Cool Hunting

Another $250 for the Humane Society
Since our last update, we've sold 100 more Pair-o-deez decks and just made our second donation of $250 to the Humane Society Disaster Relief Fund. Our total contribution so far is $375. We want to raise over $2000 and have plenty more decks to sell, so what are you waiting for? For just $10 plus shipping and handling, you can own the sneaker memory...

Downtown For Democracy
D4D is looking for some talented graphic designers to volunteer their services to help create visibility for upcoming events. It's a good cause and an opportunity to develop some great work for your portfolio. Contact Brooke Peter brooke@downtownfordemocracy.org if you're interested....

Thrillist x Cool Hunting Loft Party
Cool Hunting sponsored an old-school early-'90s jam at the Thrillist Loft earlier this week as part of their week of parties. Absolut Vodka supplied an open bar, calling for many drinks, dances and adventurous picture poses. The classic tunes—from Black Street to SWV—supplied by the illustrious DJ Sharee got the dancefloor going, assisted by a breakdancing troupe. We'd like to shout out our thanks...

Margo's Bark Root Beer
by Julie Wolfson Just about a year ago, at the age of six, Oscar Youd made root beer for his science project. With some help from his parents Jessica and Tim, his project was such a hit at school that it spawned a new line of root beer called Margo's Bark. Made with all-natural cane sugar and micro-brewed in Los Angeles, the family named Margo's...