Hulger PIP Base

by Josh Rubin

You may remember the retro-chic Hulger PIP that we covered back in November 2005, and you might have also caught their fresh new Penelope Base over in Spear-land the other day, but what you haven't seen is the PIP Base, the latest Hulgarisation due to launch next week that's a CH exclusive. Cop a Bluetooth version or go wired—which simply means you'll either plug your mobile directly into the base or use the USB stick to attach it to your computer for Skyping. Either way, the new base is a slick update for the already stylish accessory. Sign up for their newsletter to be among the first to know when it's available. Also, look out for the new products as well as a collaboration with luxury leather goods maker Bill Amberg, at Futurelab's Designer's Block, In Production and at the Black & White shop (a project of Digital Wellbeing Labs happening during London's Design week).

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Miriam Wosk: Euphoria

by Letizia Rossi

Miriam Wosk's first solo museum exhibition opens today, 8 September 2006, at the Santa Monica Museum of Art and runs through 25 November 2006. "Euphoria" features large-scale paintings encrusted with pearls, glitter, crystals, starfish, collage, and paint, and the premiere of a documentary film about Wosk’s studio process, which is produced, written, and directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Terry Sanders. In her previous career as an illustrator, Wosk created work for many prominent publications, designing the first cover of Ms. Magazine, as well as the magazine’s 30th Anniversary back cover.

Euphoria
8 September 2006
Members preview is from 6-7pm, public opening from 7-9pm
Bergamot Station G1
2525 Michigan Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90404 map
tel. +1 310 586 6488

Elisa Jimenez: “Ten Years of Change: A Retrospective Celebration of an Accidental Collaborative Career"

by Wendy Dembo

An artist who happens to design clothing, Elisa Jimenez made a name for herself in the mid-90s with her innovative clothing design and open sewing circles. Her show “Ten Years of Change: A Retrospective Celebration of an Accidental Collaborative Career" takes place this Sunday, 10 September 2006, at Mixed Greens in NYC. This exhibition highlights the importance of collaboration and community that help make her work so rich and, like Elisa says "is about continuing to be an artist while working in the fashion world.”

Elisa started out making giant puppets and wended her way into making super-sexy fitted to the body clothing. One summer I saw her take a horseshoe crab shell that she found on the beach and crochet it into a bikini. For her Hungerworld couture clothing, she literally sews dresses onto the customer. You can't get any more personal, or one-of-a-kind than that.

Support from her talented and eclectic clientele inspired Elisa to curate a selection of the most extensive collaborative couture relationships. From pop singer Sylvia Tosun to actor Mizuo Peck. Clients will wear their own older Hungerworld dresses, style themselves, and walk the runway, before donning couture designs made of Ingeo paper-cloth that are made to be worn once and then used as you like—hung on a wall as art, buried, recycled, or worn until transformed completely.

Photos by Moe Nadel

Ten Years of Change
10 September 2006, 3pm
Mixed Greens Gallery
531 West 26 Street
New York, NY 10011 map
tel. 01 212 331 8888
RSVP: hungerworld [at] aol [dot] com

Yogawear

by Ami Kealoha

Though a wife-beater and old gym shorts will do the trick, not all yoga clothes are created equally. These picks have the superior cuts, fabrics, and technology that will keep you dry without getting in your way, allowing the range of motion and comfort needed for your practice.

72k Yogawear for Men
From 72k the only line of yoga clothes made for men, the Nidra pant ($52) is made from a super soft hemp/cotton jersey knit, has an elastic waist, an inside drawstring for extra security and an easy straight leg. Their Pillar Drawstring Shorts ($39) are a looser-fitting short with an elastic and drawstring waist, moisture-wicking Dryflex fabric, and a Coolmax "bathing suit" liner which provides support and keeps you dry.

Puma Nuala
Nuala, Christy Turlington's line of yoga-inspired clothes for Puma are designed for layering, like the cotton fleece pullover Off-Shoulder Top (left) that features a boat neck, puffed sleeves, and pockets, which make it ideal for wearing on the way to the studio. Paired with the draping all-bamboo jersey Mandarin pants, which have a roll down waist and can be worn either open or closed at the ankle, it could almost double as a legit outfit. Available at select retailers in the U.S. and abroad.

Prana
Borrowing its name from an ancient Sanskrit word meaning "life, energy, and vitality of the soul," the Prana Flow Sleeveless is one of the few tops out there designed specifically for men who practice yoga. Perfect for Bikram lovers, the tank is made from high performance fabric that breathes well, dries quickly and is anti-microbial, allowing it to be odor-free and comfortable when temperatures are high. Available in five colors for $35 from Vickerey.

American Apparel
Like all American Apparel garments, their wide variety of fresh colors and back-to-basics designs are a no-frills choice for clean style and function. The 100% cotton Capri Pant ($26) hits mid-calf, has a drawstring waist, and is a good choice for summer months. For the bold, the Unitard ($32) is an all-in-one solution or great for layering. Made from a 95% combed cotton / 5% Spandex blend, its low scooped back, spaghetti straps, and rouched front V-neck may distract your fellow yogis, but the durable construction and snug fit will ensure that everything stays in place.

Stella McCartney for adidas McCartney's skirt layer updates run-of-the-mill sweats while still allowing full, unrestricted movement. Like the pair from nuala, these make use of eco-friendly bamboo fibers, which also lend naturally antimicrobial benefits. And, thanks to their sportswear heritage, the pants wick moisture. $90 from adidas.

Hanoman by Verve
Designed by rock climbers, Verve's Hanoman Knicker is engineered to provide a layer of fabric between arms and legs for more challenging asanas. Cut just below the knee, the bottom hem is loose enough so that it can be pulled up and the wide wasteband won't cut into hips. $48 from OmTime.

Be Present
The Be Present Practice Pants ($63) have gusseted knees for improved mobility and are made from a stretcthy cotton/nylon/spandex blend, a high-performance fabric to keep you cool and comfortable. Made from the same great fabric, the Be Present Shorts ($58) also feature a polyester lining, with a special coating that dries quickly and helps keep you comfortable in a wider range of climates, and a pocket for keys.

Nike
The Athlete Tee from Nike has unique design detailing that provides ventilation and ergonomic seaming to allow mobility and comfort in even the most strenuous poses. The lightweight rayon jersey shirt is $40 and comes in three colors from Nike.

Natalie Jeremijenko: Ooz, Inc. (...for the birds)

by Wendy Dembo

For all you bird-loving city-dwellers, engineer/artist Natalie Jeremijenko has created a complete urban bird environment (part of her Ooz series) on the roof of Postmasters, with a water system, appropriate foliage, insects, and other bird necessities, including a mall and a concert hall. She has asked some of the freshest architects around to build the birdhouses. Aranda/Lasch & terraswarm, bonetti/kozerski, Leeser Architecture, Materialab with Gensler + Gutierrez, OpenSource Architecture, Systemarchitects, theLiving, Phil Taylor, Kate Bakewell and Laura Kurgan have all made multi-family units for the birds. Viewers will be able to see the birds' interactions with the designer housing in the gallery via live video streams. In addition to making some very nice real estate for the birds, Natalie will be seeing how the birds will fare in the urban environment.

Opening: 9 September 2006, 6-8pm
Postmasters Gallery
459 West 19 Street
New York, NY 10011 map
tel. 01 212 727 3323