The Reebok Classic Blacktop Battleground Pump made a return earlier this spring, bringing with it its 90’s retro-resurgence right down to the pump feature on the tongue. The Geometric pattern adds to the retro-afrocentric-chic appearance of the high-top shoe. Details include a white and black leather upper with “geometric pattern” throughout, and an orange pump on […]


27 Mar
The timeless tennis silhouette gets a remake in geometry

The Adidas Consortium has a new PLAY, a project involving top Asian designers doing re-interpreptations of the otherwise tried-and-true Stan Smith (you know, one of our favorite sneakers ever). This simple-but-retro shoe, is perhaps most often recognized for its basic design, perforated “three-stripe” sides, all-leather top, and standard rubber sole. But designer Shigeki Fujihima adds […]


12 Apr
Brano Meres Engineering's ultra geometric 2-wheeler

Comprised of sandwich panels, a honeycomb core, matte black carbon fiber skins and a built-in infinity3D security system (developed by Atomic22), the X-9 Nighthawk bike frame is one of the more geometric rides to date — concept or production. Created by Brano Meres Engineering & Design, the X-9 Nighthawk bicycle made its angular debut at […]


11 Jan
Geometric Swedish-designed watches in digital, analog & LED

Swedish designer David Ericsson introduced the Void Watches brand in 2008, its simple geometric shape and use of materials creating an eye catching Scandinavian design. The watches were inspired by a horizon with a half glass/half stainless steel watch face, its time-telling display available in digital, analog or — with its new model — a vibrant […]


10 Aug
Thick knit cardigans inspired by Vancouver's Cowichan natives

Dr. Romanelli has released images from his Fall/Winter 2011 “Another Summit” Collection and and the pieces are eye-catching to say the least. Produced exclusively for Barney’s Japan, the set consists of thick knit cardigans with an array of Cosby-like patterns featuring leather shawl collars and front pockets. The pieces are made from reconstructed Cowichan sweaters […]


7 Jul
Quite likely the first fixed-gear bike inspired by boardshorts

The Livery Design Gruppe’s (LDG) custom-created Phantom 4D bicycle is the latest in the capsule collection collaboration between the design company and Hurley. The award-winning Phantom Boardshorts inspired the Phantom 4D project, which Hurley launched in June in response to increased performance demands. The tech advanced Phantom Boardshorts incorporated Nike Flywire technology and feature a […]


21 Jun
The discovery of classical modernism in current graphic design

The Modernist is another edition to Gestalten’s collected body of books that “document and anticipate vital movements in design, illustration, architecture, and typography as well as urban and contemporary design.” The book is a collection of work in contemporary graphic design and illustration that is heavily influenced by classic modernism, usually created with a limited […]


15 Apr
The very cleverly engineered urban city bike

Dutch bicycle manufacturer VANMOOF has designed perhaps the ultimate urban bike. VANMOOF’s No.5 bicycle counters all the common pitfalls that come with riding your bike around a city into one simple yet innovative design. The highly geometric frame is aluminum (and rust free), integrating a solar powered LED light system that is built inside its […]