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Creative Time Slumber Party
(13 November 2009) - Playing on the concept of childhood sleepovers, public art non-profit Creative Time's upcoming slumber party benefit launches a pair of limited edition pajamas designed by painter Will Cotton. The night, held at Ace Hotel New York, promises drinks, snacks by in-house restaurant the Breslin, Tarot readings and Ouija boards and DJs Matt Creed and Fischerspooner providing the soundtrack. If the above video indicates anything...
(13 November 2009) - Playing on the concept of childhood sleepovers, public art non-profit Creative Time's upcoming slumber party benefit launches a pair of limited edition pajamas designed by painter Will Cotton. The night, held at Ace Hotel New York, promises drinks, snacks by in-house restaurant the Breslin, Tarot readings and Ouija boards and DJs Matt Creed and Fischerspooner providing the soundtrack. If the above video indicates anything...
Heath Ceramics Canisters
(03 November 2009) - by Julie Wolfson The gorgeous set of limited edition canisters on view at Heath Ceramics' upcoming show are the result of a three-way collaboration between Heath, Commune Design and Alma Allen. The shape of the canisters, hand thrown at Heath's Sausalito studio, combined with Commune Design's custom made natural tone glazes and Alma Allen's polished walnut tops makes for an exquisite one-off addition to any...
(03 November 2009) - by Julie Wolfson The gorgeous set of limited edition canisters on view at Heath Ceramics' upcoming show are the result of a three-way collaboration between Heath, Commune Design and Alma Allen. The shape of the canisters, hand thrown at Heath's Sausalito studio, combined with Commune Design's custom made natural tone glazes and Alma Allen's polished walnut tops makes for an exquisite one-off addition to any...
Paolo Ventura: Winter Stories
(26 October 2009) - by Anna Carnick Photographer Paolo Ventura’s new book "Winter Stories" follows an old circus performer’s visions as he looks back on his life during his final moments. Wonderfully, Ventura built the protagonist’s haunting and melancholy world with his own bare hands, constructing incredibly detailed miniature sets from props he collected at flea markets, and then photographed them to appear life-size. The result is a dark...
(26 October 2009) - by Anna Carnick Photographer Paolo Ventura’s new book "Winter Stories" follows an old circus performer’s visions as he looks back on his life during his final moments. Wonderfully, Ventura built the protagonist’s haunting and melancholy world with his own bare hands, constructing incredibly detailed miniature sets from props he collected at flea markets, and then photographed them to appear life-size. The result is a dark...
Blamo Toys
(22 October 2009) - by Julie Wolfson From monsters with solid brass mouths to three headed shark-man-bunny creatures, the handmade creations of Blamo mix elements of designer toys, art and craft. San Francisco-based designer Spencer Hansen, forms Blamo toys from cast solid brass, leather, hand carved solid sugar wood and hand-painted resin. In October and November, several new characters will make their Blamoville debut. Hansen made only twelve of...
(22 October 2009) - by Julie Wolfson From monsters with solid brass mouths to three headed shark-man-bunny creatures, the handmade creations of Blamo mix elements of designer toys, art and craft. San Francisco-based designer Spencer Hansen, forms Blamo toys from cast solid brass, leather, hand carved solid sugar wood and hand-painted resin. In October and November, several new characters will make their Blamoville debut. Hansen made only twelve of...
Freestyle Magazine
(21 October 2009) - I discovered the unusually frisbee-shaped Freestyle Magazine in my favorite bookshop, Athenaeum Boekhandel, on a recent trip to Amsterdam. Focused on fashion, design, art, architecture, lifestyle and frisbees, Berlin-based fashion photographer Jason McGlade created Freestyle for those who share his uninhibited spirit. In a world of rectangular publications, not only does Freestyle Magazine's circular shape set it apart, but so does its package design....
