Farm Tactic's Kyle Ng has set up shop at Space 15 Twenty with Field Study, a month-long pop-up that features some of the coolest outdoor gear around. So cool, even, that this past weekend the Aetherstream came by for a visit.
Field Notes is offering their great pocket-sized notebooks in a six pack of colors, each one highlighting one of America's core crops. They come packaged with a small map showing where the crops are grown and a little triangular Field Note patch. Scoop one up before they're gone! -Bob
Tetsuo Kondo Architects have made a mirror that reflects a clear image when viewed straight-on, but appears cloudy from the side, softly reflecting it's surroundings' blurred silhouettes. I love this artistic and poetic take on a functional object. - Jennilee
These handmade fruit pouches from La Lisette are so adorable! Such a sweet accessory for summer. The Amsterdam-based brand also makes leather bags and wallets in the shape of owls, raccoons, and hearts, all available on their Etsy shop. Woah, cuteness overload! - Hazel
Ship & Shape is an online shop that showcases artful, handmade goods. From beautifully designed stationary to woven jewelry, this store has some awesome products (all perfect quality, of course!) My favorite thing in the shop is this leather lunch bag. A reusable alternative to paper bags, yet still totally old school. - Hazel
Studio Patro's linen tea towels gives us a friendly little reminder to take advantage of each day's opportunities. See more options at their shop, as well as some bags and aprons that will have you feeling inspired.
While we're not sure exactly how we're supposed to build it, these portable tree-houses by Tentsile are without a doubt the coolest (and most eco-friendly) tents we've ever seen! They're also kind of perfect for the zombie apocalypse. Come and get us, brain eaters!
WTF, Grimes is one of the coolest chicks ever. Above are a preview of her jewelry collaboration with Montreal designer Morgan Black. Girl power ♀!
So, the world is supposed to end December 21st, right? Luckily for all of us, Mexican design company Menosunocerouno has created a beautiful looking survival kit that includes everything from black matches to cinnamon-laced dark chocolate. The end never looked so neat and organized! - Hazel
All too often, fair-trade fashion feels a lot more fair than fashionable. Awamaki Lab is working to change that. The nonprofit organization hosts up-and-coming young designers each season for four-month residencies in Peru, where they work with indigenous Quechua weavers and seamstresses to produce a collection. The women get reliable and satisfying employment, and shoppers get something that looks as cool as the story behind it. The upcoming fall collection, created by Parsons grads and BFFs Andria Crescioni and Courtney Cedarholm, distills the collective's colorful handwoven textiles and nubby knits into contemporary, wearable shapes. The results—including chic cocoon coats, asymmetrical wrap skirts, and covetable bobble-textured patchwork sweaters—are equal parts Macchu Picchu and Manhattan. -Eviana
We're suckers for anything dipped-dyed so we're sure you can imagine our delight when we found the Wood & Willow Home shop. From wooden bowls to woven baskets, these nature-inspired handmade housewares have our hearts skipping a beat. We're about to get dip-dye crazy up in here.
Irina Cocimarov is a Peruvian Swiss designer from Miami based out of NYC. We studied together in school and I was and still am, always, into seeing her new work. I would say classic Irina style involves noise, bein' cute, contempo culture, and distortion. Perfect combo. -Maggie Lee
Even if 100 other people buy this deck, yours is still going to be totally different. 'Cus, we mean, it's yours. You know? Snag this board and a couple more from RAW.
Chloé Fleury's hand-cut 3D illustrations are pretty perfect. The designs may look simple, but the incredible detail and use of colors and shapes takes her work to another level. Plus, her creations dress better than we do. See more here and then watch her illustrations come to life!
Tonight from 5-8pm, JF & SON will be hosting a nail art event at their store with designs by Abby Walton! I am so excited. Abby's style is original and it's like getting your nails done by a best friend, who is insanely scrupulous and crafty. Take a look for yourself in her nail art gallery. Make an appointment, I bet they're gonna fill up fast (email abbywalton@yahoo.com). Lickity split, ya'll ! -Maggie Lee
The only thing that's a bigger bummer than a broken skateboard is sending that broken skateboard to the landfill. As part of its Experiment With Nature project series, sustainable-wood-sunglass maker Shwood joined forces with pro skater Keith Hufnagel of streetwear brand HUF to refashion fragments of busted decks into a one-of-a-kind, not-for-sale pair of striated shades (top). Shwood also teamed up with Bushmills this season to make shades from the whiskey maker's 100-year-old white oak barrels (watch a video here), but those, sadly, sold out in just a couple of weeks. Here's hoping for more of both. -Eviana
New York based illustrator and designer, Mansi Shah has taken her love for vibrant digital patterns and colours and started Shah Editions. Each series of her products, whether it be a print, a piece of clothing, or jewelry, is adorned with one of her signature patterns. My favorite edition is the limited edition Up/Down Lapel Pin, available here! - Jennilee
Turn that smile upside down and drag yourself to Bad Day #13's release party at Printed Matter (195 10th Avenue) tonight. Mick Barr is gonna speed shred on his guitar while you flip through the pages and read interviews with Charlotte Gainsbourg and Jim Drain. There will be a photo story by Peter Sutherland, and more features. The design is great and Bad Day only comes out twice a year. -Maggie Lee
Vanessa Mooney is a jewelry designer based out of Downtown Los Angeles. Here we talk about her latest collection and she give us some tips on how to choose jewelry that's right for you.
Check out Charlotte Linton's prints from her AW 2012 lookbook. Residing in London, Linton has worked with major fashion names like Paul Smith and Chloé, creating beautiful, lively prints that keep us drooling. There's no way we can wait until fall for these gorgeous scarves!
