Tuesday, June 21, 2005

Motion Watch

A gorgeous watch designed by Yves Behar, the Motion is a simple digital watch that has a couple of interesting features. The silicone and steel band only reaches part of the way around the wrist which gives the appearance of a suspended face. The digital screen itself can be read either vertically or horizontally depending on what mode you choose - the idea behind this is that it is easy to read

Monday, June 20, 2005

Sinister Jewelry

I'm not a huge fan of jewelry and adhere to the old adage that the only piece of jewelry at man should wear is his wristwatch. However, for the ladies it's an entirely different matter and if I were to recommend a style right now it would be the oversized gothic jewelry that is becoming popular. The BBC2 show Dragon's Den had a great jewelery designer recently who won the backing of a couple of

Sunday, June 19, 2005

Leon

When you're busy in central London but can just about make 30 minutes for lunch where should you head for? You can do the Starbucks, Pret or Cafe Nero thing but it's just the same old, same old. So why not try out the hottest new restaurant in the capital? Leon is a delightful addition to Carnaby Street. Situated just outside Liberty's, Leon provides an incredible mix of foods from around the

Tuesday, June 14, 2005

The KDU

The KDU is a New York based communications agency who work with the most cutting edge brands. They describe themselves as a 'global creative collective dedicated to creating and managing innovative design driven brands and experiences'. Their clients include Serum vs Venom, the Royal magazine, and Jb Classics. www.thekdu.comTags: Trends

Thursday, June 9, 2005

Tipping Point & Medici Effect

These are two books that just ooze with creative juice. Having read Malcolm Gladwell's Tipping Point in just a day whilst on holiday and having read the Medici Effect by Frans Johansson, pretty quickly on the tube I have been inspired.Both books demonstrate how we can be more creative. The Tipping Point demonstrates how it is small things that can make the big difference whether it is cleaning

Sunday, June 5, 2005

Nike Flip N Switch Sandal

Nike have finally released a mass market product based on the limited edition Zvezdochka. The Flip N Switch sandal is made up of two components a perforated outer that has a sole slotted into it in the same way as the Zvezdochka. www.kickshawaii.comTags: Trainers, Sneakers

Account Planning

This is a subject that is becoming ever closer to my heart. And I have been looking for a few blogs that relate to this. The two top blogs are Russell Davies (former W+K now Nike) and John Griffiths (freelance planner). Whilst Griffiths has an in depth look at the art of planning Davies provides a day in the life of a planner and has links to his former employers blog and his side projects. Both

Wednesday, June 1, 2005

Puma & McQueen

The trend for designers and sportswear to collaborate continues. Following hot on the heels of McCartney for Adidas, Yohji Yamamoto for Adidas, Starck for Puma and Marc Newson for Nike, Puma have announced that Alexander McQueen will be designing a new range of trainers for them. The new line of men`s and women`s footwear created by PUMA and Alexander McQueen will launch in Spring 2006. Known for