(21 October 2009) - I discovered the unusually frisbee-shaped Freestyle Magazine in my favorite bookshop, Athenaeum Boekhandel, on a recent trip to Amsterdam. Focused on fashion, design, art, architecture, lifestyle and frisbees, Berlin-based fashion photographer Jason McGlade created Freestyle for those who share his uninhibited spirit. In a world of rectangular publications, not only does Freestyle Magazine's circular shape set it apart, but so does its package design....
Polly Borland: Bunny Nose
(20 October 2009) - Australian portrait photographer Polly Borland collaborated with English actress Gwendoline Christie for more than three years on a project that led to Bunny Nose, a surreal visual portrait and celebration of Gwen's imposing stature in the form of a book. At 6' 3" tall, Christie's height immediately attracted Borland, but the resulting images more describe their resulting friendship than examine Christie's freakishly tall frame....
(20 October 2009) - Australian portrait photographer Polly Borland collaborated with English actress Gwendoline Christie for more than three years on a project that led to Bunny Nose, a surreal visual portrait and celebration of Gwen's imposing stature in the form of a book. At 6' 3" tall, Christie's height immediately attracted Borland, but the resulting images more describe their resulting friendship than examine Christie's freakishly tall frame....
Pendleton x Property Of Bags
(19 October 2009) - A collaboration between two brands focused on quality, Property Of designed these bags using Pendleton Woolen Mills' premium fabrics. (Click on images for enlarged view.) Adding a softer side to their shoulder bags that they typically make out of waxed cotton, coated denim or heavy nylon, the limited edition Pendleton x Property Of bags will come in five different colorways comprised of Pendleton's legendary...
(19 October 2009) - A collaboration between two brands focused on quality, Property Of designed these bags using Pendleton Woolen Mills' premium fabrics. (Click on images for enlarged view.) Adding a softer side to their shoulder bags that they typically make out of waxed cotton, coated denim or heavy nylon, the limited edition Pendleton x Property Of bags will come in five different colorways comprised of Pendleton's legendary...
Dirty Donny Halloween Watch
(19 October 2009) - by Jeremy Brautman The artwork of Canadian "Dirty" Donny Gillies has graced a range of objects from skateboards to statues, but most notably Metallica album covers. Now his punk rock tenor can be found on an exclusive limited edition Halloween watch from Vannen. Built with a Japanese Quartz movement, the water resistant watch not only looks great, boasting his signature monster art, but is built...
(19 October 2009) - by Jeremy Brautman The artwork of Canadian "Dirty" Donny Gillies has graced a range of objects from skateboards to statues, but most notably Metallica album covers. Now his punk rock tenor can be found on an exclusive limited edition Halloween watch from Vannen. Built with a Japanese Quartz movement, the water resistant watch not only looks great, boasting his signature monster art, but is built...
ScumLife Beast Hombre Action Figures
(08 October 2009) - Rapper, illustrator and all-around talented guy Tone Tank recently launched the Beast Hombre action figure, adding another dimension to this multifaceted OG Brooklynite. Unlike the current trend towards cartoonish Japanese toys, the Hombre borrows more from the traditional action figures of our childhood. The Scumlife founder explains that the handmade resin action figure is "a bi-product of my obsession with Chinese bootlegs and '80s...
(08 October 2009) - Rapper, illustrator and all-around talented guy Tone Tank recently launched the Beast Hombre action figure, adding another dimension to this multifaceted OG Brooklynite. Unlike the current trend towards cartoonish Japanese toys, the Hombre borrows more from the traditional action figures of our childhood. The Scumlife founder explains that the handmade resin action figure is "a bi-product of my obsession with Chinese bootlegs and '80s...
Base-V: Box 3 Art Prints
(02 October 2009) - Kicking any hint of soccer rivalry far aside, Sao Paulo's Base-V art collective got together with their compatriots south of the border to release a super-limited-edition set of 25 color prints showcasing São Paulo and Buenos Aires artists. Called "Box 3: Especial São Paulo Buenos Aires" collection, each of the 75 boxes contains highly imaginative, hand made screens by some of the most exciting...
