The Art & Sole Cortez iD Project

Four artists custom design a book cover in celebration of collaborative sneaker culture

From designer Anton Repponen‘s completely transparent silicon trainers concept to Cole Haan’s LunarGrand hybrid wingtip kicks, the myriad of visions for Nike running shoes seems infinite, particularly when put in the hands of a few crafty artists. Highlighting the beauty of special edition sneaker culture is “Art & Sole”, a book written in 2008 by design studio Intercity, now in a new mini edition. To …

Sqirl Jam

Sourcing fruits for Jessica Koslow's line of boutique preserves

One bite of crusty bread spread with Sqirl raspberry and fresh lavender jam made by Jessica Koslow creates an explosion of local flavor. From the taste of such a juicy creation, it’s hard to believe that Koslow swears she barely ate fruit as a child. Now, her sweet preserves are quickly gaining popularity among discerning consumers and pastry chefs alike. The day after Koslow returned …

She

The French photographer Lise Sarfati's latest series explores feminine identity in everyday life

French photographer Lise Sarfati‘s new series “She” captures a striking sense of melancholy in intense portraits shot over a span of four years between 2005 and 2009. To explore the ideas of duplicity and identity, the body of work focuses on four women in an American family, with sisters Sloane and Sasha at the center, styled in wigs and heavy makeup that often make it …