The Barcelona Pavilion, the masterpiece with which Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich staged their revolutionary ideas in 1929, changed the History of architecture forever. It only existed for eight months but paradoxically its image was always alive in the minds of generations of architects around the world, becoming one of his greatest influences.
Design For You explores ways of introducing colour into the home. Cathrin Bolt takes us through a “colour splash” inspired interior. Makers of Stuff presents their inspiring product range and Vintage Vista shares their colour palette in an open plan home.
Explore industrial interior design styles. Our design makers Mike Made This give us a glimpse of their wood and steel furniture. Then our featured guest Shruthi Nair of Propertuity takes us deeper into what defines the industrial home.
Cozy and inviting is what many of us want our homes to be. Explore some of the ways an interior can exude that warmth. Discover how a minimalist home can emanate comfort and explore how warmth can be created through colour
How to achieve harmony in the home using Damn Good Looking's shows range of mirrors and textiles. See how harmony was achieved by designer Sharon Nicolaci in a luxury contemporary farmhouse.
Design For You discusses sustainable living in an off-the-grid house. Designer, Lane Reeves shows us her take on sustainable living and our design makers environmentally conscious products.
Discover how to introduce art into the home with art enthusiast and collector, Nikki Wilsworth. Also, see how Claire Clarke has incorporated art in one of her interiors.
Explore how to adorn your home with pieces that make a statement in this episode, with decorator/blogger Belinda Fourie and design makers Coote and Wench.
Explore how to bring the outdoors into your home in this episode, with design makers First Highthorn and designer Julia Day.
Designer Kelly Adami (Copperleaf Studio) and designers Nicolson Russell explore how to put on parties to remember.
Explore how to make the most of your home living space with Claire Clarke and David Krynauw in this episode.
Balancing parents' needs with the wants of their children can be a tricky task. Matsela Moshokoa and Mariette Sakelliou take us on a journey to find how to make your children's room fit into your home.
How can you add a little sizzle and make your home more vibrant? From groovy patterns to unique textures, Mpho Vackier and Dondald Nxumalo explore how to apply patterns that will give your home a special vibe.
From expression of mood to highlighting interests, color is at the root of a home's identity. Guests Karen Richards and Elisha Annandale explore how to add color and make your home come to life.
Guests Sidyanda, Sakhile, and Andrew Mackenzie explore how to add character to your home, with styles that speak to your personality and add a unique touch to your living space.
How can you pull the focus away from the TV unit and into other areas of your home? Explore points of interest with Rodney Fittinghoff and Tessa Proudfoot.
How do you fit the right accessories and details into your home? Guests Kelly Adami and Andrew Mackenzie explore how to transform your living space with the right details.
How can you add comfort to your home? Nthabi Taukobong and Claire Clarke explore how to make a home a space of peace and relaxation.
Take your home into the modern age in this episode, with the help of Tim Hudson and Matsela Moshokoa.
Go bold in the color choices for your home. Leighton Clapton shares his color choices in one of his interiors. Our design maker gives us a glimpse of their vibrant prints and Derrick Tabbert gives us a visual understanding of the term ‘accent color’.
Sharon Nicolaci takes us into a home she calls Glamorous Contemporary International. Learn how to design with wallpaper and explore the epitome of glamour in part 2 of Pilani’s visit to the Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa.
Discover great tips on quick ways to change up your space using practical, beautiful rugs and scatter cushions. Then learn how to entirely transform a room with a special type of chalk paint called Tjhoko paint.
Explore classic contemporary interiors with our featured guest Claire Clark of By Dezign Interiors. Rocket Design shows us their range of furniture and Alida Lambooy of Living Divani takes us through a classic space.
Beautify the outdoors of your home. Wanda-Michelle Hadlow of WMI Interiors shows us a stunning patio space and more. Check out Bluebay's lifestyle furniture and Pilani visits Fairlawns boutique hotel & spa.
Inspired design ideas for a beautiful baby nursery are featured with guest Bailey Bezuidenhout of Kimmy and Bear. Cait's Room Interiors shares their custom-made baby room furniture and more baby nursery fun.
Pilani Bubu hosts Design For You, sharing creative inspiration for your home décor & design dreams. Discover how to transform your space for the season.
Explore how to light your home the way you want in this episode, with guru Steven Pinkus and interior consultant Derrick Tabbert.
Thirty years after his death, Joan Miró has become an iconic figure in the art world. The more time passes, the more his art becomes universal, transcending borders and genres. His works live outside museums, on the walls of prestigious institutions, his influence has penetrated design, architecture and can be found in ever more unexpected places ...
"First off, I am immortal and my life motto is: it begins with me and ends with me," is how he opens one of the interviews for the film, not without a little irony. One of the most recognisable men on the planet, Karl Lagerfeld was arguably the most famous German of our time. His ponytail and sunglasses have conquered the world. Yet, little is known about the person, about the man behind the façade that was Karl Lagerfeld. What was he like? What inspired him?
