Artemide + DJ Kreemy (aka Karim Rashid)- 05.19.09
I suppose the real question is… How can you pass up seeing DJ Kreemy (Karim) spin and dance all decked out in one of his all pink outfits (down to the watch even!)? There was quite a line for the Artemide party once Karim was spinning, and it was really quite odd trying to explain to this older french couple that may have just happened to wander through Soho at the right moment what it was exactly that people were lined up for… Also hilarious to see more beefy guys in super tight tees, this time green with I <3 LED on them and serving appletinis… The Cadmo lights by Karim were quite beautiful as well, honestly i liked them far better in person than i had in photos that had been circulating. Take a peek at the grassy window display, Karim in action, the lighting, and the I <3 LED bartenders on the next page!
Madcow- yes I have. But not any of his new products in the last couple of years. Has he become more commercial?… in that I have to agree, And yes he does seem a bit odd and he is overdoing it with the pink alot. But this should not take away from how good he is as a designer.
And as for Yves… well he is totally different, he is amazing. But every designer at one point when they they get hired by large companies become a marketing icon just like Karim. You have the Lovergroves, the Starcks and the Karims… it will always happen. Overall I still think Karim is an amazing designer.
----- Ruben.T 21.05.09 03:12