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Monthly Archives: October 2007

Who Cares What The Question Is? / The Bees

Posted on by Bobby Solomon

This video came out in March, but I still think it’s pretty cute. It’s for The Bees song, ‘Who Cares What The Question Is?’, which is from their album Octopus, one of the catchiest to come out this year. If you haven’t heard it yet, I highly suggest picking it up. And if you enjoyed [...]

Umbra Concept Store

Posted on by Bobby Solomon

A few months ago, Umbra opened up a brand new concept store in their hometown of Toronto, Canada. The building is a 7,000 sq. ft., two story building which features all of the best that Umbra makes. The outside is clad in bright pink panels, while the inside is a very minimal white, allowing the [...]

Japanese Urban Camouflage by Aya Tsukioka

Posted on by Bobby Solomon

The New York Times has a great article on the Japanese and their anxiety with safety. One designer, Aya Tsukioka, has created a skirt that unfolds to become a realistic looking vending machine, to hide from would-be attackers. She’s also created a backpack that looks like a Japanese fire hydrant for children to hide behind, [...]

Unreleased Joy Division Nike Blazer Mids

Posted on by Bobby Solomon

I have this weird fascination/obsession with sneakers, even though I mainly wear boring, Vans slip-ons. I think these might be kind of old, but I think they’re really amazing. From what I’ve been able to dig up, they’re a pair of prototype, unreleased Joy Division Nike Blazer Mids, that for some reason were never put [...]

Tet T-shirt for Supreme

Posted on by Bobby Solomon

I’ve never really been a fan of Supreme, the New York based skate brand. When I walk into their store on Fairfax, I’m even less thrilled because usually no one will give you the time of day. But I spotted this shirt on Hypebeast the other day, and well, I really like it a lot. [...]

Illunatic

Posted on by Bobby Solomon

Check out these awesome fold-up paper toys by Illunatic. They’re available as a free download from his site. There’s the old man with his doggy, and Mr. Smeary, the scary, car salesman looking guy. I like the crazy old man better, probably because of the funny dog. Bobby Tweet