Conolounge Recycled Paper Tubes Chair

by Josh Rubin

For a chair prototype called the Conolounge, Chilean designers Onceneto tapped La Tercera newspaper for leftover paper printer rolls. A steel support provides structure and adds a fetching bright green accent. It's a clever example of creative reuse that reminds us of a less conceptual and more practical version of Julian Lwin's Biotube Bench.

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New Monument Artist-Designed Snowboards

by Ami Kealoha

by Allison Sparkuhl

The countdown to winter has already begun and to kick things off, here's something powdery fresh, Monument Snowboards (or MNMNT as it's known) launched their new site, bringing together an avalanche of brilliant artist-designed decks. The boards for the '08-'09 collection by Todd Tourso, Owleyes, Krink, Thom Lessner and Kime Buzzelli feature everything from delicately watercolored bikini-clad girls to severe graphic prints and trip-tastic collages.

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J Shoes x Metro.Pop Magazine: Mpj Boot

by Ami Kealoha

by Mat Lyon

J Shoes recently collaborated with Los Angeles, CA-based magazine metro.pop to produce the limited edition Mpj Boot.

With the market saturated by minimally shaped and starkly-colored offerings, we like the refreshing leap back to the roots of shoe design. The Mpj boot reverently bows its head to Native America with its premium leather construction, removable fringe, sock liner made from recycled material and dynamic sole illustration by California-based artist Joe Suitor. (Click images for detail.)

J Shoes are also collaborating with designer Carlos Campos on an exclusive range for his upcoming NYC fashion week show. To find retailers near you and discover more about J Shoes contact +1 410 902 0584 or visit their site.