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Miansai Opens First Store in SoHo
Accessory maker Miansai, known in large part for their rope bracelets, opens its first store in New York’s SoHo neighborhood. Located at 33 Crosby Street, the store lies in proximity to other trendy clothing retailers such as Saturdays NYC and Aether Apparel. The 650-square-foot space includes a small cafe area in the front of the store that offers 20 loose blends of tea and four types of Kombucha, the latter a mild obsession of the brand’s founder and creative director Michael Saiger.
Miansai
33 Crosby Street
New York, New York 10013
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Willie: Transparent LCD Bus Concept by Tad Orlowski
“Willie” is an interesting concept by designer Tad Orlowski. This unique LCD bus “utilizes new trends in technology to transform city landscapes and provide an added element to getting around town.”
“The innovative feature that distinguishes „Willie” from other conventional buses is the design of the side elevations, which are made of transparent LCD screens. Today, the city bus can be transformed into a mobile billboard displaying advertisements or film clips in the most attractive parts of town or provide passengers with additional information and entertainment such as route plans, weather reports, press and TV coverage as well as tourist information presented at bus stops in an eye-catching way.”
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Daft Punk: Behind The Helmets Documentary
The combined talents of DJs Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter, the pair’s first projects together included Darling, a voiceless indie cover band; their current recording name derives from a review in U.K. music weekly Melody Maker of a compilation tape Darling were featured on, released by Krautrock revivalists Stereolab (their lo-fi D.I.Y. cover of a Beach Boys song was derided as “daft punk”). Subsequently ditching the almost inevitable creative cul-de-sac of rock for the more appealing rush of the dancefloor, the pair released their debut single, “The New Wave,” in 1993 on the celebrated Soma label. Instantly hailed by the dance music press as the work of a new breed of house innovators, the single was followed by “Da Funk,” the band’s first true hit (the record sold 30,000 copies worldwide and saw thorough rinsings by everyone from Kris Needs to the Chemical Brothers).
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Amazon Prime Air
Amazon Prime Air –
We’re excited to share Prime Air – something the team has been working on in our next generation R&D lab. The goal of this new delivery system is to get packages into customers’ hands in 30 minutes or less using unmanned aerial vehicles. Putting Prime Air into commercial use will take some number of years as we advance technology and wait for the necessary FAA rules and regulations. This is footage from a recent test flight. See page athttp://amzn.to/PrimeAir
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Poland’s Tobaco Hotel by EC-5
Flipping the site of a former cigarette factory, Polish design and architecture studio EC-5 has officially opened the doors to its modernized “Tobaco Hotel.” Located in the historic factory district of Poland’s third-largest city Łódź, the hotel’s motif leaves much of the industrial structure of the building visible and intact, complimented by a methodically chosen selection of ’50s and ’60s era furnishings. Vivid blue and yellow hues feature throughout, balanced by white ceilings and walls in addition to exposed brick and concrete identifying the significant transition the space has made. “Tobaco Hotel” can be counted amongst a broad number of architectural projects that EC-5 has executed in Łódź, the city in which it is based, as well as elsewhere in Poland.
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Jeep Wrangler Full Metal Jacket by Starwood Motors
Paying homage to Stanley Kubrick’s critically-acclaimed 1979 film, Texas-based car customizer Starwood Motors reveals its latest Jeep Wrangler recreation dubbed the “Full Metal Jacket.” Listed at $107,000 USD, this blacked out Wrangler totes a Pentastar 3.6-liter V6 engine that produces 285 horsepower and travels zero to 60 in 8.4 seconds. Further specs include a fully-upgraded suspension and lift kit, LED light bars all around, and Kevlar panels on both its interior and exterior.
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One Coin for All of Your Cards
Gizmodo Article –
Carrying a wallet sucks. No question. It’s big, bulky and full of bank, credit and debit cards and a swathe of stupid loyalty cards from that coffee place you’ll never go back to. The dream is to have everything in one simple card. Meet Coin: the smart bank card that keeps all your cards in one.
Coin is a regular-sized debit card that lets you store multiple cards at once. Everything from your business credit card through to your personal debit card can be logged on the Coin.
To get cards into the device, you simply plug a swipe-card reader into your iPhone or other iOS device (no word if it works with Android yet), give the card a description and the app transfers the data to the Coin via Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy.
The Coin then has all your cards programmed into it, and you simply press a little button on the digital card itself to switch between accounts. One assumes that when you select a card, it can reprogram the magnetic stripe at the top of the card to represent the data you scanned into your iPhone.
