Slow Factory is a New York-based company founded on sustainability, handcrafted artful products and, most importantly, the bright lights of and around the Earth. Slow Factory takes scarves and garments to the outer limits via the direct inspiration provided by NASA’s satellite and telescope open data images. Collections include the “Floating In Space” collection, where fine silk-blend […]


12 Jun
The 2nd film in Peter Jackson's anticipated LOTR prequel

The first look at the second film the The Hobbit trilogy — The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug — was just released, and in it lies our first glimpse of Smaug, the titular dragon who plays the central antagonist in the Middle Earth adventure. Some have complained about director Peter Jackson taking too many liberties […]


Niche art/skateboard conflaters Boom-Art have done a remarkable job fusing what were once disparate universes, adding not a small amount of kitsch sexiness to the medium with their their 1970s Pin-Up Girl Skateboards and Disney Orgy Skate Decks. For their latest amazing design, Boom-Art have decided to go high brow and use the works of […]


25 Jan
A brilliant 4-minute video by illustrator/artist Steve Cutts

Awesome. Not much needs to be said, just watch the video by illustrator/artist Steve Cutts, you won’t be disappointed… MAN from Steve Cutts on Vimeo.


Did you know that Bob Marley’s family has a product movement that sells earth-friendly and innovative audio electronics and lifestyle goodies? The release of the ‘Lively Up’ Collection from the not misleadingly titled The House of Marley sports the exclusive, earth-friendly, in-house developed and durable REWIND fabric. Composed of reclaimed hemp and organic cotton, combined with […]


25 May
Celebrating 50th Anniversary of landmark Aurora 7 voyage

Fifty years ago yesterday, astronaut Scott Carpenter became only the second American to orbit the Earth solo aboard the Aurora 7 space capsule. He orbited three times while wearing a Breitling Navitimer chronograph, following John Glenn in an epic milestone of American space exploration. How many watchmakers can boast of being worn on pioneering space […]


29 Jul
If you're in LA, check out tomorrow night's Check Your Ponytail 2

Tomorrow night Nite Jewel is playing at Check Your Ponytail! 2 party in Echo Park, Los Angeles, and to promote the show she put together this very yacht-rock mix of breezy summertime delights. The show is opening for the very awesome Metronomy, so you can expect it to be packed to the sweaty rafters. The […]


22 Jul
A Sundance award-winning allegory of loss and redemption

Fox Searchlight’s Another Earth is directed by Mike Cahill and opens today, Friday July 22nd in Los Angeles and New York City, and on July 28th nationwide. Madman Mundt Another Earth is the type of film where you have to get the premise out of the way immediately, as it requires a temporary suspension of […]