Blog entries from wisaal

The sexiest 40 year old you'll ever meet....

Wisaal Cupido — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:47:29 +0100

We may only be halfway through, but 2012 has already been a remarkable year for Porsche Design (PD). I’ve often heard that 40 is a year of deep reflection for most, so let’s look at a few highlights of the Porsche Design’s 40th year so far…

In January they launched the much anticipated & largest Porsche Design store in the world (at 250 sq...

Meet the women behind the man behind the brand

Wisaal Cupido — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 19:10:13 +0100

You’ll know from my previous blog that Michael Griffin, CEO of Porsche Design (PD) SA lives and breathes the brand. Every. Single. Day. And without effort. But I wondered how he would possibly find anyone to run his business day to day that truly shared in what he believed.

To find out I sat down for an impromptu chat (read: they didn’t know I was coming!) with Mariette Coetz...

lusting on... Porsche Design

Wisaal Cupido — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 10:34:34 +0100

Just as I reluctantly peeled the award-winning red RawTech P'1140 leather blazer off my booty and got my breathe back, another beauty caught my eye...

Exhibit B: the off-white cashmere tur...

Top of my lust list - Porsche Design

Wisaal Cupido — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:21:33 +0100

I eagerly made my way back to the Porsche Design store to have a closer look around and experience the store again this time in the company of my favourite shopping companion – yes I took my better half along. And unlike our usual trips to the mall, not much dragging was needed when I mentioned exactly where we were off to!

Walking into the store I was surprised all over again by...

If God is in the detail then His church is Porsche Design

Wisaal Cupido — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:32:49 +0100

So now you know the Porsche Design brand. Intimately. Let’s park the bespoke merchandise for just a second.

The Porsche Design store itself is a no-corners-cut story Michael Griffin CEO of Porsche Design South Africa tells us as he walks us through. His passion is unbridled and completely authentic. It’s been a while since I’ve seen anyone this excited, honest ...

Porsche Design - it’s not about the car…

Wisaal Cupido — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 21:15:09 +0100

“If you analyse the function of an object, the form often becomes obvious.” ~ Ferdinand Alexander Porsche grandson of the Porsche founder and designer of the Porsche 911.

When you ...