“Commemorating the New York city blackout of July 1977, Umbro have created a special edition range of products for the New York Cosmos.”

Curated lets us know about this:

“Currently installed at the MET, Reconfiguring an African Icon brings together in dynamic fashion two segments of the museum’s full collection – modern and Africa, Oceania, and the Americas. The exhibition brings together contemporary masks and works that prove an engagement with African masks as inspiration in the contemporary art scene. In conjunction with Reconfiguring an African Icon, Now at the MET has produced a fascinating feature on the behind-the-scenes of the exhibition.”

See more over at Curated.

So you’re either thinking ‘jesus, these are so cool’ or ‘jesus, crates?!’ Or you’re thinking ‘why do they keep saying jesus, we’re not religious and don’t appreciate it’. Whatever you’re thinking, these crates are perfect for the storage obsessed 7up fan in your life. We all know one. (Pedlars)

We’re only posting this because it’s the perfect accessory to take to the hotel the MMM group just revamped. (Ssense)

Despite what you’re about to mouth – this is seasonal. We know you’ve been conditioned to think that summer’s the time you scratch your ankles against your new shoes but stop. look. listen to your feet and hear what they’re saying. They’re telling you to put some socks on. (Cordings)

Done by Fernanda Marques, this is her latest version of her ‘Loft 24/7′. According to the blurb on Architizer:

“Being inside feeling like one is outside. I believe that to be a key issue in understanding the interior design being produced today. In times when environmental awareness is growing, and, of course, also the desire to be close to nature”.

Yeah, that. Take a look at more images after the leap.

01. This Standoff Has Gone On Long Enough

“We all knew it would end like this: you, the undercover cop, pointing your gun at him, the desperate criminal, pointing his gun at me, the guy who can’t remember whose side he’s on, pointing my gun at you.” (McSweeney’s).

02. Mt Washington And Pairpoint Glass: Corning Museum Of Glass Celebrates 60 Years

“Corning, N.Y.: History has long been made in this small city nestled amid the mountain ranges that run through the midwestern portion of this state. From the humble beginning of one of America’s most important glass factories, the Steuben Glass Works in 1903, to the foundation of the Corning Museum of Glass in 1951 and to the recently developed Corning Incorporated product that is fitted to the finest flat-screen televisions on the market today — affectionately known as Gorilla Glass® — Corning, the city, museum and the company, has always been synonymous with the world’s most exquisite glass.” (Bee).

03. Nepal to re-measure Mount Everest to end China row

“Nepal has ordered a new survey of Mount Everest to end the “confusion” over the exact height of the world’s tallest mountain, a government spokesman has said.” (BBC).

04. George Harrison Documentary Produced by Martin Scorsese to Get October Debut on HBO (Above)

“A new George Harrison documentary featuring home movies, interviews and never before seen material will make its debut in October on HBO, the cable channel said. Produced by Oscar-winner Martin Scorsese and Harrison’s widow Olivia, “George Harrison: Living in the Material World”, traces the life of the late Beatle from his musical beginnings in Liverpool to his fame with the Fab Four in the 1960s as well as his work as a philanthropist and filmmaker.” (ArtDaily).

“Barneys New York celebrated Adam Kimmel x Carhartt with artists George Herms and Paintallica who constructed a site-specific installation that was commissioned for the Barneys New York 60th Street windows. The event was interactive and guests had the opportunity to play a role in the construction.”

Ben Sherman continues to reestablish their image in fashion with this Autumn’s Plectrum collection. While the press brief is of course an endless array of keywords that mix “heroic character” with the image of an Englishman coming to New York, the line really does not need such broad descriptors. Here’s a look at the Plectrum collection which is complacent in trend and suitable for most.

More looks after the click.

Tired of your old chambray shirt? (probably not, but bear with us). How about you put some soundwaves on it? It’s what we’ve always done with clothing and we’re glad that P.A.M have finally caught up to our speed. (Someday)