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Macha Jewelry
(16 November 2009) - by Richard Prime The two-year-old brand Macha Jewelry marries style, craftsmanship and a sympathetic approach to materials that opts for a rough-hewn look over polish and flash for both men and women. “It’s about a quiet rebellion, not necessarily beautiful but not without nobility either,” notes Bernice Kelly, the Irish designer behind Macha now based in London. Indeed, each piece seems to grow and...
(16 November 2009) - by Richard Prime The two-year-old brand Macha Jewelry marries style, craftsmanship and a sympathetic approach to materials that opts for a rough-hewn look over polish and flash for both men and women. “It’s about a quiet rebellion, not necessarily beautiful but not without nobility either,” notes Bernice Kelly, the Irish designer behind Macha now based in London. Indeed, each piece seems to grow and...
Le Blob Jewelry
(24 September 2009) - Formless most accurately describes the new Le Blob jewelry line by São Paulo's Fernando Akasaka, which recentlydebuted with a collection of an ambitious 200 pieces. Akasaka, if you recognize the name, produces furniture and other conceptual pieces under his F. Akasaka Design brand. After earlier this year sharing with me his desire to realize his ideas in metal on a smaller scale, it's apparent...
(24 September 2009) - Formless most accurately describes the new Le Blob jewelry line by São Paulo's Fernando Akasaka, which recentlydebuted with a collection of an ambitious 200 pieces. Akasaka, if you recognize the name, produces furniture and other conceptual pieces under his F. Akasaka Design brand. After earlier this year sharing with me his desire to realize his ideas in metal on a smaller scale, it's apparent...
Athas! Pens
(06 May 2009) - An ultra-classy reinterpretation of the iconic Bic pen (and a functional version of Tobias Wong and Ju$t Another Rich Kid's pendant), Athas! steel, brass, silver and gold pens are a stylish configuration of the original plastic design. Each of the high-meets-low pens are signed and numbered and available for engraving, making them the perfect gift for any writer or ballpoint fanatic. Ever the homage,...
(06 May 2009) - An ultra-classy reinterpretation of the iconic Bic pen (and a functional version of Tobias Wong and Ju$t Another Rich Kid's pendant), Athas! steel, brass, silver and gold pens are a stylish configuration of the original plastic design. Each of the high-meets-low pens are signed and numbered and available for engraving, making them the perfect gift for any writer or ballpoint fanatic. Ever the homage,...
Julia Chiang: My Rotten Apples
(28 April 2009) - Drawn to things considered unworthy and unwanted, artist Julia Chiang's sculpture series My Rotten Apples embodies her unmistakable ability to transform the undesirable into covetable objects. This unique edition of 21, smaller-scale rotten apples stems from an upcoming large-scale floor sculpture entitled "Never Enough," in which Julia cast apples in porcelain and stacked the resulting "perfect" apples in a large pile to represent desire,...
(28 April 2009) - Drawn to things considered unworthy and unwanted, artist Julia Chiang's sculpture series My Rotten Apples embodies her unmistakable ability to transform the undesirable into covetable objects. This unique edition of 21, smaller-scale rotten apples stems from an upcoming large-scale floor sculpture entitled "Never Enough," in which Julia cast apples in porcelain and stacked the resulting "perfect" apples in a large pile to represent desire,...
Verameat Jewelry
(16 March 2009) - Using recycled silver and 25 karat gold, Vera Balyura's fanciful rings, earrings and necklaces bring out the child within. Vera's story starts with her own childhood in the Ukraine, where she worked as an apprentice to her grandfather, a woodcarver, before leaving in search of the extraordinary. During her travels, she experimented with being a cowgirl and a model until two years ago when...
(16 March 2009) - Using recycled silver and 25 karat gold, Vera Balyura's fanciful rings, earrings and necklaces bring out the child within. Vera's story starts with her own childhood in the Ukraine, where she worked as an apprentice to her grandfather, a woodcarver, before leaving in search of the extraordinary. During her travels, she experimented with being a cowgirl and a model until two years ago when...
Sarpeneva Korona K3 Red Moon
(27 October 2008) - 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...
(27 October 2008) - 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...
BCXSY: Golden Glory
(30 April 2008) - Eindhoven-based designers Boaz Cohen and Sayaka Yamamoto operating under the studio name BCXSY, are creating some very concept-driven products. Their latest collection, Forever!, attempts to define the indefinable through a series of objects touching on preciousness, the nature of death and immortality. One part of the Forever series that caught my attention was Golden Glory. A story of appropriation, the designers altered generic plastic...
