Category Archives: CULTURE

Vans ‘Van Doren’ Era & Authentic Spring 2013 Preview

Vans is continuing their Van Doren collection for Spring 2013, as seen at Agenda Long Beach.

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Conference of Cool.

Andy Warhol and Mick Jagger.

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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.

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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.

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Snap!

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i-D online Behind-the-Scenes: BAPE® versus Kreayshawn


You know you’ve REALLY made it when you’ve been immortalised on a BAPE® tee!

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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

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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.

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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.

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Conference of Cool.

Hunter S. Thompson and Bill Murray.

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Masafumi Watanabe of Bedwin & The Heartbreakers – My 5 Favorite Tokyo Food Spots

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KAN
Tokyo, Meguro-ku, Higashiyama 2-1-1

Highsnobiety Travel: Masafumi Watanabe of Bedwin & The Heartbreakers   My 5 Favorite Tokyo Food Spots

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

Highsnobiety Travel: Masafumi Watanabe of Bedwin & The Heartbreakers   My 5 Favorite Tokyo Food Spots

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

Highsnobiety Travel: Masafumi Watanabe of Bedwin & The Heartbreakers   My 5 Favorite Tokyo Food Spots

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

Highsnobiety Travel: Masafumi Watanabe of Bedwin & The Heartbreakers   My 5 Favorite Tokyo Food Spots

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

Highsnobiety Travel: Masafumi Watanabe of Bedwin & The Heartbreakers   My 5 Favorite Tokyo Food Spots

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.

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Glow In The Dark Skate Park

This is eerily cool!!! Designed by Koo Jeong-A.

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Home Sweet Home.

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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.

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Food for thought.

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Re-designing the classic email client

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Snap!

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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.

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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.

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Conference of Cool.

Brigitte Bardot & Jane Birkin.

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