These paper eyelashes were inspired by the art of Chinese paper cutting and are quite something!
Polka Dots
I strongly believe that Polka Dots make everything better. (My daughter would argue that they need to be pink!)
Natural Rubber Flip Flops
Here’s the latest product curated by the lovely Holstee folks: Feelgoodz Flip Flops, made of natural rubber which means they are biodegradable. When the life of your Feelgoodz come to an end, chop them up and bury them in your backyard – and in a few years they will completely biodegrade. In addition to the 10% for Kiva that Holstee lends out for every purchase, every purchase of Feelgoodz benefits Pencils of Promise, an organization which builds schools in the developing world and trains young leaders to take action at home and abroad! “Feel good” on so many levels!
Marc Newson T-Shirt
Australian designer Marc Newson has created a range of clothing featuring bold graphics for clothing brand G-Star RAW. The T-Shirt above made me smile.
Pangolin bag
The Pangolin bag is made of recycled inner tubes of trucks. Quite stunning.
Duo Felted Wrist Pod
I admit it, I have a thing for felt. So it comes to no surprise that these Felted Wrist Pods made me look.
Upcycled Leather Tote
This fantastic two-toned patent leather tote in blue and cream is 100% made from vintage leather sofa (!) and lined with a light blue vintage button-down shirt. Available over at Poketo.
Bill Cunningham’s New York
The “Bill” in question is 80+ New York Times photographer Bill Cunningham. For decades, this Schwinn-riding cultural anthropologist has been obsessively and inventively chronicling fashion trends and high society charity soirées for the Times Style section in his columns “On the Street” and “Evening Hours.” Documenting uptown fixtures (Wintour, Tom Wolfe, Brooke Astor, David Rockefeller—who all appear in the film out of their love for Bill), downtown eccentrics and everyone in between, Cunningham’s enormous body of work is more reliable than any catwalk as an expression of time, place and individual flair. In turn, Bill Cunningham New York is a delicate, funny and often poignant portrait of a dedicated artist whose only wealth is his own humanity and unassuming grace.
Bill Cunningham New York is now airing in theatres. I am quite excited to see this. Go (here) to see where it’s playing.
(via A Photo Editor)
Out To Play
Out To Play T-Shirt. Grown-up version, please!?
Why I Can’t Wait For Summer:
Yes, this shoe is one of the reasons why I can’t wait for it to be summer. I have fallen in love with the Melissa Campagna Zig Zag last year and just stocked up on two new pairs. Most comfortable shoe *ever*.
A Wearable Planter
This Wearable Planter made me smile.
(thank you sam)
Superhero uniform sleeper
While researching pajamas for our little Tilo, I came across this Superhero Uniform Sleeper. Too cute, no?
InteracTees
Wear the InteracTee to tell others what you’re looking to hire. Think of it as an ice breaker for conversations at meetups and events. Automate your search for talent.
(Thank you Amrit)
Grid Tote
Here’s a simple cotton canvas tote for the grid lovers amongst us.
German Love and Likor
Here’s a T-Shirt for all of you that speak German or have an affinity for the language:
“Ich möchte Dir sagen, daβ ich Dich nie verlassen werde. Und dann, wenn Du traurig bist, könnte ich Dir immer ein biβchen Likör geben, um dein Herz zu aufwärmen. xo”
Basically this means that I’ll be there for you always. And I’ll get you drunk when you’re sad.
(Not crazy about the type treatment, but the message made me chuckle.)
Reversible Sign Necklace
This Reversible Sign Necklace made me laugh. Hat tip to the DesignGlut ladies!
3D Glasses Necklace
Beautifully nerdy: 3D Glasses Necklace by Designglut.
Neighborhood Necklaces
How very cool are these Brooklyn Neighborhood Necklaces? Ann of the Blue Ribbon General Store in Boerum Hill told me about them. If ever you’re close by her store, make sure to go by. It’s a gift-givers paradise.
(Next step up on all of these script necklaces is a less cheesy typeface!)
Remade in Switzerland
Victorinox has a new brand called Remade in Switzerland. The designs are by the young designer Christopher Raeburn from England. He is known for his pioneering work creating ethically aware and innovative men’s and womenswear collections from re-appropriated military fabrics. An MA graduate of the prestigious Royal College of Art in 2006, Ræburn launched in 2008 his label utilising decommissioned military stocks of uniform and parachute fabrics to create functional, intelligent, and meticulously crafted garments.
Check out this stop cool stop motion video.
(thank you Jens)
Haptica Braille Watch
Now here’s a Kickstarter project that stopped me in my tracks: Haptica™ is a Braille watch that allows blind people to check the time quickly and accurately without an audible disruption.
I just backed the Haptica Braille Watch project. Joine me?
Pearl Person Brooch
This Pearl Person Brooch made me laugh. Instantly wishlisted.
pixel sleeping eye mask
This Pixel Sleeping Eye Mask is ingenious. We here at studiomates should all have one of these for when we want to take a quick powernap on the couch. Yes, totally made me smile.