Cool Hunting
| 27 October 2008view entries from: this week | this month | view previous day | view next day |
Sarpeneva Korona K3 Red Moon
by Watchismo
One of Finland's most exclusive mechanical watchmaking companies, Sarpaneva, recently introduced the Korona K3 Red Moon. Featuring a red-hued moon phase indicator—reminiscent of the Harvest Moon typically seen in Europe this time of year—it's a fitting watch to be released just in time for Halloween.
Different than the Sarpaneva models currently available, this one features a black, DLC-treated case combined with an 18-carat red gold moon phase indication, marking the first use of red gold within the Sarpaneva collection.
Founder, Stepan Sarpaneva comments, "People ask me where the idea came from for the Korona dial, and it is a typical story for me. One night really late, walking home with my friends, the Moon was full and bright and shining on the circular, open worked and rusty iron gratings that surround the base of the trees on the street near my home. For some reason those details just popped into my head and stayed there...That’s how the dial of the Korona series was formed—just a passing glance at something that you normally see every single day—but somehow never really notice.”
The watch is priced around $11,000 and you can continue reading about it at Watchismo.
Cool Hunting Video Presents: Whartscape
by Cool Hunting Video
Homegrown in Baltimore, Whartscape is a touring music festival featuring nearly one hundred bands, thousands of attendees and a lot of sweat. We were lucky enough to be there for the 3rd annual Whartscape and caught several performances including Ponytail, Double Dagger, Girl Talk and Dan Deacon, the festival's co-founder and main impresario. In an interview with him conducted over iChat, he explains how the police inspired the festival, why people often participate in his shows and the future.
Nice Collective Army Boots
by Josh Rubin
Favorite menswear line Nice Collective has expanded beyond clothes to shoes with this Fall's addition of army boots. A slight variation on the classic design, these American-handmade boots are rendered in a heavy, dark leather that's been worn-in a bit to maximize both comfort and style. Joe and Ian, founders of San Francisco-based Nice Collective, are Burning Man regulars so as an homage each pair of boots has a dusting of sand from the Blackrock, Nevada desert.
Here in New York the boots and other items form their collection can be found at Odin. Check out the site for a listing of other stockists.
Call2Recycle Rechargeable Battery Recycling Program
by Jacob Resneck
Don't toss those those dead rechargeables out of your mobile phone, camcorder or camera—they can be recycled. In fact, they're toxic, the industry wants them back and is providing thousands of recycle bins in the U.S. and Canada to make it that much more convenient.
So far, they claim to have recycled 42 million pounds of rechargeables since 1994, and aim to continue the effort. There are already 40,000 recycling points in North America.. Get in touch to find out how you can get your old batteries recycled in the Call2Recycle program.
Shinju Binchotan Radiation-Shielding Bracelet
by Jacob Resneck
Made from bincho-tan, a traditional Japanese white charcoal made from oak, these Shinju Binchotan Bracelets are an attractive accessory that weigh in at less than $60.
Designed with simplicity in mind, these handsome bracelets are believed to emanate positive ch'i that defend the wearer from environmental hazards from bad vibes to the potentially harmful EMF from computer monitors and mobile phones.
My Secret Playlist
by Karen Day
Want to know who your favorite bands are listening to? My Secret Playlist does just that by inviting guest bands, DJs, producers and musicians to write about what they're rocking out to at the moment. The simple but addictive concept is published by Conversant Media, the Australian media company that produces Lost At E Minor, a friend and content partner of CH.