(02 October 2009) - Kicking any hint of soccer rivalry far aside, Sao Paulo's Base-V art collective got together with their compatriots south of the border to release a super-limited-edition set of 25 color prints showcasing São Paulo and Buenos Aires artists. Called "Box 3: Especial São Paulo Buenos Aires" collection, each of the 75 boxes contains highly imaginative, hand made screens by some of the most exciting...
Poketo x Kitsune Noir: Spacetime Wall Art Decals
(23 September 2009) - A collaboration between Poketo and Kitsune Noir, Spacetime wall decals add otherworldly pizazz to blank walls with the artistic touch of designs by Mike Perry (pictured at right), Damien Correll (below left), Cody Hudson (below right) and Andy J. Miller. The decals reimagine each artist's original work, playfully interpreting it as restickable home accents. Rounding out the playful collection, Poketo used the accomplished group's...
(23 September 2009) - A collaboration between Poketo and Kitsune Noir, Spacetime wall decals add otherworldly pizazz to blank walls with the artistic touch of designs by Mike Perry (pictured at right), Damien Correll (below left), Cody Hudson (below right) and Andy J. Miller. The decals reimagine each artist's original work, playfully interpreting it as restickable home accents. Rounding out the playful collection, Poketo used the accomplished group's...
Maison Martin Margiela Glass Slippers
(21 September 2009) - Made famous by none other than Cinderella and brought to life by Maison Martin Margiela, the Brothers Grimm fantastical shoe concept now exists, albeit in limited quantities. While Margiela usually plays with reality by repurposing everyday objects (see his Currency Wallets, ...
(21 September 2009) - Made famous by none other than Cinderella and brought to life by Maison Martin Margiela, the Brothers Grimm fantastical shoe concept now exists, albeit in limited quantities. While Margiela usually plays with reality by repurposing everyday objects (see his Currency Wallets, ...
Agatha Ruiz De La Prada x Tweezerman
(27 August 2009) - Putting a playful spin on Tweezerman's signature slant tweezers, the bold style of Agatha Ruiz De La Prada commences a new line for the brand—the Designer Series. The collaboration between Tweezerman and Ruiz De La Prada marks a high-end, fashion-focused future for their beauty tools, sold at outlets such as Sephora and Saks Fifth Avenue. Available in three patterns, Magenta Hearts, Blue Clouds and...
(27 August 2009) - Putting a playful spin on Tweezerman's signature slant tweezers, the bold style of Agatha Ruiz De La Prada commences a new line for the brand—the Designer Series. The collaboration between Tweezerman and Ruiz De La Prada marks a high-end, fashion-focused future for their beauty tools, sold at outlets such as Sephora and Saks Fifth Avenue. Available in three patterns, Magenta Hearts, Blue Clouds and...
Six Handbuilt Bikes
(21 August 2009) - Thanks to the ever-rising global trend, we're seeing more and more custom-made, one-off or otherwise tricked-out bikes. For those who want a bike with a unique story behind it, we rounded up a few covetable rides. Renovo Wooden Bikes Smooth and stiff, the hollowed-out these hardwood bikes' high-tech capabilities are as remarkable as their elegant appearance. Portland-based Renovo uses computer-aided machines to create the sustainable...
(21 August 2009) - Thanks to the ever-rising global trend, we're seeing more and more custom-made, one-off or otherwise tricked-out bikes. For those who want a bike with a unique story behind it, we rounded up a few covetable rides. Renovo Wooden Bikes Smooth and stiff, the hollowed-out these hardwood bikes' high-tech capabilities are as remarkable as their elegant appearance. Portland-based Renovo uses computer-aided machines to create the sustainable...
Burton Private Stock Snowboards 2010: Fritz the Cat
(21 August 2009) - Burton released another board in their exclusive Private Stock Collection today. Available in only 100 specialty shops worldwide, the 2010 edition features Fritz the Cat, cartoonist R. Crumb's infamous feline con artist. Fritz also starred in the first animated feature film to receive an X rating in the United States, the most successful independent animated feature of all time. The limited-edition board features the...
