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Design models from Innermost

1 September 2010

British product designers Steve Jones and Russell Cameron founded Innermost in 1999 and launched the first collection at Designers Block London in September 2000. At Innermost s core lies a key principle each new product must not only be interesting and functional but be innovative in its use of materials.

Jeeves & Wooster
Remember the days when your bank was a fortress built on reputation and trust? When banking was a genteel occupation practiced soberly in oak lined rooms. When the solidity of the profession was reflected in the very clothes the bankers wore – stiff collars and sturdy bowler hats. To commemorate the demise of the Great British banker, Innermost brings you "Jeeves", designed by Jake Phipps.Jeeves is a pendant light combining a genuine handmade wool felt bowler hat and an energy (and money!) saving G9 bulb, reinforced by anodized aluminium.

Named after the iconic PG Wodehouse characters, Jake Phipps created Jeeves, and also "Wooster", tipping his hat to the Great British class system of the late 19th century. These characters are typified by the "bowler" and ‘top’ hats they wore. The ‘bowler' worn by the working man and the "top" sported by the gentleman of leisure. In the 20th century, the bowler hat became an internationally recognized symbol of "Britishness", claiming its place in popular culture as the headwear of choice for John Steed in swinging 1960's TV show ‘The Avengers'. Jeeves has been specified for a variety of interiors, including Harvey Nichols' London store and the Philippe Starck-designed Mama Shelter Hotel in Paris.

Beads
Lighting by Winnie Lui. Sculptural forms created by beading together identical elements in a multitude of finishes including copper and chrome.

Kapow
The Kapow light shade is an explosion of whimsy: a fun, bold piece that really packs a visual punch. Give any of the weightless mesh loops a playful tug and watch them pop back into place.

Bigoli
An incredibly crazy yet stylish light shade that will blow your mind away, this innovative shade from Innermost is made from spirals and twists of tubular crinolin mesh and just screams and begs for attention. Because of its unique design and funky style the lighting this light shade gives off is stunning, casting beautiful patterns on the walls and ceiling of your room. Suitable in kitchens, living rooms, balconies and more the Bigoli will grab any visitors attention. Decorate the room of your choice with this fantastic light shade.

Clinker
Clinker by Rich Brilliant Willing, a new American design trio based in New York, created the second furniture range in the Innermost collection. Clinker is the first collaboration between Innermost and Rich Brilliant Willing. Created from wood slats resembling clapboards, overlapping each other, random lengths create the haphazard and fun form of the tables and lightings. The range will be available in bright lacquered colours orange, black and white and also a natural oak finish.