The Collaborators

White Line Hotels announces the first batch of  COLLABORATORS -  a collection of local like-minded, hand made, products & services that we simply love & respect, fitting closely to the style of independence found in our hotels.

Beyond being cool, these are genuine people that together are reflective of our culture – we will be sharing tit-bits (what a lovely word indeed) from their stories, news pieces and general product infos.

Take a peep  www.whitelinehotels.com/collaborators

Jetset Hedonism

A new favourite of ours – MirageMagazine, has just released its second edition into the wild.  An international fashion and swimwear magazine inspired by the worlds of jetset hedonism, old school attitude and a certain adolescent nervousness, MirageMagazine feels like it’s always existed. It‘s young and wild, yet nostalgic. Structured in an avantgarde French design style in order to facilitate the unexpected, it features Art & Fashions most respected image makers.

Inspired by a strange and almost unsettling longing for something never known or experienced, its a wonderful collaboration between Cape Town-based photographer Henrik Purienne (ID, Arena, Adidas, as well as various music videos) and German Creative Director and Editorial Designer Frank Rocholl (Audi, Smart, Hugo, Lancome, Levis, Jil Sander).

The latest issue features Joseph Szabo, Opium, The Black Angels, CrashPads, Casio, FrenchNovo, Pulp, Bally, Just Jaeckin and more in a themed concept of 60s/70s jetset hedonism, meets 21 Century voyeurism.  Mirage juxtaposes this world with young photography, reports on “up and coming personalities” from music, fashion and architecture, as well as trend labels. The list of contributing fashion photographers reflects a who-is-who of the current scene.

MirageMagazine number two can currently be found making the shelves of Colette in Paris look even more beautiful. It can be ordered here too.

Win a unique Stockholm experience

White Line Hotels, the Hotel Skeppsholmen and Byredo Parfums – three likeminded souls who believe in the spirit of personality invite you to create your future memory of Stockholm.

Tell us in 18 words what your future trip to Stockholm would consist of HERE. The future memory that touches our soul the most wins:

- a two-night weekend stay at the new Hotel Skeppsholmen (including breakfast)
- a personal consultancy session in Byredo’s first boutique and Byredo gifts for you and a friend.

Don’t be shy.

ReDesign

Ralston & Bau. Tekannelampe

In September 2009 Birgitta Ralston was asked by Fretex (norwegian salvation army) to undertake a concept and trend research project into the business of redesign. Part of this research covered re-design development.

A variety of possible future scenarios were discussed and re-design object samples made by Ralston & Bau where presented.  Their objects showed that by re-using objects and putting them in a new context, you not only make a sustainable impact but also give new life to objects that tell a story.

One of the first products Ralston & Bau designed is the “Tekannelampe” (tea pot light – pictured). To see more of their re-designs click here or pick up the November issue of ICON magazine.

Transplant

Birgitta Ralston & Alexandre Bau / Designers, Founders

White Line Hotels is delighted to announce the start of a very successful partnership with the duo behind Transplant – the design Space and architecture + design offices of Ralston & Bau based in beautiful Norway.

Birgitta Ralston originally from Sweden and Alexandre (Music of the 80s lover) Bau is French – together they have one of the most progressive creative hubs – check out their site at www.transplant.nu

They are both GENUINE, HUMAN, FUN and simply really nice people.

Together with their team, they will be the right face of White Line Hotels in the entire Nordic region – scouting for new properties and moreover using their extensive creative networks to help position and create opportunities for our member hotels to be present in this aesthetically aware consumer market.