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| 21 July 2006view entries from: this week | this month | view previous day | view next day |
Arrive Miami
by Josh Rubin
Arrive Miami's attention to detail and commitment to serving this generation's travel-minded set is clear. Like Base, Arrive is a retail rarity in Miami; the not quite one year-old boutique features labels like Y-3, Loeffler Randall, Evisu, Cloak, Earnest Sewn, Nicole Farhi, LA Atelier, Red Monkey, Grey Ant, Cazal, Bell & Ross, and Rogues Gallery, among others. As the line-up suggests, Arrive's approach to fashion reflects a tempered philosophy seen in statements like "Exclusivity will be treated as a necessity and not a privilege" and "Fashion is merely an extension of self-expression; treat it with an open mind but never take it too seriously."
Arrive Miami
100 16th Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139 map
tel. 01 305 604 5818
Hungry 'Zine
by Lost At E Minor
Hungry, is out now and it looks hot. Assembled and hand-drawn by its six Melbourne-based creators, this issue ‘rambles through the wilderness of their memories and revisits unforgettable songs, people, stories and events from their lives. You can buy a copy through the Hungry website for AUD$6.
Editor's note: The contributors behind this post and many others on Cool Hunting also publish a newly-revamped website, Lost at E Minor that sources the best of music, illustration, art, and photography from Australia and beyond.
Bridgetown Breaks Vol. 2
by Ami Kealoha
We've got a promo copy to give away of Bridgetown Breaks Vol. 2, the 2nd edition of all original, live drumming that features 10 of Portland's best drummers, including Kevin O'Connor of Talkdemonic and Danny Seim of Menomena. The brainchild of PJ Portlock, a Portland producer and musician—from rock to experimental and hip-hop to jazz—the release is a goldmine for DJs, producers, and other musicians looking for samples or individual beats separated out from each drummer's kit for programming. Available on CD and vinyl, you can get a copy from Bridgetown Breaks or get both by letting us know when and where you plan to listen to the album before next Tuesday, 25 July 2006 and we'll select a winner from the best answers.
Also on Cool Hunting: SXSW 4: Music Highlights
Sneaker Freaker 8
by Josh Rubin
Launched last night at Alife, Sneaker Freaker 8 may be the best issue so far. Mixed in with the usual photos of upcoming product are vignettes from past, present and future. There's also a complete lacing style guide that features 15 different patterns contributed by Ian Fieggen. This issue has several different covers in distribution featuring the Huf Earthquake Pack, Zoom Moire ID and the Stussy Court Force, plus one that was only available at the party last night—a Lacoste Missouri 85 Sneaker Freaker Edition. A few lucky folks even got one of 20 pair of the co-branded, minty fresh shoes pictured here.
Shockolate Vault Jar
by Evan Orensten
First the ice cream lock, now the Shockolate Vault Jar, the latest gadget to keep you from indulging when you can't stop yourself. Place your contraband in the jar (cigarettes, candy, your significant other's Blackberry) and set the timer; attempted access prior to that results in a shock.
Need to step it up a notch? Try these remote controlled shocking laser tag tanks
Via Thrillist
Tunto Swing
by Ami Kealoha
Lazy summer days require an appropriately leisurely activity, like idly swinging back and forth under the shade of a large tree. For a modern take on a classic swing, Finnish design workshop Tunto makes one out of layers of birch ply embellished with various designs. Pick up this madcap asymmetrical one called "Wake Up" from Beyond the Valley for £59.
