Twist Together Lamp
Twist Together Lamp is a revolutionary new lamp that inspires creativity and playful interaction. Individual blocks connect together and illuminate with a simple twist. The enticing glow can be enjoyed from across the room or, just as easily, rearranged to create unique designs. The Twist Together Lamp encourages you to design your own lamp. Individual blocks connect together and illuminate with a simple twist. Many creations are possible from a single set of 4 blocks, but you can also connect multiple sets together (up to 6 on a single power supply) expanding your options indefinitely.
Strida
The sleek form and clever functionality of British designer Mark Sanders’ foldable bike Strida have been earning accolades in Europe for over a decade. Inside a triangular frame of lightweight aluminum, power is transferred to the rear wheel via a silent clean Kevlar belt. Handlebars are mounted horizontally so the rider can sit comfortably upright with an excellent view of the road. The genius of the triangular frame is that it can quickly fold. In five seconds, you have a light, compact form that you can easily wheel, stow in a closet, load in your car or take on the train.
What sets the Strida 5.0 apart from other collapsables is its tripod-like frame which folds easily into parallel tubes. Unfolded, the tubes form a triangle – handlebars and wheels occupy the three points and the adjustable seat slides along one side. The unique, patented frame streamlines the design and makes fold-up quick and easy – Strida boasts a six second shift from expanded bike to folded traffic-averting accessory.With Strida instead of being stuck in traffic you can ride where you want, and then fold your bike up and take it with you. On sale at SuperFly Deluxe.
Xmas Gifts Picks: Need Supply
Need Supply started in 1996, selling a unique collection of vintage Levi’s. And over the past decade their selection has evolved from an eclectic mix of hard-to-find vintage apparel to a well-edited selection of premium street wear and contemporary brands with a focus on denim. Nylon Magazine named them one of the 100 best denim stores in the world and Richmond Magazine calls them “the best place to buy premium denim.”. We have picked some xmas gifts ideas from their catalogue: Fjallraven backpack (72 $) is the classic, waxed cotton backpack design from the swedish brand. Padded straps, one large main compartment and two side pockets and a zip front pocket, ideal for day use or short trips. Keep yourself warm with this stylish, multi-tonal knitted hat (18 $). Extended ear panels with braided tassles at sides. Braided tassle at top. The Alfie Book bag (245 $) , by Property of, is made of a coated cotton denim outer. Includes a buckle up leather strap closure, adjustable cotton shoulder strap, concealed zip pocket under flap and a nylon twill lining with internal organization pockets. Bring back the 80’s with this water resistant calculator watch (35 $) from Casio.
Vanmoof
Single speed. Coaster Brake. A comfy leather saddle. And a stylish minimal frame. Vanmoof could be your bike, if the hipster trend of a fixed gear bike attracts you but do not convince you. Designed in Amsterdam, VANMOOF’s unique aluminum construction houses two solar powered lamps for dual visibility. This single speed sleek and smooth urban cruiser is both smart and conscientious.
“VANMOOF was inspired by the good old-fashion Dutch bike”, explains the 28-year old Dutch designer Sjoerd Smit, “we stripped the bike from whims that can only break or cause frustration and added innovation and style”. The result are the practical VANMOOF gents bicycles from Amsterdam. Simplistic design, innovative details and young entrepreneurship is what VANMOOF describes. Spreading Dutch tradition around the world is what VANMOOF does.
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Defakto watches
Defakto is a young brand established at the beginning of the year 2009. It redefines the feeling of time by the creation of a mechanic single hand watch. Within this form the single hand principal is unique. There are more than enough critical voices as the watch can only be read by the exact minute after some practice – and this may not be everyones cup of tea. Defakto is a watch for people with time and who are therfore not meticulous dependent on knowing the exact time. Designed and built for outstanding personalities which have achieved there own life’s rhythm in the fast-moving time of today.
Xmas Gifts Picks: Urban Excess
Some picks from the english web store UrbanExcess. Beat the winter weather with the Ignite Chapfur 2 Trapper Hat (30 £) in Red and Black Plaid. Bottle Opener Key ( £ 7.84) is the coolest Bottle opener you could hang from your key chain! Made from tough nickel steel it will be you trusty drinking pal for years to come! From English designer James Jarvis Amos Toys bring the limited edition Kning Ken Mini ( 8.00 £). Series 1 of these minature Kens includes 5 colourways and a special chaser figure. Gola Classics, the original British sports brand, has joined forces with German pixel art collective eBoy.This eBoy Gola bag (22.00 £) has a classic eBoy pixel style ‘Escape’ design.
