Cool Hunting

Sneaker Freaker 6
The 6th issue of the Australian Sneaker Freaker magazine arrived here yesterday and it's hands down the best so far. It's got a great balance eye candy and head candy, with stories ranging from the history of Vans to the reality of opening your own kick boutique. This time around there's a more diverse range of brands represented and lots of styles not previously...

McNally Jackson Bookstore
by Tamara Warren McNally Jackson is your average neighborhood bookstore—with a neighborhood that extends well past its Prince Street hub in New York City. The independently-owned store opened its doors in December 2004 and has become well-trodden browsing grounds for book lovers of a particular variety: independent, worldly and curious. Part of its irrefutable charm is the adjoining teashop, where literary events are held on...

A.R.C. Sports Store
Of streetwear pioneer Alife's many 2008 accomplishments—which include fresh collaborations (see their Lacoste Polos and the Parra x Patta sneaker for a couple of our favorites) and stores opening in Tokyo and Los Angeles—what might be the most significant for the seven-year-old brand is the introduction of their new NYC retail location, the A.R.C. Sports Store. Opened Monday directly across the street from their...

Gestalten Temporary Shop
by Tamara Warren All good things come to an end—but they don't need to be forgotten. Such is the logic behind Gestalten Temporary, the German publisher’s pop-up store in Berlin where books documenting visual culture are abundant. With over 250 provocative titles documenting visual culture on its roster, there’s something for every art-phile to take home, from detailed volumes on specialized design projects to...