(30 April 2008) - Eindhoven-based designers Boaz Cohen and Sayaka Yamamoto operating under the studio name BCXSY, are creating some very concept-driven products. Their latest collection, Forever!, attempts to define the indefinable through a series of objects touching on preciousness, the nature of death and immortality. One part of the Forever series that caught my attention was Golden Glory. A story of appropriation, the designers altered generic plastic...
BRM Gold Manufacture Birotor BRT-3
(26 February 2008) - Automotive-themed, with a case, lugs and clasp made of rose gold and featuring BRM's in-house movement, the new Manufacture Birotor BRT-3 is quite the stunner. As Horomundi explains, it's "very much in the spirit of the modern watch world—a boldly designed piece that expresses from the inside out the renewed fascination of man for machinery and for the ability of watches to both be,...
(26 February 2008) - Automotive-themed, with a case, lugs and clasp made of rose gold and featuring BRM's in-house movement, the new Manufacture Birotor BRT-3 is quite the stunner. As Horomundi explains, it's "very much in the spirit of the modern watch world—a boldly designed piece that expresses from the inside out the renewed fascination of man for machinery and for the ability of watches to both be,...
Four-Leaf Clover Necklace
(15 January 2008) - Made from a real clover painted with copper and then dipped in 24 karat gold, the Four-Leaf Clover Necklace by Little Yellow Girl is the latest item of jewelry we've found that elevates something common to finery. I love the idea of wearing actual plant-life encased in gold around my neck. With its recently reduced price of $52, the necklace makes for a beautiful...
(15 January 2008) - Made from a real clover painted with copper and then dipped in 24 karat gold, the Four-Leaf Clover Necklace by Little Yellow Girl is the latest item of jewelry we've found that elevates something common to finery. I love the idea of wearing actual plant-life encased in gold around my neck. With its recently reduced price of $52, the necklace makes for a beautiful...
Bijules Golden Serpent Nail Rings
(03 December 2007) - These golden serpent nail rings are the latest creation from New York-based jewelry designer Bijules. Part of the "Serpensive" collection the nail rings are available as a set or individually and can be adjusted for a custom fit. To get grillz for your nailz visit Bijules NYC Also on Cool Hunting: Bijules Black Diamond Bar Ring and Format Magazine #12 ...
(03 December 2007) - These golden serpent nail rings are the latest creation from New York-based jewelry designer Bijules. Part of the "Serpensive" collection the nail rings are available as a set or individually and can be adjusted for a custom fit. To get grillz for your nailz visit Bijules NYC Also on Cool Hunting: Bijules Black Diamond Bar Ring and Format Magazine #12 ...
CompleteTechnique Jewlery
(22 October 2007) - Brooklyn's CompleteTechnique recently unveiled a line of jewelry pieces that take the aesthetic of urban audio to a new level. New to the collection, the range of iPod shaped pendants, or for a more classic look, Sony Walkman cassette players, elevate devices to objects of adulation. These aural accouterments are a natural accessory for anyone interested in music. With each piece melded from 18k...
(22 October 2007) - Brooklyn's CompleteTechnique recently unveiled a line of jewelry pieces that take the aesthetic of urban audio to a new level. New to the collection, the range of iPod shaped pendants, or for a more classic look, Sony Walkman cassette players, elevate devices to objects of adulation. These aural accouterments are a natural accessory for anyone interested in music. With each piece melded from 18k...
Hello Kitty Solid Gold Playing Cards
(01 October 2007) - by Brian Ashcraft If nothing says luxe like gold playing cards, then nothing says WTF like gold Hello Kitty playing cards. Starting 3 October 2007, Sanrio will start selling solid gold Hello Kitty trumps in honor of Kitty's 33rd anniversary. Each 99.99 percent gold card in the deck of 54 is sealed in a protective laminate, measures at 58 x 89 mm and is...
(01 October 2007) - by Brian Ashcraft If nothing says luxe like gold playing cards, then nothing says WTF like gold Hello Kitty playing cards. Starting 3 October 2007, Sanrio will start selling solid gold Hello Kitty trumps in honor of Kitty's 33rd anniversary. Each 99.99 percent gold card in the deck of 54 is sealed in a protective laminate, measures at 58 x 89 mm and is...
