Cool Hunting
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Omegamania Preview #1: 1970 Seamasters "Darth & Anakin"
by Watchismo
In the first of my many previews of the upcoming Omegamania thematic auction by Antiquorum, here are two nicknamed the "Darth Vader" and "Anakin Skywalker," both enormous Seamaster Chronographs produced in 1970 and '71 respectively. With cases so large (51mm), the movements are "suspended" inside between two o-rings allowing maximum shock protection. Part of the "durable metal" collection, the Anakin bezel is bombarded with Tungsten, a scratch resistant metal and the Darth Vader is appropriately coated in black PVD. The auction will be held on 14-15 April 2007 in Geneva, Switzerland—get those absentee bids in!
Molo Paper Softseating
by Tim Yu
If you haven't seen the video demonstrating Molo's flexible paper seating, it's worth checking out for the charming mother and daughter sitters alone. And if you haven't already heard about the product, Paper Softseating is made entirely from kraft paper and acts like a slinky. Flexible honeycomb structures enable the stools, benches and loungers to change shape so they can be used creatively and interchangeably. The paper is said to become softer with more use but is durable enough for an adult to stand and jump on without causing structural damage. Not intended to be disposable or thought of for short-term use, they are compressible like a folding fan for storage and are flame-retardant treated. They are 100% recyclable and available in natural, brown and black from Molo.
via Transmaterial
NikoRoo Tees
by Ami Kealoha
NikoRoo's inaugural collection of 10 tees features heavy does of Japanese influence including styles that incorporate Kimono fabrics. The hand-printed designs range from woodblock-style tribal and nautical patterns to the appliqued simple graphic shapes of Japanese silks and cottons available as one-offs. Also unique are shirttail hems and a few models that come with a hood. All are 100% cotton and limited to only a few pieces each. See more images of other styles here and click above images for detail.
For now the Melbourne t-shirt line only sells online through NikoRoo's eBay page. Prices start at AU$85.
Architecture That Defies Death
by Ami Kealoha
The architect-couple Arakawa and Madelaine Gins who are responsible for the Reversible Destiny Lofts have a lot more in their ouevre of conceptual fountain-of-life-inspired structures. After we covered the whimsical apartment building they designed last week, Tropolism alerted us to an overview of the pair's "bigger and more outrageous projects" that appeared on Tropolism last year.
The piece includes the life-enhancing apartment buildings, the colorful Bioscleave House made from eco-friendly materials with odd asymmetrical design and the weird-yet-great-website park called Site of Reversible Destiny (pictured above). See the complete article here.
English Channel: Best of London Fall Fashion Week 2007
by Ami Kealoha
In the wake of New York's frostbitten Fashion Week, we could think of little more than warmer climes and hotter looks. But thankfully, there will always be an England. Here are Refinery29's favorite shows from London Fashion Week.
Christopher Kane
Shifting to a richer assortment of jewel tones, one of London's loudest young lions layered his sharp, romantic tops, skirts, and dresses over an almost uniform base of sheer black.
Marios Schwab
Like Kane, Schwab's work for fall was marked by matte blacks and subtle hints of bondage. Unlike Kane, he incorporated less sexualized silhouettes, best represented through nipped puffy coats and a regal ensemble that seemed equal parts kimono and evening gown.
Jonathan Saunders
Few collections were as innovative as Saunders' bold experiment in thick lines and vertical geometry. (Pictured below left.)
Hamish Morrow
Featuring black, black, and more black, Morrow's latest fall harvest quietly reveled in the time-honored practice of bundling up. (Pictured above right.)
Giles
The East End's P.T. Barnum, Giles Deacon sent model Coco Rocha down the catwalk in a thickly knit wrap so large and arresting that we almost missed the nest of black quills orbiting her face. But the outsized knitwear was also offset with brilliant patchwork dresses and anemone-like gowns.
Nathan Jenden
Every year, the press platoons another developing talent into "rising star" duty. This year's draftee, Nathan Jenden, comes with a New York pedigree, a touch of sock-hop kitsch, and yards and yards of black taffeta.
