db clay: Version 3.1

Posted on May 16, 2008 Under Fashion

Portland's db clay has done it again ... on the eco-friendly tip, of course. Besides the fact that they're handmade (and honestly, who takes such pride in wallet craftsmanship anymore?), the version 3.1 design patterns are fairly off-the-wall. We don't…

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The Lost Ones

Posted on May 16, 2008 Under Books

Zune Arts is an absolute must-see for anyone who wants to be on the cutting edge of emerging art. The collaborations they foster between artists are dependably kick ass and always push the envelope. They continue to break new ground…

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DPM x Penfield: Make Love, Not War

Posted on May 16, 2008 Under Fashion

Camouflage means two things: potential military aggression or you're going buck hunting. However, the new DPM Spring/Summer '08 line from Penfield is neither. The New England outdoor apparel experts have collaborated with camouflage specialist Maharishi to create a design that…

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Lucy and Bart's Body Bubbles

Posted on May 15, 2008 Under Art

We're quite used to what the human body looks like, but Dutch artist Lucy McRea and Bart Hess aren't satisfied. Instead of just getting some tattoos or piercings, the duo produced an art exhibition combining ideas of architecture, fashion and…

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Stanley Ruiz: The New Organic

Posted on May 15, 2008 Under Design

The first time we heard the words "warm organic material against cold steel" we began to romanticize about an afternoon trip to the gun range with Dirty Harry -- which is rather strange seeing as we don't consider ourselves the…

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Speakerdog Returns!

Posted on May 15, 2008 Under Design

We fell in love with the original Speakerdog -- Ben the Illustrator's creation that starts out as a piece of standard letter paper and with a few folds, turns into an adorable puppy -- and now, there's even more to…

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La Tete au Cube: Mistic Mirror

Posted on May 14, 2008 Under Design

It's been a little while since we've written about the surreal French gift shop, La Tete au Cube (who could forget the buddy towel or the cowboy flask, great gifts wrapped in classic French noir.) Their new items bring that…

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Siren Festival Poster x Paul Antonson

Posted on May 13, 2008 Under Design

The 8th Annual Siren Music Festival in Coney Island is coming by land, by sea, and by giant Medusa-headed woman. Paul Antonson has designed this mythic sideshow scenario, and in the process has outdone himself in creating the fest's poster…

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Kelly D. Williams Update

Posted on May 13, 2008 Under Art

Last April we clued you in to the vast artistic talents of mixed medium artist and designer Kelly D. Williams. In case you missed it -- or have been jonesing for more of Williams' distinctly raw, unapologetic and explorative work…

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Buy One, Give One Free @ TOMS

Posted on May 13, 2008 Under Fashion

TOMS shoes -- y'know the minimalist designed shoes that look like Argentinean foot wraps. We love them, but if the simple fact of wearing comfortable, colorful, slipper-like shoes in the summer isn't enough for you, TOMS has an additional incentive.…

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