and unwanted materials. This special exhibition will be taking place September 20-30, 2007 on the 4th floor of Liberty with a private viewing on the 20th for those lucky enough to score an invitation. Innovative items include:

Greetje van Helmond's Sugar Crystal Jewelry:

Stuart Haygarth's chandeliers made of found objects, such as sunglasses & partypoppers:

Ineke Hans Fracture Furniture:

Catherine Hammerton's waxed paper Blossom Wallhanging:

Paul Cocksedge's Styrene Cup Lamp Shade:

Campana Brothers scooter tire/wicker TransNeomatic Bowls:

Majid Asif's Paper Mache Armchair: