Category Archives: DESIGN

Street Etiquette For Del Toro Tapestry Shoe

Street Etiquette and Del Toro shoes proudly release a very limited run of Tapestry shoes. The tapestry fabric was made in New York City while the shoe’s full production was put together in Italy made with Del Toro’s incomparable quality. Limited to 35 pieces, the shoes are out now online for $325USD.

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Jessica Michibata for Nike

Still one of my favourite girls – Jessica Michibata is half Japanese/Italian.

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Stacking Green House in Vietnam

The architects at Vo Trong Nghia Co., ltd. completed a modern residence in Saigon, Vietnam, for a thirty-years-old couple and their mother, in the shape of a tube, 4m wide and 20m high. Entitled “Stacking Green“, it stands out due to its original facades, featuring a large number of terraces, each adorned with flower pots. Here is more from the architects: “The front and back façades are entirely composed of layers of concrete planters cantilevered from two side walls.

The house structure is a RC frame structure widely used in Vietnam. The partition walls are very few in order to keep interior fluency and view of green façades from every point of the house. Natural ventilation through the façades and 2 top-lights allow this house to save a big energy in a harsh climate in Saigon. Concerning these ecological approaches, we referred a lot to the bioclimatic principles of traditional Vietnamese courtyard house“”. The green façades and roof top garden shelter the family from polution, noise and sunlight.

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Kanye West to Present Ready-to-Wear Line at Paris Fashion Week

Karla Otto, Kanye West’s PR agency, confirmed to WWD that West will show at 9.30 p.m. on March 6. The venue has yet to be confirmed. I know he was hit pretty hard by the critics at his last show, but I appreciate that he has interests in pushing his love for fashion out side of the hip hop scene. I wish him good luck.

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The 15 Richest Living Artists

Here is the complete list:

  1. Damien Hirst – 1 Billion USD
  2. Jeff Koons – 500 Million USD
  3. Jasper Johns – 300 Million USD
  4. David Choe – 200 Million USD
  5. Andre Vicari – 142 Million USD
  6. Takashi Murakami – 100 Million USD
  7. Anish Kapoor – 85 Million USD
  8. Antony Gormley – 50 Million USD
  9. Gerhard Richter – 40 Million USD
  10. David Hockney – 40 Million USD
  11. Cindy Sherman – 35 Million USD
  12. Richard Prince – 30 Million USD
  13. Andreas Gursky – 30 Million USD
  14. Chuck Close – 25 Million USD
  15. Georg Baselitz – 25 Million USD

READ MORE ABOUT EACH ARTIST HERE

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Mick Boogie New York Fashion Week F/W 2012: Sounds From The Front Row 5

Track list –

1. OnCue: SFTFR5 Intro (produced by Mike Kuzo)
2. Depeche Mode: Enjoy The Silence (RAC Remix)
3. Miike Snow: Paddling Out
4. Little Dragon: Ritual Union (Brooklyn Penguins Remix)
5. Flight Facilities: Foreign Language
6. SBTRKT: Pharaohs
7. Sneaky Sound System: Big (Oliver Remix)
8. Silver Medallion: Kiss Girls
9. Le Castle Vania: The Light
10. Classixx: Into The Valley
11. Friendly Fires: Hurting (Benoit Sergio Remix)
12. Lana Del Rey: Video Games (Lockah Remix)
13. Gil Scott Heron and Jamie XX: I’ll Take Care Of You
14. The Knocks: Ain’t Too Proud To Beg
15. Foster The People: Houdini (RAC Mix)
16. Gorillaz: Empire Ants (Miami Horror Remix)
17. Fitz and the Tantrums: MoneyGrabber (Monto Remix)
18. Walter Sobcek: Miami (Pharao Black Magic Remix)
19. Simon & Garfunkel: Sounds Of Science (Trinity FM Remix)
20. Niki & The Dove: Gentle Roar (Mylo Remix)
21. Theophilus London: Why Even Try (Diamond Rings Remix)
22. Yasmin ft. Ms. Dynamite: Light Up The World
23. M.I.A.: Bad Girls
24. Outkast: Bombs Over Baghdad (Styles & Complete Remix)
25. Drake ft. Jai Paul: Dreams Money Can Buy

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Who is your favourite MARVEL character?

 

For a lot of die-hard MARVEL fans it’s hard to pick one favourite character. There’s so many I like but I would def put Sabertooth and Nightcrawler up there in the top 10.

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How Long Do Animals Live?

This is quite an impressive chart on animal longevity.

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Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera

Making a dramatic entry drenched with water droplets, Olympus finally introduced the OM-D E-M5 Digital Camera last evening. Its the first camera from Olympus’ new OM-D line, a series with lineage as far back as the 1972 Olympus OM-1, then the thinnest SLR camera available. Fashioned out of durable magnesium alloy, the mirrorless camera is the latest to join the ever growing Micro Four Thirds offerings from Olympus. And while it is more expensive than the Olympus PEN Series, the E-M5 also offers more feature. A 16.1-megapixel Live MOS Sensor, working in tandem with the TruePic VI image processor, offers utmost picture clarity even at low-light situations. The sensor also allows a maximum ISO range of 25,600 for a faithful color reproduction and an auto focus system capable of continuous shooting at 9 frames-per-second. One other unique feature is it’s 5-axis image stabilizer, a world’s first. In living up to its retro form factor, the E-M5 employs a new electronic viewfinder with a refresh rate of 120fps. Plus, a tilting 3-inch touchscreen OLED display for less strenuous viewing.

