Gilt Live

Yayoi Kusama at The Whitney, LGA's new boutique, Xbox aquariums and more in our weekly look at the web

Designer flash-sale site Gilt Groupe has amped up its technology, now allowing members to view all purchases of the coveted commodities in real-time. The countdown clock gives an extra sense of urgency to the compulsive and Gilt-obsessed customer, and also allows them to Like, Tweet and Pin the products. To view Gilt Live members must have the current version of Chrome, Safari or Firefox.

La Guardia’s Retail Therapy

Yayoi Kusama at The Whitney, LGA's new boutique, Xbox aquariums and more in our weekly look at the web

Travelers have a bit more to do while waiting to board flights or during NYC layovers, as a new boutique has landed in Delta’s Terminal D at La Guardia Airport. Zona sells high-end and unexpected products from lip balms and “stylish toothbrushes” to wool shawls and pearl necklaces. The boutique has had surprising success, as travelers are drawn to the refreshing array of products in …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Hand-stitched typography, a skate park gallery, Nina Simone and more in our weekly look at the Web

1. The Listening Chair Combining comfort and design, Imogen Heap’s latest project turns a pod-like chair into a recording studio that asks fans the question, “What song still needs to be written?” “The Listening Chair“, comprised of speakers, a microphone, LED strips, and camera, records its guests listening to an Imogen Heap song and following along the visuals on the the screen. Their experience can …