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Josh Spear: I'm a frequent-flyer-mile-collector trying to visit every country in the world, sushi addict that loves omakase and active investor. Since 2004 this site has been a place for me to share highlights from art, culture, technology and global trends that I care about.


Copenhagen: il

Posted on June 17, 2005 Under Travel

Situated right on the Gradbrodertorv, one of Copenhagen's most beautiful squares, was an unassuming shop down a short flight of stairs called "il". They claimed to be a "men's underwear & accessories" shop, which I suppose was about right-- all…

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Copenhagen: Pede and Stoffer

Posted on June 16, 2005 Under Travel

I've seen several clothing shops so far in Copenhagen, but Pede & Stoffer was the most sophisticated I saw all day. It's tucked away on Klosterstrade, a side street downtown. The shop had all the usual wearables, clothing, some small…

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Makr Leather Goods

Posted on June 16, 2005 Under Design

Makr, is a small label designed by a young, 24 year old, self taught leatherworker from Florida--who started making his first leather goods out of a beautiful antique camera bag that was passed down to him by his grandfather. He…

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Gimme Fiction

Posted on June 15, 2005 Under Music

I've been a long time Spoon fan, some of their past records like Kill The Moonlight and Girls Can Tell rank up in my favorite rock albums of all time. I love Spoon records-- they are some of the few…

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London: Hakkasan

Posted on June 15, 2005 Under Travel

Hakkasan is an exclusive restaurant tucked in the back corner of Hanway Street, a small unassuming side street right off Tottenham Court Road. The space was originally built to be a parking garage, but restaurant mastermind Alan Yau renovated it…

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Next Stop: Copenhagen

Posted on June 14, 2005 Under Travel

Lisbon got bumped off my travel list for a few reasons, and in exchange I'm going to Copenhagen for a few nights, before I hit up Berlin. I've been before, and I love the city. As usual, if you have…

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London: Patrick Hughes

Posted on June 14, 2005 Under Art

I got a chance to spend a little bit of time with Patrick Hughes today, in his London studio. He's quickly become an art legend, creating perspective pieces that literally make pictures come alive before your eyes. His work is…

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London: Wakaba Restaurant

Posted on June 14, 2005 Under Travel

Since 1987, Wakaba Restaurant has remained hidden behind a single curved acid-etched facade, a mysterious barrier between the restaurant and the busy street outside. Wakaba is a signature John Pawson design, minimalist to the max. For several years, the restaurant…

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C is for Cottin

Posted on June 13, 2005 Under Design

Cottin is a small online shop with some quality art and clothing, and generally great design aesthetic. "Cottin likes good things, Cottin likes you". What caught my eye was their really solid collection of t-shirt designs and posters. Best of…

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Inquisitor

Posted on June 13, 2005 Under Design

I generally wouldn't cover software on here, but this new little invention by David Watanabe, the 'fella that created the unstoppable P2P program Acquisition, and a well known OS X RSS reader, NewsFire--is at it again. Inquisitor is a Safari…

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