Amadana Designs

Posted on November 30, 2005 Under Gadgetry

Japanese design company Amadana has created some exquisitely simple designs, like this basic telephone. The base is made of natural walnut and acrylic. The receiver is made of soft leather (also available in white with orange accents)-- a very nice…

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Monsieur T. Piece Unique

Posted on November 21, 2005 Under Fashion

Quentin, the designer behind Monsieur T. has added some nice Piece Unique t-shirts, hoodies, and zip-ups to his often-changing line. He got wild with bleach stains, appliques, random of vintage clothing, and his sewing machine. The results are pretty fly…

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Vintage Graffiti Ties

Posted on November 16, 2005 Under Fashion

I don't wear a tie very often, but when I do I like to keep them interesting. I'm liking Tymbal's new Vintage Graffiti Ties, available at the Pixel Girl Shop. The ties are made from vintage pieces which have been…

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Momimomi T-Shirts

Posted on November 8, 2005 Under Fashion

I'm absolutely loving the new t-shirts I just received from momimomi. Very rarely does a t-shirt line get both factors of the ultimate t-shirt equation correct: Super silky buttery smooth cotton, and simple yet sophisticated graphics. Momimomi was started by…

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Tank Theory Update

Posted on November 7, 2005 Under Fashion

Zach Johnsen, the artist behind the Tank Theory t-shirt and poster line is showing some of his work at the Subject Matter Gallery in Costa Mesa, California. The showing will also feature work by Dan St. George and Tra Selhtrow.…

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The Alife Brand

Posted on November 1, 2005 Under Fashion

Freshness Mag has a great feature about the past, present, and future of the Alife brand. If you're unfamiliar with Alife -- that brand has been at the forefront of 'cool' trendsetting for a long time. They recently opened a…

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Review: Tom Bihn Super Ego Bag

Posted on October 31, 2005 Under Travel

I've been heavily testing a bag I received from Tom Bihn a few months ago-- they call it the Super Ego. I'd definitely use the word 'Super' to describe this bag-- it's the most versatile, rugged, and usable bag I've…

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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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Freudama and Sodele

Posted on October 25, 2005 Under Design

Freudama & Sodele have a very beautiful collection of jewelry-- their rings, or 'Finger guests' are really the gems. They're described as pleasantly wearable acrylic rings, and a piece of slide film loads into the top and locks in, adding…

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Cartel Goods NYC

Posted on October 24, 2005 Under Fashion

Cartel Goods is a new online t-shirt shop with a nice variety of products in stock. They hand pick goodies from designers like Mishka, Ju$t Another Rich Kid, Irak NY, Mighty Healthy and others. Drop by the site if you're…

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