Nike+ Supersonic

by Tim Yu

We've always respected the way Nike maintains sport culture as one of their core values and their upcoming Supersonic race puts those values at the forefront of their marketing efforts by throwing a party requiring at least some athleticism to enter. If you think you're fast and quick—fast would be a 1k race, quick would be a 100m sprint—you'll need to be both in order to attend Nike+'s exclusive event.

Promising a rave-like atmosphere, on the night of 17 November 2007 at a classified London venue, 1000 people will sprint a lit up 1k course, cheered on by 2,000 of their friends. At the finish line, the invite only bash will feature some of the U.K.'s biggest bands. The catch is, to get that invite, you have to compete for tickets at 100m speed trials held in and around London throughout October. The first one is this Friday, 12 October 2007, in Finsbury Park (North London) at 5:30pm sharp. Each race will feature live DJs and the opportunity to demo some new Nike gear.

The fastest 1000 (500 guys, 500 girls) will receive a race pack including an iPod nano, Nike+ Sport Kit, a pair of limited edition Nike Zoom Jasari (pictured left) and a coveted invite to the party along with two guest passes for their loudest supporters.

To register for trial events, see videos and learn more about the event, visit the Supersonic Myspace page.

First speed trial: 12 October 2007 at 5:30pm
Finsbury Gate
Seven Sisters Road
London N4 map

Third and final speed trial: 2 November 2007 at 6pm
Peninsular Sq @ O2
London, SE10 OPE

AKA Tees

by Ami Kealoha

Even before Hot Topic pretty much ruined any kind of legit fandom, wearing a concert tee (unless is was a homemade "This is Not a Fugazi T-shirt" or Mr. Bungle's rare sort-of subtle masturbation celebration) was a sell out move. That's why we particularly appreciate U.K. t-shirt maker Worn By's AKA line of tees that pay homage to bands by referencing names they had before they made it big, names they played under for secret shows and that kind of thing.

Wearing one is a way to play the "in the know" qualifier game and the outré names themselves, like "Bingo Hand Job" (aka R.E.M.), add a general WTF appeal.

We also like how some of the designs play on the graphic design associated with the bands as we know them, for example "Polka Tulk" (Black Sabbath) and " Johnny and the Moondogs" (The Beatles). Others, like "Stiff Fingers," timed to coincide with the release of "Control," the new feature about the band in their later incarnation, is more interpretive.

The AKA series runs £28 a pop from Worn By.

Also on Cool Hunting: To Be Confirmed Spring/Summer 2007

Joel Dugan: Ocea

by Jacob Resneck

This isn't the first time that Brooklyn-based artist Joel Dugan has been featured on Cool Hunting. In 2005, his nautically themed octopus tees were being sold to raise money for arts education for underprivileged schoolchildren. Dugan continues to be produce, elaborating and improving on the timeless maritime theme in what is his solo debut in the port city of San Francisco where the Iowa-born artist studied his craft.

We think this Pacific port is a fitting host for Dugan's latest portraits of foggy coastlines, shorebirds and lighthouses. Contrary to our simplistic description, these paintings are not clam chowder, Cape Cod-kitsch. Dugan's pieces bring a fresh perspective to a well worn (and at times overwrought) theme by artists who for years have been fascinated by the sea.

Dugan says he drew much of his inspiration from trips to coastal Nova Scotia, Ireland and New England, and we think he's done justice in to the maritime aesthetic.

Ocea
Opening Reception: 13 October 2007, 7-10pm
13 October-3 November 2007
White Walls Gallery
835 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA map
tel. +1 415 9311500

Daub & Bauble Home and Body Products

by Letizia Rossi

We always love a product that takes a simple problem—in this case ugly, foul-smelling dish soap—and executes the solution to a T. Daub & Bauble’s new line of home and body products combine delicately scented natural soaps and lotions with exquisite package design. Featuring "honest ingredients" such as aloe vera, grapeseed oil, vitamin E, avocado and shea butter, the dish soaps, hand soaps, and hand lotions are available in three scents: Tarocco Orange and Clove, Sorrento Lemon and Ginger and (our favorite) the subtle yet exotic Mission Fig and Thyme.

Inspired by the cycles of nature, the striking packaging designed by Daub & Bauble’s fellow Minnesotans Wink is available in three coordinating patterns for each of the three scents and is 100% recyclable. Available online from eBubbles the Hand Wash with Aloe is $8 the Hand Lotion with Shea Butter and Concentrated Dish Soap are $9 each—a small price to pay for perfection.

Carved Lobster

by Evan Orensten

This lobster sculpture is intricately carved out of cow bone in the Philippines. Delicately crafted hinges allow nearly all of its parts to move—an accurate representation that doubles as a unique piece of art. With excruciating attention to detail, it features all the textures and ridges of a real lobster. This 1.5 pounder will set you back a little more than the real thing, but it's reasonably priced for the craftsmanship, beauty and conversations it will start.

Available at Vivre, $415. This and other creatures from the same line are also available at Nest Interiors in New York City.