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.


PF Flyers Albin Shoe

Posted on May 21, 2009 Under Fashion

Absolutely loving the new PF Flyers Albin, totally sexy. They call it a reclassification of the court low-top. I call it something worth wearing all summer long. Couture italian uppers, dress shoe construction and 70 years of style. The 2009…

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Eepmon Tours Tokyo 2009

Posted on May 20, 2009 Under Art

My very talented friend Eepmon has created a nice little site showing off all his tour dates and shows this month in Tokyo. Check it out, some gorgeous pieces like none of his work prior are on display, like this…

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Pangea Organics: Win a Radiance Gift Set

Posted on May 20, 2009 Under Eco

Our friends at Pangea Organics hit us with a couple of Radiance Gift Sets to giveaway this week"“ just in time to get your skin in perfect shape for the spring and summer sun by the pool. This awesome box…

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We Miss You Jonathan

Posted on May 20, 2009 Under Life

After more than a year together, our very own Jonathan Stern is, well, no longer our very own Jonathan Stern. Cat's out of the bag, he has moved on to a dead-sexy job as Senior Editor for the Food Network…

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PF Flyers Bob Cousy All American

Posted on May 15, 2009 Under Fashion

Most basketball sneakers nowadays look like they could just as easily be hi-tech astronaut footwear as gear that will give you that edge on your baseline layups, but before the days of LeBron James and even Air Jordan himself, sneakers…

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I Went Floating in the Dead Sea

Posted on May 14, 2009 Under Travel

It's an unexplainable feeling, really. No, that's not me– but it certainly could have been me floating in the Dead Sea reading the newspaper. After all the YGL sessions today, I popped down to the lowest place on earth (1,385…

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Today's New York Post

Posted on May 11, 2009 Under Press

I've just arrived in Jordan safely, and there's a flattering piece in today's New York Post about me! Give it a read and let me know what you think... "Josh Spear is living the slacker dream come true. A 24-year-old…

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Young Global Leaders: Dead Sea Summit

Posted on May 9, 2009 Under Travel

I thought everyone would enjoy a little bit of a travel update! Fresh back from Vancouver, I'm headed to the Middle East shortly for the Young Global Leaders Dead Sea Summit. Earlier this year I was nominated as a YGL…

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KILLSPENCER Bags

Posted on May 7, 2009 Under Design

Spencer Nikosey is talented, period. Not only is he a graduate of Art Center College of Design (that place breeds talent), but just 4 months after he graduated he's now running a fantastic little business, with some very special products.…

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The DIVIS Table

Posted on May 7, 2009 Under Design

   Loving Mike and Maaike's new DIVIS Dining Table"“ another collaboration with the über-talented folks at Council. Lots of character with what they call "planned imperfections""“ the piece will debut at ICFF at the Javitz Center here in NYC May…

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