Cool Hunting
| 04 May 2007view entries from: this week | this month | view previous day | view next day |
Blake Hamster: Release 001
by Tim Yu
Blake Hamster's first release of shirts combine fresh graphic design with an innovative blend of organic cotton and Seacell, a new yarn with seaweed elements that impart anti-inflammatory and moisturizing agents to the wearer.
The fabric feels like any other tee and produced in very limited quantities (50 per style) with limited circulation, you can be assured that you will be the only one around sporting it. Tailored in Italy by the renowned Confezioni Barbon (they manufacture clothes for the likes of Marni, Jil Sander and Chanel, among others), Blake Hamster follows strict ecological and sociological production guidelines.
A collaborative effort by a network of designers, artists and photographers, the Munich-based group is more of a design collective then just another t-shirt line. While Blake's release 001 is made up of four male and four female shirts, next time it could be anything from sweaters to a collection of household wares. For more info and to purchase the shirts (starting at €100), visit Blake Hamster Sartorial.
Bambu Sporks
by Ami Kealoha
Improving on the classic cafeteria utensil, Bambu's new Sporks mimic the way people eat with their hands. Designed for easy spearing or scooping, the biodegradable "Veneerware" (Bambu's paper plate alternative) is perfect for picnicking, parties, camping or anyplace else a disposable spork would come in handy. Get a 24-piece pack from Joanne Hudson Basics or Greenfeet. Also check out the Bambu boutique (including the complete Veneerware line) at Greenfeet.
Don't Do That!
by Wendy Dembo
A group show of six contemporary urban artists, "Don't Do That!" opens today, Friday, 4 May 2007, at Elms Lesters Painting Rooms. The show includes new constructivist pieces (pictured) and collages by Dutch artist Boris Tellegen (aka DELTA), a selection of paintings by pop surrealist Ron English (you may have seen his billboard interventions), new paintings by London-based artist Andrew McAttee, some of Dalek’s beautifully-painted characters, iconic paintings by NYC’s own Stash and erotic "Toile de Jouy" paintings by Brooklyn-based Mark Dean Veca.
Don't Do That!
4-26 May 2007
Elms Lesters Painting Rooms
135 Flitcroft Street
London WC2H 8DH
tel. +44 (0) 20 7836 6747
Dopie Sandals
by Leonora Oppenheim
Here's something to brighten up your feet as you move towards summer. This strange-looking colorful footwear looks like the born-again sole of a Nike Air Rift sneaker. In fact, the Dopie sandal is a collaboration between industrial designer Matthew Harrison and the eco-friendly shoe company Terra Plana. Developed over two years, the Dopie is the result of the search for a "sandal in a simpler and pure form: a single shape sole to protect the foot that folds up between the toes to provide control. An optional strap is provided to add extra functionality to Dopie beginners." We love the crazy color range and the minimal use of materials in the single molded form, which is made from recycled EVA and foam rubber. The Dopie craze has already begun in the U.K. and Europe where the sandals have been on sale since April. Look out for them online or in the NYC Terra Plana store.
Also on Cool Hunting: United Nude Shoes
