Category Archives: CULTURE
Vans ‘Van Doren’ Era & Authentic Spring 2013 Preview
Conference of Cool.
SushiTa Restaurant
SushiTa entrusts Solodesign to design its new restaurant in Ancona (Italy). Using natural and eco-friendly materials.
The kaiten is a moving ribbon bringing dishes made by the Japanese chef and is the focus point of the room. It is enlighted by an installation made by a rain of wooden pendants from the ceiling thus highlighting its sinuous path and both projecting evocative lights and shadow plays in the meantime.
Room’ s bottom wall portrays a koi carp, raising sun iconography’ s traditional symbol, but it’ s molded with a tipiccally European pattern, as to synthesize the project’ s essence: the meeting of two cultures – East and West.
Lighting has been designed in collaboration with light designer Stefano Dall’ Osso using last generation energy saving technologies with a domotic control system so to create different backgrounds.
Lane Crawford Fall 2012 by Nick Knight
Chinese supermodels Ming Xi, Xiao Wen and Wang Xiao pose in front of photographer Nick Knight‘s camera for Lane Crawford‘s Fall 2012 fashion campaign. These dark haired beauties are covered from head to toe in dark romantic ensembles by designers Balenciaga, Alexander Wang, Givenchy, Lanvin and Yves Saint Laurent.
i-D online Behind-the-Scenes: BAPE® versus Kreayshawn
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Multiplayer Trailer
I can’t wait for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. It takes multiplayer to 2025! Experience it for yourself on November 13. Pre-order now and receive the bonus Nuketown 2025 multiplayer map! http://www.callofduty.com/blackops2/preorder
Philips Mini Hi-Fi System: iPhone Turntable Dock
The Philips Mini Hi-Fi System is a slightly ridiculous home audio accessory featuring a rotatable dock that lets you play and charge your iPod/iPhone, access your music library and use the iOS djay app to DJ from anywhere through 300W RMS speakers. The system also features dynamic lighting that changes with the beat alongside all the audio hook-ups for non-iOS devices. Available now through Philips UK at approximately $470 USD.
The 2012 Billabong Pro Tahiti Teaser
On August 16th, the world’s best surfers will be competing at the 2012 Billabong Pro Tahiti. This week the brand launched this official video teaser.
Conference of Cool.
Masafumi Watanabe of Bedwin & The Heartbreakers – My 5 Favorite Tokyo Food Spots
Highsnobiety Travel Series –
KAN
Tokyo, Meguro-ku, Higashiyama 2-1-1
Kan is a modern japanese Izakaya in a sophisticated setting. The long counter-table make it interesting to interact with the chef and witness the whole cooking process. It’s one of my favorite restaurant for a dinner with clients or friends.
GANTAN
Tokyo, Meguro-ku, Higashiyama 1-8-6 #109
This upscale Izakaya offers a great dinning experience with possibility to book one of their few private rooms for an intimate dinner with a small group of friends or out-of-town guest. I particularly recommend their sashimi and the off-menu Soba.
AFURI
Tokyo, Shibuya-ku, Sendagaya 3-63-1
AFURI ramen has quickly become one of the best ramen shop in town. The Harajuku branch is definitely my go-to spot for a quick noodle fix. I usually order the seasonal AFURI’s suggestion, their Yuzu-style ramen is perfect for a hot Tokyo summer night.
KANTERA
Tokyo, Setagaya-ku, Daizawa 3-12-26
Kantera is my favorite Korean BBQ restaurant here in Tokyo. It’s a bit of a drive from Shibuya but definitely worth the ride. Kantera offers a great selection of Wagyu beef and I particularly enjoy their boneless short ribs. The restaurant itself is very well-designed and they also have a nice patio with outdoor tables.
Cent-Trente-Neuf
Tokyo, Shibuya-ku, Udagawacho 11-2
French food and jazz music! The oversized Niçoise salad are very good and their Plat du Jour selection is always on point. Perfect for a lunch near my office.
Glow In The Dark Skate Park
Nero Motorcycle by Bandit9
The Nero by Bandit 9 Motorcycles takes the classic BMW Chang Jiang 750 motorcycle to a whole new level. A matte black finish covers every inch of this refurbished road cruising machine. An almost completely level streamline from handlebars to tail fender contributes to the elongated aesthetic of this high-end cruiser.
Terry Richardson Shoots Again Tyler The Creator, Frank Ocean and the Odd Future Crew
The whole Odd Future crew, including Tyler The Creator, Frank Ocean, Earl Sweatshirt and the rest made it out to New York for a little photo session with Terry Richardson.
Cherchbi Herdwyck No.10 Tweed Bag Collection
Cherchbi began in 2007 with an idea to make bags using wool from the ancient rare-breed Herdwyck. Four years in development the Herdwyck No.10 Tweed Collection launched for Fall/Winter 2012 at Dover Street Market. All bags are bench-made entirely in England to their robust, traditional quality standard. They combine waterproof, Herdwyck No. 10 tweed with their own British saddle leather and utilise traditional leatherwork and saddlery techniques.
Furthermore Cherchbi adds Tamasyn Gambell‘s print designs to the tweed, yet another beautiful and unique detail. The collection includes a tote bag, a weekender and a rucksack. We cannot choose a favorite, as they all look beautiful and while standing out of the crowd, are all timeless pieces that will wear in nicely and look better season after season.