750 Swag Bag: Got Your Money

Posted on December 18, 2007 Under Fashion

Are you planning the perfect bank heist (we're not suggesting you should be)? You know what would make it more perfect? Having a perfect bag to store the loot. May we suggest the 750 Swag Bag from Money Brand? This…

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Katrin Sonnleitner

Posted on December 18, 2007 Under Design

Katrin Sonnleitner plays with objects, spaces, and existing ideas in order to find unexpected interpretations of the familiar. Based in Germany, Katrin's concepts pull from ordinary and universal entities, deconstruct past notions, and finally deliver something new - something like…

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Pollen Design x Dalla Piazza: NuScup

Posted on December 14, 2007 Under Gadgetry

If you're like us, you fancy yourself quite the kitchen magician. Even if your chef-ly creations aren't exactly culinary innovations, there's no reason your cooking tools can't be cutting edge. Thanks to NYC based product development studio Pollen Design's collaboration…

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EtsyFound: TinyMeat

Posted on December 13, 2007 Under Life

At this point, you've undoubtedly been able to find some novel ways to blow through a few Benjamins...and if you're still toting around that bulky, receipt-filled meatball of a wallet proving your extensive fiscal irresponsibility, we suggest ditching it in…

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AC Gears hits NYC

Posted on December 11, 2007 Under Gadgetry

I wasn't familiar with AC Gears until I read this post a couple of days ago, but I'll definitely be stopping by their new store to check it out. If you're interested and in the NYC area, the new shop…

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Top 10 Jetsetter Gifts

Posted on December 11, 2007 Under Travel

Knock Knock Pack This! Pad: Read JS Review | Buy It ($6.99, shown as 1) Spazzy packers like me need this to ensure that one end of the ocean is as comfortable as the next. Additionally, it keeps that nasty…

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Public School x Rkives

Posted on December 7, 2007 Under Fashion

Former Akademiks staffer, Sean Ziran, will be introducing a new line of modern vintage bags come Spring. Good thing we don't have to wait that long, because the renowned bag-maker has already gotten down to business with the high end…

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Hlaska Wallets

Posted on December 7, 2007 Under Fashion

Alright gentlemen, we all know just how tough it is to find a decent wallet...not to mention that we all want something different out of a wallet. Most newly professional guys are either carrying around some remnant of their childhood…

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Corsa by Orbino

Posted on November 30, 2007 Under Gadgetry

Orbino, the Italian Company that lives to cover iPhones in tanned Tuscan leathers, just released a new hand-stitched case for the iPod Touch. Called the Corsa, the new skin comes in several colors and a richly stained wood, and carries…

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I Love Blocks

Posted on November 27, 2007 Under Fashion

Love is a strong word and we only dare use it in the most appropriate of circumstances. Fortunately, it seems more than reasonable to stand on the mountaintop and shout, "We love I Love Blocks jewelry collection, and we don't…

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