The kitchen of the future has arrived. It's sustainable, SO sustainable in fact, it's kind of like having a compost bin in your appartment...expect it smells less and is about 1000 times more stylish. Allmodels functionas abiological machine of sorts -Whatwe allusually throwin the trashis instead recycled, filtered orfurther processed by this freestanding system!Methane(fuel gas)from solidwaste andvegetable peelingsis used to help break down inputs withthe helpofplasticmold (?) Hard to imagine, butwith 'MicrobialHomes', green livingcanfinally take placein a small space - without ruining that all important interior styling...
Unveiled during DutchDesign Week (DDW)- the five kitchenconcepts came from Dutch group 'Philips' under the visionofdesigninnovationandteamdirectorClivevanHeerden.
More than just great maple syrup, ice-hockey and 10 feet of fresh powder...
this amazing little piece of cinematography 'Toronto Tempo' - shot by
Ryan Edmond - shines some light on the urban beauty of Canada's larget city!
The restoration of a vintage motocyle can be a pain-staking, yet equally rewarding process. Japanese and English- build motocycles are a favourite amongst a new generation of builders who turn these once clapped-out machines into modern beauties. Time to roll up the sleeves and get some grease on those elbows!
Architect 'slash' designer Luca Zanaroli's stunning re-interpretation of this previously uninhabitable ruins in Morciano di Leuca (countryside Italy) is amazing example of what can be achieved with a bit of creativity and some 1800's masonary at your disposal. Cave life is alright by us!
The recently completed 'Norwegian Wild Reindeer Centre Pavilion' in Dorve, Norway is a project from oslo-based architects Snøhetta. The stunning pavilion is positioned within the dovrefjell-sunndalsfjella national park, the remaining home to wild reindeer herds. Perched upon a plateau at an elevation of 1200 meters above sea level, the structure provides transient visitors with panoramic vistas of the prominent mountain range. It has just been shortlisted by the World Architecture Festival in the 'Display' category.
Von Tundra is a design agencybased in Portland. The team recently took one of their member's 1969DodgeChinook and coverted the thing into a mobilejuiceandcocktail bar.The resulting reconstructionof the once decayingtruck combinesthestyle of atypicalvintagebuswith elementsof contemporarymodernity. Pretty tasty!
Fish-Work is the title of an ongoing life project documenting Corey Arnold's journey as a commercial fisherman in Alaska and his travels abroad exploring fishing cultures around the world. Since 1995, Arnold's worked seasonally as a crab, salmon, cod, and halibut fisherman in Alaska. But it wasn’t until 2002 that he picked up a camera and got serious about telling the story of this unique little world.
"I have a love-hate relationship with commercial fishing. The work is often grueling and mundane, sometimes dangerous and soul crushingly repetitive. But inversely, there is beauty and freedom in the act of manual labor, surrounded by a vast and remote sea wilderness. For a fisherman, the reward is often found in the amazing stories of triumph, disaster, and pride that are brought home to the civilized world. I’ve chosen to tell my story in photographs."
We've decided to look more
closely at how a variety of architects have handled the challenges
presented by the most difficult client they will ever face. The one
client that will want to revisit the design hundreds of times, will
keep them up for nights on end, will never be completely satisfied, and
will constantly revisit any and every detail, imperfection, and design
decision: themselves.
Today we pay homage to an icon of motoring and free-spirited adventure.
The Volkswagen Type 2 was a panel van introduced in 1950 by the German automaker. Officially, it was known as the Transporter - but like the Beetle, the Type 2 received numerous nicknames worldwide, including the "microbus", "minibus", "kombi" and, due to its popularity during the counterculture movement of the 1960's, the "hippie van".
As one of the forerunners of the modern cargo and passenger vans, the
Type 2 gave rise to many competitors in the United States and Europe, yet retained a unique position within the market through it's many physical incarnations. Variants included the walk-through panel van, the high-roof camper (Westfalia), the crew-cab pickup, the flatbed truck, the Samba bus and the nippen tucket (just to name a few...),
As of January 2010[update], updated versions of the Type 2 remain in production in international markets— as a passenger van, as a cargo van, and pickup truck.
Mt Hotham is Australia's highest alpine resort, with an elevation of 1861m. Celebrating 150 years of adventure this year, the mountain is a picturesque 4.5 hour drive from Melbourne. For those so inclined, it's now also a mere 21 flight via chartered jet. For those who are ski/board orientated, Mt Hotham's abundance of snow and challenging mix of terrain should keep even the most reckless of you entertained for weeks on end.
For the more 'casual' mountain adventurer, there is also plenty of entertainment to be had in exploring over 35km of trails, with circuits ranging in length from 2km to 15km. The nearby residential enclave of Dinner Plain also serves up world-class restaurants and a Japanese-inspired spa, so why fight the winter chill in the city? Escape to the hills this weekend!
Melbourne not quite doing it for you at this time of year?
East Greenland is one of nature's last remaining unspoilt
regions on the planet. The long winter, where the sea is frozen and
the extensive field ice belt, which drifts on the currents along
the coast in the spring and summer, has resulted in East Greenland
becoming very isolated from both the rest of Greenland and indeed
the rest of the world.
