THETHING, Streetwear From China

The Shanghai-based brand that pioneered T-shirt culture a decade ago now offers a full line of attire and accessories for men and women

It may be hard to believe, but until around 10 years ago “streetwear” was a rather esoteric word in China, and city kid fashion was limited to a few Western brands known only to those who had the chance to travel abroad. The post ’80s generation was the first to have an eye for aesthetics that transcended the diktats of status, valuing the playful personality …

Charged: Smart LEDs for the Home

From apps for mood lighting to bulbs that help you sleep, five bright ideas that are as innovative as they are illuminating

Bright ideas are coming from every design sector, as engineers, artists and scientists join industrial designers in creating the technologies and products that will define the future of light. Today, it’s inherently progressive industries like LEDs where one can already begin to observe the next generation. From innovative lighting systems that leverage natural light in the daytime to smart bulbs that help soothe you to …

Low Hanging Fruit Tee

Sibling duo KOIVU calls their approach “youthful surrealism” but there’s doubting this is solid design that’s pretty damn funny. Their tongue-in-cheek humor and graphic knack shines through in the Low-Hanging Fruit T-shirt, which paints a bright picture of an otherwise slightly dismal category.