NAIAS Favorites (if the world were to end tomorrow)

Posted on January 9, 2007 Under Design

You all know that we're pretty eco-consious over here at JoshSpear.com. But we're not going to lie to you, our readers-- we have a soft spot in our hearts for beautiful, powerful, classically designed sports cars. They make us feel…

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North American International Auto Show: Top 3

Posted on January 9, 2007 Under Design

We had the fortune of being General Motors' guest to the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, and the world's largest auto show was an eye opener in more ways the one. We got a first-look at…

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Heyday Footwear

Posted on January 9, 2007 Under Life

Heyday Footwear is a brand new footwear line created by Boston based sneaker designer Darin Hager. Darin has been designing shoes for Puma, Clarks and Sperry for so long he decided, "why not do it for myself?" Heyday's designs are…

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Pangea Organics: Growing Fast

Posted on January 9, 2007 Under Life

Pangea Organics products are among my favorites in the fast growing and hotly contested sustainable bodycare industry-- it just so happens that Pangea Organics is the fastest growing organic skin care line in the world right now. If you've tried…

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Ecsotype 'School' Bag

Posted on January 5, 2007 Under Design

The Australian made Ecsotype 'School' Bag is a sectioned leather duffel made of two equal halves, allowing the buyer (they're made to order) to combine color combinations for the main body and carrying straps. These look gorgeous, combinations of red,…

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Friend or Foe T-Shirts

Posted on January 5, 2007 Under Fashion

Rarely does a t-shirt company nail all aspects of 'the perfect t-shirt'-- super-soft cotton, flattering cut, great graphics, limited-edition series, attention to details and a compelling story so you know you're truly wearing a piece of art and history. Friend…

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Franklin Azzi Does Tokyo

Posted on January 5, 2007 Under Design

Franklin Azzi Architecture, which is a Paris based firm, just finished two projects in Tokyo for French fashion designer Bali Barret, and they're not to be missed. The first is called the Red Bunker, typifying the numerous bunkers that were…

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eepmon

Posted on January 5, 2007 Under Art

A few weeks ago, we received some canvas prints from Eric Chan, and we were immediately impressed with his work. Eric strikes me as being both a talented artist and a proficient techie. When you visit his website, eepmon, that…

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Monster Pod

Posted on January 4, 2007 Under Design

Who wouldn't want a Viscoelastic Polymer-based tripod that sticks to anything? The Monster Pod sticks to trees, brick walls, marble, cement, sheet rock, wire fences, metal poles, in the cold, in the heat, upside down, wet or dry-- you get…

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Anna Gram: Ceramic For Mix

Posted on January 4, 2007 Under Design

I am a self-professed tea drinker, always have been. While I don't mind stirring my sugar or honey into my tea with a spoon, I am definitely impressed with Anna Gram's Ceramic For Mix teacup design. Obviating the need to…

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