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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.


iPhone Stencil Kit

Posted on June 10, 2009 Under Design

Going gaga over the new iPhone? Want to build iPhone applications? Thoughts so. Design Commission just introduced this handy stencil to brainstorm your application ideas using a precision cut stainless steel stencil and mechanical pencil. What's better? You can download…

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Ogi in Tokyo

Posted on June 10, 2009 Under Art

One of my favorite artists (I've been following him since 2004), Ogi just had a show in Tokyo"“ here are some pictures. The new work looks really fantastic. Congrats Ogi!

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Rick's Custom Squirrels

Posted on June 10, 2009 Under Life

From Rick's Custom Squirrel's site "The Squirrel Hole""“ a guy named Richard Nadeau's taxidermy service. Ridiculous. $125-$155. Wow, I wish I was joking. I can mount any squirrel in just about any position or style you would like, just let…

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Zuriick Shoes

Posted on June 9, 2009 Under Fashion

What will I be rocking all summer? The Zuriick Ake Slip Ons ($55). More pictures after the jump. They're fantastic"“ available in a handful of colors like Cub Red, Bronx (blue) Charcoal Night and Wrigley (shown here). More pictures after…

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Collect London

Posted on June 9, 2009 Under Fashion

Collect London just launched a gallery style event put on at Vibe Bar in Brick Lane. Designs are entered by the public around a theme set by Collect (the first theme was 'endangered'). Then, 100 limited edition shirts of each…

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Leica D-Lux 4 Safari Edition

Posted on June 9, 2009 Under Gadgetry

Hypebeast has the scoop (via Leica Rumors) on a Safari Edition of their flagship compact point and shoot D-Lux 4. This special version comes in a green anodized aluminum body with a heavy duty water-resistant bag. Very bad ass and…

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Your Favorite Sneakers

Posted on June 8, 2009 Under Life

The Wall Street Journal has a nice little story about How Your Favorite Sneakers Got Their Names. Reebok? Adidas? The Puma Clyde? ASICS? Good trivia stuff. Also, I knew the Chuck Taylor has sold a lot over the years"“ but…

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The String Republic Artist Series

Posted on June 8, 2009 Under Fashion

The String Republic is at it again, this time with an artist collaboration series with awesome folks like eBoy and Ryan Cox (shown above). Some more of my favorite shots of the other collaborations shown after the jump– shoes are…

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CODE-X AG Yachts

Posted on June 5, 2009 Under Design

Bond. James Bond. Any questions? The CODE-X-YACHT, by CODE-X AG, a swiss based company based on Lake Lucerne started with a goal of developing products (boats) with maximum exclusivity that use renewable energy. These beauties run on fossil fuel and…

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Fashion Cupcakes

Posted on June 5, 2009 Under Food

Fashion cupcakes shot by Swedish photographer Therese Aldgard and styled (or something like that) by Lisa Edsalv. Look for delicious pictures of Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Christian Louboutin and Betsey Johnson. What, no vegan or gluten free Stella? Via High Snobiety

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