Appelsap x Ontour Jacket

Posted on July 2, 2012 Under Fashion

To celebrate the Appelsap Music Festival in Amsterdam, Ontour decided to make a special jacket for the occasion. A classic camo pattern in 100% canvas cotton, given a modern twist with the printed white pinstripes, chambray lining, co-branded by Appelsap…

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Rip Cord Tape

Posted on June 28, 2012 Under Design

This is why I think the next silent velcro is coming out of Quirky. The Rip Cord Tape. Rip Cord is a simple improvement upon the classic roll of packaging tape. This tape has a small string running down the…

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Unreal Candy

Posted on June 25, 2012 Under Food

Unreal Candy is on fire. Look for it. Try it. Eat it. Unjunked. Read more in this great WSJ article about the company. Disclosure: I'm an investor.

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Quirky Crates on Fab

Posted on June 13, 2012 Under Design

The Reinvention of the Milk Crate, launching exclusively on Fab right now. Congrats Quirky!

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Im-pressed Stationary

Posted on June 8, 2012 Under Design

Im-pressed was founded by Traci Keen just last year, but she has already built up a pretty wide and fun selection of stationary, greeting cards, and the like. A career change from corporate finance led her to the letterpress– away…

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Rinser Toothbrush

Posted on June 8, 2012 Under Design

Inventor Scott Amron is at it again, this time turning tap water into a fountain for rinsing after brushing. No disposable cups to buy or throw away. No glass to wash or take up counter space. No changing hands to…

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Swap-O-Matic

Posted on June 4, 2012 Under Life

This brilliant experiment was created by Parsons School of Design student Lina Fenequito. The Swap-O-Matic vending machine is designed for user to give, take, or swap anything that fits inside the compartments. People have traded items like original art, poems,…

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Deck of Cards: Monja Gentschow

Posted on May 28, 2012 Under Art

Beautiful and haunting cards by German designer Monja Gentschow, available for 25 Euros here.

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Undefeated x Converse

Posted on May 28, 2012 Under Fashion

Hypebeast has the scoop on the new Undefeated x Converse Jack Purcell's. Classic, and affordable– I love them. Selling for $55 at a number of places around the world.

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Bowden and Sheffield iPad Cases

Posted on May 19, 2012 Under Design

The Bowden and Sheffield are minimalist, hand crafted cases for the iPad. Available in leather and wool felt options. You can support independent craftsmen like Levi and Eric, student designers from Canada and Idaho who are running the campaign to…

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