Photography by Robert S. Johnson III

We don’t know much about this photographer, apart from his name, Robert S. Johnson II, and that he’s based in New York. But he takes some cracking photo’s, i couldn’t believe some of the experiences he has had throughout his travels.
From taking pictures of an ocean plane crash, to kayaking in some of the most beautiful lakes in the …

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Photography by Robert S. Johnson III

Universal Works Autumn/Winter 2010 Collection Lookbook

Universal Works are a label that i always keep my eye on. They seem to produce small capsule collections that are consistent, wearable, and classic.
David Keyte is the founder and has a very interesting story behind him. He started his adult life working in the coal mines in Derby, he used to spend all his money on clothes, which …

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Universal Works Autumn/Winter 2010 Collection Lookbook

The Generic Man Autumn/Winter 2010 Collection

Today is packed full of exclusives, this one being from our friends at The Generic Man. They sent over some looks at the Autumn/Winter 2010 collection, which perfectly autumn, with the leaves and colours all representing the season. It looks like they took inspiration from nature, i specifically like the high tops and the suede coverings on the shoes.
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The Generic Man Autumn/Winter 2010 Collection

Uniform Wares 100 Series Wristwatch Version 102

Our good friends over at Uniform Wares hooked us up with some information on their newest wristwatch release, version 102 of the 100 series. From the start i always thought they had the cleanest face and best design. They stay true to that, changing the colour to a perfect shade of blue. You can now get this limited edition piece …

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Uniform Wares 100 Series Wristwatch Version 102

Ghost by Marco Brambilla

Visual effects boutique and art space based in New York Art Jail represent work from creative artist of the moment Marco Brambilla. If the new Kanye West Power video wasn’t groundbreaking enough in terms of visual production for music then this short piece titled Ghost just tips it over the freehold of innovation. A conceptual based visual works which is …

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Ghost by Marco Brambilla

Shut It By Alan Powdrill

Photographer Alan Powdrill brings us this amusing collection of Ventriloquist characters which are sprung to life in a series captured portraying them as real people in day to day situations. After a fallout with the Tv format of today these dolls have be pretty much left on the shelf by the british public, Alan gives us a view of …

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Shut It By Alan Powdrill

Colony Documentary Directed by Ross McDonnell and Carter Gunn

This movie titled ‘Colony’, directed by Ross McDonnell and Carter Gunn, documents a time of crisis in beekeeping world. The Colony Collapse Disorder has left landscapes of empty beehives all across America, threatening the beekeeping industry and our honey supply. Colony captures the struggle within the beekeeping community, as they try to save

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Colony Documentary Directed by Ross McDonnell and Carter Gunn

Illustrations From Mario K.

Creative mind Mario manages his time as he switches between the two main locations he operates out of. Both being major European capitals in London and Berlin. The style of illustration he presents here is almost stepping into the realms of cartoon here, and for some reason I seem to pick up on an american influence trickling through into his …

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Illustrations From Mario K.

10 Essentials by Apolis Activism

I’m a big fan of Californian brand Apolis Activism, who launched in 2004. Starting off with just a line of T-shirts, the two brothers who own it have come on leaps and bounds. They now make shorts, jackets, accessories, and are all sustainably produced. These guys are devoted to change and promote positive values.
They both sat down with GQ.com to …

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10 Essentials by Apolis Activism

The Dead Photos by Tom Phillips

Creative force behind American agency, Exposure, Tom Phillips caught our eye with this long running series of work called The Dead Photos. This guy is amazingly well travelled, with the photographs spanning from 2006 onwards, in all sorts of different locations.
The matter of the fact is, Tom is quite a mysterious character, we can’t even be sure if he the …

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The Dead Photos by Tom Phillips
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