Shoot: Photography in the Moment

by Tisha Leung Getting back to basics, curator and former Tokion magazine editor-in-chief Ken Miller's new book " Shoot Book Launch17 September 2009, 7-9pm The New Museum 235 Bowery New York, NY 10002

A La Carte Map Guides

by Laura Neilson For globe-trotters looking to creatively plot out a future destination, A La Carte's hand-drawn maps buck the trend of the technology-driven applications in favor of a unique analog map that doubles as a crafty souvenir or an artful gift for an impending traveler. Each beautifully-designed folding map comes with a welcome letter offering important information about the destination. It includes details like …

Chie Mihara Shoes Fall 2009

by Tisha Leung With fine architectural structure supporting a flirty feminine exterior, Elda, Spain-basedChie Mihara's latest collection continues to define a brand that draws on a range of influences—from urban snow boots to Ferragamo. Inspired by a sketch in a Spanish catalog from the late 40s, "Kaira" (top left) is an "ultra femme meets rock and roll" shoe with detachable fur trim. "Keiti" (top right) …