+41: New Rich Collection

Posted on January 30, 2006 Under Design

BIG-GAME recently collaborated with +41 creating a new and exclusive collection called "New Rich". The idea is 'mass products meet luxury. When gold replaces plastic, well thought and functional objects become exclusive in a subtle way'. The results are really…

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Nixon Barretta Collection

Posted on January 26, 2006 Under Gadgetry

Nixon is definitely bringing out some interesting designs with their newest watch line. I've been a fan of the wood Rotolog for a while, but didn't dig too much deeper into their collection until now. The women's mult-strap from the…

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Orbino iPod Cases

Posted on January 23, 2006 Under Gadgetry

This iPod case by Orbino definitely weighs in as one of the most luxurious iPod cases I've seen to date, without a staggering triple digit price tag. All their cases are stitched entirely by hand with premium Italian leathers. This…

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Michael Leung Design

Posted on January 22, 2006 Under Design

Designer Michael Leung is definitely doing some interesting work. He's currently working for Droog Design in the Netherlands, but seems to have plenty of his own product designs from Leung Studio in the works. What attracted me most were the…

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Rob Teeters: Skull Coasters

Posted on January 17, 2006 Under Design

Rob Teeters' calls his skull coasters "L'Ingestion de Poison", he's poking some fun at drinking alcohol as a "social obligation." Laser-cut into the bottom of each case is the French saying "L'ingestion de poison peut-etre fatale" which translates to "the…

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Furni Creations

Posted on January 5, 2006 Under Design

Furni has some wonderful and inexpensive household items and accessories. Mike GIles and Devin Barette formed furni, a montreal based design company 'offering an alternative to cookie cutter lifestyles. My favorite pieces are definitely their clocks-- like this unique digital…

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U-Boat Left Hook Watch

Posted on January 3, 2006 Under Fashion

I've been drooling over the U-Boat Watches for some time, but I only saw them with a crazy markup at Barneys. After a bunch of research I found a site with not only the best prices on the entire line,…

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Tumi Adaptors

Posted on November 17, 2005 Under Travel

I'm all about the gadgets and gizmos that make my life easier. With all the international travel I've been doing lately I've unfortunately never had a great electric travel adaptor, until now. My bag always seems to get cluttered with…

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Leather nano Sleeve

Posted on November 2, 2005 Under Gadgetry

I'm a nut for just about all handmade leather accessories lately. Marty Flint's 100%handmade leather nano Sleeve is one of the nicest nano sleeves I have seen to date-- available in plain with black or red stitching or with a…

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No Pattern & MAKR

Posted on October 27, 2005 Under Design

By now you probably all know I'm in love with Jason Gregory's handmade MAKR leather wallets-- it's really my all around favorite wallet. Great too look at, smooth to the touch, and incredibly functional. Gregory, a self taught leather worker…

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