(21 August 2009) - Burton released another board in their exclusive Private Stock Collection today. Available in only 100 specialty shops worldwide, the 2010 edition features Fritz the Cat, cartoonist R. Crumb's infamous feline con artist. Fritz also starred in the first animated feature film to receive an X rating in the United States, the most successful independent animated feature of all time. The limited-edition board features the...
Blockhead Bike Stem
(18 August 2009) - Today's bike culture is all about customization, and cw&t's new Blockhead Bike Stem does just that. Carved out of a solid block of 7075 aluminum, the indestructible stem affixes handlebars in style. Focusing on ways we construct space, Che-Wei Wang and Taylor Levy—the Pratt Institute architecture professors that make up cw&t—perfectly exemplify this with their small but powerful component. The Blockhead Stem is available...
(18 August 2009) - Today's bike culture is all about customization, and cw&t's new Blockhead Bike Stem does just that. Carved out of a solid block of 7075 aluminum, the indestructible stem affixes handlebars in style. Focusing on ways we construct space, Che-Wei Wang and Taylor Levy—the Pratt Institute architecture professors that make up cw&t—perfectly exemplify this with their small but powerful component. The Blockhead Stem is available...
Mike Perry: Insound 10 Classic
(17 August 2009) - After the success of last year's Insound 20, the indie music retailer hits us again with another run of exclusive band designs. While the former collection envisioned new designs for contemporary groups, Insound 10 Classic features 10 seminal punk, new wave or indie bands, all active between 1977 and 1997 and many of which are now defunct. This year's designer is Mike Perry, who...
(17 August 2009) - After the success of last year's Insound 20, the indie music retailer hits us again with another run of exclusive band designs. While the former collection envisioned new designs for contemporary groups, Insound 10 Classic features 10 seminal punk, new wave or indie bands, all active between 1977 and 1997 and many of which are now defunct. This year's designer is Mike Perry, who...
Endangered Species Project Prints
(10 August 2009) - Conceptually reinforcing the threat to certain species' existence, the Endangered Species Print Project creates limited edition prints of critically endangered animals directly correlating the number of prints produced to the number of animals remaining in the wild. Artists Jenny Kendler and Molly Schafer head up the project, lending each image their drawing talents and donating the net proceeds from each print to the appropriate...
(10 August 2009) - Conceptually reinforcing the threat to certain species' existence, the Endangered Species Print Project creates limited edition prints of critically endangered animals directly correlating the number of prints produced to the number of animals remaining in the wild. Artists Jenny Kendler and Molly Schafer head up the project, lending each image their drawing talents and donating the net proceeds from each print to the appropriate...
Vannen Watches
(06 August 2009) - by Jeremy Brautman Vannen Watches, based loosely around the Swedish word vännen (meaning "friends") brings some of today's best lowbrow art to wrists. Longtime watch fan and founder David Stowe wanted to fill the void in a medium that doesn’t always pair fashion with function, while incorporating his idea that working with friends helps people discover artists thus creating new friends. Stowe also hopes that...
(06 August 2009) - by Jeremy Brautman Vannen Watches, based loosely around the Swedish word vännen (meaning "friends") brings some of today's best lowbrow art to wrists. Longtime watch fan and founder David Stowe wanted to fill the void in a medium that doesn’t always pair fashion with function, while incorporating his idea that working with friends helps people discover artists thus creating new friends. Stowe also hopes that...
Quiksilver x The Standard Boardshorts
(30 July 2009) - A counterpoint to the Dogtown generation of surfers and skateboarders in '70s L.A., Echo Beach surfers in the 1980s sported a loud, colorful style that inspired lifestyle apparel and board companies like Quiksilver, who—in homage to those decadent years—is reissuing a retro-looking set of swimwear in partnership with the Standard hotel. The limited-edition line debuts for sale today through the Standard's website, with high-tech...
