These are currently available for pre-order at Kinetics for ¥18,900 JPY (approximately $244 USD) and delivery can be expected in February.
Mujjo Touchscreen Gloves from the Dutch innovators. Designed to act as a second skin that still insulates, the gloves still harness the conductive elements of your skin, thanks to a clever silver-coated nylon knit throughout the glove.
Featuring Mathias Bergh and photographed by Ford himself. Since watching the last bio/interview video on VISIONARIES. I have a new appreciation for his work and the man himself. I own one of his tuxedo shirts, two pairs of sunnies and a fedora and you know when you’re wearing a Tom Ford piece.
Very clever viral advertising by LG.
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Eastman Kodak will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection over coming weeks unless it can sell its collection of digital patents, according to a report.
The Wall Street Journal, citing “people familiar with the matter,” reports Kodak is in talks with lenders about $1 billion in funding that would keep the company afloat during bankruptcy proceedings. The bankruptcy could happen later this month or in February, according to the report.
Kodak reps could not be reached for comment on the report.
Declaring Chapter 11 wouldn’t cause Kodak to shut down. The company would continue to function as it attempted to sell its 1,100 patents through a court-supervised bankruptcy auction, according to the report. Kodak is attempting to sell the patents now to avoid the filing.
Kodak’s fall from grace is a textbook example of a company that anticipated consumer trends but failed to act on them. The company claims to have invented the world’s first digital camera in 1975, but held off for years from entering the market for fear of cannibalizing its lucrative print sales. In the 1980s and 1990s, Kodak was attacked on both fronts as foreign competitors undercut its film prices and others introduced digital cameras, creating a viable alternative to film.
Kodak rebounded in the 2000s by committing itself to becoming a leader in digital cameras — which it did. By 2005, it ranked number one in the U.S. in digital camera sales. But margins on digital cameras weren’t nearly as generous as those for film and Kodak CEO Antonio Perez, who called digital cameras a “crappy business,” attempted to position Kodak as a leader in digital photo sharing and printing, both of which have also proven to be tough segments.
Fittingly enough, as Kodak is said to be pursuing Chapter 11, the digital camera business appears to be suffering the same fate as film: Sales of such cameras fell 17% last year, according to NPD, as consumers found the cameras in their smartphones made a standalone camera unnecessary.
Nas, Common and Mos Def.
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Yoyogi Village is an awe-inspiring urban retreat that boasts a verdant garden sanctuary right in the heart of Tokyo. Designed by Wonderwall and a suite of other designers, the leafy spot is situated very close to the JR Yoyogi Station and houses the Code Kurkku restaurant as well as a tranquil garden filled to the brim with lush greenery. Most enviably of all, a massive living wall that can be seen from just about every part of the restaurant brightens and freshens up the entire dining experience. Step in to experience a small measure of the peace that this extraordinary mini village bestows upon the local Japanese.
People were encouraged to send in the different interpretations of Hellboy. Here’s a few fans illustrations and more can be seen here.
Kanye West has announced the launch of his new design company, DONDA, set to create “products and experiences” for people. The company will encompass 22 different divisions, including architects, graphic designers, directors, producers, social media experts, publishers, lawyers, nutritionists, scientists, doctors, teachers, A&R’s, etc. Through numerous tweets, Yeezy revealed that he intends to “help simplify and aesthetically improve everything we see hear, touch, taste and feel.”
The multi-faceted artist further clarified recent reports about his upcoming clothing line for women by negating that it would be named “DW” after his mother, Dr. Donya West, “The name of the line is Kanye West not DW,…the DW was a design element placed on the invite in homage to my mom.” All the proceeds from his hit albums like The Throne’s Watch The Throne have been invested in his entire endeavor within the fashion world, “You guys might think I have some type of backing for my line but I don’t,” Kanye said. “I did the first fashion show out of my own pocket and used the money I made touring to follow my passion. I’ve been working at this for 8 years now.”
In addition, he offered a personal recount on his deep dedication in fashion, asserting that his international reputation has been rather an obstacle than help,
““For the first 16 or 17 years of my life the only thing I knew about my woman’s clothing was what my Mom would wear. I guess some critics would joke that I still don’t know anything LOL. The teachers said I couldn’t focus… I used to get kicked out of class for bringing dirty mags and drawing Nikeys in 4th grade…Being a celebrity has afforded me many opportunities but has also boxed me in creatively,” Kanye revealed. “What good is fame and prestige if you can’t use it to help people… I want to help by doing what I know how to do best .. create.””
Furthermore, Kanye stated that he intends to reshape the American school system, which he says was “designed to turn people into factory workers.” That includes starting a summer school with director Spike Jonze. “There are so many broken systems from the economy to school systems jail systems… we need experts for this.” Ambitious plans indeed. Leave your thoughts below.
As Promised, the first Nitro Circus the Movie 3D Trailer! Travis Pastrana and the whole Nitro Circus crew are back together in a truly LEPICDARY (epic n’ legendary) action packed 3D film. Expect the impossible, ridiculous, insane, hysterical, and purely awesome! Coming to you in 3D, it will fee like you are riding shotgun with the crew.
We get a boatload of questions every day asking when the movie will be released. In truth, we don’t have a definitive release date yet but we’re getting closer. We hope it will be released sometime in the coming summer but the exact date still needs to be decided by the distributor. We are happy to say that 100% of the movie has been filmed and we’re deep in to post production, editing, etc. We can’t wait to show everybody the finished product because we have captured the biggest and best stunts we have ever attempted. Stay tuned-in to our Facebook, Twitter, and website for updates. Thanks for your patience; we think it’s going to be worth the wait!
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