designed by joe colombo
for just $285USD (sorry folks the dollar is down) you too can sport the joe colombo designed glassware which serves the need to “smoke and drink with just one hand” freeing up your other hand for all sorts of adventure. just imagine how cool you will chill? i need one immediately… disclaimer: *all that said smoking does kill – we have all stopped smoking and you should too! by ty
tobias wong’s witty cooking mittens for final home
i mean who doesn’t cook and smoke at the same time?
and no tobias did not die from smoking… *that said smoking does kill – we have all stopped smoking and you should too!
to be honest i cant remember if these were actually “cooking mittens” or just cold weather mitts… but i remember seeing these at final home and thinking they were hilarious. but not $300 hilarious. they were made of shinny porous material which made me think they were heat-safe, cooking gloves, but it could be that they were made of rain jacket material also! in any case very funny – very cool. we miss you tobias… you shouldn’t have taken yourself out like that. by ac
make your own sneaker kit – how cool is that
are those morgam soles?
be sure to get your size right
not sure about the toe hold – you clearly have to modify the design to make somethings special – but that’s the whole point of this
the sneaker DIY started kit include a rubber sole of your choice…
that looks like some nasty ass leather they picked? that’ll tear into your feet in no time. i would go with a softer leather and then “line it” with some kid-leather maybe?
the have the patterns too all you need to do is modify it to fit your style…
all for just $75… wait, scratch that, make it $60
the sneaker starter kit gets your custom sneaker build off to a quick start. perfect for hobbyists or leather crafters that are ready to try DIY shoemaking. all you need is basic leather crafting skills and you can build your choice of high top or low cut sneakers.
the kit includes a pair of rubber outsoles, footbed foam, lasting board, the sneaker pattern, sole stitching needle, and disappearing ink pen. there is also a video that shows you the full build.
all you will need is leather (we recommend 1.5 to 2.0mm), shoes laces, glue, scissors, and thread. if you are an absolute newbie and need tools they have you covered too. just check out the shoemakers academy and get all that you need. very cool. by ar
the collaboration includes an unreleased series of the filmmaker’s photographs printed on skate decks
as well as an exclusive short film of miami skateboarder beatrice domond shot by jarmusch himself
a short film by jim jarmusch, starring beatrice domond
jim jarmusch, the acclaimed filmmaker and visual artist, is a self-proclaimed night owl. his best ideas and most creative revelations come to him after dark which, in a remarkable way, really translates into the atmosphere of his projects. one such project was the rare photography series taken by him in the 1980s. jarmusch repeatedly captured the screen of an analogue television while watching a vast repertoire of black-and-white films. the result was a selection of intuitively taken snapshots, hidden in the archives until now. four decades later, the skateroom is proud to feature those captivating works in our first skate art collection with the iconic filmmaker. a nod to jarmusch’s collage-making practice, the photographs have been featured on skate decks in seemingly random sets of threes. whether their placement seems contrasting or connected is up to the eye of the viewer. the artist himself refers to the process as more dreamlike than logical, with the dark background of each board adding to the mysterious effect. as with all collections from the skateroom, this collaboration will contribute to the funding of skatepark construction and educational initiatives for underprivileged youth worldwide. purchasing an edition is not only a chance to own a unique artwork from jim jarmusch, but also an opportunity to make a tangible impact, one skate deck at a time. by nwa
i am of the nature to grow old.
there is no way to escape growing old.
i am of the nature to have ill health.
there is no way to escape ill health.
i am of the nature to die.
there is no way to escape death.
all that is dear to me and everyone i love are of the nature to change.
there is no way to escape being separated from them.
empty handed i entered the world
barefoot i leave it.
my coming, my going –
two simple happenings
that got entangled.
(– kozan ichigyo, 14th century zen monk)
say these in a chant… repeat a 100 times each day. by bh
photo credit roger mayne post war street photography
here’s how to roll a joint : now we don’t smoke no more “cuz we wizzzed-up and shit”, but… if we were to light up a joint one one day, we’d be sure to grab our composition notebook to roll that spliff. noy suggesting smoking vus smoking kills – and yah a joint here, a joint there is cool, but just know that no matter how bad ass you are now, it’ll creep up on you. hear that from the mother-load of bad asses. by cc
the marker loose jean by levis – blue tab
could it be? nice low pockets on the tail – looks like a proper fit finally!
this is what happens when the marketing team at your company is fast asleep and clueless to the pulse on the street. every time i drop $300 on a pair of APCs, or worse $200 on a pair of levi’s E by END 568 i curse old levi’s for dropping the ball on the game. all this talk of japanese denim is really old original american denim before levi’s opted for shit mills to make that thin garbage denim. how was it that in the UK levi’s engineered jeans could produce awesome cuts and style and the US just cruised through mediocrity? how is it that a collab item with levi’s is a better denim than levi’s itself? like undercover knows more about denim than fuckin levis!!!
