Cool Hunting
| 15 February 2007view entries from: this week | this month | view previous day | view next day |
Axis Shavers
by Ami Kealoha
The debut line of Axis Shavers promises a new generation of shaving for men used to inferior old-fashioned tools. Using their own "Axis Flex" technology, both rotary and foil versions are designed to bend to the contours of a face for a "super smooth shave" or "the closest shave yet" and feature an ergonomic design in a candy-colored palette. Most of the 15 models feature anti-slip rubber grips, are rechargeable and can be used corded or cordless. Some are battery operated and many offer LED charge indicators. Foil models have a variety of cutting implements, like dual heads and pop-up trimmers, that Axis calls Phase4 or Phase5 technology depending on the number of types of cutters. Other features includes batteries that last for up to 14 days, speed, power and "ultra quiet technology." Starting at around $50, most Axis shavers cost upwards of $100 and eventually they will be sold in their own online store, but for now several are available from Fortunoff.
Nique
by Lost At E Minor
Australian streetwear label Nique's clothes are distinctive and edgy, with great cuts and fabrics. The designers behind the label. Nick and Lucy Ennis. have no formal training in fashion and have therefore come at it from a completely fresh and unaffected perspective. Working out of Melbourne, Nique are slowly infiltrating hip boutiques throughout the country. They have given Lost at E Minor five t-shirts (above right) to give away, but you have to subscribe, so go Lost at E Minor, sign up, see more details on how to enter and win! Entries close 18 February 2007.
Banca de Camisetas
by Ami Kealoha
At São Paulo Fashion Week (SPFW) a kiosk stocked with tees caught my attention. Yet another project that creative team ag407 has its hand in, one of the firm's partners told me that they had come up with the idea to mimic the "bancas" or newstands of São Paulo. The pop-up version at fashion week was based on six other Banca de Camisetas that exist permanently in the city.
Founded in 2002, the concept features a rotating collection of tees by Brazilian high-end fashion designers, artists and graphic designers are packaged into neat rectangles and lined up along shelves like magazines. During SPFW there were several standout designs from some of the more well-known designers, like Rio-based multi-disciplinarians Oestudio and Marcelo Sommer's Do Estilista (a new line for the designer, which debuted very successfully at SPFW). Also of note, the collection included several collaborations as part of Fiat's Fashion Innovation campaign, which are still available from the Banca de Camisetas online.
Solatube
by Tim Yu
Solatube improves on the idea of using solar power for lighting, but unlike often outdated and ineffectual skylights, Solatube has the ability to light interiors not directly connected to the outdoors. That means that your dark closets, dimly lit bathrooms, windowless room, or basement apartments are capable of receiving natural light. This is accomplished by sunlight being transported through a highly reflective tube into interiors with minimal energy loss. Not only is the device eco-friendly, the dome-shaped lens is able to take in light at any time of day. For more info and to see a short video on how it works visit Solatube.
Franz Maurer: Vienna
by Tim Yu
For those of us who prefer to hold on to our CDs for one reason or another, the problem becomes where to store them without overwhelming your apartment. Franz Maurer designed this CD shelf, Vienna, a wall unit for the design collection Anthologie Quartett. To help contrast the unsightly crooked stacks of jewel cases, he adds a hint of sophistication by housing CDs in an old-world lacquered wood frame.
It is available for €1350 at Dreamhouse.
