objects

good things. AIAIAI


for a s long as i can remember, i have always searched for a simple pair of headphones that tick the right boxes. compact, classic design, great sound and good price point. this has eluded me for many years. a few weeks ago i picked up a pair of these AIAIAI track headphones. i am a happy man now i have these in my bag. from iggy pop to wu-tang to bobby lepointe, they all sound great on these guys. inspired by the function and design of the old iconic walkman headphones and paired with the newest speaker driver technology, material and craftmanship, this 40mm speaker gives you full spectrum sonic experience. $80 a pair. get black and white. by cm

CATEGORIES: audio-electronics, design, objects

Cire Trudon wafting into town


cire trudon is the worlds oldest candle maker, and is the newest addition of french scent indulgences in new york’s nolita neighborhood. 54 bond street, downstairs, to be exact. with 367 years of heritage, being the candle producer for royalty, and having developed the perfect wax for cleanly sharing their fragrances this may call for a showdown with previously reigning french scent stars at le labo. by kl

CATEGORIES: fragrance, objects, perfect gift

a handsome ideology


something as simple as the perfect little stool can speak of a collage of perspectives (if you want to contradict yourself), but in the spirit of getting back to basics i’ll just say that quality handmade craftsmanship of natural materials, that can last a lifetime is better for you, and me, and them, and mother earth, and your image ;). i can imagine this multi-purpose cuttie aging well. you can pick him up at another country. by kl

CATEGORIES: earth related, objects, perfect gift

the pen is mightier


brilliant, beautiful and cheap! no, not the ideal woman 😉 it’s the 98% biodegradable pen with non-toxic ink designed by young new york local, leon ransmeier. leon is a part of the design group rich brilliant willing and even though his breakthrough design was with droog in the netherlands he has more of a japanese sensibility than dutch … ‘‘i’m not interested in conceptual one-liners,’’ he says. ‘‘i want there to be a very clear reason behind everything i do.’’ by kl

CATEGORIES: design, objects, perfect gift

hastens of sweden: Need a new bed?

marlon agrees


was looking for damn bed, a place to crash that is, no particular reason other than that my over indulgent sister was at my place when i was away, and she told me that my mattress is more of torture chamber than a bed. so i figured might as well get a nice one. i came across this hastens bed (store in soho), can you believe this, the queen beds (mattress only) starts at $7,500 and goes up to $70,000!! no swedes included. that said one night sleep in it and you are in heaven. each bed comes with approximately 7 horses worth of horse hair. i guess that keeps it breathable and maybe even sexy if you happen to be steven klein. for me its simply dreamy. now if you happen to be gorgeous you are welcome to come over an try it. we can give the godfather clip a whole new meaning! by uh

CATEGORIES: objects

tankette table by paolo pallucco and mireille rivier

the little tank (tankette) table, by paolo pallucco and mireille rivier. i saw this coffee table at a friends house and loved the idea and finish so much that i considered getting one. it can be rolled around the house (if the floor finish can accommodates) but it’s not the most practical of coffee tables as far as what you place on top of it but its a piece to be dealt with. ca. 1987-1988 painted metal. manufactured by pallucco, treviso italy. 13 3/8 x 48 3/8 x 31 1/2 in. (34 x 122.9 x 80 cm) estimated price $6000-$8,000 as seen at philips de pury & company. by yb

CATEGORIES: design, objects