Ted Noten (born 1956) is one of today's most original, radical designers. His transparent acrylic bags--which contain objects ranging from animals, jewels and cocaine to pistols--have seduced collectors and confused the establishment. Beauty and violence, perfection and decay: these are the themes that have defined Noten's oeuvre since he made his famous pendant featuring a mouse wearing a pearl necklace. In his projects, Noten demonstrates a mastery of both the commercial arena and the art scene, blending the streets with the catwalk in a way that simultaneously highlights the appeal and...