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Magnet Tacks
(22 August 2007) - Part tack and part magnet, these office essentials designed by Hironao Tsuboi are capable of holding heavy-ish objects two different ways. The small, gold plated head is a double magnet so when objects are attached magnetically they appear to float (see images). When spearing notes into the wall, the thicker head also makes it easier to pry the tack out. Smart, bi-functional and sublimely...
(22 August 2007) - Part tack and part magnet, these office essentials designed by Hironao Tsuboi are capable of holding heavy-ish objects two different ways. The small, gold plated head is a double magnet so when objects are attached magnetically they appear to float (see images). When spearing notes into the wall, the thicker head also makes it easier to pry the tack out. Smart, bi-functional and sublimely...
Peace Under Fire Jewelry
(16 August 2007) - DUMBO-based designer Brian Crumley's jewelry collection, "Peace Under Fire," was inspired by the "futility of the peace sign," as well as "a reaction to the glamorization and ubiquity of guns, knives, and the such in our culture," he says. Hence, the "Knot a Rifle" pin he created as a part of the latest five-piece collection. Made from sterling with gunmetal plating, the subtle embellishments...
(16 August 2007) - DUMBO-based designer Brian Crumley's jewelry collection, "Peace Under Fire," was inspired by the "futility of the peace sign," as well as "a reaction to the glamorization and ubiquity of guns, knives, and the such in our culture," he says. Hence, the "Knot a Rifle" pin he created as a part of the latest five-piece collection. Made from sterling with gunmetal plating, the subtle embellishments...
The Tammy Faye Necklace
(16 August 2007) - An homage to the world's most well-known mascara user, Portland artist/designer Stephanie Simek's Tammy Faye Necklace uses real human hair and sterling silver. It's an unusual and delicate piece of jewelry that, alternatively, has the calm look of sleep. Versions with freshwater pearls (pictured) or beads suggest faux tears, lending an emo feel. Available from artez'n starting at $30. You can also contact the...
(16 August 2007) - An homage to the world's most well-known mascara user, Portland artist/designer Stephanie Simek's Tammy Faye Necklace uses real human hair and sterling silver. It's an unusual and delicate piece of jewelry that, alternatively, has the calm look of sleep. Versions with freshwater pearls (pictured) or beads suggest faux tears, lending an emo feel. Available from artez'n starting at $30. You can also contact the...
Susan Bijl Bags
(15 August 2007) - Rotterdam designer Susan Bijl's colorful tote bags make the trip to the supermarket or department store (or wherever) more eco-friendly and more fashionable. Weighing in at less than thirty bucks, the rain-resistant nylon bags are available in assorted colors (some more nu-rave than others) and two sizes. Either one conveniently packs down to stow away inside of other bags for on-the-go use. The 10.5x21.5"...
(15 August 2007) - Rotterdam designer Susan Bijl's colorful tote bags make the trip to the supermarket or department store (or wherever) more eco-friendly and more fashionable. Weighing in at less than thirty bucks, the rain-resistant nylon bags are available in assorted colors (some more nu-rave than others) and two sizes. Either one conveniently packs down to stow away inside of other bags for on-the-go use. The 10.5x21.5"...
Melissa Spring/Summer '08
(09 August 2007) - The thought of plastic shoes, as in jellies, makes some of us run for the door. But Brazil's Melissa (also known for their eye-catching revolving store design) has been gladly enlisting legions of shoe-crazy females to their cause. The latest, 100% recyclable footwear made via injection molds features seven new models under the theme "Bedtime Stories" and is about to hit stores for the...
(09 August 2007) - The thought of plastic shoes, as in jellies, makes some of us run for the door. But Brazil's Melissa (also known for their eye-catching revolving store design) has been gladly enlisting legions of shoe-crazy females to their cause. The latest, 100% recyclable footwear made via injection molds features seven new models under the theme "Bedtime Stories" and is about to hit stores for the...
Tobias Wistisen Shrunken Heads Necklace
(03 August 2007) - Creepy, beautiful and cute, these necklaces by Danish designer Tobias Wistisen feature silver mini shrunken heads. Their mix of highly detailed garish features (like the stitches over the mouth) and hair made from delicate silver chains makes for an unusual accessory that's tough to categorize. We recommend the many-headed version for rockstars or review mirrors, but the single pendant works for a more subtle...
(03 August 2007) - Creepy, beautiful and cute, these necklaces by Danish designer Tobias Wistisen feature silver mini shrunken heads. Their mix of highly detailed garish features (like the stitches over the mouth) and hair made from delicate silver chains makes for an unusual accessory that's tough to categorize. We recommend the many-headed version for rockstars or review mirrors, but the single pendant works for a more subtle...
