Cool Hunting
| 25 September 2006view entries from: this week | this month | view previous day | view next day |
Brian Dewan
by m ss ng p eces
In this, our 50th episode, we visit the Catskill, NY studio of artist Brian Dewan. His sculptures are pre-digital, unpredictable electronic musical instruments. Dewanatron, as he calls the genre, is a family of instruments which hazard unpredictable behaviors and self playing tendencies. They make all previous and future instruments obsolete. We also bring you to Pierogi Gallery where we first learned about Dewan.
Catherine David Designs
by Jacob Resneck
Auckland-based designer Catherine David's shower curtains are just one item that are making a splash in the world of designer houseware. A winner of New Zealand's Home and Entertaining Design awards in 2005, these high-quality soap and mold resistant nylon curtains are an artistic canvas for an assortment of David's designs. And yes, you can get your choice of colors.
We're also into the side table, which features an image of a man trying to get out of the box.
Catherine Davis Designs also manufacturers some intriguing lamps. Many have their designs printed on the reverse side, so that the image isn't visible until the lamp is illuminated—making a very pleasing surprise. There's a variety of styles and different types of items, all of which are available on the site's online store.
Cacolac
by SummerSeventySix
I love chocolate milk, and French brand Cacolac is king. Out of the brown bottles or vibrant cans, the drink is the perfect blend of sweet milk and real cocoa.
Bizarrely, even though it's been around for quite a while, many French people I've spoken to have never even heard of it. Perhaps because it's quite hard to find in Paris, but it seems to be readily available in supermarkets in Southern France. Search it out if you can, or check out your local Francophile outlet, like the Belle Epoque Patisserie on Newington Green, North London.
Kidrobot Apparel
by Letizia Rossi
We got a chance to preview the new Kidrobot apparel line last week at their New York offices. The line launches September 28th featuring unique collaborations with famous pop artists and graffiti writers, including TILT and Frank Kozik and draws inspiration from many of Kidrobot’s most popular characters including DUNNY and Smokin’ Rabbit. The line will include colorful track jackets, hoodies, knits, tees and accessories for men and women.
The 80/20 Cotton/Polyester blend brushed hoodies are soft and comfortable with waist ribbing and a slim silhouette. My favorite feature is a pocket designed to hold an mp3 player on the inside with a slot to thread your earphones through. Each item is limited with the edition number embroidered on the piece. A weather-proof jacket, laptop messenger bag and wallet should be released in time for the holiday season.
All products will be available this fall exclusively at Kidrobot stores and select retailers including Barney’s New York. Some designs will also be available online.
Amanda Upton
by Lost At E Minor
Recently named by Dutch magazine, Archive, as being amongst the world's best 200 illustrators, Sydney-based artist, Amanda Upton, creates lush and somewhat surreal works that conjure up storybook symbolism with their thick colour palette.
Nokia E70 Now Available in the US
by Josh Rubin
Just a quick post to say that the E70 that I reviewed here back in July is now available for purchase by US customers direct from Nokia for $449. This is is a slightly different version of the device which supports certain North American frequencies. You'll also notice the black keyboard. Otherwise, as far as I know, it's the same E70. No, it's not as sexy as the BB Pearl, but it's way more powerful!
