OAK’s a.ok brand drops a buckled high-top sneaker that should suffice as a proper gift for your son who’s coming up on the NYC/Paris rock scene. The black leather high top sneakers are suede at the toe and feature dark grey panel detailing. The silver buckle strap front finishes them off nicely, as well.
More looks at the a.ok Black Buckle High-top Sneakers after the click.
Crunch time people. Next week it’s all over. For those short on last minute gifts, consider Billykirk. We tend to cover them often and for good reason. This carryall is becoming a signature bag in their collection, with multiple collaborations having revolved around this model. Need Supply has an excellent grey take on the carryall. “This is their largest travel bag and is very roomy. Great for weekends away and will fit in most overhead compartments. Rugged as can be. Made with a Swiss Riri zipper closure. The adjustable strap is made with 100% leather. Comes with two interior pockets and a signature hand-stitched luggage tag. 20″ frame. Oiled and edged leather. Made in the USA.”
More looks at the Billykirk Carryall Bag in Grey after the click.
Regular readers will notice regular postings about new magazines. “Say print ain’t dead!” Let’s face it, print probably is dying and for good reason. Digital technologies do allow for more innovative options in content and user experience. Plus, they don’t create physical waste (just drains on electricity and other resource).
What is lost, is the tactile feel of the magazine. BERG’s Mag+ concept works to establish a digital platform that doesn’t divorce itself too much from the true magazine experience. Does it work? Not yet. And, it won’t appeal much to the hoarder in all of us… what are magazines without stacks of them about?
Creative Reviewhas a full rundown of the project. Well worth taking a peak as it is 1) more articulate than the above and 2) includes actual technical details.
Are you too lazy to go to another site? Then head to the jump and watch on of the prototype videos for Mag+.
01. The Known Universe by American Museum of Natural History
“The Known Universe takes viewers from the Himalayas through our atmosphere and the inky black of space to the afterglow of the Big Bang. Every star, planet, and quasar seen in the film is possible because of the world’s most complete four-dimensional map of the universe.” (curved white)
“‘I’m here as a press person,’ he told a group of journalists with a smirk. ‘Do you imagine they’d let me in otherwise?’” He blogs about it too. (pitchfork)
03. Holden Caulfield Is Unactable
J.D. Salinger’s 1957 letter explaining his refusal to sell the movie rights to The Catcher In The Rye. (letters of note)
04. Experience Mobile Mobile (above)
“We took this as an opportunity to reinterpret the Christmas tree and its role as the traditional focal point for a communal space.” (swissmiss)
Today’s “Selectism | Around the Web” was guest edited by Columnist, Beau Colburn.
In the “set your goals high” category, comes the end all be all for 2009 in carbon black driving machines. “As if your average, run-of-the-mill Aston Martin wasn’t special enough, the folks that regularly rifle around in 007’s garage have now put together a pair of limited editions of their DBS and V12 Vantage sports coupes. As you might guess by the Carbon Black name, the special versions have decidedly noir paint schemes. The metallic black finish is formulated to flip around depending on how the light hits it, giving a different look at different times.” (autoblog)
Ok, these trumps the Chanel snow goods. Swtzerland’s Zai gets in the mix with Bentley for a limited line of designer skis. Priced well into the 9500$US range, the Zai for Bentley “Supersport is a limited edition ski constructed out of a combination of carbon fiber refinforced thermoplastic, natural rubber, and chrome steel, which are all being used for the first time in a pair of skis.” Bangers. (acquire)
More looks at the Zai for Bentley Skis after the click.
Bonnets, hats, caps. Whatever you want to call them. Damir Doma makes some fine ones. Hand knitted with love, it features a loose knit panel on the rear to get it down over the ears. Made in Belgium using 100% wool. Available at Oki-ni.
More looks at the Damir Doma Hand Knitted Bonnets after the click.
Here’s a quick look at what to expect in terms of footwear from the Folk line for Spring/Summer 2010. Many of these looks have been seen prior but a little warm up won’t hurt. A nice modern mix of looks that should suit a variety of individuals.
More looks at the Folk Spring/Summer 2010 Footwear after the click.
“Vol de Jour – A Short Film by Karl Lagerfeld in Excellent Quality. (Widescreen – Spring Summer 2010 Pre-Collection) Starring: Lara Stone and Baptiste Giabiconi.”
