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Jacob Resneck
Jacob Resneck likes to write and has an opinion on everything, hence his draw to Cool Hunting. When not riding freight trains or otherwise on the bum, he is a freelance journalist based in the coldest spot in the continental United States.
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The 48 Hour T-Shirt
Another Black Friday has come and gone in the United States and here's an offering that simultaneously lampoons consumer culture and offers a limited supply of tees. After all, few have done as good a job as Rob Walker whose book points out out how advertisers' sophisticated sleight of hand has made chumps of us all. Walker has just unveiled the 48 Hour T-Shirt. (Click...
Another Black Friday has come and gone in the United States and here's an offering that simultaneously lampoons consumer culture and offers a limited supply of tees. After all, few have done as good a job as Rob Walker whose book points out out how advertisers' sophisticated sleight of hand has made chumps of us all. Walker has just unveiled the 48 Hour T-Shirt. (Click...
Electrohype 2008
A biennial of a slightly different sort, Electrohype is an exhibition of computer-based art featuring 10 artists from six countries. The fifth such exhibit in a decade, this year's theme touches upon the rhythmic aesthetic of machines working toward a singular purpose. There promises a lot of whirring, buzzing with lights flashing in a way that seeks to challenge how we perceive time and...
A biennial of a slightly different sort, Electrohype is an exhibition of computer-based art featuring 10 artists from six countries. The fifth such exhibit in a decade, this year's theme touches upon the rhythmic aesthetic of machines working toward a singular purpose. There promises a lot of whirring, buzzing with lights flashing in a way that seeks to challenge how we perceive time and...
JimmyJane Ember Edition Of One Candles
Well known for their gold and platinum plated sex toys, JimmyJane is set to release a special edition of their Ember Natural Emollient Massage Candles. With a matte black porcelain container, each candle is a one-off featuring a unique one-of-a-kind composition of gesture drawings. Pairing aphrodisiac scents, the new candle smells like a blend of Cocoa and Fig fragrances. Each candle is made by...
Well known for their gold and platinum plated sex toys, JimmyJane is set to release a special edition of their Ember Natural Emollient Massage Candles. With a matte black porcelain container, each candle is a one-off featuring a unique one-of-a-kind composition of gesture drawings. Pairing aphrodisiac scents, the new candle smells like a blend of Cocoa and Fig fragrances. Each candle is made by...
Busy Buddy Bristle Bone
Premier Pet's Busy Buddy Bristle Bone provides a good workout for dogs that like to chew. The durable rubber bone sandwiches nubby rings, replaceable rawhide treats (or you can be creative and make your own), and bristles that clean your dog's teeth as they chew. Because the treats are wedged in the middle it takes a while to make much progress, providing entertainment and...
Premier Pet's Busy Buddy Bristle Bone provides a good workout for dogs that like to chew. The durable rubber bone sandwiches nubby rings, replaceable rawhide treats (or you can be creative and make your own), and bristles that clean your dog's teeth as they chew. Because the treats are wedged in the middle it takes a while to make much progress, providing entertainment and...
Timex x J. Crew Military Watch
This Timex Military watch stands out among J. Crew's recent collaborations. It's perfectly balanced, has a nice retro/hip vibe and is both practical, stylish and affordable. The red second hand and 24 hour dial seal the deal. It's also water resistant to 50 meters. The Timex Military watch is available exclusively at J. Crew online for $150 and (soon, we hear) at the new...
This Timex Military watch stands out among J. Crew's recent collaborations. It's perfectly balanced, has a nice retro/hip vibe and is both practical, stylish and affordable. The red second hand and 24 hour dial seal the deal. It's also water resistant to 50 meters. The Timex Military watch is available exclusively at J. Crew online for $150 and (soon, we hear) at the new...
John Waters: The Girls Collector Plates
You'd be hard pressed to find a better medium for John Waters' own unique brand of trashy chic than the porcelain collector plate. Thanks to the NYC-based Adora Porcelain, the perfect pairing exists in the form of three plates, each adorned with one of Waters' photos of his "muses," Barbie-like dolls decked out with bouffants and thick black eye makeup.Limited to an edition of...
You'd be hard pressed to find a better medium for John Waters' own unique brand of trashy chic than the porcelain collector plate. Thanks to the NYC-based Adora Porcelain, the perfect pairing exists in the form of three plates, each adorned with one of Waters' photos of his "muses," Barbie-like dolls decked out with bouffants and thick black eye makeup.Limited to an edition of...
Mexican Summer Record Club
By Gabriel Bell Mexican Summer, a new boutique music label offers the latest titles by contemporary, cutting-edge artists in big, beautiful vinyl wrapped in big, beautiful album jackets. Pressed in limited runs of 500 to 1,000 copies each, Mexican Summer offers albums from acts such as Dungen, Nachtmystium, Bobby BeauSoleil & The Orkustra and others. For those of you who just can't put your...
By Gabriel Bell Mexican Summer, a new boutique music label offers the latest titles by contemporary, cutting-edge artists in big, beautiful vinyl wrapped in big, beautiful album jackets. Pressed in limited runs of 500 to 1,000 copies each, Mexican Summer offers albums from acts such as Dungen, Nachtmystium, Bobby BeauSoleil & The Orkustra and others. For those of you who just can't put your...
SomeRightsReserved
SomeRightsReserved is the awesome online store of the London-based KithKin design collective. The shop, billed as "a download revolution" features both digital products (such as music and fonts) and directions/instructions for building physical items. There are too many great things to call out here but a few favorites include the origami Graphic Grenade by PostlerFerguson; The Rubbish typefaces by Clare Acheson, and the RepRap...
SomeRightsReserved is the awesome online store of the London-based KithKin design collective. The shop, billed as "a download revolution" features both digital products (such as music and fonts) and directions/instructions for building physical items. There are too many great things to call out here but a few favorites include the origami Graphic Grenade by PostlerFerguson; The Rubbish typefaces by Clare Acheson, and the RepRap...
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