With an area covering almost 1 million km2 (386,000 square miles),
the National Park in Northeast Greenland is the biggest in the
world. The area's unique wildlife and rich history have made the destination a must-visit for many adventurers. Apart
from the personnel at the meteorological stations and the
surveillance patrol, no humans live in the area
Activities during the summer include sailing trips amongst the
icebergs, helicopter flights over glaciers or the Ice Sheet,
kayaking, whale safaris and angling. The winter season provides
good opportunities for skiing, dog sledding on trips lasting from a
few hours to several days and the chance to enjoy the reflections
of the northern lights on the snow-covered, rugged mountain peaks,
which are highly characteristic of East Greenland. Skis and
snowshoes make the landscape accessible to active tourists, whilst
travellers possessing a real spirit of adventure can also acquire a
licence to drive a dogsled or take part in a trophy hunt for
muskoxen.
As creator of a project that has been slowing engulfing many corners of the globe since early 2008, Parisian street-artist JR has spread his large scale, feel-good artworks to Africa, India, Cambodia and Brazil. Entitled WOMEN, the works underline the dignity of women who are often the targets of conflict in many third-world nations.
Feeling caged in? Backyard looking a bit drab? Cue: The cubby house. Even if you don't live in the Slovenian Alps, you can still recreate a little escape in your backyard - instruction manual included via Architizer
EDC, or Everyday Carry is a website dedicated to showcasing the weird and wonderful, EVERYDAY items that people keep in their possession. The user-submitted photos reveal one of two things; 1) If you are not carrying a knife... well... 2) Your keychain sucks.
Can't quite put your finger on it? Neither could Philipp Schaerer...
BILDBAUTEN is a set of monolithic photographs by the artist that question the underlying thinness our often assumed digital "reality". Make up your own mind.
Was in town yesterday - had a great coffee from the new Broadsheet temporary cafe - serving different roasts of melbourne coffee brands each day! Dead Man Espresso was yesterdays! v nice.
The new wedge crepe sole offers high level of durability and a cleaner line look! - Available in-store and online next week. Black /Tan/Brown colour lines!
Like our shoes - our Flocks boxes are made tough! Made using 100% Recycled cardboard - they have a unique pull out draw -including and embossed dust bag for your Flocks. We even use them for misc. storage boxes in our office! Let us know what else you have used them for!
Social Studio opened in September 2009 and is a retail shop, coffee haunt and design studio where young refugees from many backgrounds gain training and employment in fashion design. Already the 30 student designers have presented two major collections and with whispers of 2011 L'Oreal Fashion Week and orders from Hunter Gatherer, its no wonder they need more space.
A unique selection of classic and vintage racers, city bikes and lady's bikes for short term rental and enjoyment. Get around Melbourne on the kind of bike you'd like to call your own! Love it! http://thehumblevintage.com/info.html
The world game is kicking some goals at the moment. We saw this amazing soccer table and thought that maybe we should treat ourselves....$15,000 AUD......ahhh.....maybe we have to wait a little longer.
When you go on your next trip, you are going to need a comfortable shoe and a protective case for your laptop. Our women's Classic in Chestnut and Laptop Sleeve in Chestnut make the perfect pair. Don't these two look great together?
To purchase the women's Classic in Chestnut, click here. To purchase the Laptop Sleeve in Chestnut, click here.
We adore Sydney-based jewelry designer Elke Kramer, who is known for her eclectic and daring style. She debuted her Spring 2011 lookbook last month and took it to another level with colorful bangles and tasseled earrings and necklaces. Her jewelry is available online and in select boutiques. To check out her website, click here.
We can't stop drooling over this Sass and Bide graphic dress. The print is eye-catching and the draping is to die for. Throw this dress on with a pair of Flocks and you are ready to hit the town! To purchase this dress from Pixie Market, click here.
Australian tailor Patrick Johnson, founder of Suit Shop, has come out with a lookbook of his new suit collection. The lookbook features cartoons wearing his clothing- very playful and inventive. We admire Johnson and look forward to seeing more from him in the future.
Billionaire Boys Club will soon be coming out with a jacket and matching vest that pay homage to the Brown's Beach Jacket. The jacket and vest would look especially sophisticated paired with our men's Classic shoe in Black.
Every man needs a shoe that goes with every outfit and our Men's Classic in Black is that shoe. Made with exquisite Australian materials, this comfortable and versatile shoe is a must-have.
We love stylish, hip and fashion forward outfits and we think that our Flocks would go beautifully with this "Hexapelerine" Shrug by Lisa Shahno. The architecture of the shrug is stunning and would be so chic paired with the Classic Women's shoe.
Looking for a great shoe to keep you warm and comfy this upcoming chilly weekend? This women's Classic in Chestnut is perfect. The warm sheepskin and supple leather make this shoe an instant staple to any women's shoe collection.
The Limes Hotel opened by Damian Griffiths in Brisbane, Australia, is one of the first Australian hotels to join the worldwide boutique hotel group Design Hotels. This beautiful hotel is located in the Valley district, and is full of delicate touches: L'Occitane cosmetics, handmade brownies, and a beautiful rooftop bar with a nightly film screening We can't wait to unpack our Flocks the next time we escape here..
