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Category Archives: DESIGN
Hypebeast Spaces: Yasumasa Yonehara’s Studio
Tokyo-based photographer and the envy of all men Yasumasa “YONE” Yonehara has maintained a title as a household name in the fashion industry. His insistent use of the Fuji Instax Mini instant cameras has spawned copycats and a sudden resurgence in the format with countless collaborative efforts, limited colors, and designs popping up in Asia and Western countries as well. When he doesn’t publish his work in EYESCREAM and numerous girl fashion magazines, Yasumasa can be found pushing his creative talent onto Instagram, with over 35,000 followers eagerly awaiting his erotic, sexy photographs of Asia’s most stunningly gorgeous models and friends. For our continuing Spaces series, we visit YONE’s personal studio Creeps Tokyo in the ultra-trendy Aoyama fashion district. Eclectic furniture, pop colors on the walls, props from decades past, and even friendly reminders of his work scattered all over, including the restroom, help to set the mood for this fun and comfortable location.
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Hublot x Monster Inspiration Hublot Luxury Headphones
Coming together to create a piece that combines the best in audio technologies with premium craftsmanship, Monster and watchmaker Hublot have unveiled the “Inspiration Hublot” luxury headphones at Baselworld 2013. Featuring Pure Monster Sound tuned by Beats By Dre audio engineer Noel Lee, the design includes ControlTalk Universal and Monster’s heavy duty Pro Link cable while boasting noise-cancelling technology and craftsmanship that includes a combination of leather and rubber along the headband, specially created carbon fiber ear cups, and a brushed aluminum finish. Finished with genuine leather ear pads, the clean black-on-black Inspiration Hublot headphones will be available later this summer both at Hublot boutiques and select retailers across the globe.
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Lamborghini Miura GT Concept
The Lamborghini Miura is hands down one of our favorite vehicles of all time. Produced in limited quantities, only 764 to be exact, the supercar was considered by many to have started the whole trend of high performance two seaters sporting the mid-engine configuration.
Unfortunately for us the vehicle was not only limited, but it was produced back between 1966 to 1972 making it nearly impossible for anyone to get their hands on one. Although the Italian auto maker has never unveiled plans to resurrect the beloved model, the Lamborghini Miura GT Concept takes a look at what this late 1960s sports car would look like in 2013. The concept was created by graphic designer Alexander Imnadze, and equips the sports car with modern day technology like LED lighting, and the aggressive body lines found on current day Lamborghinis.
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Sparkles and Wine Teaser
Sparkles and Wine – Teaser from Nacho Guzman on Vimeo.
If you didn’t think lighting was important, the your mind is about to be blown. Director and designer Nacho Guzman uploaded this trippy teaser for an upcoming music video “Sparkles and Wine” and the effects different colors and positions of light have on this girls face are absolutely mesmerizing.
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Into The Thicket: Skateboarding in the Forests of Vancouver
“Into the Thicket chronicles the journey of a few skateboarders’ treck into the forests of Vancouver Island to skate a ramp constructed using the surrounding environment and few other materials.”
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1972 BMW Turbo Concept by Paul Bracq
Paul Bracq is an automotive designer famous for his work at Citroën, Peugeot and Mercedes-Benz. The 1972 “Turbo” concept, created for BMW, is one of his most impressive designs, being awarded “Concept Car of the Year” by the Revue Automobile Suisse that year and repeating the feat in 1992 in the Bagatelle Concours d’Elegance.
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Red Bull and Snap! Orlando present Motion to Light Wakeboarding
The boundaries dividing sport and art are blurred in this collaboration between Red Bull and Snap! Orlando. Mike Dowdy, Adam Errington, and Dallas Friday strap lights to their wakeboards and join with light painter, Patrick Rochon, in an effort to capture the inherent emotion and creativity of athleticism.
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The Street Tailor: Hideki Hue Kimura of Deluxe Clothing
Hideki “Hue” Kimura, founder and designer of influential Japanese streetwear brand Deluxe, recently sat down with HAVEN Shop at the label’s headquarters in the latest episode of the store’s Dialogue series. In the resulting video, Hue speaks about how he first became emerged in the fashion scene of Tokyo and discusses his influences, from 1980s American pop culture and his experience with a variety of cultures during his stay in New York from 1999 – 2003. The designer further explains the origins of the name “Deluxe” and how his variety of influences lead to the creation of the tagline “Street Tailor” – a mixture between both street culture & high fashion.
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Mean rides.
Dodge Challenger.
Source
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Zille Illustrations
Everything I do in the field of digital and concept art. I am still an amateur, because I need some time to focus on specific things to get better. I will add more paintings over time, as I do more and more personal work.
For a while now, about a year and a half, I’ve been active in the field of concept art and digital painting. I’ve been improving with a steady tempo, more and more with every new bit of work. I will share anything I can, since a lot of my stuff is not personal.
