Harakiri, has been “trying to deal with death with dignity” for a while. The result: an exceptional jewelry line based out of Montreal. Mireille Boucher’s Harakiri jewelry line is largely based on morbid animal imagery as a great deal of it is cast out of animal bones. She describes the line as “an attempt to catch the fleeting beauty of life…reminding us the magic from which we all came from.”
From her beginnings casting 19th Century crucifixes, she has created some exceptional pieces that seem like cousins of Pamela Love’s aesthetic. It’s an exceptional line and the fact that it’s Canadian only makes it more special to us. You can check the Harakiri Online Shop to share in the concept.
Japanese cool kids are amongst the coolest in the world. Here’s an interview with Verbal and Yoon of Ambush. You’ve probably seen some Ambush jewelery pieces on people like Cudi and Big Sean who both rep a POW piece on the regular. Verbal (Teriyaki Boyz front man) and Yoon also recently collaborated with A Bathing Ape on some jewelery pieces and footwear.
Here’s an interesting interview by T.M.I. (Too Much Information) with the two of them going over style, design, the collaborative process and a get-started-on-your-dream message from the duo.
After doing some reading on Dunhill and their new creative director, Kim Jones, I noticed he was wearing this exceptional piece in a GQ photoshoot. The Key Watch was dug up from the Dunhill archives with some slight modifications from the 1937 original.
Details: The watch casing is made of sterling silver, but for the key portion, brass was used for strength so as not to break off in the lock. The timepiece movement is provided by Jaeger-LeCoultre.
I came across Jaime Hayon and his exceptional work recently. The skater-based artist complimented his natural talent with a degree in industrial design, which resulted in his amazing and unique aesthetic. Here’s a little excerpt from his bio. Continue reading for a glimpse at more of his work.
Jaime Hayón Spanish artist-designer Jaime Hayon was born in Madrid in 1974. As a teenager, he submerged himself in skateboard culture and graffiti art, the foundation of the detailed, bold-yet-whimsical imagery so imminent in his work today…Jaime further defined his vision in subsequent solo exhibitions and shows at London’s Aram Gallery, and Milan’s Salone de Mobile and his work has been displayed in Germany’s Vitra Museum, London’s Design Museum, Rotterdam’s Vivid Gallery, the Gronginger Museum (also in Holland) and the Basel Art Fair and has attracted the attention of prestigious art collectors.
This is for the writer in you that also happens to be aesthetic detail obsessed. Stationary company Smythson, artist André and retailer Colette have gotten together on this journal. The hardbound, black book features gold detailing of André’s art on the front and the marks of the three companies stamped on the back. The piece is available through Colette. Here’s a little history on Smythson.
September 29th 1887, Frank Smythson started a high quality and eponymous stationery line using the highest quality leather. 122 years later, and after producing for the imperial Japanese family, and governors from Bombay, Bengal, and Madras, among others, find the famous notebooks, with evocative titles and subtle colors, exclusively at colette for France.
The front cover artwork and detailed pictures ahead. (more…)
Timex has been an exceptional watch choice from a young age. You can grab a simple, classic, functionally designed watch for under a hundred dollars. A couple of years ago in celebration of their 50th anniversary, Timex re-released the Timex 80 model, which has been popping up at exceptional retailers including Opening Ceremony, Liberty, Steven Allan and Barneys Co-op.
The initial tonal collection has spawned a series of remixed watches. Variations have included the Jumbo in collaboration with Opening Ceremony and a limited edition colourway by artist JK5. Most recently for Spring 2010, Timex releases the Rainbow Collection, which features the classic model in a few multi-colour options. Check out more choices of the Timex 80 ahead.
Tom Ford’s Spring 2010 eyewear campaign previews some exceptional pieces and some exceptional shots. Featured in the campaign are Nicholas Hoult and Carolyn Murphy. When Tom Ford isn’t being featured as the face of his creations, he’s close by. For the Spring Eyewear 2010 shoot, Tom Ford shot all the pictures himself. Proven as an excellent photographer, director, designer we’re looking forward to Tom Ford’s next venture.
The days of the dubious practice of never washing denim are potentially behind us. In the past, some denim enthusiasts refrained from washing their jeans in order to ensure a natural wearing-in of their pants and to prevent the loss of dye down the drain. A.P.C. has teamed up with Aesop on a fabric detergent with extracts of pettigrain, lemon and cedarwood for your fine fabrics.
Trust A.P.C. to put a William Blake quote on detergent. It is all about the details. I’m not sure if the quote is in reference to detergent strength or the idea of buying designer detergent. Either way, your clothes are gonna look crisp.
AREAWARE is the answer to buying essential items for your place and being super excited about it. The brand/retailer lets you stalk up on clocks, bowls, plates, art and jewelery integrated with phenomenal design. After seeing a little preview at Odin, you’ll probably want to head over to the AREAWARE site to see their exceptional selection.
Highlight items include an LED clock made up of individual number cubes, a fruit bowl cast from ripe bananas and some wall vinyl made custom to order. Check out some more pieces ahead.
Panerai reintroduces the WWII-era Mare Nostrum for 2010. “The watch is a stunning tribute to original complete with the same monstrous stainless steel 52mm case and olive green canvas strap.”
With a price tag of $36,000 and a 52mm case, one presumes the watch is made for a big friendly giant with disposable income and a penchant for WWII history.
