September 7, 2009

Dieter Rams “Less And More” Exhibition

A pioneering figure in modern functionalist industrial design, Braun's former head of design Dieter Rams will see a retrospective exhibition of his work dating back to his days at both Braun and furniture company Vitsœ. The retrospective provides ample insight into Rams' aesthetic which effectively paved the way for over ... more

September 3, 2009

STAPLE DESIGN x Kia Soul “Rain Camo”

STAPLE DESIGN makes another foray into the automotive world, following their work for  Lotus Elises and Grand Turismo the video game,  featuring a special make-up of the Kia Soul. The more budget-minded car features a "Rain Camo" pattern inspired by the New York's rainy days as well as Predator and ... more

August 24, 2009

Zaha Hadid Architects Exhibition Chicago

As part of the Burnham Plan centennial celebrations, Zaha Hadid Architects opened their latest pavilion creation within Chicago's Millennium Park. The enormous display was created with a curved aluminum frame, tightly wrapped with fabric skins enabling the installation to showcase a video installation from Thomas Gray. Further information on the ... more

August 19, 2009

ART & COPY Film Trailer

ART & COPY is a powerful new film about advertising and inspiration. Directed by Doug Pray (SURFWISE, SCRATCH, HYPE!), it reveals the work and wisdom of some of the most influential advertising creatives of our time -- people who've profoundly impacted our culture, yet are virtually unknown outside their industry. ... more

August 11, 2009

Chris Boardman’s Theft-proof & Puncture-free Bicycle

Olympic cyclist Chris Boardman shows off his unique bike design which he not only says will be common in 20 years but is also theft-proof and features puncture-free tires. The futuristic-looking creation boasts a complete carbon fiber body with a built-in locking anti-theft mechanism which can only be activated by ... more

August 11, 2009

Nike SB 7-Ply Blazer Customs by Brad Douglas

Evoking thoughts of various skateboard/skatedeck inspired releases from Nike SB in the past including a rendition by Michael Lau, Brad Douglas raises the bar to another level with his "7-Ply" Blazer customs. The detailed lasered wood grain leather also includes various grip tape hits throughout as well as truck hardware ... more

July 29, 2009

A Look Inside Paul Smith Paris

Its Nice That offer a closer look into the Paul Smith London storefront, which features an authentic vintage vibe paired with a new age flair. Best described by Paul Smith himself: “The very exciting point about the Grenelle shop is that it is in premises that have been empty since ... more

July 22, 2009

Wood Wood x LEGO: Brickism

In an all Danish affair, Wood Wood teams up with one of its national icons, LEGO in an upcoming collaborative project. While details are a bit sparse, the sheer creative power of LEGO and the inspiration it has spawned for so many creative personalities alone should lay the foundation for ... more

July 20, 2009

Chanel Customized Motorcycle

Karl Lagerfeld was spotted this past week at the Chanel boutique on Rue Royale in Paris, shooting the press kit for Chanel's pre-spring collection entitled Starting Point. The shoot was not only intriguing because of models Lara Stone and Baptiste Giacobini, but also because of the appearance of a custom ... more

July 17, 2009

A Bathing Ape London Store Preview

With the Bape store in London set to open tomorrow, we get a closer look into the retail space, which isn't as extravagant as other locations but still offers that Bape spunk, with clean design layouts adorned with the brand's signature line of apparel and footwear. The shop officially relaunches ... more