Ecsotype Bags
(31 July 2007) - Created by Melbourne-based design duo, Christian and Sabine Pound, Ecsotype is the label behind some of the most functional (and good-looking) bags the world has ever witnessed. "Ecsotype is about justifying every idea and creation by its originality" says French-born Sabine, "It's about building from the ground up (our products feel more like engineering projects to use) and the thrill of looking for the...
(31 July 2007) - Created by Melbourne-based design duo, Christian and Sabine Pound, Ecsotype is the label behind some of the most functional (and good-looking) bags the world has ever witnessed. "Ecsotype is about justifying every idea and creation by its originality" says French-born Sabine, "It's about building from the ground up (our products feel more like engineering projects to use) and the thrill of looking for the...
Tempus Temple of Time 2007 All‐Black Commemorative Collection
(26 July 2007) - I'm not sure what happened or when, but it seems everyone and their mother wants an all-black watch these days. Whether PVD-coated, carbonized, ceramic or whatever, people want to be a part of the horological Blacksploitation of luxury timepieces. So, that brings me to the September 2007 Tempus "Temple of Time" watch festival in Singapore. The largest watch event in Asia, it's also likely...
(26 July 2007) - I'm not sure what happened or when, but it seems everyone and their mother wants an all-black watch these days. Whether PVD-coated, carbonized, ceramic or whatever, people want to be a part of the horological Blacksploitation of luxury timepieces. So, that brings me to the September 2007 Tempus "Temple of Time" watch festival in Singapore. The largest watch event in Asia, it's also likely...
Super Sunglasses
(26 July 2007) - Super, the newest project from Pig Magazine's Sean Beolchini and the Beckerman brothers, has taken the classic Wayfarer-style sunglasses and upped the ante with a virtual rainbow of unisex options—turquoise, cream, red, yellow, and blue—not to mention superior construction. Handmade in the legendary sunglass factories of Italy, each pair of slightly oversized frames is reinforced with Zeiss lenses and a gold-plated brand stamp inside....
(26 July 2007) - Super, the newest project from Pig Magazine's Sean Beolchini and the Beckerman brothers, has taken the classic Wayfarer-style sunglasses and upped the ante with a virtual rainbow of unisex options—turquoise, cream, red, yellow, and blue—not to mention superior construction. Handmade in the legendary sunglass factories of Italy, each pair of slightly oversized frames is reinforced with Zeiss lenses and a gold-plated brand stamp inside....
Schambra Bags
(26 July 2007) - The dedicated craftsmanship of Schambra bags embodies the phrase "beauty is in the details." (See detailed images here.)We discovered these instant classics at the First Exposure show in London a few weeks ago. The care and attention paid to the form and function of these work and travel bags by the designer Kirsten Schambra Stevens was immediately obvious as she showed us each one...
(26 July 2007) - The dedicated craftsmanship of Schambra bags embodies the phrase "beauty is in the details." (See detailed images here.)We discovered these instant classics at the First Exposure show in London a few weeks ago. The care and attention paid to the form and function of these work and travel bags by the designer Kirsten Schambra Stevens was immediately obvious as she showed us each one...
Lisa Levine Catch the Sun Jewelry
(19 July 2007) - Refinery29 Shops offers up their latest collaboration, "Catch the Sun," an exclusive, limited-edition collection of jewelry by Lisa Levine. Levine's Mexican-inspired designs combine vibrant hand beading with her signature chain metal work to create woven earrings, pendants, and chains that are sure to inspire sun worship. We particularly like the crescent-shaped "Harvest Moon Pendant" (pictured right) that looks like something a hippie mom would...
(19 July 2007) - Refinery29 Shops offers up their latest collaboration, "Catch the Sun," an exclusive, limited-edition collection of jewelry by Lisa Levine. Levine's Mexican-inspired designs combine vibrant hand beading with her signature chain metal work to create woven earrings, pendants, and chains that are sure to inspire sun worship. We particularly like the crescent-shaped "Harvest Moon Pendant" (pictured right) that looks like something a hippie mom would...
Black Sheep & Prodigal Sons x BBlessing Limited-Edition Necklaces
(19 July 2007) - For jewelry designer Derek Cruz, of Black Sheep & Prodigal Sons, vintage ivory piano keys proved the perfect canvas for his latest collection: a limited-edition line of necklaces made exclusively for BBlessing in New York. The collection is creating quite a buzz—there are 15 necklaces in total; five different designs, three of each design. The five intricately sketched designs tell the story of a...
(19 July 2007) - For jewelry designer Derek Cruz, of Black Sheep & Prodigal Sons, vintage ivory piano keys proved the perfect canvas for his latest collection: a limited-edition line of necklaces made exclusively for BBlessing in New York. The collection is creating quite a buzz—there are 15 necklaces in total; five different designs, three of each design. The five intricately sketched designs tell the story of a...
