Austrailian artist Beastman and Element Skateboards have teamed up to bring you this beautiful release of visual and tactile excellence. While Element hasn’t been on my radar for quite some time, this cruiser collection definitely hit the mark. I was initially drawn in from the cork gripping (a plus for the barefoot summer cruise), but the cuts, and graphics are clearly the much appreciated whipped cream and cherry atop this sundae.
Start booking your summer cruise June first at select retailers.
Italian retailer ‘Slam Jam’ breathes new life on the classic badminton ‘Jack Purcell’ silhouette for ‘Converse First String’ this summer. Inspired by a “Nautical Summer Journey” the team took this summer beaut boasts water resistant canvas uppers, red highlighting, and the words “Summer Journey” down respective tounges. The team also added a red snap closure on the shoes interior so you don’t have to mess up the perfect lace job.
Check for these May 31st at select ‘Converse First String’ retailers.
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The city can be a bit much ALL the time. And some of us don’t have the luxury of taking that ever so necessary time off to commune with nature. So what’s the next best thing? Bring nature to you!
Artists Thyra Hilden and Pio Diaz have collaborated on this incredible light sculpture seemingly a cluster of tree branches. But flip that switch, and BOOM! Instant room forest.
Beautifully made video about “The beauty of crafting your own pen.” by Alexandre Chappel. Not expecting many people to have the tools or the wherewithal to make it happen but maybe there’s one of you…
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Alexander Wang to release a third installment of his “Objects Collection.” All beautifully crafted everyday objects with minimal tendancies and mostly tonal coloring echoing the brand’s sleek asthetic. This release; including gold bottle opener, black candle holders, coasters, a silver keychain, and as I understand, boxing gloves, is set to release in July 2013. Check them out at the brand’s webshop.
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Shouts go to Joe over at Crest Hardware in Williamsburg for sharing this nefarious diy project. Check out Haha Bird for a full explanation and then you pretend to be Memphis Raines any time you want!
“Rich Tactile Experience.” I like this concept. And it’s just a small piece of the puzzle for the folks over at ‘Hard Graft,’ but this product definitely screams “Rich Tactile Experience.”
It’s the ‘IPhone 5 Backup Case and Cover.’ Handmade and painted in their Italian workshop, this package offers a snap-on leather case bearing the brand’s signature cross stitch, and charcoal wool cover for a little extra padding. In addition the cover has a notch cut into it allowing ease of removal and a place to prop your phone up; great for watching movies on the go.
Available at the Hard Graft webstore for about $76 USD.
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Best Buddies. Just finished these 2 guys. Next in the series, the Michael Raymond Bronze Chewbacca and Sterling Silver Hans Solo 2 Finger Rings
Shout out to the homie Michael Raymond for these incredible two finger rings! Proud to know you bruv! Check out these and the rest of the madness at his
webstore. You will not be disappointed. This I can guarantee.
Maybe it’s because my roommate was listening to Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson all morning, or maybe it’s the super gritty coffee I’ve been drinking from my make shift coffee maker as I await the arrival of its replacement, or maybe it’s this faux copper buffalo nestled up to a bottle of bourbon staring at my from the back of my desk; but DADBURNIT… I’m in a country mood today. Which is why I had to share these beauties I found on the Hudson Made website today.
It’s a collection of incredible copper items from Jacob Bromwell, the oldest kitchenware manufacturer, marketer, and retailer in the United States. First off the %100 hand-made to order ‘Copper Cigar Holder,’ Next you’ll see the ‘Old West Shot Glasses,’ and finally ‘The Great American Flask.’ Each are made of %100 pure copper and are rust and corrosion proof due to the process of hot tinning, making them safe to use and FDA approved. As if that weren’t enough, each piece is made in America and employ up to five American workers on each product. So you’ve got some seriously manly parlor ware and an eased conscious.
Check out these and other beautifully crafted, home grown products at the Hudson Made webstore.
Converse First String does it RIGHT, folks. And they couldn’t have chosen a more appropriate collaborator than Nigel Cabourn, for this vintage military inspired capsule collection.
The collection features the popular ‘Chuck Taylor All Star Bosey’ in navy and olive green as well as a brand new silhouette the ‘Chuck Taylor All Star Specialty Plimsole’ taking cues from a 1941 British Military Trainer. The Plimsole boasts high grade Italian denim uppers, canvas lining, and rubber midsoles.
The Nigel Cabourn x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Bosey will release on April 12, while the Specialty Plimsole will follow two months later on June 14. The collection will be available at End Clothing in Newcastle upon Tyne, Concepts in Boston and Tenue de Nimes in Amsterdam.
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