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.


Tie-Ups

Posted on March 30, 2011 Under Fashion

Tie-ups are the first belts wholly realized in fine and recyclable plastic. Customizable: You choose the belt, buckle and tongue color and sizes. These belts are fun and earth friendly.

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Heartfelt For Japan

Posted on March 30, 2011 Under Design

Molo is taking their felted wool hobo bag and transforming it into a nightlife staple. The portable luminaria [hobo lantern] runs on an energy efficient LED light that can be plugged into a wall or battery-powered for lighting on-the-go. They…

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Trussardi1911

Posted on March 29, 2011 Under Fashion

Love these Trussardi Camouflage Slip-On's. A sophisticated (and tad expensive) espadrille. ¥43,050 on Restir.com

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Solar Highways

Posted on March 29, 2011 Under Eco

Okay, this is some seriously out of the box thinking. What do you think?

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Behance for Japan

Posted on March 24, 2011 Under Art

Incredible outpouring of creative help inspired by the crisis in Japan. Behance began to catalog the growing collection. In the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the world has been rallying to provide relief funds and support.…

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Anatomical Nesting Dolls

Posted on March 24, 2011 Under Art

I want these rad looking Anatomical Nesting Dolls by artist and illustrator Jason Leveque. Via Alltop

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Sarah Kay: TED 2011

Posted on March 22, 2011 Under Art

One of my favorite moments from TED 2011 is now online for your viewing pleasure.  Sarah Kay rocked the place and tore the roof off. Check out Project V.O.I.C.E. for more.

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Corter for Japan

Posted on March 20, 2011 Under Design

Another easy way to support Japan. Thanks Marisa. Corter Leather, a small shop based entirely out of one room in Massachusetts, just announced they will be selling these cuffs with hand painted snaps for $20 to support relief efforts in…

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Paper Cranes For Japan

Posted on March 20, 2011 Under Life

Want to help Japan just by folding paper? The Bezos Family Foundation will pay $2 for every crane they receive– and all the money goes to Architecture for Humanity's reconstruction efforts. I've folded nearly 2000 myself for friends over the…

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Shark Bite Oven Mitt

Posted on March 20, 2011 Under Design

I need these Shark Bite Oven Mitts to remind me of the shark dive I did in Sydney. Except I didn't put my hand in the sharks mouth, thankfully. Via Foodbeast

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