(30 July 2009) - A counterpoint to the Dogtown generation of surfers and skateboarders in '70s L.A., Echo Beach surfers in the 1980s sported a loud, colorful style that inspired lifestyle apparel and board companies like Quiksilver, who—in homage to those decadent years—is reissuing a retro-looking set of swimwear in partnership with the Standard hotel. The limited-edition line debuts for sale today through the Standard's website, with high-tech...
Campanas x Lacoste Polo Shirts
(03 July 2009) - What happens when designers known for making furniture from trash take on one of the most preppy clothing brands? Brazilian brothers Fernando and Humberto Campana ditch French restraint to riff on Lacoste's signature crocodile for a series of limited edition shirts due out this holiday season, the fourth such collaboration for the label. The project also references the designers' own ouevre, playing on a...
(03 July 2009) - What happens when designers known for making furniture from trash take on one of the most preppy clothing brands? Brazilian brothers Fernando and Humberto Campana ditch French restraint to riff on Lacoste's signature crocodile for a series of limited edition shirts due out this holiday season, the fourth such collaboration for the label. The project also references the designers' own ouevre, playing on a...
ColorWare Limited Edition Stealth MacBook Pro
(01 July 2009) - We're coveting the limited edition 15" Stealth MacBook Pro by ColorWare. It features a custom matte screen (an option we'd like to see on all of the MacBook Pros), SofTouch technology to ward off finger prints and scratches, and top of the line guts (3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 8GB of RAM. SuperDrive 8x, 245GB Solid-State drive). It's not cheap at $6,000, but...
(01 July 2009) - We're coveting the limited edition 15" Stealth MacBook Pro by ColorWare. It features a custom matte screen (an option we'd like to see on all of the MacBook Pros), SofTouch technology to ward off finger prints and scratches, and top of the line guts (3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 8GB of RAM. SuperDrive 8x, 245GB Solid-State drive). It's not cheap at $6,000, but...
Context x Kicking Mule 1980 Hand Dye Jeans
(29 June 2009) - An exclusive first look, Context drops another collabo today, this time with Kicking Mule Workshop for an ultra limited-edition pair of denim pants. A small production of only 50 pairs worldwide, the shuttle-loomed denim leaves a clean white selvage line—but the dying process is what really sets them apart. To make the dye, harvests of the indigo leaves from the Okayama Prefecture in Japan...
(29 June 2009) - An exclusive first look, Context drops another collabo today, this time with Kicking Mule Workshop for an ultra limited-edition pair of denim pants. A small production of only 50 pairs worldwide, the shuttle-loomed denim leaves a clean white selvage line—but the dying process is what really sets them apart. To make the dye, harvests of the indigo leaves from the Okayama Prefecture in Japan...
April 77 Selvedge Stretch Denim
(23 June 2009) - French label Aprill 77 emphasizes high quality construction and fabrics and in their first year they have already made an impact on the denim scene. A standout from their upcoming Fall/Winter 2009 line is their Japanese selvedge stretch denim pant and jacket. It's the first we've heard of stretch selvedge denim. There are only two factories in the world that can produce this type...
(23 June 2009) - French label Aprill 77 emphasizes high quality construction and fabrics and in their first year they have already made an impact on the denim scene. A standout from their upcoming Fall/Winter 2009 line is their Japanese selvedge stretch denim pant and jacket. It's the first we've heard of stretch selvedge denim. There are only two factories in the world that can produce this type...
Alden x Context Tanker Boot
(22 June 2009) - Dropping today, Context recently teamed up with established gentleman's footwear authority Alden of New England to create the Tanker Boot. The sleek boot offers the expected durability of its namesake with an infusion of style and comfort resulting in a versatile shoe that can be worn with denim or a suit. The Tanker Boot's silhouette is modeled after the WWI / WW2 U.S military...
(22 June 2009) - Dropping today, Context recently teamed up with established gentleman's footwear authority Alden of New England to create the Tanker Boot. The sleek boot offers the expected durability of its namesake with an infusion of style and comfort resulting in a versatile shoe that can be worn with denim or a suit. The Tanker Boot's silhouette is modeled after the WWI / WW2 U.S military...
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