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Friday, May 15, 2009

Clayton I-House Starting at $93,300


Even though the concept of prefabricated homes never fully broke through to the mass market of potential home owners, contemporary architects and designers alike belonging to one of America's largest mobile home and housing manufacturers, persist on being obsessed over the idea of prefabricated homes or houses shipped in pieces, then constructed by the owner. The I-House, created by Clayton, was inspired by the visual designs of Swedish furniture retailer IKEA.
Standout features:
  • Equipped with solar roof panels
  • Tank less hot water heater
  • Zero emission insulation
Manufacturers of the I-House also claimed that the I-House's most valuable standout feature is its energy efficiency, if operated correctly, the house can run on $1.00 a day.


More info a photos: I-House

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Limited-Edition Sandals from Christian Louboutin

Parisian shoemaker Christian Louboutin could quickly change the top priority for few with these limited-edition "Rhodita" sandals. While shelling out $895 for a pair of strappy, sky-high heels may be a bit pricey for some, few may consider the purchase behind these red-bottomed soles to be worthy. Because all of the proceeds will benefit the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation (GTAEF) conservation. If you're one of the few, it's highly suggested you snag a pair swiftly. There are only 50 available.
To purchase, visit: Footcandy
For more information on Golden Triangle: Golden Triangle

Monday, May 11, 2009

"HOME" the Limited Edition T-shirt by Gucci


















Gucci recently announced their support for HOME, the unique cinematic environmental film directed by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, produced by Luc Besson and funded by Gucci parent company the PPR group. In honor or the film, Gucci designed a special, limited edition t-shirt, which will go on sale in select Gucci stores worldwide and on Gucci.com beginning May 25th. Gucci's creative designer, Frida Giannini has designed the t-shirt using 100% organic cotton and natural dyes in recyclable packagin, to intensify the message of sustainability. The t-shirt features HOME's official logo and has intigrated Gucci's iconic "GG" symbol. The names of each country featured in the film is also featured on the back of the t-shirt. Once on sale, the t-shirt will be available in both men’s and women’s sizes, with all profits donated to goodplanet.org,

To find out more about the film: HOME

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Burberry Summer Eyewear for 2009

“For men, new modern styles include acetate double bridge wrapped sunglasses with an engraved check plaque across the bridge and temple…The colour palette for the eyewear includes degradé neutral earth tones mirroring pieces in the ready-to-wear collections as well as black, brown and bark.”



Via: Burberry

Martin Jetpack

Now fly in style with this V4 engine suit also known as the Martin Jet pack (You feel as though you're part of the Jet sons cast once you have this).





More info and images: Martin Jetpack

Davek Traveler Umbrella










The Davek Umbrella is considered to be the world's strongest, most beautiful umbrella. For those who are fed up of replacing their umbrellas quicker than they can replace their toothbrushes, then it's time to invest in Davek's traveler umbrella. The umbrella is built with a 100% solid steel shaft, reinforced seven-rib frame system and 190-thread count micro-weave fabric, in other words this umbrella was made to last! To reinforce their statement about being built to last, the Davek umbrella comes with an unconditional lifetime guarantee lifetime. The price of the Davek Umbrella is $95.00 and comes in several different colors.

For more info: Davek NY

Friday, May 8, 2009

The Royal Botania Hammock






















No hammock in your childhood friend's backyard can compete with this recliner-in-the-sky, created by contemporary outdoor furniture company Royal Botania. The Wave is the pricier of all the models and probably the most expensive hammock in the world costing $27,227, is made of Polish stainless steel and perforated nylon, and constructed in a way to withstand weight, weather and wind. The designers of the Wave's main focus was to give the user that feeling of relaxing under a tree canopy in the tropics.
The Wave and information on other models: Royal Botania