Floating Sparkly Gold for Coffee
(22 June 2007) - Japan is coffee savvy. The streets of metropolitan Tokyo are dotted with hip, trendy cafes serving up pricey lattes and espressos. And for those on the go, there are vending machines dispensing cans of coffee. In summer, the cans are even chilled and also heated in winter. How do you impress the country that invented canned vending machine coffee? With gold. At Asia's largest...
(22 June 2007) - Japan is coffee savvy. The streets of metropolitan Tokyo are dotted with hip, trendy cafes serving up pricey lattes and espressos. And for those on the go, there are vending machines dispensing cans of coffee. In summer, the cans are even chilled and also heated in winter. How do you impress the country that invented canned vending machine coffee? With gold. At Asia's largest...
Retainer Necklace
(12 February 2007) - I never had a retainer when I was a teen and always wanted one. I was jealous of my friends, who used to spend the day flipping them in their mouths. It looked like so much fun. I used to pretend that I had a retainer by shoving fruit roll to the roof of my mouth. One friend recently told me that she used...
(12 February 2007) - I never had a retainer when I was a teen and always wanted one. I was jealous of my friends, who used to spend the day flipping them in their mouths. It looked like so much fun. I used to pretend that I had a retainer by shoving fruit roll to the roof of my mouth. One friend recently told me that she used...
Dec-aurum
(01 July 2005) - From a brand ever-obsessed with celebrity consumption (and self-consumption), comes a line of luxury products "for the man who has absolutely everything." Ju$t Another Rich Kid has teamed up with super-conceptual designer Tobias Wong to create "Indulgences," the most expensive form of social commentary we've seen in ages. Dipped in 18 karat gold, these everyday objects are meant to "address the creation of and...
(01 July 2005) - From a brand ever-obsessed with celebrity consumption (and self-consumption), comes a line of luxury products "for the man who has absolutely everything." Ju$t Another Rich Kid has teamed up with super-conceptual designer Tobias Wong to create "Indulgences," the most expensive form of social commentary we've seen in ages. Dipped in 18 karat gold, these everyday objects are meant to "address the creation of and...
More Ooms-y Goodness
(13 June 2005) - OOOMS design. He describes their production as a "change of value" that brings new life into an otherwise insignificant object. Intended primarily as a form of jewelry, these luxury pieces can be applied to clothing (or just about anything) with the help of your average stapler. See the results, as well as Ooms's "Rebellious Cabinet," after the jump. ...
(13 June 2005) - OOOMS design. He describes their production as a "change of value" that brings new life into an otherwise insignificant object. Intended primarily as a form of jewelry, these luxury pieces can be applied to clothing (or just about anything) with the help of your average stapler. See the results, as well as Ooms's "Rebellious Cabinet," after the jump. ...
Samsung Olympic Gold
(09 August 2004) - Olympics sponsor, Samsung, has produced a run of 1000 18k gold mobiles. Auction hunters have seen 6 appear so far and have noted that they're going for prices over US$2000. via mobile9...
(09 August 2004) - Olympics sponsor, Samsung, has produced a run of 1000 18k gold mobiles. Auction hunters have seen 6 appear so far and have noted that they're going for prices over US$2000. via mobile9...
Nike AirMax 97 SC Gold
(17 June 2004) - You aint got a thing if you aint got that bling! These gold kicks are even hotter than the Reebok Medals. $150 at the brand new bridgefootwear.com...
(17 June 2004) - You aint got a thing if you aint got that bling! These gold kicks are even hotter than the Reebok Medals. $150 at the brand new bridgefootwear.com...
Ava Computers
(05 April 2004) - AVA Computers, founded by Adrian Anz, builds custom computers. From guts to casing, every component is hand picked for each customer. AVA uses gold, leather and other fine materials to create a computer, display, keyboard and mouse to suit your personal taste. Check out the tricked out samples on their site. via Daily Candy...
(05 April 2004) - AVA Computers, founded by Adrian Anz, builds custom computers. From guts to casing, every component is hand picked for each customer. AVA uses gold, leather and other fine materials to create a computer, display, keyboard and mouse to suit your personal taste. Check out the tricked out samples on their site. via Daily Candy...
Gold Air Force 1
(18 January 2004) - Hand gilded with 24 karat gold leaf! rt1d spotted these, and many other hot customs, at Prohibit (269 Elizabeth Street in NYC). via flytip.com...
(18 January 2004) - Hand gilded with 24 karat gold leaf! rt1d spotted these, and many other hot customs, at Prohibit (269 Elizabeth Street in NYC). via flytip.com...
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