Xmas Gifts Picks: Rocket Design
Have you got some friends crazy for the music? Rocket design collection could help you to find a nice gift for them. The concept of the collection was born between London and Milan by the italian designer Marco Fanelli & Luca Bregoli: quality made in Italy and inspiration from East End district focused on indie scene and rock’n'roll icons! An hanger like an old equalizer (€ 98) or a surrealistic shelf named “Smash it” (€160) in memory of the destroyed guitars on the stage by Jimi Hendrix. Coasters (€29) like vintage vinyls and napkin rings (€29) as dj’s headphones.
All pieces are available on Yoox, find the complete collection following the link: yoox.com/selection.asp?name=rocket
Xmas Gifts Picks: Realm Dekor
Our friends@ Realm Dekor have just refreshed their homepage, making even easier to browse their unique products. This is our choice for Xmas. The rubber vase Miami (30 $) is both fun and unusual: in the right setting it is amazingly stylish, for those seeking something completely different and modern, or just an extremely practical vase. Eternally modern – and an immediate classic. This is the only possible description of the combination of Verner Panton’s design and Menu’s award winning thermo cups (80 $), created by Pernille Vea. The cups are constructed in two layers of porcelain of the highest quality, fired at 1320 degrees Celsius. Fondue for one (50 $) is a danish product of culinary genius! Indulge yourself or your guest with a luscious cheese fondue appetizer or a sumptuous chocolate dessert…it’s easy with this simple and elegant set.
Polkadot Xmas Gifts Picks: Superfly Deluxe
3 Xmas gifts ideas from SuperFly Deluxe: the Nixon Time Teller (65 €) has a custom three hand Japanese quartz movement, custom 100 meter molded poly-carbonate case with hardened mineral crystal and triple gasket crown, and custom molded polyurethane ban. And wonderful colours, of course. The Aerial7 Headphones Chopper (70 €) has a timeless retro styling merged with progressive sneaker inspired aesthetics: The CHOPPER2’s 44mm driver delivers excellent sound reproduction satisfying even the most critical of listeners. KUBE soccer balls (65 €) are 5 size fashion-balls and meet all FIFA criteria. Each KUBE models is produced as a limited edition; that’s why each model is unique and authentic.
Xmas Gifts Picks: Solo Alto Design
Some nice products from Solo Alto Design: from Kartell a 4-pocket magazine rack with a central handle for ease of lifting. Beautiful and practical, this piece is a true classic of Italian design. 2 nice products from Rotaliana: Diva is a LED light and music system specifically designed for your iPod or iPhone. It combines multiple functions in one light, compact object, eliminating clutter and stealing the scene no matter where you place it. Eolo brings together chromatic light with a room spray. In this small lamp, perfect for both the home and more public spaces, olfactory and visual senses are combined: aromatherapy now comes with chromotherapy. Lastly, Kartell’s Dune, a semi-transparent batch-dyed technopolymer thermoplastic serving tray by Mario Bellini, in a rainbow of colors, is the company’s first foray into modern tableware. Colored plastics used for these molded trays are heated and cooled at different rates so that their molten dunelike waves are fixed permanently beneath the tray’s clear, flat, glasslike surface.
Xmas Gifts Picks: Black Sheep Road
Some picks from our new friends @ Black Sheep Road. There is a 20% discount holiday sale on the site, but if you use the code polkadot10 you get 10% off more!! First on top left is Twiggy tee (39,95 €) with POP culture style icon Twiggy. The boots Valetta (334,95 €) by Chie Mihara are estethically very pleasing: soft upper leather, very soft leather lining ,rounded toe, furry inside. The Andre boot (259,95 €) by Shofolk is in a rich brandy colour with fur lining. Looks great when worn in. Simple and cute is the Tee dress ( 64,95 €) in light weight jersey from Surface To Air. This upcoming french brand has become known for their clean look with a french twist. Folk clothing is a brand with a great eye for details. This gray cardigan (174,95 €) with colourblocks is made of 35% merino and 65% pima cotton which gives it an incredible nice soft touch and feel. Lastly, if you need a laptop bag, this one from Sandqvist, in cream colour ( and red lining) will look great on whatever outfit.
