My Love for Motorcycles.

Growing up in a household full of grease, rust, tools & builders I learned at a very young age to have respect for nice things and especially nice motorcycles. Below is a small collection of bikes I dream of….

Shoes&Champagne

Shoes and champagne: two of a girls’ favorite things. Brought together now by champagne makers Piper Heidsieck in a collaboration with Christian Louboutin. The two have teamed up to produce a box set titled “Le Rituel” that consists of a bottle of champagne and a glass shoe designed by Christian Louboutin. The box set will be exclusively available through colette from October 26th. Perfect request as a present, ladies.

via highsnob.

Nursing Bears Soon to Replace Hospital Transportation?!

Okay so I had a recent conversation with a friend about how mechnically engineered thinger mabobs were gonna take over the world and slowly (but surely) replace the need of a human work force.
And of course, Japans science and computer engineering develops something that is just that: replacement.

I mean, I know that this is still something that is in beta form and needs a lot of tweaks and changes, but the fact that this is even in creation astounds me. Its creepy on so many levels but definitely is broadening the horizons in terms of engineering. And it’s understood that there is a shortage of medical faculty in Japan, so this is their attempts of providing for the disadvantages is being short staffed. Crazy, yet effective.

The robo bear (RIBA- Robot for Interactive Body Assistance) is created and being developed by Japan’s Institute of Physical and Chemical Research. It can carry up to 135lbs and can transport patients out of bed or a wheelchair and has urethane foam padding to add comfort to patients.

…can you see Simone of TokiDoki doing a collaboration with Japanese hospitals to design these bears?


to read more about the specs and to learn about its phenomenal sensors and upgrades…read it here!
thanks DPD for informing about this!

xoxox
cass.

News from Evoker!

As many of you know Evoker is one of my good friends, and I try and post about pretty much everything he does. Recently, he got a chance to team up with another one of favorite artists that I have also worked closely with MCA from Evil Design! Check out the new skateboard they did along with an interview/studio tour done by Juxtapoz Magazine. Click here to read the full article from Juxtapoz.

Somerville Rock and Roll Yard Sale

This Saturday, August 1st from 3-7pm stop by Union Square in Somerville for the Rock and Roll Yard Sale. This arts council sponsored outdoor event will feature: records, posters cd, vintage clothing and  arts and crafts. Its a free event and everyone is welcome! For more details about event- click here.

“Always on the Grind” Carhartt Europe Shirts

I saw this tee a couple weeks back and forgot to mention it. Benny Gold teamed up with Carhartt Europe  to release the “always on the grind” tee which also happens to be the opener for the t-shirt section in their catalog. Nice work Benny- we approve!

i like… i want… i dont really need… part I

Just a quick collection of stuff I would like, but really dont need. enjoy!

xo- kim

Bulldog Pillow from Autreshop

1950s Stoner Candy Machine

Vintage Carter Bros Plywood Scoop Chair

Authentic Antique Ivory “Fuck Yeah” Scrimshaw & RG Marine Bag- Rogues Gallery

vintage gold snake bicycle bell

Transworld’s “30 Shops In 30 Days”- Featuring In4mation

Transworld Business just featured our friends from Hawaii-  In4mation in their “30 Shops In 30 Days” article. Each day they will giving you an in depth look into a new shop from around the US. To check out the full interview with Todd Shimabuku, one of the founders & owners click here.

CLAWmoney, MadeMe, Mishka and Cubannie- NYC 4.17.09

This Friday if your in NYC, shop, drink & dance. CLAWmoney, MadeMe, Mishka and Cubannie will be hosting a private shopping night full of crazy deals on for both men & women’s gear! The night kicks off at 8pm and will end at midnight, with an open Ciroc Vodka Bar all night. RSVP to events@nastyonesnyc.com to attend.

OPEN is Open!

If you live in the Boston area you have probably heard a little talk about a new shop called OPEN. For those of you that haven’t, here’s a little information about it. My friends Zack & Josh have been working non-stop the past couple to months to build and develop a bicycle shop, art gallery, and design studio. The space is very unique, from the hand built furniture & fixtures including: a 200 pound stainless steal door for a gallery entrance, a custom built bike ramp leading down to the shop and some of the heaviest solid wood display tables I have ever seen. I can honestly say there is nothing like this shop in Boston, and even if your not the biggest cycling enthusiast this shop makes you appreciated the culture and all aspects that go into building a bike.

OPEN will be having it’s grand opening party this Saturday, April 11, 2009- so make sure to check it out.
10am-7pm: Shop Grand Opening
7pm-9pm: Chorus Opening Show: Justin Keena, Photographer
9pm-11pm: Open Bicycle Short Film & Macaframa Film Premiere
11pm-On: Party in Union Square TBA

click here for more pictures of the shop.