Josh Jakus Winepocket
(17 July 2007) - Winepocket, the latest design by California-based Josh Jakus, is one of those products you never knew you needed, but when you discover it, it seems like the perfect solution. I never like spending a decent amount of money on a bottle of wine to see it promptly put into a cheap plastic bag or a crumpled paper. Jakus' Winepocket can either be an extra...
(17 July 2007) - Winepocket, the latest design by California-based Josh Jakus, is one of those products you never knew you needed, but when you discover it, it seems like the perfect solution. I never like spending a decent amount of money on a bottle of wine to see it promptly put into a cheap plastic bag or a crumpled paper. Jakus' Winepocket can either be an extra...
The Rise + Fall Woodgrain Tote Bag
(16 July 2007) - Add this woodgrain tote to the list of interesting schmatta coming out of Brooklyn these days by local label The Rise + Fall. One of their newest offerings, the bag pairs the classic practicality of a tote with the classic pattern of wood and is reportedly gaining popularity. While much of these products are featured exclusively in their Brooklyn store, they take queries online...
(16 July 2007) - Add this woodgrain tote to the list of interesting schmatta coming out of Brooklyn these days by local label The Rise + Fall. One of their newest offerings, the bag pairs the classic practicality of a tote with the classic pattern of wood and is reportedly gaining popularity. While much of these products are featured exclusively in their Brooklyn store, they take queries online...
Amazon Life x Oestudio
(12 July 2007) - Sustainability comes in all colors and forms these days, but rather than fall for the clever marketing of a product that purportedly saves the environment, Rio de Janeiro’s Amazon Life really hits the heart of sustainability by being aware of the people that can benefit from our consumerism. They just introduced their new line overseen by Brazilian design house Oestudio—a new direction for the...
(12 July 2007) - Sustainability comes in all colors and forms these days, but rather than fall for the clever marketing of a product that purportedly saves the environment, Rio de Janeiro’s Amazon Life really hits the heart of sustainability by being aware of the people that can benefit from our consumerism. They just introduced their new line overseen by Brazilian design house Oestudio—a new direction for the...
Emma Hope
(10 July 2007) - I've been wearing a pair of Emma Hope's luxurious signature sneakers since last year, loving what I saw as a neat twist on the Smith aesthetic. Only after a bit of digging did I discover that she previously designed for Paul Smith anyway. With an elongated, yet low-profile shape, the shoes are taken to the next level by the materials used. Calf, pony and...
(10 July 2007) - I've been wearing a pair of Emma Hope's luxurious signature sneakers since last year, loving what I saw as a neat twist on the Smith aesthetic. Only after a bit of digging did I discover that she previously designed for Paul Smith anyway. With an elongated, yet low-profile shape, the shoes are taken to the next level by the materials used. Calf, pony and...
Only Watch Auction 2007
(10 July 2007) - The first Only Watch auction in 2005 was so wildly successful—raising €1.9 million Euros for charity (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy)—there was little doubt they'd try to follow it up. Two years later, it's back with more rare machines from today's most desirable brands. The event, commissioned by Prince Albert II of Monaco, will offer 35 limited edition and one-of-a-kind prototype watches, or as the horologically...
(10 July 2007) - The first Only Watch auction in 2005 was so wildly successful—raising €1.9 million Euros for charity (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy)—there was little doubt they'd try to follow it up. Two years later, it's back with more rare machines from today's most desirable brands. The event, commissioned by Prince Albert II of Monaco, will offer 35 limited edition and one-of-a-kind prototype watches, or as the horologically...
Lucy Miller Beaded Chain-Link Necklace
(10 July 2007) - Made by English knitwear designer Lucy Miller, we found these hand-tied beaded necklaces at The Rise + Fall store. (Miller's line is among the small collection of goods there that's not from their house label.) We love the way Miller simultaneously reinvents both traditional beadwork and chains for a necklace that's neither too hippie nor too fake bling. (Click image for detail.) "They're really...
(10 July 2007) - Made by English knitwear designer Lucy Miller, we found these hand-tied beaded necklaces at The Rise + Fall store. (Miller's line is among the small collection of goods there that's not from their house label.) We love the way Miller simultaneously reinvents both traditional beadwork and chains for a necklace that's neither too hippie nor too fake bling. (Click image for detail.) "They're really...
Colab Eyewear
(09 July 2007) - Touted as an 'anti-brand' by its creators, Colab Eyewear brings together a changing roster of artists to create a line that break all the rules of traditional shades. The fruits of this colab-oration of artists such as Perks & Mini, Eboy and Geoff McFetridge are quirky, playful, and a bit anarchistic. From sly inscriptions and removable lens stickers right down to artist-customized packaging, Colab...
