Time's top 10 of everything. 2009
the highs and the lows of the past year in 50 wide-ranging categories. [RK]
Fine art of makeup.
Pushing the boundries of makeup, alex box shares. via the guardian [RK]
The best high fashion for your homes.
Catwalk designers head for home. via the guardian [RK]
Bamboo-zled fabrics.
Bamboo fabric not so eco, biodegradable, antimicrobial, natural, etc. etc. etc. via wsj [RK]
The new fashion rules for men.
Yes, on the top of most men’s minds. Check it out at the guardian [RK]
Smeg. Back to 50s.
deserving of the “made in italy” label.
Combining style, quality and a particular attention to the smallest details, Smeg has been present in the market for over fifty years but still remains relatively unknown and hardly distributed in North America. Not so in Central and South America.
above: integrated dish washer also comes as a stand alone.
above: washing machine.
above: stripes! though not available in usa.
above: italian cool ( special edition i think ) and not available in usa.
Producer: smeg
Smeg sizes are European, i.e., a bit smaller. If you like the 50s look and want “muscle car” size appliances try big chill and elmira northstar
Laptop carriers.
A week in Milano. I need a new laptop tote.
above: who would by a product named “acme” but who doesn’t like paul smith?
above: thinking minimal, built ny comes to mind.
above: formal and sleek “fortuny” by velvetidole.
above: unique felt carrier by red maloo.
above: rugged transformer by 2unfold.
above: love the style and the name – boog vyper exo m.
above: waterfield muzetto bag.
The father of modern-day sandals.
above: a question I never really thought about until now. an interesting video.
Designer: Bernardo Rudofsky
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Must-have sunglasses this summer.
Sunglasses: Styles we have loved:
The classics of course. Colored Wayfarers (2008), Black Wayfarers (2007), Shutter Shades (2007), Bug Eyes (2005), Aviators (2004).
above: clubmaster wayfarer sunglasses.
Nike. Woman gladiateur mid.
Art Center College of Design student Nancy Wu and premier sportswear company Nike.
The cut-and-sew experiment produced a final product, reminiscent of Roman sandals.
Retailer: collette