Cool Hunting
| 12 April 2006view entries from: this week | this month | view previous day | view next day |
Feasting on the Streets of London
by SummerSeventySix
Although there are a couple of nods to Schlosser and Spurlock, it doesn't really preach about the dangers; rather offers a snapshot of what's available in London and who is eating it. Jackson, with photographer Richard Heeps in tow, tours the city sampling everything from cakes to kebabs, talking to various characters caught chowing down. The book is also peppered with intriguing brief histories of London's street-eating habits, revealing how the popularity of coffee here predates Starbucks by about 400 years and how the saveloy got its name, amongst other tasty tales.
Best enjoyed in snack-sized morsels rather than in one sitting, Fast: Feasting On The Streets Of London costs £9.99, but is currently cheaper on Amazon UK.
Salone Satellite 2006
by Ami Kealoha
Hopping a fence to get to the Salone Satellite from the main furniture fair made it clear that the grouping of smaller independent designers and schools was separated not only by the layout of the convention center, but in tone as well. Inside, the hall was teeming with young exhibitors and their designs and the sense of energy and innovation was palpable. From a beanbag office chair to modular hanging bookshelves, some of the most subversive work was to be found at the Satellite. Cool Hunting's picks with images after the jump.
Daylesford Organic
by SummerSeventySix
While he was over here in London last week, Evan took a look at the food from Daylesford Organic and urged me to do the same. Produced on 7,000 acres in both the Cotswolds and Staffordshire, it aims to tick all those boxes the ethical consumer looks out for: organic, fresh, seasonal and local. I grabbed lunch from the Daylesford concession in Selfridges - just a couple of salads with a superb cookie - and checked out the various things they have on offer. The produce is obviously of high quality, with its provenance made clear. The design of the packaging is eye-catching too. Milk is sold in what looks like biodegradable detergent pouches, the dark chocolate truffles come in a minimalist heart-shaped box and the condiments kept airtight in chunky glass pots.
Olive Oil
by Ami Kealoha
Now skate girls have a fashion option beyond saggy-pants tomboy with the debut of Olive Oil, Olive Skateboards' line of skateboards and skate gear combining sports function with femininity. Clothing for the line, as well as some board graphics, designed by Calgary-based clothing designer Lacy Barry, come in a subdued palate of crèmes, beiges, and warm grays splashed with hot pink. Hoodies, sweaters, dresses, and skirts are made for quick movement and the simple stitching celebrates the competitive, kinetic female physique.
Contributed by Kristopher Irizarry