Released the first Friday of every month, Wish magazine is the companion to one of our favorite publications- The Australian. A beautifully designed and shot publication, the Wish is a necessity for every Australian that appreciates the simplicity in life.
Alas, our trip to the states has come to an end... We LOVED meeting all of you at our party, and we had an amazing time at Fashion's Night Out! New York City and many other major cities around the world were buzzing with fashion, music and decorations as the second anniversary of Fashion's Night Out began fashion week on friday. The event brought hundreds of thousands of people to the streets, all in an effort to celebrate one night of fashion, and almost everyone participated... Chanel's SoHo flagship store threw an enormous celebrity-filled soirée that included the likes of Karl Lagerfeld, actress, Leighton Meester and an army of models. It was a great way to start off Fashion Week- Where did you go?!
Tonight is the night- VOGUE, Mayor Bloomberg, NYC & Company and the CFDA are teaming up for a second time to bring us Fashion's Night Out. Numerous celebrities and designers will be traveling around from store to store all night and everyone is invited to join! Stores are staying opened late so they can host fun activities and parties. Those participating in FNO include 1,000 stores in New York, 100 cities across America and 18 countries around the world. One of our favorite parts of FNO is that many of the stores will have DJs spinning all night! Including My Gold Mask at 3.1 Phillip Lim, DJ Phresh at ADAM and DJ Journey at adidas. Come out and party while you shop!
Join us tonight on the Lower East Side in Manhattan- Panda Bear Digital presents an evening with Jasmine Takanikos Consulting Group for Fløcks Melbourne, with special guest DJ's the Irrelevant Bees plus residents Seti, iBeat and Rontronik.
We've landed in NYC and can't wait to spend labor day weekend here. We have no idea where to begin- so many amazing sights to see and places to visit... To give us a good idea where to start we are checking out Time Out New York's Labor Day guide- Electric Zoo looks like an amazing festival to check ...out this weekend- are you going?
We are gearing up for a trip to New York City where we will be visiting our consultant Jasmine Takanikos, and we can't wait! Recommendations please- what are your absolute favorite places in Manhattan? Love The Beat of NYC.
The Compound Interest Centre for The Applied Arts is an exciting new business collaborative from our friends here in Melbourne. Be on the lookout for updates, events, music, and apparel.
We love our friends at the Modern Motor Cycle Company- a company that has set out to revive a sense of motorcycling that has seemingly drifted away in recent years. Check out one of their new posters from a series that captures a spirit of ingenuity.
Yumi Roth, a professor in Colorado has created an ongoing project in which she asks natives of places she visits to draw maps leading to interesting venues on her palms. She then photographs and prints them out to form a series of informal but useful navigational tools.
Last night in Los Angeles marked the opening night of Wachsmann Exhibit. Connection Points: Konrad Wachsmann Reconsidered - Analytical Drawings and Models by John Enright, a beautiful display of Architecture and design, something Flocks greatly appreciates. We had the opportunity to attend the event and abso...lutely loved it! We were later turned to Hennessey + Ingalls, a comphrenesive art and design store in Santa Monica- perfect.
Melbourne will be celebrating its 175th birthday next monday! We love this city, the culture, the livelihood, and everything Melbourne has to offer. What is it about Melbourne that makes it a wonderful home to you?
Last night in NYC, Target staged a pretty impressive fashion event called The Kaleidoscopic Fashion Spectacular at the Standard Hotel. Each of the 155 rooms of the hotel had LED light installed, and over 60 dancers performed in the windows in time to broadcasted music. Absolutely fantastic! We love their innovation with fashion, music, amd lifestue- something everyone can appreciate. Check out this cool video from the event---
We are getting very hungry.. various bars and restaurants are popping up all over Melbourne. Usually reserved for retail, the "pop-up" strategy consists of various establishments appearingin interesting places such as art galleries, bridges, factories, and even rooftops. This buzz is just in time to get everyone ready for the Taste of Melbourne festival coming up in March. Will we see you there?
Say hello to our women's Classic in Chocolate; an everyday shoe, constructed using the fines Australian materials and the highest level of workmanship waiting to accompany you on your journey.
The sours, the music, the look of this place, we love everything about
New Gold Mountain bar in Melbourne.... and we can't wait to wear our
Flocks the next time we hang out in the Poppy Room. So beautiful!
Show your laptop some love with the new Flocks Laptop Case. Lines with the signature grade A Australian Sheepskin, this case will keep your laptop protected in lux style
Melbourne's leggy beauty Abbey Lee has been named one of the world's top five in models.com power mannequins list... we think she would look great rocking a pair of Flocks with those mile long legs!
Once a month, the LA Dodger stadium is
transformed into a huge flea market. The finds range from vintage Dior
sunglasses to homemade scrub. Tell us what you found!
Our friends in the states are all about Leonardo DiCaprio's latest film 'Inception' which premieres tomorrow in Australia. Did you see it? Are you planning on seeing it? Or do you have beef with DiCaprio? Tell us!!!
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