Forget what the designers say, most trends emerge not from their
studios but organically from the street. Cool young things all over the
world are the true pioneers of fashion, wearing clothes in new ways by
customizing and accessorizing and creating a pastiche of retro and
modern. Coolhunter's Paris correspondent, Yvan Rodic, has been so
inspired by the street fashion in his native city that he's started to
document it in his own blog, facehunter.blogspot.com.
And he's not the only one. Street style blogs have popped up all over
the world, from London to Helsinki, New York, Shanghai, Moscow and
Berlin, featuring pics of the what the cool kids are wearing right now.
We can hear fashion's top designer's book-marking the blogs right now. by Lisa Evans
The best ideas are often the most simple. This fantastic ad to discourage drink driving is a case in point. Used by the Hotel Marriott in India for patrons of its popular nightclub Enigma, this ‘personal stamp ad’ listing the phone number of the local cab company proved to be so effective the idea is now being taken up by the Mumbai police and is being adopted by other clubs. by Billy T
The Flying Carpet is the only carpet that gives
you the magic sensation of lying down between Teletubbie-like hills.
Flying Carpet redefines the concepts of "carpet" and "furniture": it
defines a new topography and functions at ground level. For the home or
for a public space, the Flying Carpet is made of 100% wool with wedges
made of 100% wool felt with a foam interior. The Spanish Emiliana Design Studio
encourages users to become creative participants while enriching their
daily experiences through the use of the objects and spaces which
surround them. by Yvan Rodic
Always wanted a tattoo but afraid of what your
boss will say? Thanks to a fascinating new technique you can cover
yourself in body art and no one will be the wiser, unless they see you
in the dark, which is the only time these tattoos are visible. The new
technique uses blacklight reactive ink, which is reactive to UV light. It's kinda freaky but imagine the fun you could have after dark. by Billy T
For those who dream of a downtown residency without the associated cost of convenience, designer Michael Rakowitz
has the solution. By focusing on the purpose of public space, he
developed P(Lot), which enables the rental of municipal parking spaces
for alternative living. In this regard, anyone can put some change in
the meter and lease their own temporary car shaped encampment.
His car cover canvasses are currently offered in the shape of a sedan,
Porsche, and a motorcycle. In case camping isn't your thing, the Rebar Group
have come up with another ingenious way to use municipal parking
spaces. Their PARK(ing) initiative transforms parking spaces into
strips of greenspace, complete with grass, a tree, and a bench.
Passerby's are encouraged to feed the meter and enjoy this green
refuge, while watching drivers search for an empty spot. by Harold C
MobMovhas
made the Sunday night ritual of watching a movie with friends a whole
lot easier. No longer need you cram onto the couch in your tiny
apartment living room. Thanks to MobMov (short for mobile movie) you
can create your own private drive-in movie theatre in your local
neighborhood. The concept was dreamt up last year by 25-year-old web
developer Bryan Kennedy who gathered his friends (and their
friends) via mailing lists for movie nights. Kennedy's website
tells you how to set the outdoor system up (using a DVD player and
projector) so it's totally DIY. Movies in the neighborhood, now that's
the community spirit. by Billy T via Springwise
Axe's men's knicker range cleverly demonstrates the stretchiness of its brand. "A sultry pouting brunette struts down a darkened corridor and begins to
size up the muscular man before her. She tantalisingly allows her hands
to explore his torso, her hands reaching further and further down,
until with a raise of her eyebrows, she makes a discovery... His
super-stretchy pants. She suggestively pulls on the front of the
underwear for an obscenely long time, only to let them snap back,
leaving her muscle-man smarting.Delightfully funny." Watch the video
The winter wardrobe staple,òthe hoodie"ì just got
exclusive. Why be a peasant and buy your hoodie from a store when you
can have a one custom made for your, um, head. New York outfit I Love Curls make hoodies to order. Now you can pound the pavement assured that your head dress is a one of a kind. by Lisa Evans
If it hasn’t already won an award we think this ad for Folgers coffee should be first in line for the blue ribbon. Created by Saatchi & Saatchi NY, the clever campaign consists of delicious looking photos of coffee printed on vinyl and placed on top of steaming manhole covers around New York. Holes cut out of the photographs allow the steam from the manholes to rise through, created the effect of giant, steaming hot cups of coffee. Brilliant. by Billy T
In 2004, the Wall House #2 Foundation acquired the Wall House, a space dedicated to art and providing a public and cultural function.
The building which opened in the Netherlands last year is an artwork in itself, its rich interiors offer a flowing form which resonates the creative energies within the space. Wall House offers a range of 4 programs . The artist in residence, public access to the house, various special events and the knowledge development department.
The artist in residence programme currently features the works of Javier Marchan who's collection of 12 silk screen prints are simply captivating. Originally from Spain, Marchan is based in Austria and is well known for his distinct silk screen prints. With his works collected in galleries in The U.K , Netherlands and Austria, Marchan's time as artist in residence has earned him even greater critical acclaim. by Billy T
Inspired by Kubrick's famous ceremony scene of
passion in the movie "Eyes Wide Shut"ù, the Swiss Andrej Lorenc
organizes Castles Events in the same vein. He rents castles and invites
selected members of his club to spend a night of fantasies: garters,
black underwear, wasp-waisted corsets, capes and Venetian masks are
compulsory. Drink Champagne, feast your eyes on skin, dance to the
sounds of well-known dj's, and give in to your erotic--or perhaps
sexual--desires. Sexiness is also a prerequisite. Teased? Basically the
parties are scheduled four times per year, mostly in Switzerland. The
special of this year takes place during a weekend in an original
glamorous Mediaeval Castle in the middle of France in September. For
international guests there is an airport 20 kilometers away from the
Castle. The exact place will only be communicated to exclusive members.
The price varies according to the events. Price fee on this special
event varies between $700 - $1000‚Ç for a couple or single men. Single
woman pay $200. For 'High End' Guests, Castle Events provide an
extraordinary comfortable Service Package, which includes your own
Suite in
the Castle - varies 2000 - 5000€. Be aware there are only 20 rooms
available. The address for temptation: www.castleevents.com.. by Yvan Rodic
As the debate about the efficiency and affordability of alternative energy sources continues, developers are planning to build the world's first hydrogen powered community in Denmark. The suburb dubbed H2pia is geared towards balancing energy needs with the cost to the environment and our climate. Residents of this hydrogen community will collect their own energy via solar and wind sources, which will charge hydrogen fuel cells that power both the home and automobiles. The various structures within the neighborhood have been designed so that their curves and orientation can maximize returns on energy collection. With construction scheduled to begin in 2007, the completion of this project could provide essential feedback towards making hydrogen a viable option in the energy game. by Harold C
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