5oup

Posted on October 11, 2006 Under Design

Our U.K. based buddy Tom Judd (who is a very talented designer/animator/illustrator in his own right) has just launched a new version of 5oup, an online collective of art and design students from around the world. While the previous version…

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+41: The Good Combination

Posted on October 11, 2006 Under Design

Our pals over at +41 just launched a great skateboard collection-- in collaboration with //DIY (+41's graphic designers) and 242 Skateboarding. The limited edition decks, called "The Good Combination", bring together a fantasy pair of celebrities, some real, some fictitious.…

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Trovata Drops New Website

Posted on October 10, 2006 Under Fashion

It took them long enough (snirk snirk chuckle chuckle), but our buddies at Trovata just dropped their new website. As usual, you won't find an online catalog, or even a recital of locations of where you can buy their clothes,…

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Plusminuszero Update

Posted on October 10, 2006 Under Design

We've always been a big fan of Naoto Fukazawa's minimalist design, and his brand, in collaboration with Japanese toy maker Takara, Plusminuszero is one of our favorites. It's now in its third (gorgeous) collection-- but good luck finding these in…

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TESLA: Burn Rubber, Not Oil

Posted on October 9, 2006 Under Design

We are still a couple of years away from electric cars totally catching on, but the Tesla Roadster is giving us something to look forward to. The folks at Tesla have shifted their focus beyond the gas-electric hybrid platform that…

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Relix Band: Wear Your Music

Posted on October 6, 2006 Under Design

We always like to see creative charity projects, and the Relix Band bracelet initiative definitely got our attention. Relix Magazine and Azu Studio have teamed up to (1) collect guitar strings from your favorite rock stars (e.g. Ben Harper, Deathcab…

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WRG Magazine: Pop Up Shop

Posted on October 6, 2006 Under Fashion

Brooklyn (aka Crooklyn) based What's Really Good? Magazine recently launched what they're calling a 'pop up shop'. The shop is selling their 40 Acres and A Mule line online, mostly hoodies, t-shirts and track jackets. The shop is open until…

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Mekanism vs Space Invader

Posted on October 5, 2006 Under Design

When it comes to customized and limited-edition skateboards, Mekanism runs the block. We've seen some amazing deck-collaborations with the likes of Katharina Grosse, Zevs, John Maeda, and others. In their latest effort, Mekanism joined forces with the elusive Invader. This…

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Pearlroth House Update

Posted on October 5, 2006 Under Life

A quick update on Andrew Gellar's Pearlroth House for all the modern architecture fans out there. Demolition on the 70's additions to the construction took place last week-- now for the first time in over 30 years the original double-diamond…

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Royal Elastics: The Zedlen Leather

Posted on October 4, 2006 Under Fashion

Why did you wear velcro sneakers when you were a kid? Because you couldn't tie your shoes. But how much better did your life get after you learned to 'loop, swoop, and pull?' According to me -- and the Australian…

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