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The Boekhandel Selexyz Dominicanen in Maastricht is a bookstore built in a one-time Dominican church, celebrating a time when most of the knowledge preserved in books was not of a secular nature.  Times have changed, religions have swelled and contracted, yet this church still stands thanks to Merkx and Girod Architects.

G Star Raw fall ‘09 collection + correct line

// Mark Newson collaboration

Designed by Scott Jarvie, and made from 10,000 drinking straws, the Clutch Chair is an exploratory research piece that passes comment on our disposable culture. The development process of this piece also informed that of the Clutch Light, both of which were developed from an observation of the structural characteristics of trees.

This piece was selected by Zaha Hadid as her Curators Choice at Noise Festival 2008

This modern and simple laptop sleeve is made of very thick industrial felted wool. Snug fit and modern closure design with heavy duty graphite snap. Original design by Byrd & Belle.

What would one color be without 499 others? Introducing 500 Colored Pencils: the only set in the world that matches the span and wonder of human creativity. Express whatever you dream, with beautiful visual precision. Each pencil is its own story. A unique hue with an inventive name to inspire the far corners of your creativity.

Together, the colors suggest infinite possibilities.

In stores this October 1, the highly anticipated collaboration between fashion designer Jil Sander and Japan’s Uniqlo.

Matt Taylor recreates a vintage movie reel with his retro style photo shoot, a slim suit and an old buick.

Alphanumeric has a great set of Otl Aicher work including these artifacts from the 1972 Munich Olympics.

A photographer who has managed to blur the lines between honouring his artistic vision and creating some truly unique pieces of work for well-respected brands is Paco Peregrin from Almeria, Spain.  Having studied a BA of Fine Arts at Seville University in Spain, Peregrin’s photographic career began after dabbling in the theatre, painting, design and communication disciplines.

Laisr – High-tech furniture designed and handmade to stand the test of time. Current products are designed by Torgny Fjeldskaar, whose daytime job is to design high-end bicycles for Cannondale, a company famous for its innovative use of high-tech materials.