GAP X COOL HUNTING - NYC POP UP

GAP finally has a pop-up. After the whole logo fiasco earlier this year, they probably thought it was a good idea to actually do something "cool" for a change. So, GAP teamed up with COOL HUNTING (GAP X COOL HUNTING) for a NYC pop up just in time for the Holiday 10 season.

However, this isn't a whole store of GAP products just done in a cool way. This pop up is bringing together from independent companies based in the New York region with items hand-picked using the principles of innovative design, artisan craftsmanship, social and environmental consciousness by the editors of Cool Hunting.

I've been following Cool Hunting for quite some time now and this curated collection sounds awesome. Perhaps this is the start of the return to region products and specialities. Let's hope so! Everything is too...the same now.

The Pop-up is located at Gap's project space on 5th avenue between 53rd and 54th.

Side note: In this time of internet, twitter, social media...blah blah blah, I'm really happy that we are looking at artisan craftsmanship. If we lose that....we have nothing. Just sayin'.

More images below:


Source: Hypebeast

LEVI'S NYC Meatpacking Concept Store...NOW OPEN!

Remember the post from a while back about the Levi's XX concept store in Japan? WELL, be jealous no more those of you who live stateside because Levi's just opened one in the Meatpacking district of NYC.

LEVI'S! I could go on and on about the heritage and my amazement of the brand, but I already have many times. So, I shall not gush anymore...especially today. It's Friday!

ANOTHER REASON WHY A TRIP TO New York is necessary at this point. I guess if I can't go to Japan at this moment, NY is only a 4 hour flight away!

More photos of the store below:

The new store is at:

Levi’s Meatpacking
414 West 14th Street
New York, NY 10014
Tel: 212.206.0774

From Hypebeast:

Levi’s® Meatpacking is a new, premium concept store. Inspired by its location, the 4,500 square-foot store is the ultimate expression of the Levi’s® brand, complete with an in-store concierge and tailor shop. Levi’s® Meatpacking offers an array of unique products including: Levi’s Vintage Collection (LVC), Levi’s® Workwear by Filson and the new Workwear by Pendleton® line, a finely-crafted capsule collection featuring the style and denim of Levi’s® and the authentic wool jacquard fabrics and craftsmanship of Pendleton’s iconic woolens.


Source: Hypebeast

KaiKai & Kiki to be in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Murakami strikes again! Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will get two new characters this year....in the form of Kai Kai & Ki Ki!! So excited! Murakami is easily one of my favorite pop artists and being able to see his creation 40 ft long will be a site to behold. I'm not really the "parade" type but for Murakami, I'll make the exception.

The parade will be held Nov. 25, 2010. Mark it on your calendar!

Below, please find a KaiKai & KiKi animation.

Source: NY Times