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Ken Diamond Moccasins and Leather Goods

Available online and through select retailers, the collection is a testament to doing things right, constantly striving to perfect the details (especially after a trip to Tokyo and viewing masters like Gorro at work) and finding a balance between ...

From MIKE GILES, Cool Hunting,  7 Oct 2009

One Day by Emil Kozak

Published by Index Books and compiled by Dutch graphic designer , "'One Day' takes a comprehensive look at how graphics have entered our daily lives and adorn everything from alarm clocks to skateboards." The book was both conceived and orchestrated ...

From MIKE GILES, Cool Hunting,  6 Oct 2009

Crownfarmer Tees

Once carried at high-end boutiques like Colette in Paris and respected skate shops around the States, controversial clothing label disappeared for a bit but founder and designer Bob Kronbauer is resurrecting the label, one graphic tee at a time. ...

From MIKE GILES, Cool Hunting,  1 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Nike

Kiwi & Pom x Lucky Voice Karaoke: Party Pod

Tagged as the world's most sophisticated and portable karaoke experience, they designed the aptly named "Party Pod" for paramount user experience. A toy-like unit houses the computer used to store the songs, as well as the audio equipment needed to ...

From MIKE GILES, Cool Hunting,  29 Sep 2009

Michael Leon Skull Behind Sunglasses Limited Edition Sculptures

Portland-based artist Michael Leon has been busy creating limited edition sculptures of his notorious Skull Behind Sunglasses image, a portrait he has brilliantly reworked since its conception in 2005. Selling out of the black and white versions ...

From MIKE GILES, Cool Hunting,  22 Sep 2009
Related Topics: Nike

The Bethlehem Beard Corporation

Signed to Swedish label Flora and Fauna, consists of a 15-year-old melancholic Swede. Here at CH we’ve been listening to his latest disc When the Beards Met in Bethlehem on a regular basis, enough so that we contacted our good buddy Jonas at the ...

From MIKE GILES, Cool Hunting,  18 Sep 2009
Related Topics: Sean Price

Shawn Barber and Turf One: Life Size

A dual exhibition, Life Size juxtaposes the work of artists Shawn Barber and Turf One for a show of portraits. The irreverent paintings depict fringe members of society in styles that have a religious, even Divine Comedy-like vibe. Barber—a San ...

From MIKE GILES, Cool Hunting,  1 Sep 2009
Related Topics: Shawn Barber

Photographer Cormac Hanley

Born in Ireland, photographer Cormac Hanley grew up with an artistic mother who kept a paint brush permanently in his hand. Later years led him to develop a strong background in creative advertising, but Cormac always turned to photography as his ...

From MIKE GILES, Cool Hunting,  10 Aug 2009
Related Topics: Craigslist.org,  Salton, Inc.,  Michael Mann

Kiwi & Pom: Marks & Spencer Kitchen

Designed by London-based firm Kiwi & Pom, Marks & Spencer Kitchen is a bespoke, stand alone cafè, located at the entrance to Marks & Spencer's new flagship store in Westfield London. The distinctive 3D form created from over 350 unique triangles of ...

From MIKE GILES, Cool Hunting,  8 Jul 2009
Related Topics: Marks & Spencer,  Skype

New Curse of the Multiples Prints and Jewelry

Adding another discipline to his craft, he just finished creating some laser-cut acrylic jewelry featuring some of his most iconic characters. Both posters and jewels are limited runs and affordable like always, starting at $30 for the accessories and ...

From MIKE GILES, Cool Hunting,  1 Jul 2009

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