New York Design Week: It's Always Better With A Plan

Posted on May 11, 2007 Under Design

If you're going to be in NYC for Design Week (May 19-22), be sure to check out Core77's incredibly comprehensive calendar of events. Covering the best on- and off-site exhibits and parties, they've cut right through the garbage to bring…

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Lucid Absinthe Superieure

Posted on May 9, 2007 Under Food

Prohibition is over! declares Lucid, the first Grande Wormood-based Absinthe, now available in America. This Absinthe Supérieure boasts superb all natural craftsmanship, made from whole herbs. The Lucid bottle is sleek; with cat eyes inspired by "Le Chat Noir" "“…

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Associated Fabrication: Brooklyn

Posted on May 4, 2007 Under Design

Associated Fabrication in Brooklyn was founded by four Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture students-- William Mowat, Amy Stringer, Jeffrey Taras, and Kenneth Tracy. Working out of their 4,000 square foot workshop in Williamsburg, they specialize in specialty prototyping, fabrication…

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Servicio Ejecutivo: Dan Funderburgh's Ciphers

Posted on May 2, 2007 Under Design

Wallpaper master, Spear Collective member, and soccer aficionado Dan Funderburgh's 'Ciphers' work is currently being featured at Williamsburg based gallery Servicio Ejecutivo. They also posted an interview with Dan on their website, so all of you aspiring graphic designers can…

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Project to Surface: Art + Architecture

Posted on April 24, 2007 Under Art

Project to Surface is a 5-artist project that is very much a work in progress, with each artist collaborating with architectural designer (and guru) Ben Krone, who operates the high tech CNC (computer numerical control) router that brings the artists'…

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Brad Ascalon for Sintesi

Posted on April 24, 2007 Under Design

New York based designer Brad Ascalon recently showed off his elegant Period Table, a new piece for Italian furniture company Sintesi, at the Salone Internationale de Mobile in Milan. Ascalon's use of powder coated steel and tempered glass make for…

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Unruly Heir

Posted on April 24, 2007 Under Fashion

It's nice to know I'm not the only one around here who occasionally finds herself in want of a temporary boyfriend with an upcoming birthday, just so she can buy him awesome clothes and accessories. That feeling washed over me…

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Los Amigos Invisibles

Posted on April 19, 2007 Under Music

Formed in 1991, Los Amigos Invisibles was the first and currently the best Venezuelan dance band to be formed. The band's fifth album release "Super Pop Venezuela" showcases the group's distinct style, merging dance, electronica, and Latin music. The band…

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Jack Spade: 9 Marlon Brando Hats

Posted on April 19, 2007 Under Fashion

Steeeelllllaaaa!!! Jack Spade recently came into the possession of 9, count em, 9 of Marlon Brando's infamous hats, and has made them available for purchase. As of right now, it only looks like there are 3 left, so hurry up…

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want2Bsquare Boxheads Shows

Posted on April 19, 2007 Under Design

Dustin Hostetler (A.K.A. UPSO) recently participated in the want2Bsquare "Boxheads" show in NYC alongside the likes of Dalek, Sage Vaughn, Maya Hayuk, Matzu MTP, Kelsey Brookes, and Freddi C. For those of you who were able to catch the NYC…

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