Crowdfunding is perhaps the most significant social development of the past decades. It democratizes culture, innovation, and the way we do business. With insights from renowned crowdfunding experts – like designer Scott Thomas (Design Director Pres. Obama) and best selling author Seth Godin (The Icarus Deception) – CAPITAL C is the first documentary on the crowdfunding revolution. The film follows the endeavours of three independent artists, who reach out to the crowd.
Crowdfunding is perhaps the most significant social development of the past decades. It democratizes culture, innovation, and the way we do business. With insights from renowned crowdfunding experts – like designer Scott Thomas (Design Director Pres. Obama) and best selling author Seth Godin (The Icarus Deception) – CAPITAL C is the first documentary on the crowdfunding revolution. The film follows the endeavours of three independent artists, who reach out to the crowd.
A biography of the controversial fashion savant, creator of extraordinary fashion show sets, renowned photographer, and author of breathtaking books. Lagerfeld is the quintessential renaissance man.
A biography of the controversial fashion savant, creator of extraordinary fashion show sets, renowned photographer, and author of breathtaking books. Lagerfeld is the quintessential renaissance man.
A documentary on the legendary creator and victim of pop art. Warhol, revolutionary and controversial, was never afraid to break the mold and reshape the reals of art, advertising, and directing. But who was the real man being behind the colors in which he hid? Was it the art or the fame that controlled and spawned his unique creativity? Sabbatical Entertainment takes an in-depth look at the life and works of Andy Warhol.
In 1961 Yves Saint Laurent was launched and he became a leader in fashion for the next two decades, with his safari Jackets, tight trousers, thigh high boots and the tuxedo for women known as Le Smoking. He was the first to use ethnic models and first to democratize fashion world with is launch of Rive Gauche.
One of the most acclaimed fashion designers in the world, Karl Lagerfeld was born in Hamburg, Germany. While he's never revealed his true birthday, it's been reported he was born September 10, 1933. Known for his bold designs and constant reinvention, he's been hailed in Vogue magazine as the "unparalleled interpreter of the mood of the moment.
Chanel famously changed the “how men dressed woman” to “how woman wished to dress themselves”, epitomised by the classic Chanel Suit and the “Little Black Dress”. By 1917, Chanel owned five properties on the fashionable rue Cambon, which now covered clothes, hats, accessories, jewellery and fragrance and it had employed over 4,000 people. World War II forced Chanel to close all her shops, and she received special permission to stay in her apartment at the Hotel Ritz.
Christian Dior, born in 1905 always had an eye for arts. He had a small art gallery which included works by Picasso, and worked as an illustrator at Figaro Illustré. In 1937, Robert Piguet, accepted Dior’s designs for his own collections. In 1946 Dior opened his own fashion house. His first collection, “Corolle”, was re-coined “New Look” by Harper’s Bazaar.
Sabbatical Entertainment’s exclusive original documentary admires Christian Dior, the famous French fashion designer whose post–World War II creations were wildly popular and whose legacy continues to influence the fashion industry.
One of the most well-known and outspoken fashion designers in the world, Stella McCartney launched her career in 1995, when friends and supermodels Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss modeled her clothes at her college graduation. She received the VH1/Vogue Designer of the Year Award in 2000. In 2012, McCartney designed the clothing for Great Britain's Olympic team.
In a world filled with throw-away fashion, emerging designer Laura Siegel’s dream is to shift the perspectives of consumers and connect them to the hands that craft her garments. Follow this idealistic designer as she travels across India to produce her collection. But will positioning her collection in the sustainable domain enable her to survive in the highly competitive fashion industry?
As Michelle Obama dutifully followed her husband on the campaign trail, she began making headlines of her own with her impeccable style. Mixing bold colours and clean lines with funky accessories, Obama has brought a sense of fun to corporate clothing. Featuring graphics that highlight her iconic outfits, and packed with interview footage from designers, fashion commentators, and stylists, this is a fun, fresh, fashion fest!
Sabbatical Entertainment’s exclusive original documentary admires Christian Dior, the famous French fashion designer whose post–World War II creations were wildly popular and whose legacy continues to influence the fashion industry.
Did Patrick Süskind have a true story in mind when composing his bestseller ‘Perfume: The Story of a Murderer’? This becomes one of the central questions of the documentary that tells the story of Giovanni Maria Farina. Farina was indeed the most famous perfume designer of the 18th century, the creator of ‘Eau de Cologne’ – once a unique fragrance, it has become a generic term for a certain type of perfumes.
Did Patrick Süskind have a true story in mind when composing his bestseller ‘Perfume: The Story of a Murderer’? This becomes one of the central questions of the documentary that tells the story of Giovanni Maria Farina. Farina was indeed the most famous perfume designer of the 18th century, the creator of ‘Eau de Cologne’ – once a unique fragrance, it has become a generic term for a certain type of perfumes.
Picasso is still one of the most famous artist in the world. His art has been showed everywhere. How did he become this iconic painter ?
