Archive for June, 2009
O-No Sushi Toy
A good vinyl toy should be more than a status symbol or dust collector: it should connect with you as an art form, and in an ideal situation, you should feel something. When I look at Andrew Bell’s upcoming O-No Sushi figure, I feel the polarity of consumption: desire and guilt simultaneously. Based on Andrew’s Never Look Back artwork, these toys will be one of the must-have items of the San Diego Comic-Con and summer in general. Each figure (exclusive blue and standard red) has articulated limbs, severed tentacles, extra eyes, sushi, bowl and terrific packaging.
Source: Josh Spear
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Wednesday, 24.June.2009 | Posted in Arts, Home by · Comments OffCasio G-Shock “Shock The World” Tour 2009 – Asia Editions
The worldwide Casio G-Shock “Shock The World” promotional tour, which kicked off in London on June 11th and arrives in Hong Kong on June 26th. Each city will host parties with exclusive product launches and special guest performances and DJs. The project also features a series of exclusive artist collaborations with the brand, including Hong Kong’s local street-lifestyle brand SUBCREW, led by celebrity actor/designer/DJ Sam Lee and popular rap group, 24HERBS, Singapore’s art and design collective, :phunk, and Taiwan’s fixed-gear bicycle crew, nabiis. The tour also features the “Father of G-Shock,” Kikuo Ibe, creator of the legendary “shock-resistant” timepiece. These artists will create limited-edition one-off designs for “Shock The World” Tour 2009 that will not be reproduced for sale.
Source: broccolicity
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Wednesday, 24.June.2009 | Posted in Brands, Colabo, Lifestyle, Tech by · Comments OffWeSC Pick Up Headphones
The Pick Ups from WeSC are anything but conventional. The retro-futuristic Pick Ups feature a compact folding design, 30mm drivers, and a frequency range of 20-20,001Hz.
Wednesday, 24.June.2009 | Posted in Brands, Music, Tech by · Comments OffPorsche Design launches Panamera collection
The latest from Porsche Design is the Panamera collection, which draws inspiration from the in-production four-seater Gran Turismo. The new collection includes luggage, watches, clothing and lifestyle accessories that complement the luxury sedan. The new luggage series has been designed for the Porsche Travel System. The ‘AluFrame’ trolleys will fit perfectly inside the luggage compartment of the Gran Turismo and other Porsche models. The hard shell luggage pieces are made from a combination of aluminum and polycarbonate. Three models in different sizes are available and are done in the original Porsche exterior colors to match the car. All the trolleys bear the Porsche signature and feature a safety lock system. The watches are available in black and in shades of brown. The Chronograph Panamera for him and her and the Chronograph Panamera Turbo boast a stainless steel case. Other items in the collection include dark-blue outdoor jackets, outdoor soft-shell jackets and Espresso/Yachting blue polo andrugby shirts.
Source: Bornrich via AutoEvolution
Wednesday, 24.June.2009 | Posted in Brands, Tech by · Comments OffGrenade x Oakley – Frogskin Collector Edition Sunglasses
The retro classic Oakley Frogskins model has been a favorite for collaborative projects recently. Military-inspired label, Grenade, has also gotten their hands on working with the Oakley Frogskins to release their very own version of Oakley Frogskins.
The classic shades get the Grenade treatment in army green with the Grenade logo subtly hidden on the inside of the arm. The shades are tinted brown to match the olive frames and to coincide with the military theme. One of the greatest part about this collaboration is the Grenade dog tag and soft pouch that come with the shades. These collaborative shades are due to release soon, so keep an eye out on Grenade for them.
Source: Freshness
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Wednesday, 24.June.2009 | Posted in Brands, Colabo, Sports by · Comments OffPhotography: Mercedes & Porsche Museums by Michael Schnell
German architectural photographer, Michael Schnell, has completed a series on two museums dedicated to the car in Stuttgart, the Mercedes-Benz Museum and the Porsche Museum. The structure of the Mercedes Museum is based on a cloverleaf. The semi-circular floors rotate around the central atrium forming horizontal plateaus which alternate in different heights. The Porsche Museum is designed to convey a sense of arrival and approachability, and to guide the visitors smoothly from the basement level into the superstructure.
Source: daily icon via Plataforma Arquitectura
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Tuesday, 23.June.2009 | Posted in Arts, Brands, Tech by · Comments OffDiamond Supply Co. x DVS “Tiffany” J-Dubb 2
Diamond Supply Co. continues their ongoing relationship with DVS Shoes with the third incarnation of the Diamond Supply Co. x DVS J-Dubb 2. Mixing black leather and black epi suede with tiffany green highlights, Jeron Wilson’s pro model is transformed into a Diamond Supply Co. classic. To accompany the release a black epi suede fitted, adorned with a DVS x Diamond insignia, was produced. A tiffany and black colored shoe box rounds out the package.
The Diamond Supply Co. x DVS “Tiffany” J-Dubb 2 is scheduled to drop next January, on Nicky Diamonds birthday.
Source: Highsnobiety
Tuesday, 23.June.2009 | Posted in Brands, Colabo by · Comments OffConverse x Missoni – Premium Chuck Hi Missoni
Converse has decided to collaborate with Italian brand Missoni and produce a collection of shoes. Included are several colorways in the Premium Chuck Hi Missoni, which feature the brands infamous zig zag pattern along the upper, giving them a unique and vibrant look. Be on the look out for these, as they should begin hitting select accounts sometime next year.
Source: kicksonfire
Monday, 22.June.2009 | Posted in Brands, Colabo, Sneakers by · Comments OffCan Delight
Unique lights recycled from spray cans. For the Light Guerilla competition.
Chosen amongst 25 best entries, the lights will be exhibited in Galerija Vžigalica from 23. june on.
Created by ZEK Crew . Nice job!
Source: bbcIcecream
Monday, 22.June.2009 | Posted in Arts, Home by · Comments OffVoid LP player, reliving the world’s smallest LP player
Drawing inspiration from the ‘Vinyl Killer’, the world’s smallest LP player, Korean designer Rhea Jeong has come up with a self-running record player that tales the form of a red sphere. Dubbed “Void,” the LP player makes use of a carrier and dock, which comes equipped with a magnetic and auto-calibrating control system to toss the LP up in the air. Other than the red sphere, the record player also incorporates an amplifier, speaker and a needle that spins around the record. Powered by a built-in motor, the Void electronically manages the levitation that you may control through the touch sensors on the front base, infusing the music with a new life.
Source: the design blog
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