28.11.08

Forward Thinkers: Designer Forecast

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Mens.Style recently asked 10 designers what they felt about the future of fashion in regards to design and economy. The responses varied greatly, below is Raf Simons' take on the future of fashion

"It will be a reality check. It will be creativity versus reality. Can they meet in this moment? How will they meet? But in any case, even in this climate, we have to give the audience beauty and something to be excited about and something that stimulates. Enough reasons already to think dark." -RS

You can read this as well as the responses from Frida Giannini, Yohji Yamamoto, Tommy Hilfiger, and Dries Van Noten among others here.

Dior Homme Dermo System

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Dior Homme Dermo System line of products “is the first dermatological skincare system designed to preserve the youthful appearance of men’s skin.” The line was created by Hedi Slimane himself with the help of a renown international research center. Dior Homme Dermo system family is home to a variety of products. The thing that caught my eye about this was the packaging, I love the look of the bottles and glasses. Now available at Sephora.

Limited Edition Orangina

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Above are the new limited-edition Orangina sparkling citrus bottles designed by Yuri Majikaround the French catchphrase, C'est la vie, using the lyrics to Alanis Morriset's Ironic to convey the idea. I'm loving this design, but have yet to see it in stores anywhere. Maybe it wasn't put in production here in the states, or anywhere. Orangina definitely is a great beverage none the less. Orange soda with pulp? Sign me up. Best taste in the soda industry? Definite possibility. Best name in the soda industry? Certainly

Andy Gilmore

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Andy Gilmore

26.11.08

Roman Singer

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Ponystep | Rick Owens Interview

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Lauren Cochrane of Ponystep recently interviewed renowned fashion designer Rick Owens. In the interview, he gives insight into the inspirstion and vision of his Spring/Summer "Dust" collection. You can read the interview in it's entirety here.

[FashionIndie}

25.11.08

Rainman Carafe

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Rainman Carafe. I need this in my cabinet arsenal! Looking at the Carafe makes me want to indulge in exotic artisan juices. Essential


[poppypetunia]

Target Launches Digital Camera Gift Card

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Starting at just $50, the Target Digital Camera GiftCard runs on 2 AAA batteries, features a 1.2MP sensor and has 50MB 8MB of internal storage. This is actually a functional digital camera that is also a gift card. This is too good. Technology is amazing/scary.

[Core77]

24.11.08

Andrea Galvani

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Andrea Galvani

Abandoned Blogs

According to the Technorati 2008 State of the Blogosphere, of the 133 million blogs the site tracks only 7.4 million have been updated in the last 120 days. (For those that don't feel like doing the math, that's 125.6 million abandoned or at least unloved blogs.) I hope this blog never adds to that statistic.

[NoahBrier]

Arkitip presents Peter Saville




The legendary Peter Saville of factory records fame is set to cover and curate Arkitip's 49th issue. This is an interview they conduct with him.

The Monocle Shop, UK

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R29 reports on the opening of the first Monocole magazine retail space opened in London, UK. “ The Monocle Shop was inspired by readers’ overwhelming response to the magazine’s bespoke design, product, and lifestyle partnerships with brands like Comme des Garçons, Porter, Artek, Liberty UK, and Tretorn, to name a few.” I need to go back to Europe and the UK asap. Really.

Opening Ceremony M-14 Boot & Suede Low-Top Lace-Up

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22.11.08

We Are Sleeping Giants

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We Are Sleeping Giants, an ethereal Photography Series by Brooks Reynolds

Louis Vuitton iPod Case

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Louis Vuitton's bespoke program has answered the demand for luxury 20 ipod storage space. This luxury iPod luggage is fitted with Taiga leather with brass fittings and a red microfiber interior. It holds room for 20 iPods as well as a space for speakers and a subwoofer. This particular case was made for Karl Lagerfeld.

