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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.


Jonathan Harris: Sputnik Observatory

Posted on June 30, 2009 Under Art

Site favorite and JS friend Jonathan Harris just launched his latest project entitled The Sputnik Observatory. It's the result of a two-year collaboration with NYC based Sputnik, Inc, an organization that documents contemporary culture through intimate video interviews with hundreds…

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The Umbrella Skirt

Posted on June 30, 2009 Under Fashion

Italian designer Cecilia Felli knows what to do with a broken umbrella"“ turn it into an umbrella skirt. Pretty great! check out all her different creations over here.

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Non-Event Garden Party

Posted on June 29, 2009 Under Design

I just received maybe the best paper invitation for an industry benefit I've ever seen. Announcing a Non-Event Garden Party for the 25th anniversary of Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids (DIFFA). The card says: Feel good about not attending. No…

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Rafa Jenn: You Are Here

Posted on June 28, 2009 Under Art

Digging Rafa Jenn's print "You Are Here" map image which is available in a limited edition of 24. Archival ink on archival paper, 20" x 11.5" for $39. Great and beautiful work! Related: Rafa Jenn Triangles and Rectangles, Pin Ups

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Threadless Power Score

Posted on June 24, 2009 Under Fashion

Obsessed with scoring t-shirts at Threadless before they're chosen to be made, manufactured, and put on your closet shelf? Check out this new Power Score feature from our pals Jeff and Jake"“ you can score with the keyboard which means…

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Shades Of Greige Sale

Posted on June 22, 2009 Under Life

Our pals at Jack Threads are holding a big 24 hour sale for Shades of Greige starting tomorrow at 12 noon. Pieces will include dress pants, jackets, dress shirts, ties, and more. All merchandise also ships within 48 hours, so…

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Future of Music T-shirts?

Posted on June 22, 2009 Under Music

All this chatter of Mos Def and his album on a t-shirt makes us happy. Music Tee's we spotted last week are coming out in full force. My next question is simple though: What stops people from taking a camera…

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Funemployed: Irina Blok

Posted on June 21, 2009 Under Life

Remember those awesome Fashion Surgical Masks to protect yourself against Swine Flu? Designer Irina Blok is at it again with her project entitled Funemployed. She's still unemployed and looking for a job as an Art Director (if I was hiring Art…

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Better Off Dead Logos

Posted on June 19, 2009 Under Fashion

Interesting (and dark) interpretations of classic logos like Louis Vuitton and Channel, hand screened and printed on T-shirts for the brand Better Off Dead. This is the Sweeny LV Tee. You get it, I'm sure. $40 CAD and a soon-to-be…

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Road Kill Toys

Posted on June 19, 2009 Under Design

Road Kill Toys are designer plush toys (stuffed animals, really) representing the undiscussed but often past rodents and animals of our highways and streets. Toys with a twist. I'd say so. Grind the rabbit on the left felt the tread…

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