Zoomer Mosquito

Posted on September 8, 2006 Under Design

If you haven't noticed our obsession with scooters, especially the Honda Zoomer, than you might need to have your eyes checked. Right now the guys over at skater and rocker online clothing shop Fresh Cotton are giving away a Honda…

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Blue Blood Denim

Posted on September 7, 2006 Under Fashion

For those denim aficionados that love a great looking pair of distressed jeans, but hate looking like you just walked out of a homeless shelter then Blue Blood Brand has your back. Dubbed "the Human Experiment", each Italian cotton picker…

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UrbanRetro Sale

Posted on September 7, 2006 Under Design

Every city needs that secret spot where you can get off-beat tees or prints from your favorite independent artist. For Los Angeles, I'd say MOMA or MOCA would fit that need. Our friends on the side of the Atlantic, too…

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NoPattern Facelift

Posted on September 6, 2006 Under Design

Our friend Chuck Anderson over at NoPattern just gave his site a nice new facelift. New projects, new products, a new book and lots of delicious eye candy. Go check it out, seriously.

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Incandescence

Posted on September 6, 2006 Under Design

Last week our good friend The Columnist had a chance to meet the Creative Director and Graphic Designer Etienne Mineur at his Paris studio. In 2000, Etienne, along with some good friends founded Incandescence Creative Studio which has since become…

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The DNA of Japanese Design

Posted on September 5, 2006 Under Books

The world of design is invariably subjective. However, inspiration from leaders in the field doesn't hurt to inject a bit of barebones objectivity through which to view designs. In Japan, the mouthpiece for foreign investment provides just such a cue.…

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Nike Savvas: Atomic Ballroom

Posted on September 5, 2006 Under Art

Adventures with Form in Space is the theme of this years Balnaves Foundation Sculpture Project in good ol' Australia. This piece by Nike Savvas is dubbed' Atomic: full of love, full of wonder. Basically it's a room of free framed…

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Substratum Apparel

Posted on September 1, 2006 Under Fashion

The name Substratum comes from the idea of having a solid foundation: Layers of appreciation for design, art and life. The recently founded apparel company has a great starting lineup of t-shirts and prints for sale. This one, Call Me…

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One Year: Thoughts and Images

Posted on August 31, 2006 Under Art

I honestly meant to post this sooner (two days ago) but I still feel like it has some serious relevance. Superstar designer Nessim Higson dedicated his IAAH (I Am Always Hungry) portfolio to "The city that care forgot and the…

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Harry Organizer

Posted on August 31, 2006 Under Design

A 2005 DesignPlus Winner, the Harry organizer from Formila sits at the intersection between style and function. It is comprised of flexible and sturdy aluminum which can be twisted and manipulated to your heart's content. The wires are threaded through…

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