[inqmnd]

The Yes Men Distribute Fake New York Times: “Iraq War Ends”



The Yes Men surprised many New York Times readers on November 12th with news that the “Iraq War Ends”, and President push indicted for Treason and much more. As much as many of us wish this were true, it unfortunaely isn't. The Yes Men printed and distributed these fake New York Times articles around New York City. his is must see right here. If only it were real...

ANP Quarterly Volume 2 No. 2

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RVCA's ANP Quarterly Volume2 issue 2 is out now. As usual it's a great read.You can purchase the issue or subscribe to the magazine here. Below is a description of the issue taken from the magazine's website.

Brendan Fowler catches up on 30+ years of Mark Flood, while Aaron Rose gets as much V. Vale. Naomi Harris shows us a lot of America and the swingers she met in the process. Shannon Ebner discusses politics, poetry and photography while cover stars Lizzie Bougatsos and Sadie Laska discuss the intersections of their band, I.U.D., and their separate studio art practices. We also get in touch with the Mega Words Store, Chris Johanson’s record label, Paperback, Wildness and more.

[RVCA]

21.11.08

McDonalds Unbranded

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A black store-front with red trim and a big quarter pounder in the window. Thats the look a few new McDonlads recently opened in Tokyo this month. No clown or arches or anything. The menu only offers two burgers, a Quarter Pounder and a Quarter Pounder with cheese. Pretty bold move by the kings of fast food. Pretty interesting. You can view the website here.

[Core77]

20.11.08

Tim Vyner

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Tim Vyner

Dutch Five Euro Commemorative Coin

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This is why Europe>USA

Raf Simons for Dr. Martens for Spring/Summer 2009

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Here's a shot of a few pieces from Raf Simons' Dr. Martens collection to be released this January. Dr. Martens is pretty much killing it right now and this collection as well as the Yohji Yamamoto collaboration they have coming up is a good look for the classic boot maker.

[WWD]

19.11.08

The Unfinished Swan



The Unfinished Swan is a first-person painting game set in an entirely white world.
Players can splatter paint to help them find their way through an unusual garden.

15.11.08

12.11.08

The Wooden Mirror.

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Interactive artist Daniel Rozin works in a very particular artistic milieu, making mirrors from unreflective surfaces. one of his creations, 'the wooden mirror' is a testament to his skill in this area. the mirror uses 830 square pieces of wood which are hooked up to an equal number of small motors which move the wooden blocks according to a built in camera. The camera picks up movement in light and somehow transfers the signal to the wood. the result is an eerie representation of reality depicted in tiny wooden pixels. Since the wooden mirror, Rozen has began producing mirrors made of other mediums

Jean- Baptiste Mondino

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I love this photo. More images available on his website. Link below
Jean- Baptiste Mondino

9.11.08

Alison M. Brady

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These are some of my favorite photographs as of late. All of her work is insane. Link below.
Alison Brady

20cL Whiskey Bottles

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I like the look of these 20cL mini bottles of whiskey from Glasgow-based Douglas Laing & Co. Ltd. This resembles something in an alchemists tool kit from what I imagine. The prescription prescription like labels are the perfect touch to a liquid that has been known to cause need of and be a medicinal substance. The bottles labels are actually based on hand-marked, distillery sample bottles:
“Replicating the sample bottles sent to us from stock held at the Distilleries—these wee 20cl bottles appear to have been hand written by one of the team pulling the sample (full marks for legibility!)”- DL&CO

Douglas Laing & Co. Ltd.

6.11.08

Sperry Topsider Chukka

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Here is the new Sperry Top Sider chukka. It's a mid version of the classic Sperry boat shoe. I'm reeeeeally into these. This is a must have for any boat shoe enthusiast. The brown ones shown above even have pony hair detailing on the upper. Im diggin' all three


[For the Greater Good]

4.11.08

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Photo by Callie Shell for time magazine.

OHSO Toothbrushes

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These OHSO Travel Toothbrushes are incredible. Available here.