It also has a zone alarm, which means that if you put your card down or have it stolen and it gets too far away from you, your iPhone pushes you a notification saying it has gone out of range.
The only two issues I can really envisage with this right now is the fact that it relies on magnetic stripe technology, not chip-card or contactless payment tech which is often safer. The other issue is that you probably won’t be able to stick this into your ATM and pull cash out.
Other than that, it looks incredible, and I want one.
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Liam Shreds like no one else. INSANE!!!!
Skate Blood Orange –
Liam shreds faster than most, and his ability to do it with style is a testament to his skill on a board. There’s no better way to showcase his style and skill than with a raw run. No cutting. No camera magic. Just pure skateboarding. This might just be the rawest of all raw runs.
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Zaha Hadid Unveils Design for Qatar 2022 World Cup Stadium
Legendary architect Zaha Hadid continues to roll out designs during an already prolific year, with the designer now unveiling her work for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Just one of a potential nine stadiums to be constructed in the country, this particular stadium is set for construction in Al Wakrah – the southernmost city hosting the soccer tournament. The facade of the stadium take cues from a dhow, a type of fishing boat frequently found in Al Wakrah’s harbors. The shape also takes Qatar’s blazing, arid climate into consideration, incorporating a curved roof with a mechanical air conditioning system to keep spectators and players cool. Construction for the stadiums is expected to begin as early as next year.
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ShoeZeum with 2,500 pairs of Nikes, Las Vegas
The Las Vegas Gun Article –
The owner of the world’s largest collection of Nikes is Jordan Michael Geller.
Geller said it’s a coincidence his name is so close to the legendary Chicago Bulls player and the namesake of his favorite shoes.
He picked up his interest in Nikes from a father who ran marathons and had to buy every new pair of Nike Air Jordans the moment they arrived in stores. Jordan Geller adopted his father’s love for the shoes, too — so much so that he created a museum dedicated to them.
The ShoeZeum, Geller’s collection of 2,500 never-worn Nikes, opened Thursday in downtown Las Vegas. Ironically, the museum dedicated to athletic shoes sits in Neonopolis behind a fast-food restaurant named the Heart Attack Grill.
A sports memorabilia store also is planned for the center.
“I think this is a great place, especially across from the Toy Shack, which is all about rediscovering your childhood,” Jordan Geller said.
As a child, Jordan Geller accompanied his father to the shoe store.
“He would tell me all about the shoes,” Jordan Geller said.
Jordan Geller went to law school but never lost his passion for Nikes. He bought and sold them on Ebay, then used his profits to round out his collection. He said he has paid up to $7,100 for a single pair.
When Jordan Geller passed the bar and became an attorney in California, his bar number sealed his fate. It was 234523.
“Those were the three numbers Michael Jordan wore in his career,” he said. “It was almost like fate, a sign I needed to do this.”
Nike’s slogan is “Just Do It.” So Geller did.
The first ShoeZeum opened in San Diego last year.
“I thought it needed to be in Las Vegas, a place that had so many attractions,” he said. “I thought this would be a good place for more people to be able to see it.”
The ShoeZeum’s Facebook page has more than 7,800 followers. Although not affiliated with Nike, company executives have visited the display, Jordan Geller said, as has Ebay founder Meg Whitman.
The ShoeZeum is open from 4 p.m. to midnight daily. Admission costs $10 and buys visitors a peek at 23 shoe exhibits with themes such as music, movies and the Olympics. There are Nikes designed in honor of the 1980s Michael J. Fox movie “Teen Wolf” and Guinness Beer Nikes. Jordan Geller built the display cases for the 7,500-square-foot space.
His shoe collection is the largest in the world, certified by the Guinness Book of World Records.
As for Geller’s favorite pair, they are the only ones that have been worn — a game pair from Michael Jordan.
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Nike Snowboarding LunarENDOR Quickstrike
Nike has a bit of fun with their latest snowboarding boot, the LunarENDOR QS. The boot has an array of 30 LEDs installed into the swoosh and at the press of a button you turn into a streak of light bombing down the mountain. The LunarENDOR also features external lace locks for easy and quick tightening, Flywire inner lacing, a 3D molded upper, three customizable levels of flexibility, and Lunarlon for cushioning and support.
