Cool Hunting
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Depicting Design
by Ami Kealoha
Depicting Design is a juried exhibit running through 29 September 2006 that showcases 20 Brooklyn-based designers' approach to their field. Unique pieces, like Brad Ascalon's customizable Echo Chaise (pictured above and after the jump), show the individual methods for addressing different problems posed by different mediums. With a sampling of work from a broad range designers, from fashion to environmental—including Kim Holleman's "Trailer Park" concept, which is a "sustained, mobile, natural park environment " housed in a trailer that "is technically nonfunctional, yet completely functional" (pictured after the jump)—Depicting Design is a must-see for both design professionals and the simply curious.
Judi Harvest
by Ami Kealoha
New York-based artist Judi Harvest's work constantly looks to the illuminated cosmos for inspiration. Her upcoming September installation at Venice's famed Caffé Florian, Venetian Satellite, will be similar in form and aesthetic functionality to her Venice installation Luna Piena, a sped-up lunar calendar of 2,070 blown glass spheres that's on view at the Valaresso vaporetto stop through November 2006. (Pictured left.) Like Luna Piena, Venetian Satellite is crafted from stainless steel and Murano glass, but here the high-tech chandelier refers to one of humankind’s great additions to the solar system, the world’s first communications satellite, Telstar. These pieces seem to marry the structural spirits of Nam June Paik, the Arts and Crafts movement, and the architecture IM Pei. Part of Caffé Florian's bi-annual exhibition that coincides with Venice's Architecture Biennale, ‘Venetian Satellite’ will be in orbit from 6 September-31 December 2006.
by Kristopher Irizarry
Shredding Scissors
by Evan Orensten
With the rise in identity theft and the unrelenting solicitation from credit card companies it makes sense to shred all of the offers that hit your mailbox. Power shredders don't make the cut for the most attractive items in the house (there's an opportunity), take up a lot of space, and use electricity. These Japanese shredding scissors provide an inexspensive (under $20) and green solution to the problem. They are handy for light shredding needs at the office or all those times you wish you had some home made confetti.
via Shiny Shiny
Nike Footscape Woven Hamsters
by Josh Rubin
The Footscape, which originally appeared on the scene 1994, was reinvented for the premier of Joga Bonito. Drawing inspiration from the Considered line, the new version includes a woven element that runs from toe to heel. The Footscape Woven is expected to have a big push in the next couple seasons with a variety of material and colorways—possible proof is pictured here in a shot from Jeff Staple.
On the left, you have the "Richard Gere's" aka "Hamsters" aka Hideout exclusives. On the right, you have the "Fraser Cooke's". They are made using hairs cut from his own head! MAD EXCLUSIVE. It takes 4 months to make each pair because his hair has to grow back each time.
Not sure if I believe that, but they're damn good looking regardless. No word on reality or availability.
Also on CH: Nike Woven Air Footscape, Nike Considered Blazer, Puma Satori Lux