Comes in silver or black, the camera is virtually dust and water proof, a testament to Olympus’ craftsmanship. Fully adoptable to all Micro Four Thirds-compliant lenses and additional accessories to come, Olympus is pricing the E-M5 at US$ 999.99 for body only, US$ 1,299.99 with M.ZUIKO Digital ED 12-50 mm f3.5-6.3 EZ lens and US$ 1,099.99 with M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42 mm f3.5-5.6 II R lens. The camera will be available for purchase in the month of April.

  • 16.1-Megapixel Live MOS Sensor
  • Olympus TruePic VI Image Processor
  • Micro Four Thirds
  • 5-Axis Image Stabilizer
  • ISO 100-25,600
  • FAST (Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology) AF System Capable of Continuous Shooting at 9fps
  • High-Resolution Electronic Viewfinder with Refresh Rate of 120fps
  • 3-inch Touchscreen OLED Display
  • Waterproof & Dustproof Construction

Release Date: April 2012

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Justice On’N’On Video by Alexandre Courtes


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The indie-electronic super duo Justice have released their latest video, this time for the single “On’N’On” from the album that arrives this month. Justice tapped director Alexandre Courtes for the visuals here. Well impressed!

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Hasbro – Nerf Lazer Tag – To Use IOS & Augmented Reality For HUD Function

Lazer Tag is getting an overhaul for iOS generation — Hasbro just announced that its 2012 Nerf Lazer Tag blasters can be combined with an iPhone or iPod touch to provide a heads-up display, an increased firing distance of 250 feet, and augmented reality for a “single player” experience. The guns themselves now include a slot for you to drop your iOS device in, and once you’ve downloaded the free app, you can use it to keep track of your gear, power levels, and use it to start and host multiplayer games with up to 23 other players. As a nod to current FPS shooters, the app includes a leaderboard, keeps track of your user profile and stats, and also features unlockable rewards like a more powerful virtual blaster. Of course, the game can be played without having to add an iOS device that adds several hundred dollars to the price, but what fun is that? Nerf’s new Lazer Tag blasters will be available on August 1st, and sell for $40 individually, or $70 for a set of two.

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Odd Future Reveals ‘Odd Future Tape Volume 2′ Cover

Highsnobiety TV: Odd Future – Inside The Golf Wang Store from Highsnobiety on Vimeo.

Tyler The Creator reveals the upcoming cover of their ‘Odd Future Tape Volume 2′. The cover features their store manager Lucas Vercetti.

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Offthewall.tv: Vans OTW – Live In Berlin Offthewall.tv: Vans OTW – Live In Berlin

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Offthewall.tv recently documented an event at Bread & Butter Berlin hosted by Vans OTW that celebrated the 2012 Vans OTW Advocates. This year, the lineup of artists consisted of Chris Kong, Dimitri Coste, Eric Elms and Lupe Fiasco.

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Vittra Telefonplan School in Stockholm

In connection with the establishment of a new Vittra school in Stockholm, Telefonplan, Rosan Bosch has created the school’s interior with spatial divisions and significant custom design. The interior takes it point of departure in Vittra’s pedagogical principles and serves as a pedagogical tool for development in the everyday of the school. Instead of classical divisions with chairs and tables, a giant iceberg for example serves as cinema, platform and room for relaxation, and sets the frame for many different types of learning.

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Medicom Toy Be@rbrick “Gummi Bears”

Medicom Toy surprises us this Valentines Day with sweetened edible versions of its popular collectible Be@rbrick vinyl toys. Made of gummy and masquerading as 40mm bears, these yummy little Be@rbrick creations come individually packed in four flavors: cola, strawberry, lemon and cider. They are currently available in Asia for ¥399 JPY (approximately $5 USD) and can be ordered here.

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PROJECT Wooster February 2012 Preview

PROJECT Wooster February 2012 Preview from PROJECT on Vimeo.

Using Tokyo as a pivotal source of inspiration, PROJECT Wooster highlights Japanese designers and exposes their mastery in crafting product that transcends culture and time. Based on the successful partnerships of the inaugural Project Wooster, look for the launch of Nick Wooster collaborations with brands that he feels represent the best in class of each category.

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Converse PL Street Suede Mid

A nice clean classic sneak.  Available mid-month at VA.

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Nooka iPhone Application

The interactive application features local and customizable world times, a timer, and an alarm in Nooka’s unique visual time displays . Check out an active demonstration of the app’s features here. Download now from iTunes.

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Bee Nguyen at AGENDA Bee Nguyen @ AGENDA

Location: AGENDA, Long Beach
Photography: Brandon Shigeta

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Palikot’s Movement Protest

Members of the Polish opposition party Palikot’s Movement held up Guy Fawkes masks in the Sejm today to protest their government’s recent passage of the controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA). Classic!

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