The W* House / Kitchen

Mix.it blender

Wiel Arets / Alessi

£78

This sleek machine is all power puree and performance, and exactly what you would expect from Dutch architect Wiel Arets' latest collaboration with Alessi. His semi-professional, 18/10 stainless steel appliance with anti-slip handle and thermoplastic resin wall support in white or black, is another reminder of how the world of architecture has much to offer contemporary interior design. That said, we think the real appeal of this super-sleek tool is its bayonet locking mechanism, graduated beaker in SAN and gratifyingly charged 600 watts, two-speed normal and turbo motor. Blending intellectual complexity with minimalist style has never been such fun.

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