About the author

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.


Marc Jacobs Vans

Posted on December 24, 2004 Under Fashion

As you probably can tell; I love limited edition sneakers, skateboarding, and Marc Jacobs, so when I heard Marc Jacobs teamed up with vans to produce a limited edition set of some of the most classic skateboard sneakers ever, I…

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Flower Speakers

Posted on December 23, 2004 Under Gadgetry

The TIME Coolest Inventions of 2004 might be the only issue of TIME I have ever read, but it reminded me of The Flower Speaker; 'me thinks we will see these for sale soon. It was developed by Let's Corp…

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Hunter Dunks

Posted on December 23, 2004 Under Fashion

I would really fancy a pair of the Hunter Dunks, and finding them for sale anywhere was a bit tricky; but it looks like Shoeshi has got 'em for sale for a reasonable price. Shoeshi's got a few other rare…

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Furcozie

Posted on December 22, 2004 Under Fashion

The Furcozie , Made by XS couture is almost obnoxiously luxury, but quite slick none-the-less. Indicating ones distinguished refinement while enjoying their to go latte. Make sure not to spill your mocha-frappa--latte soy- mint-chai all over the fur, or let…

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Monaco V4

Posted on December 21, 2004 Under Gadgetry

To create a watch inspired by a car's motor meant revisiting the mechanical watch movement from top to bottom. In a sense, it was reinventing the wheel. In my opinion, the result is breath taking. 4 Cylinders power the watch…

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Ray Barbee Vans

Posted on December 21, 2004 Under Fashion

A tribute to one of the most unique, influential, and talented people ever to ride a skate board. Amen to Rary Barbee, these vans high top Sk-8 R.B. Lx Shoes honor a bad-ass-man and his influence to the culture we…

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Patent Pending Industries

Posted on December 21, 2004 Under Art

Finding good posters is sometimes a little tricky; and I'm not much of a poster guy, but put a nice print in a frame and we're talking business. Patent Pending Industries has solved that. I'm not exactly sure how they…

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Jetboil

Posted on December 20, 2004 Under Gadgetry

I've got a few portable stoves that I've used backpacking and climbing, and I've always encountered some kind of problem. This is simply the easiest and most efficient back country stove mechanism I've ever seen. The Jetboil portable cooking system,…

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Phenomenon EL Jacket

Posted on December 20, 2004 Under Gadgetry

A bomb proof three layer Gore XCR fabric, nothing new. But five electro-luminescent panels that glow for up to 12 hours off four AAA batteries, visible from up to a mile away? Now that's impressive. Safer features, and new technology;…

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t-a-p-e

Posted on December 17, 2004 Under Fashion

t-a-p-e. That's right, no sewing, just tape: a taste of the future, where imperfection becomes beauty, fragility turns into strength and the sprit of positive rebellion is the catalyst. Imagine the liberty and spontaneity of just cutting and sticking clothes…

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