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Stussy Japan x Marley Coffee Jamaica Blue Mountain Blend
Established by Bob Marley‘s son Rohan and based in Kingston, Jamaica’s Marley Coffee has released a collaborative package of its Blue Mountain Blend alongside Stussy Japan. Long believed to be some of the highest quality coffee in the world, Marley Coffee’s Blue Mountain Blend is a medium artisan roast that is sustainably grown and ethically farmed on a private 52-acre estate at the peak of Chepstowe, Portland’s Blue Mountains on the Caribbean island. Packaged in a miniature wooden keg with collaborative branding appearing throughout, the Stussy Japan x Marley Coffee Jamaica Blue Mountain Blend is now available online and in-store at Stussy Japan chapters for ¥2,625 JPY (approximately $30 USD).
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A Bathing Ape x Snugpak SOFTIE TECHNIK Sleeping Bag
Just when you think A Bathing Ape couldn’t wrap it’s signature camo print on anything else. They team up with Snugpak to produce the SOFTIE TECHNIK Sleeping Bag. Designed to for the Fall/Winter camping season, the ¥35,490 JPY (approx. $398 USD ) bag will keep the user warm in temperatures as low as 19 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Firewood Drawers by Mark Moskovitz
Mark Moskovitz created this totally awesome piece of storage furniture made from split fire wood. Though not specifically noted for what it was created for, it appears to be a dresser.
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£14,000 Solid Gold Shirt
Datta Phuge of Pimpri-Chinchwad, India, spent £14,000 on a solid gold shirt in the hope it will attract female attention. The shirt is woven through with 24-karat gold thread and complete with its own matching cuffs and a set of rings crafted from left-over gold.
‘I know I am not the best looking man in the world but surely no woman could fail to be dazzled by this shirt?’ he explained
‘The gold shirt has been one of my dreams,’ Mr Phuge told Indian newspaper the Pune Mirror.
‘It will be an embellishment to my reputation as the ‘Gold man of Pimpri”‘ Mr Phuge said.
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adidas Skateboarding Busenitz Vulc
The brand new Busenitz ADV from adidas Skateboarding, the brand has introduced the Busenitz Vulc. Bridging the gap between the San Francisco-based skater’s original Copa Mundial-inspired silhouette and the upcoming ADV, the Busenitz Vulc pairs the soccer boot upper of the OG with a classic vulcanized rubber outsole and rubber foxing. The adidas Skateboarding Busenitz Vulc is now available for $70 USD in cream and black colorways from Atlas.
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Belkin Thunderstorm: Handheld Home Theater
Turn you iPad into a mini movieplex with the Belkin Thunderstorm Handheld Home Theater ($200). Designed to connect directly to the iPad using either the 30-pin or Lightning connector, this form-fitting accessory is powered by Audifi and features high-efficiency front-facing speakers that offer surprisingly rich sound, thanks to ported enclosures that increase bass response. You can adjust the sound using a free downloadable app, and to finish off the experience it includes a Smart Cover-like stand/cover so you don’t have to hold the damn thing the whole time.
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Burnt Out Stool by Kaspar Hamacher
Kaspar Hamacher created these wonderful burnt out stools by setting smaller chunks of wood already on fire, on top of the cut stump. Continuously switching the criss-crossing pieces of wood allows for the burning pattern. Another method of doing this would be to cut out the stumps then burn only for a fraction of the time.
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Chalet C7 in the Andes Mountains
Chalet C7 is located in the Andes Mountains of Chile. The house is tucked into the slope to help blend it into the surrounding landscape. The home has two levels. The lower level includes the bedrooms and private spaces, and the second floor is a wonderful open view of the landscape and mountain lake.
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Sacred Spaces.
Eduardo Chillida, Moñtana Tindaya Project, Fuerteventura, Spain.
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The MOOBY by Madella Simone
This bike concept, called the MOOBY by designer Madella Simone. MOOBY plays with the word mobility to show that this fun one-speed is up for the challenges of urban riding. It even offers a “paneled, modular system that makes it possible to easily re-skin your ride with personalized graphics.” That means that you can change the look depending on your mood.
The hope: that more riders will be drawn to the fashionable style and opt for 2 wheels over 4!
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The Crystal Dome at Swarovski Kristallwelten Wattens, Austria.
“The Crystal Dome is a kaleidoscopic, precision-cut journey into the heart of crystal – right in the middle of the homeland of crystal itself.”
This mesmerising space is The Crystal Dome at Swarovski Kristallwelten (Crystal Worlds) – the company’s museum and headquarters located in Wattens in Austria. The Crystal Dome was specifically designed to capture the feeling of being inside a crystal. There are 595 mirrors that cover the dome’s walls, creating a kaleidoscope of shifting shapes, reflections and colours, that gradually reveal hidden works of art. The experience of being in the space is further accentuated by the music of Brian Eno.
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London Underground 150th Anniversary Coin by Barber Osgerby
A Tube train will appear on the back of Britain’s £2 coins next year, designed by British studio BarberOsgerby for the Royal Mint to celebrate the 150th anniversary of London Underground. The coin by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby depicts a Tube train emerging from a tunnel and has a patterned edge inspired by the dotted lines on the Tube map.
