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It's here, the official Super Mario Bros Plumbing boot. Using traditional methods and innovative materials, Red Wing has brought some of the magic of the Mushroom Kingdom into real life. Mario's boots are expertly crafted from Red Wing leather, with a reinforced toe area and rounded heel.

The Juicy Salif citrus reamer by Philippe Starck is something of an anti-classic. Starck was never concerned with function; for him, it was all about showiness. The rebellious character here was deliberate.

An object among objects. That’s what a Doney claims to be. The first portable television made in Europe, awarded the Compasso D’Oro in 1963. Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper designed the Doney in 1962 as an example of perfect rationalism – a concept that remains valid to this day.

When Charles and Ray Eames designed the industrial plastic armchair in 1950, they had no idea that they were creating an icon. But that’s exactly what it became. Still, even a design classic has to be adapted every now and then. People are taller these days on average.

Even before Dieter Rams gave product design a completely new meaning at Braun, “form follows function” had been a defining principle of the company’s design philosophy. Put simply, this means that products are designed in accordance with purely logical, functional or pragmatic aspects. The S60 is a perfect example.

Burmester’s audio expertise is renowned around the world. With decades of accumulated know-how, the German manufacturer of high-end audio components creates sound experiences that come close to what audiophiles like to call authentic.

The idea of preserving food by keeping it cold is not entirely new, but the invention of the refrigerator was nothing short of a revolution. Another revolution was when Smeg launched the FAB28, a refrigerator that combines a retro look with state-of-the-art technology.

Some coffee machines transcend all trends, the lever espresso machines from La Pavoni are definitely among them. They are the gold standard of coffeemaking, exquisitely reduced to the bare essentials, whose special quality also lies in the skill of the user. They’ve even starred on the big screen alongside James Bond.

After the 356, Ferry Porsche’s original 911 defined his vision of a light, agile, fast sports car. That the original shape has survived to this day is actually quite remarkable.

Minimalist, rugged, mechanically reduced to the essentials with an extremely clean design, plus a long service life thanks to the extremely high manufacturing quality. Rethinking the bicycle was quite a challenge – that was back in 2009.

F.A. Porsche drew the 911, founded Porsche Design - and loved watches. In 1972, when he designed the Chronograph 1, he followed one premise: "My aim was to create a watch to match the car." Goal achieved. Time and again with the CHRONOGRAPH 1 - 911 S/T.

If even a music genius and aesthetic like David Bowie swore by the Brionvega Radiofonografo, then it's clear: Sound and design go hand in hand here - at the highest level. With the cherry wood edition, the Italian manufacturer further enhances the classic.