Sure the weather’s been a bit crap lately in Southern Cali, but there’s no denying spring is in the air and summertime thoughts are percolating. So no better time to start stocking up on the ultimate summer material, madras.The camp over at Cape Madras unveil this lightweight comfortable long sleeve shirt as an option vs […]

Berlin-based Werner Aisslinger claims to have designed the world’s first monobloc chair made from natural fibers — in this case the renewable raw materials are hemp and kenaf, compressed with a water-based thermoset binder to form an eco-friendly, lightweight and yet strong composite. Aisslinger notes that consumers are striving towards a lifestyle that is in […]

Australian tuners RENM-Performance have dipped their mechanical fingers into the landmark R8 V10 frame and created a highly exclusive drop-top edition of Audi’s halo car. The RMS Spyder is fully fitted with carbon kevlar aero kit materials and revised aerodynamic modifications (revised front grill, brake cooling chambers, front splitter, redesigned front and rear side grills […]

California-based Salt Optics releases its Collection Two line of eyewear for 2011, incorporating their usual use of high end materials and quality craftsmanship. Japanese and Italian acetates are mixed with lightweight beta titanium for comfort and quality. Many styels feature a throwback look, such as the Clay frames below. Hit up Salt directly and see […]

This hooded jacket from Stephen Schneider is constructed of a light blue cotton fabric with removable hood, a darker shade of blue ribbed cuffs and hem, and contrasting white sleeves. Inspired by a varsity style jacket, Schneider’s interpretation is revamped with a clean look, adding concealed buttons to lend the lightweight outerwear a modern appeal. […]

Having a stationary wind turbine standing on land or in water to generate clean energy is a matter of the past. It’s now time to witness a new source of energy from mobile wind turbines. Pope Design’s Mobile Wind Turbine is a unique turbine that can be transported and easily set up by one person. […]

The Mopion Bike was developed by the triumvirate of Kibisi, Puma and Danish bicycle company Biomega to be the ultimate in urban bicycling. Although the trio have designed other bikes before, none have been so thoroughly crafted for city dwelling. First off the Mopion features a lightweight aluminum frame weighing under 50 lbs (22 kgs), […]

There was a moment a couple years back when Tyvek was the hot material du jour for avant garde new designers, used to create everything from dresses to scarves. And there’s good reason for it — the material is incredibly strong, durable, easy to work with and most importantly dirt cheap. You might recognize Tyvek […]