June 30, 2006

Handbag Fun

by Manny in Designers

Harnett Hayden Harnett make great handbags to go with any occasion, wether it be casual or black tie they got it all for you.  So for you females out there who want to fly at all times hayden harnett got those bags that will just bring out the best in you, or more like the best in your outfit.

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The Aerotropolis

by Piers Fawkes in Transport & Travel, Home & Garden, Architecture

According to an article in Fast Company, your recent property speculation in TriBeCa and the Notting Hill may have been better invested into Jersey City and Crawley. The article looks at how in the past settlements and towns were developed at transport gateways – at crossroads, at bridges and ports – and that in the future we’ll see the development of cities around airports.

Already Hong Kong airport sees the development of a city around the airport – and on a slightly alternative theme, Thailand is building a city around a billion dollar train line close to Bangkok.

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Ads Go Live

by Guy Brighton in TV & Film, Entertainment, Media & Publishing, Advertising & Branding

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Match.com are launching a set of ‘live-ads’, filmed in front of an audience and aired as normal commercials between shows.

Match.com has bought all the space in the three ad pods of a one-hour episode of Love Island, which is a reality TV show focused on romance. Match.com’s three ads, a one-minute spot and two 40-second spots, will be the only ads to air during the show.

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Student.com Radio

by Guy Brighton in Music, Entertainment, Youth, Media & Publishing, Global Community

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Student.com is a social networking site for students (duh), however, they have just launched a commercial free, 24/7 online music radio station. They currently have over 760,000 registered users worldwide and it’s these members who will be providing the content for the shows.

I’m just wondering if this move is going to be replicated acorss other larger network wistes like Bebo or MySpace?

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June 29, 2006

Lyle and Scott: vintage

by Manny in Designers, Trends In The UK, Brands, Luxury

Lyle_1 Talk about vintage, after 130 years in business I think you shouldn’t refer to yourself as vintage but a timeless brand, leave vintage to those 20 year old brands. Even after 130 years of fashioin design the eagle logo of Lyle and Scott has yet to loose any of its luster. I’m not at all into the polo golf lifestyle, I’m more of a t-shirt and jeans type of guy but the brand has a certain mystique appeal to it that makes even a dude like me want to put on a smooth polo sweatshirt. It’s amazing that after all these decades they’re able to still produce classic designs without ever going to over the top or under the bar. I’ll tell you this, if I ever pick up golf or start to go out too those classy casual events I’m going to be fresh dipped in Lyle and Scott.

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Snickers saves hiphop

by Guy Brighton in Food & Drink, Design, Youth, Advertising & Branding

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Check out the slick Snickers InstantDef site starring the Black Eyed Peas where you can view a mini-web-series starring the band about the fight against corporate media to save hip hop. 

The plot has the BEP turned into super mutants through an accident at the Snickers factory and they take on the mission to save hip hop from corporate media shills and phoneys.

Will it sell more
Snicker bars?  Don’t know, cheesy but fun.

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Internet Cafe For Speed Freaks

by Guy Brighton in Electronics & Gadgets, Web & Technology, Global Community

Is your internet connection fast enough?  Having trouble downloading all your PSFK goodness?

Well, a new Internet cafe has opened up in Cornwall, UK offering free access at speeds of up to 100 megabits per second (Mbps).  To put that into perspective, in less than 15 minutes you can download a file the equivalent size of the DVD version of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, with its 19,000 illustrations, 629 audio and video clips and 100,000 articles.

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June 28, 2006

Unsung Heros

by Manny in Designers, Retail

Located in Washington DC, Unsung Designers is a female boutique for both fashion designers and customers. They allow desingers to signup on there site so they can showcase there products which are then purchasable online. This is a great place for females who are constantly looking for that new and unique style, so they can stay out doing all there girlfriends. Unsung specializes in getting these desingers products to these shoppers. Unsung has everything you need, emerging desingers are able to reach the public and trendy stylish females are able to stay ahead a few steps of the fashion world. Plus all of Unsung’s products are well priced so you don’t have to spend your weekend money trying to buy a nice outfit, because what’s the point of looking cute at home alone.

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More Bling for Baby

by Simon King in Advertising & Branding

Have we spotted a trend in baby jewelry?  You may remember the Bragelina Baby’s Diamond pacifier?  Now a London designer has released a silver teething ring / rattle / gift for mummy all in one handy little package for just £140 ($250).  At this rate babies will soon be the chicest and richest age grouping in the western world!

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