Cool Hunting
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Halloween 2006: Kissology
by Ami Kealoha
One of the most iconic, genre-defining bands of their generation—their merchandising outsells any other musical act, including Elvis—Kissology: Volume One 1974-1977 is a new six-hour, two-DVD box set chronicling Kiss' early years. The massive and entirely fitting release includes over 70 of their live performances, never-before-seen footage, four full concerts, early music videos, unreleased tracks and liner notes by the band members themselves. A window on the origins of the band and their quick rise to fame, the ultimate arena act's pyrotechnics, blood, and other stage antics from their live performances and their raucous interviews are the kind of spectacle that makes for a great DVD.
Available from Amazon. Or you can send a picture of yourself in your best Kiss get-up by next Friday, 3 November 2006, to leti [@] coolhunting [dot] com. We'll pick a favorite from the entries to receive a free copy.
Halloween 2006: Monsters and Sex
by Wendy Dembo
Opening tonight, 27 October 2006, Saved Tattoo presents "Monsters and Sex," a show of drawings and paintings, at their new spacious and ornate Williamsburg shop that runs through 27 November 2006. The exhibition features the work of artists and tattooists Chris Conn, Dan Trocchio, Chris O'Donnell, Ray Abeyta and Saved's own Scott Campbell. Chris Conn, retired tattoo artist-turned-illustrator has long been the unrivaled king of lusty pin-ups in the tattoo world. Having focused his talent on the art world, he is proving to be a formidable presence. Ray Abeyta in his highly crafted Mestizo-Baroque style adds a bit of erotic narrative with his oil paintings. Semi-retired from the tattoo business to focus his sights on art and design projects of much larger resonance, Scott Campbell has a waiting list of well over a year for tattoo work.
Monsters and Sex
Opening: 27 October 2006, 7-10pm
Saved Tattoo
3 Hope Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211 map
tel. 01 718 486 0850
Halloween 2006: Costumes for Little Ones
by Letizia Rossi
Bypassing the fuss of dressing up, costumes for your iPod or baby inflict the holiday spirit on those smaller than yourself.
The peapod baby ensemble (pictured above, far right) available from Simplcity patterns is the perfect welcome for the newest member of the family into the Halloween tradition. A four-piece ensemble includes a green hooded pajama suit, two detachable velcro pea pillows, and a pod that can be used a carrying wrap or—better yet—as a stroller cover.
iAttire's line of handmade costumes fit iPod, iPod mini, iPod nano and iPod shuffle range from $7 for a Lone Ranger-style mask to $40 for a full cowboy get-up.
Halloween 2006: Thomas Keeley
by Letizia Rossi
Thomas Keeley, a 25 year-old Rhode Island School of Design grad based in New York City, creates three dimensional pieces with creepy Halloween-esque themes. Equipped with wings and fangs, the "Bat Chair" is a slightly sinister yet entirely functional take on a classic café-style chair. A hair brush with dozens of bloody fingertips in place of bristles serves as a very literal interpretation of "running fingers through your hair." Keeley is currently working on illustrations and typography as well as venturing further into chair modifications.
Halloween 2006: Three Ghost-Themed Finds
by Letizia Rossi
The flowing ghost shape may be the most emblematic of Halloween. (Does it get any simpler than a sheet with holes?) Some of our favorite artists and designers have embraced the classic silhouette and created a few non-traditional ghosts to help celebrate the macabre holiday.
The new offbeat book on entertaining by Amy Sedaris, I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence (above right) includes crafts, recipes and advice for both hosts and guests. This spooky ghost cake (above left center) uses egg shells and sugar cubes soaked in lemon juice to achieve a flaming eye effect.Designer Todd Oldham (a frequent collaborator with Sedaris) created a line of floral arrangements for Floral Ghost created from over 60 white carnations. Available for next day delivery for $70.
Marcel Dzama, an artist reknowned for his pen and ink drawings like his cover design for Beck's 2005 release Guero, also created the Sad Ghost Lamp inspired by his acrylic work, "The Saddest Ghost." Both oddly sweet and functional, use it to illuminate your Halloween bash and all year round. The Sad Ghost Lamp is available at Velocity Art and Design for $155.
Fred Water
by Evan Orensten
It's hard not to spot Fred spring water at the store because its well designed flask shaped bottle stands out from the endless homogenous shapes that surround it. We like its style and like the fact that it's local, coming from nearby Sullivan county in upstate New York. Fred publishes a weekly online "modern trendzine" called FredSpot which features art and music content that vibe with the hip brand they are trying to create.