high snobiety, as usual hyping up whomever advertises with them, had this to say “ it’s no secret that levi’s knows denim. after all, you don’t get a beyoncé co-sign by being average. but levi’s blue tab collection extends beyond your classic pair of blue jeans. levi’s is entering a new era with blue tab, a new collection that transforms the brand’s specialty — denim basics — into dressed-up statement pieces (canadian tuxedo). if levi’s orange tab line is for a younger, more experimental crowd, blue tab is its sophisticated, older sibling. but it’s not just the sophisticated silhouettes that set this collection apart — it’s the textiles, too. levi’s blue tab experiments with selvage denim adding another degree of elegance to the collection.”
now i don’t know about “stylish” and “tuxedo” its a pair of fucking jeans. its just not cut to fit dorks anymore. also who gives a shit about a “beyoncé co-sign” – i mean that’s one sure way to show u are completely out of touch with cool. finally the quality and fit are still to be judged. its not like they cant do it, because they invented it… the question is do they really want to do it right or do they still wanna hit every marketing marker? i’m hopeful and looking forward to seeing the blue tab levi’s out and checking out its “actual value”. by nwa
the aptly named water proof chelsea boot (sola 2.0)… if you plan on going swimming in the new york sewers this is the boot you’ll need…
you know, some smart shit comes out of norway here and there… there was the incredible magnus carlsen…
we’ll assign the brown water resistant kastel x vibram lyngen slip-fit boot to
the “tall wolf” or otherwise “finish the job” erling haaland from the norwegian national team and later premier league manchester city
we’ll assign the coal black version with vibram sole technology to
and finally the gorgeous SIRI, the one your iphone was named after (google it), yes SIGRID siri tollerod the fashion queen…
whom we’ll assign the white water resistant kastel lyngen slip-fit boot to.
happy hunting for that right boot this winter, which you can call your own. what we love about these guys is that they say “sustainability is complex. just like saying 30% less sugar isn’t sugar-free, we don’t just claim to be sustainable.our approach involves bold experiments in materials, design… viable ideas become pilot products, and successful pilots set new standards of innovation…” sustainability is not just a phrase but rather “forever ongoing”… cheers to that… by ts
clarks and engineered garments join forces to reimagine the former’s signature desert khan shoes with a fresh view
loved clarks form the early rave days good to see then continuing on with out losing their soul
vibram sole if effect
suede uppers x crepe vibram rubber outsole
always good. around $200USD. by dd
loro piana toy husky made of mink and fox fur $3,500
loro piana toy beagle puppy, crafted from their cashmere fabric $1,625
loro piana toy bunny made of the softest orylag and castorino fur
bit crazy to kill a live animal and then make a plush toy in its image, but what the hell, humans have done worse things… like separating baby humans from their mothers and then denying that they did it… so if you can get over the guilt, as we seem to do on everything, then these plush toys are quite a special thing. loro piana : “since 1924 this italian label has been synonymous with craftsmanship. In the words of its founders sergio and pier luigi loro piana, the brand “has built its reputation over decades of searching for the best raw materials and on the refusal to compromise on quality in all aspects”. by cm
from conway electric, this white extension cord featuring a flexible cotton-covered wire cord connected to a die-cast aluminum stainless steel housing. the exto2 12ft in white is sold for $65.
i think i like this only for the odd shape.. a chef quality cutting board in maple, featuring a circular handle, smooth beveled edges and a minimal engraved branding. the amoeba cutting board comes in 2 different sizes and can be purchased for $145.
i bought this a few months ago, and let me tell you… i get at least one compliment a day. areaware produced 4 different shaped brass key rings with a minimal screw clasp. designed by karl zahn, if you have tiny wrists like mine, you can slip it on or clip it to a belt. this contour key ring can be purchased for $16.
simple and rustic bottle opener from areaware, designed by brendan ravenhill. this is not just a regular bottle opener.. this one features 2 magnets, 1 allowing the bottle opener to be kept on the fridge and one to catch a bottle cap!! this opener can be purchased for $14.
from hasami porcelain, an unglazed porcelain bottle with a cork stopper in natural. not sure what the point of this is, but it looks pretty and i wouldn’t mind pouring my wine out of this rather than an ordinary bottle. you can purchase this for $36.
these are a few of my favorite things… all of which can be purchased on needsupply.com. they have a lot of amazing things and would recommend all to check it out – if not for yourself then as a special gift for someone special. by lb
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