When thinking of architecture most of us don’t think of small-scale creations, but there’s plenty of design prowess behind these structures. From pet houses to pods to tree houses and sheds, cabins and inflatable structures—there’s a little genius behind all these little buildings. “Nanotecture: Tiny Built Things” celebrates a wide range of designs, and shows good things certainly do come in small packages.
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We chat with founder Stirling Barrett about how his hometown pride fuels his entire endeavor
Outrageous and super-bold, Seletti + Toiletpaper’s statement collaboration rugs is playful art meant to be stomped on. With 100% polyester carpets bearing everything from eyeballs to frog burgers, our pick is the pink and black “Lipstick” design—a classic from Toiletpaper that can also be found on melamine serving trays and porcelain plates—which plays with gender roles. Price is in British pounds.
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Disco balls, glitter and sequins collide in the singer's new funky dance party visuals
Ahead of another humorous joint project with Third Drawer Down, the artist talks about adulthood and "proper" jobs
Considering the inimitable Róisín Murphy took an eight-year pause between 2007’s Overpowered and last year’s Mercury Prize-nominated Hairless Toys, fans are surely thrilled to be averaging an album a year right now. …
M Gemi’s Salotto slip-on shoes, crafted by talented Toscana artisans who use the highest quality materials, can be paired with casual shorts as easily as with suit pants. With a nappa calfskin upper and an all-leather lining, these shoes feature a cross-hatched pattern that makes the simple style a little more flashy—without going overboard. The rubber sole is sporty and offers comfort, making these some of the most versatile shoes in your collection.
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Super-comfortable and lightweight, this Made-in-USA looped terry tank is just right for the weather that the Northern Hemisphere is finally being blessed with. A neat but casual piece, the tank takes on less dye thanks to its blend of yarns—meaning the result is subtle and appears almost inside-out.
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Combining two of their favorite designs (the Meadow Mat and Mayfly Chair), the team at Alite Designs has created a perfect outdoor seat, allowing you to recline chaise-lounge-style. Part picnic blanket, part chair, the Meadow Rest is waterproof and easy to set up and pack away. It’s also (importantly) super-light, so it’s easy to bring along on any camping or beach adventure.
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Written, directed and starring Aziz Ansari and Eric Wareheim (aka Lil Bud and Big Bud), this not-necessarily-official video for Kanye West’s “Famous” also features a lot of pasta, wine and dancing around …