August 2011
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My introduction
Being that this is my first blog post, I figured I’d introduce myself via the eloquent words of Rhonda Siu. Visit Raracurio for the entire feature. ...more
Edouard Martinet Sculptures
It’s amazing what you can do with materials found at flea-markets and car boot sales. French sculptor Edouard Martinet crafts everyday objects into sculptures of insects, fishes, birds, and more, … ...more
SOPHNET Autumn/Winter 2011 Lookbook
Hirofumi Kiyonaga’s spectacular Japanese cult brand SOPHNET delivers the beautiful functionality of their minimally designed wares in their A/W 2011 lookbook. Loyally adhering to the brand’s wonderful philosophy of supremely … ...more
Vincent Trade Fall/Winter 2011 Collection
Italian label Vincent Trade gives us a moodily muted color palette of sleekly somber utilitarian blues and grays as the visual linchpin behind their Fall/Winter 2011 line. Smartly tailored cropped … ...more
Umbro – Archive Research Project by Aitor Throup
Umbro taps the design talents of Aitor Throup for a new collection called the Archive Research Project (A.R.P.). Aitor Throup is one of the design communities best conceptual designers and … ...more
Outlier Summer Experiments
Outlier gets inspired by the desert landscape of Utah and puts together a series of garments perfect this environment. Included in their Summer Experiments are the Ventilated Linen Cotton Shirt, … ...more
Inside look: Quoddy Workshop by Oliver Wilkins
We here at SwipeLife always enjoy getting an inside look at the meticulous work and craftsmanship that goes behind a quality product. Thanks to this well-produced video by filmmaker … ...more
First look: Quimera AEGT Electric Supercar
Looking like it came straight out of a Speed Racer cartoon, Quimera recently released footage of its latest AEGT Supercar. Running on an electric motor, the car boasts a carbon … ...more
INC Fall/Winter 2011 Collection Event
New York Fashionistas flocked The Parlor on 286 Spring Street Tuesday night to rub elbows with Tom Stubbs, INC EDITOR-at-Large to launch the INC [...] ...more
Leather Accessories by Kenton Sorenson
Leather has always been a go-to source of class for the modern man, and Kenton Sorenson’s exquisite line of leather products is no exception. Based out of Wisconsin, every single … ...more
Fine Moments Editorial with Hermès for Pen Magazine
The August 2011 issue of Pen Magazine gives us an Hermès editorial that that’s takes the luxury label to the outdoors. While most Hermès editorials tend to glamour up their … ...more
CREEP by Hiroshi Awai Fall/Winter 2011
There’s no doubt that Hiroshi Awai is a talented designer. We’ve been fans of his since his earlier collections, and we honestly see a potential Designer of the Year Award … ...more
Nakahouse by X Ten
The Nakahouse takes minimalism to the next level with it’s all white floors and ceilings. Add its gigantic windows that peer out into the open and you have a home … ...more
Manta Stereo Design by Emanuele Cecini
Manta is a Wi-Fi stereo design envisioned by Emanuele Cecini. This is not a piece of gadget you can buy yet, nor is there any word of it out there … ...more
Filson x Stanley Drink/Soup Carrier
Filson links up with iconic food and beverage gear makers Stanley. Stanley, who has been around since 1913 are probably best known for their green thermos’s back in the day … ...more
