Monthly Archives: April 2012

KEYBRID CARABINER KEY

Carabiners have been appearing on just everyone’s keyring, but those looking to lessen the bulk should check Keybrid Carabiner Key.  This unique key arrives blank for you to assign any key to it, and it clips to just about anything.  The price is yet to be determined so look for it to be available soon.

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New Balance for J.Crew

J.Crew has been quietly crafting an arsenal of collaborations.  After working with Adidas, RedWing, they have moved on to New Balance.  The popular 620 features a classic and clean look that is perfect for the J.Crew aesthetic.  Look for this runner to be available in two custom colorways for J.Crew.

Source: J.Crew

COLORWARE CUSTOM QUIETCOMFORT 15 HEADPHONES BY BOSE

Looking to one-up that buddy that is always showing off his $300+ studio headphones?  Head straight to BOSE as they introduce a way to custom design a pair of their popular QuietComfort 15.  Thanks to BOSE’s work with ColorWare you can get a pair of top quality headphones with exceptional noise cancellation and comfort in 46 different color combinations.

Source: BOSE

ADIDAS SAMBA GOLF SHOES

Some Nike took the Dunk and re-appropriated it with a few spikes to make it a pair of golf shoes.  Adidas is doing the same and this round sees the popular Samba turned into golf shoes.  Look for this classic to be offered up in three popular color combinations.

Source: Adidas

SHOT GLASS CARD

I have no clue how effective a paper shot glass is, but I can see this birthday greeting card being a huge hit among my friends.  A pop-out, foldable, shot glass that doubles as a greeting card that hangs over a bottle of hooch is pretty ingenious.

Source: Shot Glass Card

Cinelli: The Art and Design of the Bicycle Book

The Ferrarri of the bicycle world – Cinelli, is releasing a 240-page coffee table book spotlighting the 65-year history of Milan bicycle manufacturer. Set for a release this October, Cinelli: The Art and Design of the Bicycle is available for pre-order here.

Source: hypebeast

Just In Case…

The world ends. Items of survival:

01 — Chocolate Abuelita ® : Dark chocolate laced with cinnamon and covered in sugar. With more than 70 years in the market, this classic delight will make you feel well under any circumstances.
02 — Doméstica Yellow Notebook ® : A design classic from Monterrey. Tell the story, write like John, draw like el Bosco, or use it to start a fire.
03 — Simple Knife ® : Clean affordable design, a minimal hunting tool for animals or zombies.
04 — 40 Emergency Black Matches ® : Start a fire, get warm, light your way with style. Black is beautiful.
04 — Xtabentun D’aristi ® : Original Mayan liqueur from Casa D’aristi in Yucatan, one of our favorite brands of 2011. Celebrate like the old times!
05 — Basic Water ® : Drink wisely, survive up to ten days with one liter.

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OriginalFake Companion Pillow

The latest piece presented to us from OriginalFake could quite possibly be considered the softest release this season! OriginalFake has designed a pillow featuring one of the most iconic KAWS characters to date. The companion pillow will be available through select OriginalFake dealers in the near future.

Source: Hypebeast

“Dum English” toy line debut

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Ron English is teaming up with Chris Brown to launch the “Dum English” collection of designer toys. The brand’s first release consists of  10” turquoise and pink astronaut skeleton vinyl toys that have been made in collaboration with Made by Monsters along with a similar design which will be available as a necklace. To celebrate the brand’s debut the duo will be doing an in-store signing May 2nd from 2-4pm at Toy Art Gallery. For those interested in purchasing a piece from the “Dum English” toy brand, the figures will be available online at a later time through the Toy Art Gallery webstore.

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Alexander McQueen Combi Lace-Up Shoes

Staying true to McQueen’s roots, the design house of Alexander McQueen has just released two-toned lace-up shoes. The shoes, priced at approximately $745 USD, designed from all leather are a must have piece for the sartorial inclined man.

 

Source: Hypebeast