Brands

A super cool campaign

Carol | March 29th, 2012

 

“Be yourself but not always the same” is the slogan of the winter campaign of Reserva, a Rio de Janeiro brand, who use an action figure nicknamed Felipe Falcão as their model.

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The Fashionable School

Jorge Pedro | March 29th, 2012

There’s an ever increasing number of young people in the city turning towards the fashion business, interior design, film, design and television. These activities, appealing because of their glamour, but also because of a real demand for them in the national scene, are turning away from journalism, media and marketing to create their own niche.

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Historic fragrances

Jorge Pedro | March 29th, 2012

Not long ago, Mexican Carlos Huber’s fragrances were revealed at the Toca gallery, on Colima Street in Roma neighborhood. The brand’s name is Arquiste Parfumeur and has an office in New York. Orchestral conductor Alondra de la Parra was in charge of the presentation. The brand’s objective is to send its user to another time. Read More

DJ for life

Robin | March 28th, 2012

He continues collecting vinyl and vintage synthesizers as in the old days, he even formed a group of friends who do the same to share their music! He plays hippie disco, krautrock, house and dance with elegance and respect, because seriously: he is the only DJ who never fails, who can save any drawback, he listens to the audience’s demand, he always brings excellent equipment and stays stirring and accommodating till the very end. He is DJ Charec.

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Carolina Kleinman

Robin | March 27th, 2012

Argentinean musician and fashion designer, Carolina Kleinman designed her first swimsuits collection when she was 15 years old. Now she travels all over Latin America finding inspiration in indigenous cultures to make hand crafted embroideries and knits with versatility and a unique approach to fashion design.

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Prêt-à-Écouter

Milene | March 24th, 2012

Swedish headphone fashion house Zound Industries have won several design awards for its label Urbanears. Their latest release, the premium brand Molami -an haute couture take on headphones- is bound to bring home even more trophies.

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God is the individual, the individual is God

Milene | March 24th, 2012

Photo by Julia Hetta

Ann-Sofie Back is the grumpy, eccentric rebel girl of Swedish fashion, known for her tongue-in-cheek snappiness and for challenging jantelagen – the Swedish commonplace ‘who-do-you-think-you-are’ attitude.

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LVMH rule the world

Paul | March 19th, 2012

Although I’ve been sworn off looking at the #TT’s on Twitter for about 6 months (ever since I realised they were all decided by 15 year old girls with Blackberries), it’s been impossible to ignore the furore around the latest advert for Loewe. Read More

New York New Yorker

Paul | March 16th, 2012

You can tell it’s late with that title. I recently subscribed to the New Yorker.  Best 140 dollars I’ve spent in what’s done in the year.

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The new Tabasco hot sauce

Andy | March 15th, 2012

Mcilhenny sent me a new buffalo style hot sauce that I just ate for breakfast. Read More

What’s the difference between Perrier and San Pellegrino?

Claire | March 12th, 2012

Upon first sip, a seasoned conoisseur of bubbly water may notice that Perrier has bigger bubbles, whereas San Pellegrino’s bubbles are of a finer more delicate texture.   Both brands of water come from natural mineral sources and are embellished with an addition of carbon dioxide.   Read More

Your Move, Bourbon

Patrick | March 9th, 2012

I can’t imagine ”Scotch Whisky in a can” lasting much longer than 4 Loko did, but it might be fun to have around while it lasts. I’d never heard of Scottish Spirits before, so credit to them for finding a way to get my attention – 8 shots to a can for $5! Read More

Cornelia Bicycles

Patricia | March 8th, 2012

Cornelia Bicycles are the result of two passionate people: David and Giselle who have as much respect for the planet as for the 80’s esthetics. Read More

Thinking solutions for the city

Carol | March 8th, 2012

The insurance group Bradesco Seguros created a movement that promotes harmony between drivers, cyclists and pedestrians, seeking citizen engagement in promoting a better traffic. Read More

Mornings In Vancouver Just Got More Creative

Kuma | March 6th, 2012

I’m not a morning person but Creative Mornings: Vancouver is enough to make want to get out of bed.

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