(09 July 2007) - Touted as an 'anti-brand' by its creators, Colab Eyewear brings together a changing roster of artists to create a line that break all the rules of traditional shades. The fruits of this colab-oration of artists such as Perks & Mini, Eboy and Geoff McFetridge are quirky, playful, and a bit anarchistic. From sly inscriptions and removable lens stickers right down to artist-customized packaging, Colab...
Common Projects Sneakers
(21 June 2007) - Stuck in an endless debate on the virtues of color, material, brand, cultural allegiances and street cred, those deliberating their next sneaker purchase often find themselves at an impasse. Our vote goes for the classic and simple, especially when it comes to a worthwhile investment like Common Projects' Achilles mid-top sneaker. A collaboration between designers Prathan Poopat and Flavio Girolami, the Common Projects' Achilles...
(21 June 2007) - Stuck in an endless debate on the virtues of color, material, brand, cultural allegiances and street cred, those deliberating their next sneaker purchase often find themselves at an impasse. Our vote goes for the classic and simple, especially when it comes to a worthwhile investment like Common Projects' Achilles mid-top sneaker. A collaboration between designers Prathan Poopat and Flavio Girolami, the Common Projects' Achilles...
A.P.C. Los Angeles Flagship Store
(13 June 2007) - A.P.C., the label beloved the world over for its understated Parisian style, opens its doors in the West Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles today. The second flagship in the U.S. (the other is in New York) brings their always-classic denim line (including the cult-status raw stuff of course) to the West Coast, along with the subtle feminity of their women's clothes, staple menswear, their...
(13 June 2007) - A.P.C., the label beloved the world over for its understated Parisian style, opens its doors in the West Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles today. The second flagship in the U.S. (the other is in New York) brings their always-classic denim line (including the cult-status raw stuff of course) to the West Coast, along with the subtle feminity of their women's clothes, staple menswear, their...
Eureka N!ergy Tent
(07 June 2007) - If you don't like to rough it, can't do without the conveniences of home, or just need a base camp to recharge your camera or MP3 player after a day on the trail, the Eureka N!ergy tents have three 12-volt plugs to charge your accessories. A concealed wiring system strategically places glowing outlets throughout the tent for easy access. Hook up a fan on...
(07 June 2007) - If you don't like to rough it, can't do without the conveniences of home, or just need a base camp to recharge your camera or MP3 player after a day on the trail, the Eureka N!ergy tents have three 12-volt plugs to charge your accessories. A concealed wiring system strategically places glowing outlets throughout the tent for easy access. Hook up a fan on...
Alex Palma Jewelry
(06 June 2007) - To call jewelry designer Alex Palma prolific seems like an understatement when you take a look at his Fotolog, which he updates almost regularly with the most current of his work. Every day it's a different piece, an exhibit of sophisticated artistry concocted from a jumble of materials that he says comes together to imitate the perfect harmony of color, shapes and proportions found...
(06 June 2007) - To call jewelry designer Alex Palma prolific seems like an understatement when you take a look at his Fotolog, which he updates almost regularly with the most current of his work. Every day it's a different piece, an exhibit of sophisticated artistry concocted from a jumble of materials that he says comes together to imitate the perfect harmony of color, shapes and proportions found...
Nikolai Rose Ties
(06 June 2007) - Designed by two twenty year-old New York boys, Nikolai Rose looks extremely promising with their first collection of neckties and jewelry. The ties are beautifully styled with completely original designs made of 100% silk in New York City. Classically cut, the designs are modern and youthful yet as easily worn in a casual setting as with a suit. Their first run consists of six...
(06 June 2007) - Designed by two twenty year-old New York boys, Nikolai Rose looks extremely promising with their first collection of neckties and jewelry. The ties are beautifully styled with completely original designs made of 100% silk in New York City. Classically cut, the designs are modern and youthful yet as easily worn in a casual setting as with a suit. Their first run consists of six...
Sarah Graham Metalsmithing
(05 June 2007) - A rising star on the jewelry scene, Sarah Graham's medium is precious metals and jewels. The rings are what caught our attention so it's not surprising that Graham herself reports them as some of her most popular work and they're "collected fanatically!" Looking at the individual pieces it's not in the least surprising that the California artist reports drawing inspiration from works of antiquity...
(05 June 2007) - A rising star on the jewelry scene, Sarah Graham's medium is precious metals and jewels. The rings are what caught our attention so it's not surprising that Graham herself reports them as some of her most popular work and they're "collected fanatically!" Looking at the individual pieces it's not in the least surprising that the California artist reports drawing inspiration from works of antiquity...
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