Tent Life: Haiti

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Photographer Wyatt Gallery’s “Tent Life” gives a unique look into the culture and lifestyle of tent cities formed in the aftermath of the Haitian earthquake. A book comes out in April and an exhibit is showing through 31 March 2011 at Umbrage in Brooklyn, NY.

Bruno Mini Velo 20″ Road

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What at first glance looks like a folding bike, the Mini Velo 20″ Road bike by Swiss brand Bruno is actually a hybrid style 16-speed road bike kitted with a Shimano shifter. A great ride for cities, the compact model is not surprisingly popular in Japan.

Benoît Méléard

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Dazed Digital interviews French shoe designer Benoît Méléard about his new architectural shoe collection, a tribute to the “First Lady of Shoe Design” Beth Levine.