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Interview Feature: Cravatta Pelliano I’MPERFECT
Jul 6, 2012
a href=”http://swipelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/main.jpg”> Fashion is a world of perfect: measurements for clothing are precise, designs are scrutinized almost as much as the next rocket NASA is sending into space and models are carefully handpicked to evoke the right image for a designers body of work. And in some regards, that perfection is … ...more
SWIPELIFE PRESENTS: David Gensler for Serum Vs. Venom
Jan 17, 2012
David Gensler, Founder and CEO of the design and marketing consulting firm, the Keystone Design Union took time to show us around his work space in Brooklyn, NY. In our video feature, he discusses his unique and creative solutions to the fashion world. His clothing line, Serum Vs. Venom (SVSV) … ...more
SwipeLife Presents: Lombardi Pizza Co. Edison, NJ
Nov 2, 2011
Peter Lombardi’s culinary path took him to Naples in the summer 0f 2009. It was there he learned how to create pizzas in traditional Napoli style under the tutelage of Enzo Coccia. Peter was well aware that the opportunity to master this art could spawn different perceptions of … ...more
Truth in Design: Seth Deysach of Lagomorph Design
Oct 25, 2011
Chicago based Lagomorph Design have managed to assemble quite an impressive portfolio, sticking their influence into everything from furniture to bicycles. Named after the taxonomy group in which rabbits are classified, Lagomorph products seem to just keep multiplying, with the quality of the work only getting better and better. We … ...more
Denim Defined: Tobias Levine of 4 Stroke
Apr 18, 2011
4 Stroke Jean’s Creative Director, Tobias Levine is involved in the American denim market at what would appear to be a significant time of its culture. There has been a noticeable resurgence of premium denim within the last decade, and the brands that represent this “movement” all possess unique … ...more
Temperature Rising: Tinie Tempah
Feb 9, 2011
“To be fair, in all honesty I did envision it to be this big,” Tinie Tempah confidently exclaims when asked about the expectations he had when he started working on his breakout album, Disc-Overy. “My album basically represents the perspective of a 21-year-old black inner city kid just living in … ...more
For the Good of Design: Alex Drayer of Lexdray
Jun 8, 2010
Design is certainly appealing from a visual standpoint, but good design also factors in the consumer’s need for functionality, quality and innovation. The upcoming bag collection from newcomer, Lexdray, addresses those demands. New York-based designer, Alex Drayer, has cultivated a premier collection of men’s bags that has specific … ...more
Winter’s Night – Diwon Fall/Winter 2010: Shuo Wang
Feb 1, 2010
In a time where the term “luxury” is just carelessly thrown into the vocabulary of some designers, Shuo Wang redefines the word and transforms it into a completely new way of looking at contemporary menswear. As the lead designer of Diwon, which is based in New York, Shuo follows a … ...more
All Things Achievable: An Interview with 46NYC
Nov 4, 2009
SwipeLife is always inspired by an entrepreneurial spirit. It’s more astounding when this drive is coupled with an obligation to give back through charity. The 46NYC company has combined their talents and passions to achieve just that. Being able to affect positive change on a person’s life is a … ...more
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG: An Interview with Gorden Wagener
Sep 23, 2009
We at Swipelife were lucky enough to be the guests of Mercedes Benz at the Frankfurt Auto Show this year. We have attended many shows over the years, and this year’s IAA was undoubtedly the most exceptional any of us have ever been a part of. We were … ...more
2009 Frankfurt International Motor Show – Top Fives
Sep 22, 2009
After the out-of-step-with-the-rest-of-the-world luxury smorgasbord (or should that be cheese fondue?) that was this year’s Geneva motor show; Frankfurt showed us an automobile industry that has at least noticed the current economic downturn, even if it would rather pretend it wasn’t there. So, in between the Porsche Panameras, Lamborghini Reventons … ...more
Mercedes-Benz at the Frankfurt Auto Show
Sep 22, 2009
SwipeLife was invited by the good folks at Mercedes Benz to come check out what they had in store for the Frankfurt Auto Show last week. Needless to say, the presentations of the various autos for the event was nothing short of spectacular. We were also lucky enough to come … ...more
Custom Cool: Interview with Ezra Caldwell of Fast Boy Cycles
Sep 2, 2009
“Fuck cancer, I’m Ezra,” are the words emblazoned on the masthead of Ezra Caldwell’s blog found on the website of his custom bike building company, Fast Boy Cycles. Caldwell is the man behind the New York-based operation that works under one simple premise: building custom frames to fit the … ...more
Creating Compass Pointe: An Interview with Kelly Deck
Aug 19, 2009
Sean Anderson of Progressive Design Concept and Kelly Deck of Kelly Deck Design and host of HGTV’s “Take it Outside,” collaborated on the creation of The Compass Pointe House, a stunning modern abode in Whistler, Canada. The home combines modern and rustic elements to complement and capture the fluidity of … ...more
Ready-to-Wear Revival: An Interview With Patrick Grant of E. Tautz
Aug 3, 2009
These days, so many clothing companies claim that their products are the ‘real thing’, ’100% authentic’ or ‘the genuine article’ that the phrases have become practically meaningless. When the advertising – and the label – promise a world of French or Italian glamour and sophistication it can be a bit … ...more
