OMFUG Masters x Living Colour

Posted on October 30, 2008 Under Music

While CBGB's is gone forever, we can recall its hey day with the OMFUG Masters series; recordings of exceptional live shows performed at the once-iconic rock venue. This installment features New York's very own Living Colour, a band that surpassed…

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Gavin Strange and the JamFactory

Posted on October 29, 2008 Under Design

Super one man design house Gavin Strange has caught our eye for his pumping fresh t-shirts, skateboards and these amazing little toys, Droplets. Droplets are little drops of high-gloss vinyl with personalities. They remind us of some character we created…

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Stussy Deluxe

Posted on October 6, 2008 Under Gadgetry

I'm totally feeling the luxe behind Stussy's Deluxe line of slick accessories, where black makes an important play. The spotlight of the collection is the bags -- a backpack and a messenger -- in nylon accented with shiny, full-grain patent…

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America: The Gift Shop

Posted on September 19, 2008 Under Design

We were blown away by the beauty and love rippling through New York photographer Phillip Toledano's lovely "Days With My Father". In the days leading up to the U.S. election, Toledano switches from the personal to the political with his…

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Eco Emporia

Posted on September 17, 2008 Under Eco

Everyone knows that we need to handle our resources better, so remember the three Rs: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Eco Emporia is focusing on reuse. Their entire online store is made up of used products transformed into stationary, jewelry, bags,…

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Thank You Too

Posted on July 21, 2008 Under Design

There are a million ways to say thank you. You can send someone flowers, buy someone a boat...or just say "thank" and "you" together. Joachim Baan and Hugo Verweij have added a new wrinkle to the act of showing your…

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Ritual: Hello Machosexual!

Posted on June 13, 2008 Under Life

If you're like me and you're stumped about what to get your pops for his upcoming 'day' (it's on Sunday... dang it!), and you're also sick of your pops calling you out as a metrosexual just because you choose to…

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Zoom Art: The Details Matter

Posted on May 21, 2008 Under Art

People who know me, know I love my art -- and with art, it's always important not just explore the picture from afar, but examine the excruciating details that make a print, painting or piece exquisite. I recently received a…

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Giggle Wrap

Posted on February 14, 2008 Under Design

There's nothing quite like unwrapping a present"¦the anticipation"¦the thrill of that first tear of gift paper"¦and ultimately the disappointment at receiving a pair of socks or a Wii Game you already have, proving once again that it is ultimately better…

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Mostrini

Posted on February 4, 2008 Under Design

I'm feeling a little (see also: a lot) braindead today, and being a totally sucker for weird-looking toys, checking out the new Mostrini site did nothing but perpetuate my mental vacation. These super cute, super fun handmade toys and pins…

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