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Daily Updates February 11th, 2012

July 9, 2009 / by D. Carr

Bridge House by Stanley Saitowitz

In Marin, California, this modern home designed by architect Stanley Saitowitz sits in marked contrast to its natural surroundings. The long, narrow stucture spans a rocky ravine from east ...

July 9, 2009 / by P. Castillo

The Eames Lounge Chair: An Icon of Modern Design

Ray and Charles Eames’ Lounge Chair, perhaps the principle symbol of accessible Modernism, gets an appropriate four-color treatment with The Eames Lounge Chair: An Icon of Modern Design, an in-depth ...

July 8, 2009 / by O. Mussa

Olivier Borde Spring Summer 2010

We take an exclusive look at Olivier Borde’s impressive pieces for next year’s spring/summer collection. Entitled ‘Brutality in Pale Colors, the Wild Side of Youth Leashed’, Borde attempts to move ...

July 8, 2009 / by P. Castillo

Smoked Oak Table by Rainer Spehl

Home goods uber-designer Rainer Spehl, creator of the wooden Macbook laptop case, introduces another minimalistic wooden wonder, this time with the smoked oak table. To achieve the Armani by way ...

July 8, 2009 / by D. Carr

The Falkirk Wheel

In Falkirk, Scotland, city officials were faced with the task of connecting two waterways, vertically separated by a distance of 24 meters. These particular waterways were particularly vital to ...

July 7, 2009 / by O. Mussa

agnès b. Spring/Summer 2010 Collection

For their newest spring collection next year, French label agnès b. have employed sophistication and subtlety and updated those themes into their garments. With pieces fit to wear in any ...

July 7, 2009 / by G. Flores

Assembly Cotton Navy Buttonup

Like all garment's from the collection of Assembly New York, this fitted shirt is exclusively made with a combination of natural and historical fabrics in order to give the clothing ...

July 7, 2009 / by G. Welsh

Lotus Elise Black & White Editions

Let's be honest, the Lotus doesn't really need to be any faster, or handle any better. However, two new style packages definitely add some panache to the mix. ...

July 7, 2009 / by A. Bowen

Avoid Autumn Winter 2009 Collection

The collection is called "No Title. The Only Good Color" & by that they mean muted. This Japanese company's pursuit is to concentrate on meticulous manufacturing by producing clothing that ...

July 7, 2009 / by P. Castillo

Umit Benan Spring/Summer 2010 Collection

Globe-trotting designer Umit Benan has imagined a mischief-filled Cuban mansion as the inspirational setting for his Spring/Summer 2010 collection. Holed up inside, a squad of scruffy scoundrels spiff themselves up ...

July 7, 2009 / by G. Flores

Vans Vault Supercorsa

Vans Vault has released a new rendition of the Supercorsa for Fall 2009 season. The updated model of the biking inspired sneakers feature woven uppers, metal eyelets and premium ...

July 7, 2009 / by P. Castillo

ASOS Fall 2009 Collection

UK's ASOS Fall 2009 collection meshes together so many veritable styles from menswear's archives, one would be hard-pressed to pinpoint any specific inspiration. Included are early 60's American suiting, Holmsian ...

July 7, 2009 / by P. Castillo

Independent Watches

From Citizen's budding Japanese subsidiary, Independent, comes three muscular new watches just in time for summer. Made of PVD-treated steel, the Zozotown ITA21-5156, Shutter ITX21-5131, and American Work Style Season ...

July 7, 2009 / by P. Castillo

Altec Lansing Expressionist Plus Speakers

Because sometimes floor to ceiling, wall-recessed, $200,000 speakers may be a bit inappropriate, Altec Lansing introduces the sleek Expressionist Plus. The set includes a pair of 2-inch, 4-watt speakers with ...

July 7, 2009 / by O. Mussa

Odeur Spring/Summer 2010 Collection

Inspired by translucent surfaces and sun-faded lines, Swedish label Odeur have unveiled their newest collection for next year’s spring season. Entitled ‘Light’, the creations of Odeur’s designers Petter Hollström and ...