Issue 17 : September 08

WEST LONDON ENTERTAINMENT & LIFESTYLE

We had to do it sooner or later; with west London taking centre stage for design talent, Matchbox presents the September ‘Design Special’. That’s Tom Dixon sitting comfortably on the cover, looking every bit the rock-star designer he is. As the celebrated creative genius curates west London’s 100% Design exhibition, Matchbox editor, Virginia Blackburn takes a closer look at Dixon’s unique career so far.

Self-styled-guru, social trends commentator, journalist, author and west London resident, Peter York fires his frank opinion off to Matchbox about everything from the Notting Hill-billies’ loopy sense of design to how the middle class is dealing with the effects of the credit crunch.

Where once it was a painting that would have thrilled the senses, these days it’s as likely to be a chair, a vase, or a light. To complement our issue celebrating design, we have picked out a selection of the most remarkable objects around for this month’s photostory.

+ Fill your diary with design as September’s Hotlist brings you the local highlights of the London Design Festival. Whether you are a budding design guru or a fashion aficionado, there is plenty to sink your teeth into with another brilliant issue of Matchbox.

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