Zanzibar: Zaharoff Fall 2010 Men's Collection Inspiration
A Fan Blowing in the Wind
Throughout the next six months, I will try and share with you some of the inspiration that went into the Fall 2010 Collection. The inspiration came from a number of trips taken to the island of Zanzibar. There's something about the island I found fascinating, such incredible charm. African and Middle Eastern Influence but not like Morocco - it's something about that island and its' people.
Zanzibar is famous for their wood-carved doors and it was there I found some great designs for the Fall 2010 (and Spring 2011). This particular door belonged to the British Counsulate - imagine a time long ago, Zanzibar was a trading port, and part of the British Empire. Famous explorers like Speke, Livingstone , and Burton have come and gone, the last both in life and death.
This particular door is different than the others on the island, in both proportions and carving styles. It gives the impression of movement, which I loved. On top of that, looking at the designs individually you wouldn't think they would all match, but the artist that created this door, the placing of radiated ellipses and circles together with it's proportion offers a sense of stability. Just fabulous!
Who would have thought, that on the bottom of this door, one would find inspiration? This is why one should always be open to even the smallest of things...
Hence the birth of "A Fan Blowing in the Wind" as I explain it -
Beautiful! Here it is as a cufflink, notice the two tone texture and dimension - classic Zaharoff.
And finally as part of the Fall 2010 Collection, (above) Zaharoff neckwear.
Throughout the next six months, I will try and share with you some of the inspiration that went into the Fall 2010 Collection. The inspiration came from a number of trips taken to the island of Zanzibar. There's something about the island I found fascinating, such incredible charm. African and Middle Eastern Influence but not like Morocco - it's something about that island and its' people.
Zanzibar is famous for their wood-carved doors and it was there I found some great designs for the Fall 2010 (and Spring 2011). This particular door belonged to the British Counsulate - imagine a time long ago, Zanzibar was a trading port, and part of the British Empire. Famous explorers like Speke, Livingstone , and Burton have come and gone, the last both in life and death.
This particular door is different than the others on the island, in both proportions and carving styles. It gives the impression of movement, which I loved. On top of that, looking at the designs individually you wouldn't think they would all match, but the artist that created this door, the placing of radiated ellipses and circles together with it's proportion offers a sense of stability. Just fabulous!
Who would have thought, that on the bottom of this door, one would find inspiration? This is why one should always be open to even the smallest of things...
Hence the birth of "A Fan Blowing in the Wind" as I explain it -
Inspired by the wood carved door of the then British Consulate (now a
trading company), this design gives the impression of movement.
Through this door explorers like Burton, Speke, and Livingstone have
come and gone. Called “Fan Blowing in the Wind” it reminded me of a
child’s windmill toy.
Beautiful! Here it is as a cufflink, notice the two tone texture and dimension - classic Zaharoff.
And finally as part of the Fall 2010 Collection, (above) Zaharoff neckwear.
Posted by George Zaharoff at 9 July 2010, 9:07 PM 
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Categories: Zaharoff Collections
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