Availlable Mid-December, $TBD
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Breathtaking Animal Photography
Photo by Cristopher Swann
Photo by Etienne Francey
Photo by Richard Peters
Photo by Julie Larsen Maher
Photo by Fedorenko Gennady
Photo by David Doubilet
Photo by Chad Cocking
Photo by Roman Shmakov
Photo by Yves Adams
Photo by David Lazar
Photo by Ian Sane
Photo by Emmanuel Keller
Photo by George Probst
Photo by Vincent Musi
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez
Photo by Andrew Tallon
Photo by Unknown
Breathtaking photos that capture different animals in places around the world.
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Octovo Off Map
Provenance from Octovo on Vimeo.
The story behind Octovo –
We are excited to present this first Off Map collaboration with photographer and filmmaker Wes Sumner. We started the Off Map project as a way to produce creative expressions of travel – and to remind ourselves of what can make travel so worthwhile in the first place. Through his short film, Provenance, Wes has taken the Off Map premise and made it personal and beautiful.
Why did you decide to shoot at Lake Moraine?
I’m from Florida. It’s flat and it’s hot there so naturally I was drawn to the complete opposite of home. Years ago I remember seeing a photo of a glacier lake surrounded by white peaks and instantly knew I had to go see this for myself. After doing some research I figured out it was Lake Moraine and immediately added it to my very long list of ‘places to go’.
When Matt from Octovo and I first discussed this project, some of the ideas floating around made a natural connection to that place. As the work progressed, we spoke about possible locations, and remarkably we were both thinking of Banff. It was settled instantly.
How does this place connect with Off Map?
I think there is something special about locations like this. It’s about 3hrs from Calgary, so for locals it’s an easy weekend getaway. It’s also a National Park, so for many it’s a once in a lifetime pilgrimage. Either scenario, it’s a place that sort of forces me to appreciate time, resources, and environment. People who go there gain a hunger for being fully engaged with such a wild and rich place, and that’s something that speaks to me and reflects what I think Octovo is focused on too.
How do you approach film projects – what experiences do you draw from?
I entered College as a film major, and the first thing you take is a film history class. I think that instilled a refinement of my own eye. There’s a way I naturally see things, and I think it has been polished over the years by experiences, whether they were good or bad. When starting something I get excited about creating beautiful images and that’s where my mind goes first. Then I switch gears and concentrate on the story. If the story doesn’t connect, then it will not have reached it’s full potential.
How did the story come to be?
It all revolves around old photos and family connections. When I was a young kid, I remember finding old black and white photographs, faded and discolored. Most were distant relatives that I had never heard of, but I loved the images regardless. As an adult I now have a better understanding of the lives inside those photos. I have one of my grandfather, possibly in his early 20s in a military uniform leaning against a motorcycle. When I first saw this I enjoyed how it looked, but now I understand who he was in that photo, where he was in his life and it has a lot more meaning to me. So I tried to translate my feelings about this family connection into a film about using travel to bridge a gap spanning the many years between different lives.
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NOWHERE / A Bathing Ape Present: BAPELAND Exhibition Recap
NOWHERE and A Bathing Ape present “BAPELAND,” an exhibition held in NIGO‘s former home and studio in Tokyo. Considered the heart and soul of the brand, NIGO’s former studio served as a repository for the vast trove pop-culture pieces the designer has accrued throughout his life. For the brand’s 20th anniversary, it has decided to open up the studio to let fans get a closer look at this treasure chest of good. The exhibition includes iconic BAPE pieces, cars, furniture, art, jewelry and much more. “BAPELAND” is running from now until November 24 in Tokyo so if you happen to be in the area, be sure to check it out.
BAPELAND
Opening Hours: 11:30 to 19:30
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 2-28-12 Jingu-mae
Japan
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Brabus Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Joins Dubai Police Fleet
For the Dubai Motor Show, the local Police have debuted their own Brabus B63-S 700 Widestar Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG as a new addition to their fleet. The Brabus B63-S 700 Widestar is a tuned version of the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG that has been modified to give 700 horsepower, enabling it to do 0-62 mph in 4.9 seconds and reach speeds of up to 149 mph. A wide body kit and 23-inch wheels adds to the mean look of the police car, with plans for the SUV to promote the “Tune it! Safe!” campaign encouraging drivers to modify their cars legally and safely. The Brabus B63-S 700 Widestar joins the ever-growing fleet of Dubai Police cars including a Lamborghini Aventador, Aston Martin One-77 and a Bugatti Veyron.
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