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Cool Products / LAEM store: Eco-extraordinaire jewelry by Upper Metal Class
March 9, 2012 | Cool Products | by Alison Shepard |
Minimalist cool meets urban grunge. This is Upper Metal Class, fine metal jewelry inspired by architecture, construction, math and science. Upper Metal Class already scored major points with their chic every-day friendly line, but there’s a major bonus to the brand: they are uber-environmentally conscious, constructing all goods from recycled metal in a wind-powered studio. Check out these hot and enviro-pleasing pieces in the Lost At E Minor store
Cool Products / LAEM store: art-driven apparel by Treacherous Minx
March 8, 2012 | Cool Products | by Alison Shepard |
Who ever thought that repurposed panty-hose packaging could be so hot? Thanks to the Intuition Line from Treacherous Minx, we have a new-found love for vintage hosiery. Or make that, the branding behind them. This art-driven apparel line from Los Angeles pulls inspiration from vintage packaging, films, and books, laying the art onto must-have modern silhouettes. Check out more in the LAEM store.
Cool Products / Lost At E Minor store: Urban Cricket Clothing
March 3, 2012 | Cool Products | by Alison Shepard |
You don’t have to live in Williamsburg to love the You Killed Brooklyn tee by Urban Cricket. With a feel for the vintage and a personalized illustration style, the Urban Cricket product line speaks to anyone with a love for casual wear and a hint of creativity. Read more
Cool Products / Mutewatch: a watch that’s smarter than you are
March 1, 2012 | Cool Products | by Alison Shepard |
We’re loving the intuitive and sleek new Mutewatch. Here’s a watch that not only looks hot, but also might be smarter than you. And us. Sad, but true. Read more
Cool Products / Lost At E Minor store: Muve and the Evil Square
February 24, 2012 | Cool Products | by Alison Shepard |
Muve is an alliance of two artists: Mike, an illustrator from Washington DC, and Ryan, a photographer from New York. Their ideas and designs evolved into Muve, a clothing company dedicated to voicing creative freedom with respect to sub-cultures of the past, present, and future. Read more
Cool Products / The Lonesome Cowboy drawing by Italian artist Fupete
February 23, 2012 | Cool Products | by Alison Shepard |
An original drawing by Italian artist Fupete, this graphite on old paper artwork is a must have for any collector. The artist’s work spans not only gallery mixed media but also print design, illustration, and street art, and this Lonesome Cowboy piece is part of his 2010 Be Bop Argot visual research on traveling across America. Exclusive to Lost At E Minor, the Lonesome Cowboy plus other original Fupete items can be found in the Lost At E Minor store.
Cool Products / Nature and Shuttle Smoke prints by Rebel Unlit
February 17, 2012 | Cool Products | by Alison Shepard |
Inspired by Caspar David Friedrich and American Space Travel, the Das Nebelmeer print by Rebel Unlit features a unique collage of mountains and space shuttle smoke. We love this surreal piece, and its partner in crime, the Der Wanderer print. Both works are giclee prints on cotton matt archival 310 gsm paper. Check out these and other cool Rebel Unlit pieces in the Lost At E Minor store. Read more
Cool Products / Punk Love Ring by Lusasul
February 17, 2012 | Cool Products | by Alison Shepard |
Valentine’s Week has us in the mood for love, and nothing says that better than the Punk Ring by Lusasul. Romance meets badass, just the way we like it. Available now in the Lost At E Minor store.
Cool Products / The Gill Man vs Suburban Sprawl: new artwork by Tarra Wood
February 2, 2012 | Cool Products | by Alison Shepard |
South Florida artist Tarra Wood is inspired by popular culture and American societal values. In her work, she frequently incorporates movie monsters, dinosaurs, cheesy science fiction and anything relating to films or television. Read more
Cool Products / The Animal Series: new prints by Okayboss
February 2, 2012 | Cool Products | by Alison Shepard |
In the animal series, artist/designer Okayboss explores the trend of bands naming themselves after animals. These pieces, inspired by such artists as the Mountain Goats and The Dodos, put a colorful spin on the wildlife-turned-band phenomenon in indie-rock. Limited edition signed pieces are available in the Lost At E Minor store.
Cool Products / Cuffs with architectural history by Brandi Couvillion
February 2, 2012 | Cool Products | by Alison Shepard |
Found object artist, Brandi Couvillion, has created a new line of chic cuffs with a striking balance of delicate intricacies and industrial chic. Read more
Cool Products / Sugar Gems by Stephanie Simek
January 26, 2012 | Cool Products | by Alison Shepard |
Artist Stephanie Simek has created a sweet (literally) line of jewelry: wearable confections made from crystallized sugar, preserved in plastic, and suspended on precious metal. These one-of-a-kind gems are look good enough to eat, but much better to wear. The sugar jewels, plus other great Simek pieces, are available in the Lost At E Minor store.
Cool Products / Art by Joseph Franz
January 13, 2012 | Cool Products | by Alison Shepard |
Illustrator, sculptor, and mixed media artist Joseph Franz creates stunning and unexpected pieces centered on personal nostalgia and animals. His work is ever-changing, but the wildlife and reminiscent narrative seem to be ever-present. Read more
Cool Products / Rebel Unlit limited edition shirts
January 13, 2012 | Cool Products | by Alison Shepard |
Set up in 2011, Rebel Unlit is a printing collaboration between London based Artists Neil Butler and Shanney Mulcahy. They make short run screen-printed t-shirts and limited edition prints from their studio in East London. All the t shirts are fair traded and printed by hand and, as a result, each one is unique. Read more
Cool Products / T-shirt works of art by Danot
January 12, 2012 | Cool Products | by Alison Shepard |
Danot has created a stunning line of new illustrated tanks and tees, featuring our latest obsession, the Forlorn tanktop. Is it a bird? Or a face? Or all of the above? Dive into this graphic and decide for yourself. While you’re there, check out the other great new Danot pieces in the Lost At E Minor store
Jonathan Brand makes replicas of machines, bikes, diamonds, and cars out of unexpected materials as well as other conceptual and action-based work that deals with object making and performance. Read more
Japanese illustrator Symbolon works with his signature ‘shadow graphic’ style to create fashion illustrations for clients including BBC, Polaroid, Macy’s and American Airlines. 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
We’re launching a new email newsletter in a few weeks time called My Secret Playlist in which a different guest musician each week will write about eight songs that they’re loving right now. Read more
Though most people in the West think of mahjong as a mysterious game old Chinese people play, it’s actually gets quite rowdy when people get together to play it. Rowdy is certainly a good adjective for Mahjongg, the exquisitely danceable electro-whatever outfit from Chicago who draw as much from Afrobeat as they do vocoder-laden sleaze rock from the 70s.
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Romanian fashion designer Alina Ene creates light painting dresses, which have a real visual impact in darkened spaces when using UV lights.
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Each one of these Bracelaces by Itunube is turned into an elegant drawing on the skin using different kinds of lace combined with leather, metal components and glass beads. They are just US$25 in the Lost At E Minor store. Read more
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