The quality frame manufacture Super and Barneys Co-Op New York features part two in their collab. The frames are designed with intertwining metallic streaks combined with a Zeiss Gold 24k lens and of course is based on the Super Ciccio Style. The product is limited to 50 pieces and is available only at Barneys CO-OP in New York. I’m really feeling the aesthetic marriage between the original tortoise shell look and wood-grain. Peep part one of the co-op here.

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For those heading to SXSW, look out for Supra’s presence. Supra collaborated with Stubb’s Bar-B-Q. A definite out-of-the-box collaboration indeed but a product of the 413 series. Partnering up with Spin Magazine and Stubb’s BBQ, Supra is proud to present the Stubb’s Skytop.(...) Read More about Supra Footwear & Stubb’s BBQ @ SXSW (121 words)

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With all this holiday madness at hand, it’s easy to miss great items sitting in plain sight when shopping. Luckily I took care of most my shopping online yet I still had the urge to step foot into the busy streets of Union Square, SF. Without intentions, I made haste at Urban Outfitters and crossed paths with a wonderful wooden packaged box labeled “Ritual“.(...) Read More about A Daily Ritual (70 words)

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Swiss furniture manufacturer Horgenglarus was awarded the Best Scenario prize at the recently held Designers’ Saturday show in Langenthal, Switzerland. The numerous descending lighting fixtures resembles the fallen leaves which give way to a poetic crunch once in contact with another object. The installation looks as fragile as the leaves themselves. Well played.(...) Read More about Swiss Lighting (0 words)

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As a kid, I always had a hard time describing where I lived to friends. Our cul-de-sac didn’t have much of a recognizable landmark. The following structure designed by the Japanese duo Torafu has no problem with the recognition factor. This unique one story structure located in Yokohama, Japan resembles that of a chip off the Fortress of Solitude. (...) Read More about Torafu in Japan (67 words)

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Breaking the monotony of the G-Shock revolution in the US, Toy Watch is making a hit with these florescent time pieces. These Italian range watches, ironically dubbed the “Toy Watch” has many more collections within the family name but the FLUO and NEWSTYLE lines look mighty fine. See the entire line here.(...) Read More about The Fluo Collection by Toy Watch (0 words)

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Natalie Thakur, is an emerging new London based leather bag designer. At the beginning of the month, Thakur made an exclusive version of the grocery bags as the give aways for the On/Off show at London Fashion Week at The Royal Academy. All work is handcrafted and made in limited quantities and from the finest leathers.

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Marcio Kogan, a 56 year old Brazilian architect strikes once again, designing a very compelling landmark in Brazil. As you can follow with the images below, he has a very good aesthetic eye for composition, materials and proportion.(...) Read More about Marcio Kogan : Brazilian Architect (53 words)

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Oakland stand up! The East Bay native we call Raphael Saadiq came a long way from Tony! Toni! Toné! and Lucy Pearl to drop his fourth LP entitled The Way I See It featuring Jay-Z, Stevie Wonder & Joss Stone. This release feels so throwback with influential sounds hinting at The Temptations, The Delfonics and The Stylistics. (...) Read More about Raphael Saadiq : The Way I See It – NEW ALBUM (45 words)

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