Cool Hunting
| 14 March 2007view entries from: this week | this month | view previous day | view next day |
Bears by Kent Rogowski
by Ami Kealoha
Like a slightly twisted version of something Hallmark might produce, NYC photographer Kent Rogowski's new book, simply titled Bears, is a series of portraits featuring teddybears that have been turned inside out and re-stuffed shot "Avedon-style" (as the book's publisher Sara Rosen put it) . The effect—bears that are distorted, lumpy and totally bizarre looking—is as creepy as it is compelling. Rife with nostalgia and allusions to consumerism, childhood and sentimentality, among other heady topics, Bears, like any monograph becomes a meditation on its subject.
Due out May 2007, you can pre-order from Powerhouse or Amazon. For a limited edition version that includes a signed and numbered print, see the Bears site.
Fetty of Brooklyn NY Rocks Necklace
by Ami Kealoha
A twist on the old "diamond in the rough" adage, these pendants by Fetty of Brooklyn are made from a rock found in the streets of NYC set with a small champagne diamond. The subtle sparkle and contrasting materials make for a winning combo, especially hung on it's 16" oxidized sterling silver chain. These necklaces (as if the first bad pun wasn't enough) are literally glam rock—which makes sense since the same people behind Fetty are also members of the NYC "garage glam rock" band Semi Precious Weapons.
NY Rocks necklaces are available for $95 each (plus shipping and handling) from Alter by calling +1 718 784 8818.
Daniel Ivarsson For Diesel
by Leonora Oppenheim
The winner of last year’s International Talent Support Diesel Award was a young fashion designer from Sweden by the name of Daniel Ivarsson. A graduate of London’s Royal College Of Art, he was chosen as the winner for his “Odyssey Of Black” collection inspired by Rock 'n' Roll, bikers and tattoos. Daniel’s prize was a stint at the Diesel headquarters in Italy designing a five-piece capsule collection for Diesel. This creative enterprise is now complete and Daniel’s mini collection, carrying a customized label with his name, was recently presented at the Diesel flagship store in London. Daniel’s five pieces—in black of course—for the menswear collection, complement Diesel’s edgy street style aesthetic while also bringing in some interesting angles and cutting techniques to distinguish his individual style. The Daniel Ivarsson Diesel Collection will be available to buy in flagship Diesel stores worldwide starting in April.
Matthias Pliessnig: Capsule
by Tim Yu
Although strictly sculptural, those with a bit of imagination could use Capsule as one of the nicest note/cigar holders out there. Matthias Pliessnig designed Capsule to contain its own plans rolled up inside (above right inset). Made of ebonized walnut and steel, the box is held shut by a mechanism inside—pushing the metal button at the tip opens the lid. Better known for his furniture, Pliessnig is interested in making wood more pliable. By applying coopering techniques he is able to create compound curves with wood and has been applying these skills to sculptural endeavors.
Check out his newest piece of furniture, a bent wood lounge still in the making, here.
Soho Font by Sebastian Lester
by Tim Yu
A new slightly beefy typeface called Soho was released yesterday by Monotype out of the U.K. Good for publishing and corporate branding, Soho features many different stylistic sets, allowing for personalization (Regular is pictured right). Lightweight, condensed, or super-strong and heavy, it's a versatile font based on a slab serif (characterized by thick and blocky serifs) that's clean and easy to read. Typeface designer Sebastian Lester's goal was to make a font that looked very 21st century and he comments, "perhaps 60,000 fonts in circulation and only a small handful of multi-weight, multi-width slab serif designs exist." Add one more to the handful.
For more information, to see all the stylistic sub sets and to purchase Soho visit Monotype.
