April 27, 2008 | New Products | by Stacey Howard |
Jules Kim is the designer behind the jewelery label Bijules, which is based out of New York. This entire accessory line including hairrings, using real and synthetic human hair. This collection called Haire allows you to clip on colored pieces and daring do’s without having to commit.
April 26, 2008 | New Music | by Stacey Howard |
The indie, electronic pop duo Plastic Operator paired up whilst studying audio production at London’s Westminster University. In 2004, they released their first three track EP. Their music reminds me of bands like The Fashion, Crystal Castles and Cut Copy.
April 26, 2008 | New Fashion | by Stacey Howard |
It looks like the New Rave movement is making a big comeback thanks to Carrie Mundane, designer of the UK-based fashion label, Cassette Playa. Read more
April 5, 2008 | New Fashion | by Stacey Howard |
Australian designer Mic Eaton has created an innovative line called Material Boy which specializes in over-sized shirts and funky trackpants. Read more
April 5, 2008 | Video | by Stacey Howard |
Run Wrake is an illustrator and animator based in London whose recent short animation Rabbit has turned him into an underground hero. Read more
April 4, 2008 | New Music | by Stacey Howard |
Several years after they disbanded, one of indie rock’s brightest sparks — Ambulance Ltd — are back. Read more
March 22, 2008 | New Music | by Stacey Howard |
The New York based band, French Kicks, have gotten me really hyped about their new album, which is being released on April 1. If you’re in the New York area, they will also be performing that day at the Mercury Lounge.
March 6, 2008 | New Fashion | by Stacey Howard |
Monika Tywanek and Ingrid Verner are the Melbourne-based designers behind T-V’s boutique label. Read more
March 5, 2008 | New Products | by Stacey Howard |
How to Wrap Five More Eggs: Traditional Japanese Packaging by Hideyuki Oka is an easy read with the story told primarily through the book’s pictures. As the title suggests, it’s all about a traditional form of Japanese packaging, which mostly incorporates food. The idea behind it is that when you present someone with a cake, for instance, and it’s nicely packaged, that they get a feeling that you want them to enjoy the cake. The five eggs of the title are bound with straw and woven in an indigenous way. Read more
March 4, 2008 | Video | 
by Stacey Howard |
I’m really excited about the Melbourne band Plug-in City. They remind me of Belle & Sebastian, The Kooks and Cut Copy all in one. What more can us New Yorkers ask for?
March 1, 2008 | New Film | by Stacey Howard |
French filmmaker, Michel Gondry, has done it again with his new film Be Kind Rewind. Exhibiting his talent and creativity, Gondry, now based in New York, has written a story of two childhood friends in Passaic, New Jersey who set out to remake lost films. He experiments with the reactions of his actors, using his alternative theory of movie making to leave a lasting impression. Read more
San Francisco illustrator Caitlin Kuhwald’s cleanly rendered paintings really hit the figurative spot. It’s so refreshing to come across an illustrator who still gets kicks from beautifully rendering a face, every strand of hair, every wrinkle in their clothing, and then turn around and subvert it all with a big bag of creative tricks. Read more
Jay Nelson’s beautifully crafted structures are a fresh breath of air to the automobile and boat design industry. With his multi-faceted design projects and his love for surfing, Nelson creates futuristic wooden domes with stoves and water tanks, ready for exploration. Read more
The Hatton hotel epitomises Melbourne cool. Those who value design, location, and luxury will find The Hatton the perfect Melbourne base. Read more
An amazing archive of brilliant photography and great write ups, and veering heavily towards motorcycle and gang culture photography, the creative whirlwind behind the Selvedge Yard blog groups together in his archive a collective spirit of musicians, artists, writers and rebel rousers that I find so inspiring and interesting. Read more
One-woman noise act Child Bride makes droning, ambient, sample-laden, tribal noise that sounds like a pagan cyber-witch mourning the death of her shaman.
I think Anne Geddes spent ten years in the desert with Dr. Seuss doing hallucinogens. She woke up one searing Nevada morning and decided her new name was Peggy Noland. Then she moved to Kansas City and released the line that is currently featured on her website. At least, that’s what I think.
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