Cool Hunting
| 17 January 2005view entries from: this week | this month | view previous day | view next day |
JB Classics: More Spring 05
by Josh Rubin
Back in November we got to see JB Classics, including the hot new Getlo model. Well, here are a couple more pairs of the Getlo. With patent leather weaves, quilting and laser graphics varying between colorways, they really should be called textureways or materialways. Or maybe they're just Getloways!
Starck Beer Bottles
by Josh Rubin
Continuing his crusade to touch every product segment imaginable, Philippe Starck has done a package redesign for the 340 year old French brewery, Brasseries Kronenbourg. The fluted glass bottle, drinking glass and screw top will no doubt be released in limited numbers to increase desirability.
Starck's goal was to highlight the noble nature of beer, "La bière, c'est du pain liquide, comme le disent les médecins, plus sain que le vin, parce que moins alcoolisé, plus naturel. Ensuite il est noble parce qu'il désaltère la presque totalité du monde, il est donc noble parce qu'il est populaire.". Loosely translated, beer is like liquid bread, healthier than wine and more natural, and it's a popular thirst quencher worldwide. --via mocoloco.com
In addition to having a simple and hygienic design, I like that the screw top can pays subtle respect to the company's historic roots all the way back to the Scientific Revolution.
Michael Wesely
by Josh Rubin
Open Shutter, is now up at the recently re-opened MOMA. If you're able to get to the show, it's a must see-- it lends a new visualization to the perception of passing time.
