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Hu Watch: indefinite fluidity

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time / noun /
“The indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole.”

Time is an element of life. It is a priceless organism that can neither be bought nor sold, but only observed or shared with another. The Hu(man) by Ross Lovegrove for Issey Miyake is not your average wristwatch. Sleek, modern, and austere, this novelty watch is artfully designed to be as an extension of the body. Continue reading

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Necklush Infinity Scarves: fabric jewelry

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The standoff between your favorite neckpiece and that less than stellar winter scarf is never a pretty one. As you debate over function versus fashion, nine times out of ten you second guess your decision and end up wishing you had made the other choice. Thankfully now the war is over. Introducing the Necklush Infinity Scarf. This creative boho chic necklace/scarf hybrid lets you have your cake and eat it too. Continue reading

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Viola Living Jewels: botanical jewelry

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Dramatic. Unique. Elegant. Chic. Viola Living Jewels is redefining the art of custom jewelry. Using nature as an element of design, no two pieces will ever be alike. The combination of metal, stone, and botanicals make these effervescent beauties a perfect fit for any style or occasion, or showcased as a statement piece that could be dressed up or down. Continue reading

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Shwood Wooden Sunglasses: Adventure in Style

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There’s something inspiring about nature. Its effortless beauty is often imitated but never duplicated, but the makers at Shwood have found a way to harness its splendor and turn it into a unique take on an everyday staple. Say goodbye to plastic gimmicky shades – these modern yet understated sunglasses are a true fashion statement. Continue reading

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Invisible Bike Helmet: fashion meets function

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Now you see it, now you don’t. The Invisible Bike Helmet by Hovding gives a whole new meaning to ‘safety design’. Engineered by two Swedish designers, the helmet was created to answer the prayers of many of their fellow countrymen cyclists in order to spare them the embarrassment of wearing a conventional helmet. Thus the Hovding invisible helmet was ingeniously born from the ashes of complaints. This brilliant state-of-the-art device could be easily mistaken for a piece of high fashion accessory to the untrained eye. Continue reading

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Designing 007: 50 Years of Bond Style

It’s that time of year again. I’m not talking about decking the halls with tinsel and holly… I’m referring to a much classier affair. This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the iconic James Bond series. Since his debut in the 1962 film “Dr. No”, this legendary hero has become a staple in British pop culture and a worldwide phenomenon. Secret Agent 007 exposed audiences to the extravagant world of organized crime with its highbrow villains, seductive international beauties, and exotic escapades. Continue reading

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Phosphor watches: time reinvented

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The new Phosphor watch is no ordinary wrist watch. It features a unique digital display that utilizes the revolutionary Electronic Ink – the same technology found in electronic displays, for example the Amazon Kindle.

What does it mean? It means you can configure it in various displays and styles, switching from standard numeric to a cool graphic hour clock, white-on-black or black-on-white – all with a flick of a switch! No wonder they call it Time Reinvented, as you’ve never seen a digital watch quite like this before. Continue reading

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Kanken Laptop Bag by Fjall Raven: Classic Bag, Modern Function

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Since 1977 Scandinavian kids have been wearing this classic Kanken bag by Fjall Raven. The design has remained exactly the same since, but with one very small and significant exception – the addition of a discreet, padded inner pouch for our increasingly indispensable laptops. This iconic bag now caters to our modern needs without changing its classic look. I think that’s really neat. Continue reading

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Orbo Watch: Telling Time Differently

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Even though the Orbo watch is still in the concept phase, I had to share it here because the design is pretty dang interesting. Besides its extremely unique look, I think the most amazing thing about the Orbo watch is that it uses both digital and analogue technologies. No more need to choose, you can have it all in one watch. Continue reading

ipad coat koyono - BlackCoat: a stylish, practical, all weather companion for him

BlackCoat: a stylish, practical, all weather companion for him

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A travel coat that can be worn above a business suit to protect you even from possible rain, while safely carrying all your favorite, highly important digital gadgets like your iPad is certainly not a usual combination.

Black coat classic is a genius hybrid travel coat, which though designed over 10 years ago, its forward thinking and timeless design, are still allowing it to be considered the best in its category in the world. Continue reading