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Mediterranean Style: The BiniChic T-Shirts

Posted on August 6, 2012 by BiniChic

As many of our readers probably know, BiniChic embodies for us the Mediterranean as a lifestyle and a place. Through our blog and designs, we aim to bring you closer to its characteristic light, colors, art and culture — the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged barcelona, design, fashion, graphic, history, Mediterranean, Menorca, product, Susan Unger, textile | Leave a comment

Midsummer Night’s Wedding – The Invitation

Posted on May 28, 2012 by BiniChic

Today we start a series of posts dedicated to the various aspects of what it takes to create and organize a BiniChic wedding. Jacopo and I will be getting married this summer in Tuscany (where he’s from), and thought you … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged artisan, design, graphic, history, inspiration, Mediterranean, product, wabi sabi, wedding | 11 Comments

Designing for Today

Posted on May 8, 2012 by BiniChic

“A design isn’t finished until somebody is using it” — Brenda Laurel A perfect reflection of the philosophy that drives the Barcelona-based design studio 3Patas (3Legs in Spanish), whose innovative projects invite the user’s interaction and personalization. The 3×3 table … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged accessories, barcelona, design, furniture, home, interior, Mediterranean, product, recycled | 3 Comments

Bringing Nature Inside – Part II

Posted on April 20, 2012 by BiniChic

Authentically BiniChic, Susan Unger’s home and fashion creations have embellished many homes and dressed countless women around the world. A few months ago, we shared with you the beginnings of her career on the island of Menorca (if you’d like … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged artisan, design, fashion, history, home, inspiration, Mediterranean, Menorca, New York, Susan Unger, textile | 17 Comments

Islands of Color

Posted on March 20, 2012 by BiniChic

We’re back! Thank you for your patience while we have been immersed in the creation and launch of our new BiniChic Store, which you can check out here. We hope you enjoy it and keep coming back for new products, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged accessories, artisan, design, furniture, home, inspiration, product, textile, vernacular | 3 Comments

Weaving Waves

Posted on February 17, 2012 by BiniChic

Their timeless design, the fresh Mediterranean colors, the quality of the materials and the centuries of tradition make the roba de llengües fabric very captivating. An ancient Mallorcan craft, very few still produce this Mediterranean version of the ikat. Traditional … Continue reading →

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Effervescent Times

Posted on February 1, 2012 by BiniChic

When she gave me the book “Photographs: Malick Sidibé,” Alana told me she got it because Sidibé’s images reminded her of BiniChic. Sidibé composed his portraits as if arranging a painting, beautifully capturing the rapidly modernizing Malian youth culture of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged art, inspiration, photography, wabi sabi, watercolor | 4 Comments

When Art Dances with Music

Posted on January 10, 2012 by BiniChic

BiniChic recently went on an stimulating trip to the past, where we revisited the ground-breaking costumes, backgrounds and art made for Sergei Diaghilev’s Ballet Russes. It was a fortuitous coincidence that we had been recently working on a new edition … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged art, ballet, design, fashion, history, inspiration, product, textile | 5 Comments

The Future of Living

Posted on December 12, 2011 by BiniChic

In times of crisis, creativity and resourcefulness are invaluable assets. A slow economy can turn into a positive challenge as well as an opportunity to grow, build and create. (GRUPA) is a group of volunteer designers, artisans and architects actively … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged architecture, artisan, design, furniture, inspiration, interior, product, restaurant, social | 1 Comment

Of Light and Shadows

Posted on November 28, 2011 by BiniChic

Plunging her hands into the cold water, holding a mold and deckle, patiently sifting the fiber onto the screen, a pure sheet of cotton paper is born. The ancient tradition of paper-making is a disappearing art, yet Núria Gavin carefully … Continue reading →

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