January 12, 2010
This is yet another version of Assorted Links, culled from newspapers and blogs.
–The New York Times has an interactive feature that maps the popularity of new DVDs by city based on Netflix cues. It’s somewhat predictable (See: Northwest Brooklyn, South Bronx), insofar as there is a correlation between demographic data and taste in movies, but still worth checking out. For better or for worse, the majority of commenters are merely captivated by the pretty colors or curious about the methodology instead of concerned about the greater implications for web privacy. As one commenter succinctly puts it, “Fascinating and disturbing at the same time.”
–An interview with Billy Reid.
–Geico commercials (/short-lived ABC sitcom) paleo in comparison to the new urban caveman ur-food movement. The article is (tellingly?) in the Fashion & Style section.
–”But don’t some foods become trendy because they get taken up by hipsters?” Salon examines Middle American ethnic food trends.
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January 11, 2010
In the interest of organizing “Assorted Links” into semi-sorted links, I’ve decided to offer them in several different editions. (This will also allow me to post more links more frequently by obviating the embarrassment of a constant stream of “Assorted Links” posts in the Recent Posts section.)
These are objects.
–A Continuous Lean is giving away limited-edition motel-inspired key rings. Get ‘em while they’re hot.
–Chinese industrial designer Daizi Zheng is getting some buzz for her innovative Nokia green phone, which runs on a carb-fueled bio-battery. Enzymes convert the sugars from, say, a can of Coke, into electrical energy. (Dezeen)
She has also created concept packaging for fruits and vegetables.
–The Nike Air Force 1 High Hiking Boot is the latest manifestation of the hiking / workboot aesthetic—hexagonal eyelets, heavy-duty laces, stiff leather upper, earthy colorway—that they introduced last fall with the Royal Mid (pictured below). Drawing inspiration from the likes of Red Wing Boots, the workboot look—classic in itself—refreshes a classic sneaker silhouette. I’ve never been a big fan of the AF1 midsole, but the perforated swoosh is a nice understated touch. (HB)
That said, I prefer the inaugural Royal Mid version: the trademark strap of the AF1 High imparts more of an overt streetwear aesthetic as opposed to the cleaner cut of the lesser-known Royal Mid style.
January 6, 2010
–Pavement’s 2010 comeback continues, this time in greatest-hits form. The “fully remastered 23-track compilation”, entitled Quarantine the Past, “digs deeper than the hits” and is slated for a March 9th release. Matador has challenging fans to guess the final tracklisting in order to win a handful of Pavement-related prizes. (Matador)
–Arrested Motion is on top of its game as usual, with recent coverage of Blu, Os Gemeos, and Ryan McGinley (all of whom are worthy of fuller discussion in future posts), plus a nice December recap. Good stuff.
–Raphael Zarka = Richard Serra × DQM. Awesome. (DB)
–The Knife has posted a new mp3 (download link) from their forthcoming operatic (literally) recording Tomorrow, in a Year. More details here. (The Knife / Soundcloud / YANP)
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December 13, 2009
Helm is a leather goods label based in Austin, TX. Their boots, belts and bags are hand-crafted by “artisans in Istanbul” from carefully sourced premium materials.
The emphasis on quality—nice but unremarkable in itself—is matched by impeccable attention to detail in terms of design: all of the boots capture a refined American West-meets-Europe sensibility to achieve an aesthetic that is both timeless and fashion-forward. (My namesake, a style called the Ray Ray, pictured above, happens to be my favorite one.) These reference points are reflected in Helm’s current stockists in Austin and Denmark; NYC in early next year.
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December 12, 2009
Nice. All the muted appeal of high design, but still a far more traditional alternative to, say, Nookas.
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November 12, 2009
This is the first in a series of posts linking to interesting things I find around the web. While I’m ambivalent about abusing aggregation as a lazy way to provide content, these posts will be a secondary (albeit regular) source of material.