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Monaco World’s Most Expensive Penthouse
Renowned for its casinos and yacht-filled marinas, Monaco has become a magnet for the richest and most discerning property tycoons in the world. Soaring to a height of 170m (557ft), the Odeon Tower will be the Mediterranean coastline’s second tallest building. The twin towers will contain 70 luxury apartments with between one and six bedrooms. Also available will be two sky duplexes and a 1,200sq m penthouse. Topping out the block will be a spectacular 3,300 sq metre multi-story penthouse complete with private water slide and exclusive infinity pool. One estimate for the value of this apartment suggests it could fetch as much as £256m when it is released onto the market in 2014. Each apartment will boast floor-to-ceiling windows and private terraces with panoramic views of Monaco, Larvotto beach and the Ligurian Sea. The block will have Russian and Turkish saunas, several swimming pools, private spas, a full-time concierge, private chauffeured limousines and a cinema. Housekeeping, dry cleaning and valet services will all be organised by residents from touchscreen controls in each apartment. As well as being within easy reach of the Italian Riviera, occupants can take advantage of annual local events such as Monaco’s Grand Prix and Jazz Festival. Excavation and demolition work began on the towers in 2009. Structural work is expected to be finished by July 2013 before work can begin on the facade. The entire project is expected to be completed by July 2014. The venture was the dream of architect Alexander Giraldi, a master of “belle epoque” design, which is inspired by the atmosphere of early 20th century Paris. The belle epoque (beautiful era) was a period between 1871 and 1914 which was characterised by optimism and peace in Europe, and scientific discoveries. Responsibility for the apartment interiors has been given to the Alberto Pinto agency, whose previous clients include Saudi Arabian royalty and American captains of industry. The grounds will be designed by prominent landscape architect Jean Mus.
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Benedict Redgrove Bertone Series
Benedict Redgrove was born in Woodley near Reading, England. Studied at Berkshire College of Art and Design. Travelled with his camera at 22 and had a small show of his work at 23. His background as graphic designer has heavily influenced his imagery. His carefully composed images are clean and strong. He see beauty in utilitarian spaces and structures, loves good design and functionality. His meticulously crafted photographs range in scope from vast landscapes to intimate technical interiors. Space craft, cars, planes, boats and technology, epic set-ups and close-up still life. Strong, striking and inherently stylish, his work has an uncommonly clean graphic quality, resulting from Redgrove’s subtle experimentations with space and colour. His award winning images have been commissioned by advertising agencies and magazines throughout the world. He is represented by Walter Schupfer Management in the USA and Paris and Visual Artists in the UK and Europe, His advertising clients include IBM, VW, BMW, Audi, Toyota, Honda, Sony, Virgin, BA, T-Mobile, BAe, GE, Wink Creative, Swiss, and his editorial clients include GQ USA, GQ UK, Wired USA, Wired UK, Esquire, Wallpaper, New York Times, The Times,
He is currently working on a number of projects that will be exhibited next year. He lives and works in London and New York.
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Daft Punk announce new album ‘Random Access Memories’
French duo Daft Punk, forthcoming news reveals its newest release will come in the form of a full-length release titled Random Access Memories. Arriving on May 21 via Daft Life Limited, a bracket of Columbia Records. Can’t wait!
Daft Punk for Saint Laurent Paris
Daft Punk’s collaboration with the Saint Laurent Music Project started in October 2012 when they were commissioned to create the soundtrack for the inaugural Saint Laurent fashion show. Today, the French electro legends join the likes of Marilyn Manson and Courtney Love with their very own Saint Laurent editorial. Wearing stage gear first seen last night at Coachella (where they also dropped a teaser for their new Pharrell track “Get Lucky”) Daft Punk’s glow-in-the-dark space suits of Alive 2007 have been replaced with black, glittery jackets designed by Hedi Slimane.
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Mercedes-Benz Mixed Tape 50th Anniversary Campaign with Darcel Disappoints
Tracklist –
Coastal Lines feat. Allie Hughes — Paradise Animals
Lover — Young Hare
Nocturnal — The Sea Life
Unreal Love — Vows
Sure Enough — Red Sails
Turn Around — Miu
Rocket Trip — Kognitif
Just A Place — Kurare feat. Theo Steuernagel
Actress — Steady Sun
Donnie — New Desert Blues
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Slattery Australia Office by Elenberg Fraser
Located in an office tower building in Melbourne’s CBD, the design for the Slattery Australia office was inspired by the “innovation and luxury of the uniforms and vehicles of Tron Legacy.” This slick and sexy interior is a study in sophisticated and restrained materials palette and impeccable detailing. Slattery is the national Quantity Surveying and Cost Engineering firm. Who would of thought?
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G-Shock GB6900AA-1 iPhone 4S & 5 with iOS Compatible
Compatible with iPhone 4S (iOS 5.1.1 and iOS 6.0) and iPhone 5. To enable connection with an iPhone 4S and iPhone 5, Casio’s “G-SHOCK+” application must be downloaded from the App Store.
