Cool Hunting
| 06 March 2007view entries from: this week | this month | view previous day | view next day |
Reader Find: Clown Chic Jewelry
by Ami Kealoha
Cast from bird feet, these Clown Chic pendants showed up in CH's new Reader Finds section and as a tip from Berns Rothschild, the designer of the line, at about the same time. Much like cute-and-sinister combos, Rothschild's gold-plated pieces (also available as belts) mixes high-end materials with gross-out subject matter. Starting at $135 for the more delicate partridge foot necklace (the chicken is pictured), you can order them from the Clown Chic site.
iConcertCal
by Tim Yu
You may already know, but iConcertCal is very useful and we think it is worth another reminder. With the free plug-in, you should never again miss a show due to bungled dates or forgetfulness. Eliminating the need to thumb through magazines or surf through sites, iConcertCal scans your iTunes music folder to comprehensively detail live concerts in a well-organized and personalized calendar. Available in both Mac and PC formats, you can click on your choice to purchase tickets through the venue's website.
A similar service, Sonicliving is arguably more powerful as it is web-based and scans not only your iTunes, but your internet radio and pandora accounts as well.
via Thrillist. Also seen on Josh Spear and Something Glorious.
Yaacov Agam Kinetic Op-Art Watches for Movado
by Watchismo
A Kinetic and Op-Art pioneer, Yaacov Agam created this 1980s limited edition watch series for the Movado Time Museum Collection. The only other artist to produce a watch for Movado was Andy Warhol with his "Times/5."
Featuring anthracite colored steel straps, a mystery dial of multi-colored glass discs rotating circles/semi-circles overlaying dotted hands for time, it sold at auction in 2000 for $10,925.
See more here.
North Face 3-Point Optimus Boa
by Tim Yu
New on the flip-flop scene, the North Face 3-Point Optimus Boa features a built-in device to achieve the perfect fit. Differing from the strappy, too-fussy alternatives for securing sandals, the 3-Point Optimus maintains the flip-flop shape but uses the patented form fitting Boa system to adjust to the contours of your foot. Turning the wheel moves stainless steel cables located inside each strap, which ratchet around your foot for a snug fit. Whether for running around a city or down a stream, this flip-flop will stay put. Though it's not really an option for the fashion-conscious, the Optimus is both land and water compatible, featuring an antimicrobial footbed and high-traction outsole.
Available at Backcountry for $75
Alison Whittington
by Lost At E Minor
Photographer Alison Whittington shoots evocative, thematic photo essays which subtly hint at layers of meaning that sit just below the surface. Her work is tinged with a sense of introspection, but also encourages the viewer to question their own interpretation of the series. See more images here.
Navman N 40i
by Josh Rubin
The new Navman N 40i personal navigation device features a built in digital camera that takes geo-coordinate embedded pictures so you can navigate back to your favorite destinations. Packed with all the standard features, you can enter an address, or for you right brained individuals, tap a photo from your NavPix album on the 3.5"touchscreen to specify your destination. Even better, you can download and share pictures with other Navman users and photos are integrated onto the GPS map for easy identification. Other useful features include gas and park buttons to find the nearest gas station or parking lot and automatic re-routing in case you miss a turn.
For more information, to view a demo, and to purchase it for $400 visit Navman.
