The Road Less Traveled: The 8 Most Interesting Trails In America
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Since their debut album in 2012, Cazzette have been pushing their own unique brand of diverse EDM to the masses. Consisting of Sebastian Furrer & Alexander Björklund, the Swedish duo have continued...
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Coco Chanel: Three Weeks/1962
“In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different,” said Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel (1883-1971), one of the most singular figures of the twentieth century. A fashion icon unlike any other,...
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Located in Chicago’s vibrant Logan Square, Bric-A-Brac Records is the neighborhoods trusty purveyor of new and used vinyl, cassettes, and all sorts of music and pop culture memorabilia. Serving up a...
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On Friday night, over 30 participating restaurants served tasty bites to foodies and fans looking to catch a glimpse of their favorite chefs, as well as a taste of those acclaimed eateries one...
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Underground supper clubs have increasingly become a tantalizing alternative to the conventional dining experience. Often held in secret locations and helmed by notable chefs, they offer daring...
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Nowadays there’s a push to make smart wearables all-singing and all-dancing in a bid to make them appear to be as vital as smartphones. In truth, this is never going to be the case (at least not in the...
View ArticleThe Best Of Design Miami 2015
As the smaller sister fair that accompanies Art Basel, Design Miami stands out amongst the multitude of satellite fairs for its smartly curated collection of participating galleries, design houses and...
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Freewheel down a mildly sloping road on the Tern Verge X20 and one of the first things you’ll notice, besides the rapid accretion of speed, is the throaty ratcheting of the rear-wheel hub, a distinctly...
View ArticleCES 2016: WakaWaka’s #ShareTheSun Campaign Shines A Light On Energy Poverty
WakaWaka, makers of solar-powered flashlights and chargers, continue to build not just a repertoire of high quality useful gadgets, but a reputation for being a genuinely helpful global social...
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View ArticlePlatters That Matter | Record Store Day x Crosley: A Coalition Of Concerned...
Image of Michael Kurtz, Record Store Day co-founder, by Tommaso Boddi (Getty Image) Record Store Day, the annual international event that celebrates brick and mortar record stores, is scheduled for...
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Graffiti legend Richard Mirando, aka SEEN, is presently exhibiting some abstract and graffiti works in Old New York, an exhibit at Buckshot Gallery (owned by fellow graff legend RISK) in Los Angeles,...
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Located in east Santa Monica just south of the I-10, Buckshot Gallery has established itself as a gallery that attracts an array of acclaimed international street artists, including such graffiti...
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Photo by Birdman. L.A.-based street artist Kelly Graval, aka RISK, made a name for himself painting freeway overpasses, signs and billboards, eventually becoming a living legend in the graffiti world....
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