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Corter Natural Leather Guitar Picks

December 4, 2011Design
Leather brand Corter finds an inventive use for leftover scraps with their 5-pack of natural leather guitar packs. The undyed natural leather will - much like many of their other products - age gracefully and develop their own character over time. From an acoustic and...
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Art Directors Club: John C Jay of Wieden + Kennedy Tribute

November 26, 2011Arts
While the announcement was made earlier this year, last week saw the official induction of Wieden + Kennedy's partner and Executive Creative Director, John C Jay, into the Art Directors Club Hall of Fame. As the driving force behind both the creative agency W+K (who have...
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UNDERCOVER x Nike GYAKUSOU Hong Kong Launch Recap

November 26, 2011Style
UNDERCOVER and Nike recently launched their co-branded GYAKUSOU collection through a special event held at Hong Kong's The Peak. Nestled atop one of Hong Kong's most stunning vantage points, the event featured several different aspects including a media run, an up-close and...
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MYKITA MYLON 2012 Spring/Summer Collection

November 26, 2011Style
Berlin-based eyewear company MYKITA pull the covers off of its Spring/Summer 2012 collection. At the heart of the new developments is the use of a new material, Mylon. The collection presented here positions itself as a luxury sports fashion line, which according to MYKITA will...
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LOEWE: Masters of Leathers

November 26, 2011Style
For over 150 years, LOEWE has defined the art of leather and bag-making. This century and a half of accrued skill and development is put on full display with this video which not only highlights the beauty in the materials, but the intangible efforts of some of its finest...
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Levi’s Left handed Jean by Takahiro Kuraishi Round Neck Trucker Jacket

November 26, 2011Style
Two of Japan's superstar designers have returned for another season of Levi's Left handed Jean by Takahrio Kuraishi. While the notable aspect of Kazuki Kuraishi's technically-minded design are largely absent, the designer works well with fellow left-handed designer Takahiro...
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Christian Louboutin John John Flat

November 26, 2011Style
In a continued look into Louboutin's upcoming releases for next season, we present the John John Flat. Despite the remarkable success of the studded Rollerboy, Louboutin's camp has made a note to diversify the brand's offerings to create a much more well-rounded collection...
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End Clothing: Mt. Rainier Design Collection

November 26, 2011Style
One of the perennial favorites among America's historically rich mountaineering brands, Mt. Rainier has smoothly made the transition from once performance-minded apparel towards a more lifestyle designation. Noted for their implementation of water-resistant breathable 60/40...
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adidas f50 miCoach A Closer Look

November 23, 2011Style
Back in September, adidas unveiled its boldest soccer project yet with the release of the adidas f50 miCoach. The f50 itself (especially in its leather version) had been extremely well-received in most recent iterations and up until recently, held the title of the world's...
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Pigalle x Merrell “Special Patine” Boot

November 18, 2011Style
Much like their Parisian friends at colette, Pigalle release a look into their upcoming collaborative effort with Merrell. Denoted as the "Special Patine" boot, it features a rich and rustic deep brown colorway, inspired by the local Pigalle-area vibe. Only 30 pairs will be...
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Lexdray 2011 Classified Collection Video Series – Tokyo Pack

November 18, 2011Style
American technical bag-makers Lexdray are behind arguably some of the most advanced daily usage backpacks out there. Providing a myriad of pockets and options, the task may come down to remembering where you last placed your pen or sunglasses. However, to make things easier,...
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Cartier: Painted Love by AIR

November 18, 2011Music
In an effort to push forth a more lifestyle agenda, fashion house Cartier create this latest video titled "Painted Love." An original score by French duo AIR set the mood at the start for the raw, animalistic movements of a New York painter who eventually sets out looking for...
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Nike SPARQ Sensory Performance

November 18, 2011Design
Nike once again pushes the envelope of sports performance innovation with the launch of SPARQ Sensory Performance. The comprehensive package looks to maximize an athlete's abilities through visual sense through tools that will first assess, analyze and ultimately improve on an...
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McLaren Production Centre

November 18, 2011Design
High-profile architects Foster + Partners recently pulled the covers off of McLaren's new Woking production center. The expansive facility houses a 34,500 sqm facility which will effectively serve as the production and development site for England's iconic supercar maker. A...
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Whitewall Issue 24 featuring KAWS

November 18, 2011Arts
For their latest 24th installment, Whitewall Magazine offers the cover to none other than New York-based artist KAWS. Showing off some of his familiar works which have taken shape through circular tondos. Two separate covers were created as the interior will include a 12-page...
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