Mishka Grand Opening

Posted on March 12, 2009 Under Fashion

We posted about Mishka's website relaunch in 2007, and now we're happy to see that the streetwear brand is opening its first store in the heart of Brooklyn, "where it all began." Mishka's flagship store is located at 350 Broadway…

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Handmade Nation

Posted on March 11, 2009 Under Life

Tonight the San Francisco Film Society will play host to a screening of Handmade Nation, a documentary about the work and connections between independent artists across the country. Made by first-time filmmaker and craft blogger Faythe Levine, the film focuses…

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Saturdays @ Phillips

Posted on March 10, 2009 Under Design

Following the Urban Art Auction in New York we told you about last fall, Phillips de Pury and Company is gearing up to auction a goldmine in collectible toys across the pond. As part of the Saturdays @ Phillips auctions,…

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Rostarr x Oculus Velocitas

Posted on March 6, 2009 Under Art

If you happen to be in Genova, Italy this weekend we are super jealous. Not just because of the food, but because Rostarr is unveiling a new body of work titled Oculus Velocitas tomorrow night at the Galleria Il Trifoglio…

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Shotwell

Posted on March 5, 2009 Under Fashion

Yelpers are a notoriously fickle bunch, and pretty verbose when it comes to the recently opened San Francisco men and women's apparel boutique SHOTWELL. Carrying "vintage Lacoste sweaters, plaid shirts ... and reconstructed dresses", as well as lines from Cheap…

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Mark Your Calendar: The 99% Conference

Posted on March 4, 2009 Under Life

Behance believes there are too many ideas in the world, and not enough action. The name is inspired by Thomas Edison's famous quote, "genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration." The conference is for people that already have great ideas,…

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Nike 6.0 Splashcast

Posted on March 3, 2009 Under Life

Nike's latest outreach to action sports aficionados comes in the form of take-home video, slow motion shots, and the elements. In conjunction with the marketing agency Nemo Design and director Jared Eberhardt, Slow-Mo spots captured surfers Dusty Payne and Casey…

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Better History @ American Standard Gallery

Posted on March 2, 2009 Under Art

Some say if you want to know where you're going, it's best to take a look at where you've been. The Better History exhibition at New York's American Standard Gallery certainly embodies that sentiment. The show, curated by Nick Poe…

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Kinetica Art Show

Posted on February 27, 2009 Under Art

Holy sci-fi robot laser art! The Kinetica Art show opens in London this weekend. It is billed as an art fair for  "carnivorous lampshades, pole dancing robots, man-animal-machine hybrids, mechanical writing machines, mesmerizing light sculptures and cybernetics." It's as if…

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Islands in L.A.

Posted on February 27, 2009 Under Art

"It all started with a simple thank you email to our friend Luke Ramsey, co-founder of Islands Fold, for designing Poketo's sweet Animal Mugs," begins the tale behind today's Islands in L.A. extravaganza. Kicking off at 3 p.m. at Poketo…

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