- Incoming Notfications
- Finder function
- Lost Signal Notifcation
Gloss black resin band digital bluetooth watch with silver and black face.
iPhone Mobile Link Features
- Notification of incoming calls and e-mails via the watch
- Phone Finder function to enable iPhone alarm function from the watch
- Warning vibration when the watch loses its connection to the iPhone
- Time adjustment by synchronizing with time data received from the iPhone
- Built-in tilt sensor to detect movement in the watch, while it is in power-saving mode, to automatically reconnect to the iPhone
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mastermind JAPAN Loses Exclusive Rights to Skull Logo?
mastermind JAPAN was recently involved in a legal battle with fellow Japanese brand Roen after mastermind JAPAN claimed that Roen’s similar use of a stylized skull and crossbones logo constituted a violation of its trademark rights.
The friction between the two started as late as last year when mastermind JAPAN Co., LTD issued a warning to Roen on both March 11 and June 1 before filing to have Roen’s registration of its trademark invalidated. On December 3, Roen lost the rights to its skull logo and subsequently sought to have the motion repealed by presenting its case to the Intellectual Property High Court of Japan on January 10, 2013.
Although mastermind JAPAN has on several occasions issued warnings surrounding its logo to merchants selling similar products, this is the first time it has faced a lawsuit from another brand. As for Roen, the oral proceedings of its case will take place today. Stay tuned for further info.
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Death Star Ice Sphere
That’s no moon, it’s an ice cube. Next up in Kotobukiya’s successful line of Star Wars-themed ice trays comes the feared battle station in the DEATH STAR SILICONE ICE TRAY. This high quality kitchen item makes a large ball of ice decorated in the shape of the first Death Star based on its appearance in Star Wars: A New Hope. The Death Star ice mold is made from heat and cold resistant silicone, so it’s freezer and oven safe.
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10 Gadgets to Keep You Busy
Aedle VK-1 Headphones
We first came across these VK-1 headphones from French brand Aedle on Selectism, our refined sister site. With the VK-1, premium materials come together with high-performance titanium transducers for a pair of headphones that blow any other stylish pair out of the water. The first batch ships this month but is unfortunately already sold out. In any case, head to their site to sign up for the next limited shipment.
Lehmann LA100
For a true bird’s-eye view of the world look no further than the LA100 from Lehmann Aviation. The unmanned aircraft soars up to 300 feet in the air to take pictures of the ground below. All that’s required for operation is plugging the battery in and launching it. Unfortunately the GoPro is not included but you can head over to Lehmann’s site to buy your own unmanned craft.
Logitech Ultrathin iPad Mini Case
Our office’s iPad Mini has been keeping us busy and distracted the past few weeks and has indirectly led to at least 3 physical fights here at Highsnobiety HQ. That said, a solid case could come in handy right about now. We recently came across Logitech’s latest offeringwhich combines a protective magnetic case with a keyboard. Sounds perfect for our needs.
LEGO Mac
Yeah this one isn’t technically a gadget but it’s so cool and so close to being a gadget that we had to include it. Photographer Chris McVeigh came through on this one and promised to upload building instructions shortly. Fingers crossed he sticks to his word as this LEGO model seems even cooler than the original.
Teenage Engineering OP-1 Portable Synthesizer
The creative team at Teenage Engineering recently released their much anticipated OP-1 Portable Synthesizer. Sure there are plenty other portable synths on the market but few are able to match the OP-1′s clean, simple design with a built-in 4 track tape recorder, 4 track mixer, and all the other cool features the device comes with. Pick up yours here.
OYO Speaker Ball
If you can’t tell by now, we’re pretty in to sound and things related to sound. Portability is cool, too. That’s why we’ve included the Ballo Portable Speaker by OYO. The spherical speaker was designed by the Swiss studio Bernhard Burkard and projects sound in every degree – all 360 of them. For a hair above $30, you can’t go wrong. Grab yours here.
iPhone 5 Mophie Juice Pack Case
Like Diane Keaton’s character in Annie Hall the Juice Pack Case from Mophie is neat. Slimmer than previous battery packs, the latest release adds 80% more battery life to your battery-sucking device. The included micro USB cable allows you to charge both your iPhone and the case at the same time. In a word, Mophie’s Juice Pack Case is the best of its kind out right now. Pick up yours straight from the source.
Nike FlyKnit Lunar1+
More technology than gadget, the construction process involved in Nike’s premier trainer was advanced enough to earn them a place on Time’s Best Inventions of 2012. After a brief delay, the sneakers have officially been released and can be picked up straight from Nike’s online shop.
hipKey
Are you tired of losing your car keys? How about losing your phone? Both of those things will most likely continue to happen until the end of time but the hipKey will certainly help decrease those chances. Hook the hipKey up to your keys and track their location with youriPhone or find your iPhone using the hipKey. Until you can ask Google where your idiot self placed something, the hipKey is your best bet.
Cube 3D Printer
Even though 3D printers have been all the rage the past few months, it seems like no one actually has one or has even seen one in person. They’re like the Big Foot of technology. Perhaps that’s a testament to the type of people we hang out with more than anything else, but in any case a few 3d printers have allegedly come to the market and at reasonable prices to boot. The Cube 3D Home Printer is one of these and the contemporary design in combination with the plug-and-play connectivity makes it a front runner in the home 3D printer market. Pick up yours here.
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