The designers, who received international acclaim with their “cheese grater” design for the Olympic Torch this year, said the £2 coin was the “perfect choice” to commemorate the Tube. “Its form is naturally reminiscent of the Roundel that is the universal logo of the London Underground,” they explained.
The designers chose to depict the 1967 Victoria line train due to its aesthetic simplicity and easily recognisable outline.
Another commemorative £2 coin has also been created for the Royal Mint by British designer and engraver Edwina Ellis, depicting the roundel logo with an edge inscription that reads “mind the gap”, as Tube passengers are regularly reminded.
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Acapulco Gold 2012 Holiday Lookbook
The New York-based brand is releasing their 2012 holiday lookbook with a nice mix up graphics, headwear and hoodies.
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Mattel Back To The Future Hoverboard Available Again
Mattel is releasing a batch of official Back to the future hoverboards. The a 1:1 scale model’s obviously don’t hover but it would still look pretty dope on the wall of your office. These are definitely going to sell out quick so head over to Mattel ASAP if you want to get your hands on one of these limited edition Hoverboards.
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Ugly Christmas Sweaters
Tis the time to get festive and what better way to do it than to embrace those tacky ass, cheesy, ugly sweaters we’ve all seen in Christmas movies. Or even worse! Or a present from a loved one.
This vintage Christmas sweater is available via Urbanoutfitters. The picture is an example. You will receive a unique sweater with a surprise motif.
The tiny jingle bells can be heard when you walk, Santa’s beard is textured and really stands out just like the real 3D belt around Santa’s belly. Damn ugly! Buy it here.
People will be make a double take when they see this sweater via www.skedouche.com.
Made of 100% Cotton it is machine washable. Available at Topman.
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Vestax Spin2 DJ Controller for Mac, iPhone and iPad
Vestax presents its all new DJ Controller for Mac, iPhone and iPad – the Vestax Spin2. The new device comes packed with professional Vestax mixer controls, EQ, crossfader, jogwheels and intuitive DJ effects controls. The Spin2 also gives you high-quality audio to cue up songs and mix them in via the headphone output and send your mix to your speakers. Through dedicated apps for the Mac and the iOS devices, you can mix music and video with the Spin2.
The new VEstax Spin2 DJ Controller is now exclusively available early from colette and goes for 500 Euros.
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Nic Fiddian-Green: The Horse Sculpture
Fiddian-Green was at Reschio, working on a commission for the owner, Count Antonio Bolza. And, of course, the subject matter of his massive sculpture was the horse, in this case Count Antonio’s favourite stallion, Punto, born and bred at Reschio. Ever since he saw a fifth-century B.C. carving of the head of a horse of Selene from the Parthenon at the British Museum he has worked at perfecting the form of the horse’s head, as well as mastering the ancient ‘lost wax’ technique. He works in clay, plaster, beaten lead and marble, and he oversees the casting into bronze himself. Fiddian-Green’s colossal, classically inspired equine heads are exhibited around the world in prominent locations, including ‘Still water ‘, the 30-foot head of a drinking horse right next to the Marble Arch in London.
Of his work at Castello Di Reschio, Fiddian-Green said in a statement: “At Reschio, I found new inspiration not only from the study of these wonderful Andalusian horses, but from the light, the smell, the hills, the sense of ancient peace that pervades the land from the days when St. Francis wandered through these hills, and before, way back to the time of the Etruscans. In fact the very air that fills this land upon which Reschio sits has ignited a new fire in my work.” – Bill TIkos
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The Velopresso: A Mobile Espresso Bar
Combining their three loves — coffee, cycling and sustainability — inspired two London Royal College of Art product design students to create a mobile espresso bar, the Velopresso, that operates on pedal power. No electricity, no tethers. A truly free-wheeling carrier of caffeine!
This concept has surfaced before in more tentative forms but the Finnish designer Lasse Oiva and London designer Amos Field Reid have taken it to a sophisticated level. To a point where they are now looking for an industrial producer for their invention that has won the Deutsche Bank Award 2012 (Design) and placed second at the 2012 Pininfarina Design Contest.
Just five seconds of pedaling the trike will grind enough for a double shot while a camp stove heats the water and steam than powers the espresso machine. The designers are also working on a way to generate their own fuel by repurposing the used coffee grounds.
We think that Velopresso would be perfect for events, camping areas or any other location where a good espresso is absolutely necessary, even if electricity is not available. – Tuija Seipell
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Monocle’s Top 50 in Travel for 2012
Completing this year’s review of exceptional travel-related artifacts from Monocle is a list of the Top 50 in Travel for 2012. Selected by the editors themselves, this year’s list acts as a fully comprehensive guide to airports, hotels, vacations and apparel. Beginning at your terminal with the inclusion of commentary on the best in-flight blanket, best lunch on-the-go and most useful airport innovations, the checklist continues to your destination with the most sought-after tropical cities and most favored hotel brands straight to the most enjoyable journey home. Sartorial tips are not forgotten via several smart traveling suggestions and even a mention of the best crew accessories in aviation. Check the video for some timely travel tips from the folks at Monocle.
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