New Toffee Cases

Posted on March 27, 2009 Under Design

Australia-based Toffee Cases has previously shown off their knack for crafting sleek sleeves, briefs, and slings in pebble grain-leather handiwork for everything from your laptop to your notebook. The new Toffee Tote and Slim shoulder bags allow you to keep…

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Soundwave Jewelry

Posted on March 25, 2009 Under Fashion

Last week we posted about The Sound Advice Project and how its tangible soundwave technology might better translate into an anniversary gift. A reader wrote in suggesting that the idea had been co-opted by David Bizer who also sells soundwave-based…

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New Rivet Sleeves

Posted on March 25, 2009 Under Gadgetry

We're no strangers to Rivet gear. With their usual style of simple and functional design, Rivet gives us a couple of sleek new carrying cases for your Apple products. The Horizontal and Vertical sleeves, stitched from durable fabric and vintage…

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Davek Golf Umbrella

Posted on March 24, 2009 Under Gadgetry

For all of the store bought umbrellas that buckle under the slightest breeze, you'd be better served investing some extra coin in the Davek Golf Umbrella, which was designed to keep the rain from putting a damper on your outdoor…

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Ninja Umbrella

Posted on March 18, 2009 Under Fashion

Here's another umbrella to fight the rain -- literally. It's mostly a defensive battle, though. You will never prevail unless you have the courage stop hiding and attack. The Ninja Umbrella shows those angry clouds that you mean business, and…

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Marimekko Umbrellas

Posted on March 17, 2009 Under Fashion

While the wet rat look works for some, others may want to consider taking a fresh look at the umbrella, as rendered by Finnish company Marimekko. The brand came into the American consciousness with Jackie O's unofficial endorsement in the…

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Console Wars Rage On

Posted on March 17, 2009 Under Fashion

As the 16-bit skirmish raged on in the late 80's/early 90's you either remained a tried and true Nintendo devotee or swore by your Sega Genesis. Sure there were precious few TurboGrafix 16 mercenaries, but they eventually had to choose…

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Chrome Bags

Posted on March 16, 2009 Under Fashion

You don't have to be a messenger to be in search of a serious bag. The latest gear from Chrome has arrived. The no nonsense pack producers have introduced their spring '09 line: The MiniMetro, Citizen, and Metropolis. All models…

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John Caswell

Posted on March 13, 2009 Under Design

Sometimes conceptual artists make pieces you would never consider actually using in your home. In fact, we've featured a couple of those on this site. But we could see ourselves finding a place for nearly each of product designer John…

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DC x Spring 2009

Posted on March 12, 2009 Under Fashion

DC, everyone's favorite urban skate brand, is really stepping up their game lately. We've given all sorts of attention to their collaboration efforts with the likes of agnes B and Lemar & Dauley. For Spring 2009 they kept things both…

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