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True Believers Show at the Riviera

Posted on April 11, 2007 Under Design

Tomorrow evening (April 12th), the True Believers Show is kicking off with an opening reception at the Riviera Gallery in Williamsburg. The show will continue until Sunday, May 8th, showcasing original work-- through a variety of mediums-- from some super…

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Diesel : U : Music

Posted on April 10, 2007 Under Music

I've been listening to some songs from the Diesel International Music Contest, and I'm enjoying what I'm hearing: a wide array of tracks from unsigned artists, ranging from hip hop, to electronica, to indie. Looks like there's still time for…

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JB Classics: Mdot's Peddler- Chromeos

Posted on April 10, 2007 Under Fashion

We're JB Classics lovers over here, that's no secret. We're impressed with how the each designer handles the entire scope of the production process-- from concept, to development, to the marketplace. They've been up to some mad science over in…

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Hem Jeans: Austin

Posted on April 10, 2007 Under Fashion

Not to be outdone by my AB Fits post yesterday, my Austin peeps have chimed in with their favorite denim bar. Austin's Hem Jeans is truly "A Denim Bar for Jeanaholics." I would love to list all of the brands…

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King 55: Sao Paulo

Posted on April 9, 2007 Under Fashion

When I stumbled upon Sao Paulo-based store and eponymous clothing label King 55 in the boho, artsy neighborhood of Vila Madalena last year, I kept coming back to check out the awesome goods and hang out with the friendly staff…

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Bonde Do Role

Posted on April 9, 2007 Under Music

The most appropriate way to kick off the inaugural post from Sao Paulo is to talk about one of the best things it has to offer the rest of the world: music. Sure, bossa nova and the MPB old-time faves…

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AB Fits: San Francisco

Posted on April 9, 2007 Under Fashion

A friend of mine just got back from what he described to be an "awesome" trip to San Francisco. From a 'fun to visit' perspective, I think a lot of us would agree that S.F. is high on the list.…

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YUXT

Posted on April 9, 2007 Under Design

We've all grown to know and love the extensive amount of video footage that's come along with the YouTube era. YUXT is a neat flash site that allows you to make some sense of all of those great clips you've…

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Coping Mechanisms: L.A.

Posted on April 9, 2007 Under Art

I wanted to give a heads up to all of you Southern Californians that there's going to be quite the group show going on in Hollywood starting next weekend. 'Coping Mechanisms' is a 3-person show at the Tinlark Gallery on…

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Chucks + Ramones + (RED)

Posted on April 7, 2007 Under Fashion

I know I haven't been the nicest person to the (RED) campaign lately, but when you boil it all down, I do appreciate the gesture behind (RED), and lets face it-- it has paved the way for some pretty great…

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