Plaid Jam: Channel Vedder & Co. Through Their Signature Print
When you think of Led Zeppelin, you don't think of polka dots. When AC/DC comes to mind, your first association is hardly "Ooh, houndstooth!" But if there's one inextricable association between a modern rock band and a specific pattern of fabric, it's definitely Pearl Jam and plaid. From their earliest days, the band swathed themselves in flannel shirts paired with those now-classic Doc Martens and raggedy, cutoff shorts. Part punk, part lumberjack, it became the definitive look of many groundbreaking grunge acts of the early '90s, but—musically and fashion-wise—Eddie Vedder and his boys from Seattle that have remained the most... read more
Runnur: Fanny Pack for the 21st Century
A glance at the leaflet for the Runnur, a glorified fanny pack for the 21st century, hints that the product offers far more than multiple pockets. Along with a nylon strap for valuables, the wearer also receives an immediate nonchalant air of hipness, as indicated by the photos of a smiling California girl, a skateboarder, and a girl on a bike, all confident in the style and security offered by their Runnur toting system. The construction is simple: it's a basic black strap sewn in a pocket-covered loop, made to be worn from left shoulder (kept in place with non-skid... read more
Lost LOST Ads
Hot Meteor design recently posted a series of old Dharma Initiative advertisements culled from the pages of various '70s and '80s magazines. They're perfectly executed and reminiscent of Watchmen's fantastic viral campaign. Those jumpsuits would be really nice (and totally creepy) for doing yard work.... read more
Mark Weaver Art
Our friend and former Paste designer Mark Weaver recently started selling screen prints, and we think they're pretty awesome. He only has a couple currently for sale, including ol' skullbeard above, but we're looking forward to seeing many more. You can buy them here, but you'll also want to check out his website, where he presides over all kinds of skulls and animal/people. ... read more
Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon designs for Urban Outfitters
Kim Gordon’s fashion line Mirror/Dash makes its Urban Outfitters debut on Monday, marking this month's second-best celebrity-fashion-line announcement. “We’re actually trying to do something a little less trend oriented, a little more classic, she told the New York Times, “that might appeal to someone say who used to shop at Urban but wants something slightly less young looking.”... read more
Michelle Obama's a cover girl
Mrs. Obama’s on Vogue’s March cover! The photo’s by Annie Leibovitz and the dress is by Jason Wu (he designed her white gown for the inauguration too). I like the simplicity of the cover and the way her magenta dress pops, but I expected something a little more striking. Rachael thinks it looks like a Land’s End catalog.... read more
Michelle Obama's hairstylist to star in reality show
Michelle Obama’s hairstylist is getting his own reality show! According to the Hollywood Reporter, Johnny Wright, who styled Mrs. Obama’s hair for the Democratic National Convention and her upcoming appearance on the cover of Vogue magazine, has signed a deal with 44 Blue, a company that has produced reality shows for Style Network and A&E. He'll star in a docusoap or makeover series—I don't know exactly what docusoap means, but I don't like the sound of it.... read more
Presidential Style
Happy Inauguration Day, or as Josh likes to call it, Coronation Day! If you need a superficial break from politics, check out the Mrs. O blog for updates on First Lady Michelle Obama's fashion statements.... read more
Orla Kiely designs housewares line for Target
According to Apartment Therapy New York, Orla Kiely has designed a housewares collection for Target, set to be in stores the first week of Feb. 2009 This is hugely exciting news for everyone at Paste who love flowers and pears and aprons and serving trays (so, basically, pretty much just Kate and me).... read more
Designs by Lolita
My mother is crafty. And one of the holiday crafts she did with the kids this year was making hand-painted wine glasses (my four-year-old son now wants to drink his milk out of them every day). It seems like this is part of a larger trend, as glassware painter Lolita has a line of pilnser, champagne and cocktail glasses for every occasion you could imagine, including the Santa pilsner glass with the "Who Needs Milk" message hidden inside. designsbylolita.com... read more
Save Handmade
My friend Lesley just told me about the new Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act, which will require manufacturers to invest in expensive outside testing and labeling to prove that toys are safe. Seems fair, but the act will put out of business thousands of toy makers and independent sellers who make small quantities of super-safe products for babies and kids.... read more
Charley Harper comes to Old Navy
One of my favorite illustrators and one of my, uh, favorite mall stories have joined forces to create some of the cutest gifts I wish I had tiny children in my life to give to. Old Navy now carries a line of baby t-shirts and games bearing the beautiful, mid-century naturalist works of Charley Harper. ... read more
Mibo offers up beautiful (and free) 2009 calendar
This fantastic 2009 calendar, which Mibo is offering as a free download for anyone who signs up for their e-mail newsletter, is a sight for sore eyes. Mine, in particular.... read more
Behind-the-scenes photos from Paste's holiday photo shoot
In early October, some Paste folks headed over to Atlanta's Portfolio Center for our "shiny and new" themed holiday photo shoot. You can see the results on page 22 of our December/January issue (try the Don't Call Me Shirley, while you're at it!) but here's a look at some of the behind-the-scenes goings-on.... read more
In the market for an invisible bookshelf?
This wall-mounted bookshelf hides behind a stack of books. Since it clips inside the bottom book, you can't even see the shelf from beneath. It’s a stylish and practical way to display your favorite reads. $10.50, Umbra.com... read more
Budget Gift Idea: Infused Olive Oil
I’m on a major budget this Christmas, but that’s no excuse to skimp on presents. Homemade infused olive oil makes a great holiday gift for neighbors, extended family, coworkers, party hosts and more. It’s easy, too:... read more
This little piggy helps you save money
I’m buying adorable, custom-color piggy banks for my friends this Christmas—because who isn’t pinching pennies this year? $16.95-$59.95, BanksBanksBanks.com... read more
Magical lightbulbs!
Oh man, I wish I had some of these lightbulbs when I was decorating for Halloween. Instead of getting out the ladder and replacing the white porch lights with black ones, I could have changed the colors with a click of a wireless-remote button. ... read more
First Ladies of Fashion: Michelle Obama and Maria Pinto
I’ll never forget that purple dress Michelle Obama wore the night her husband claimed the Democratic presidential nomination. It was straightforward, flattering and feminine, and oh, the color…... read more
Griffin AirCurve
The AirCurve from Griffin is old school. The clear polycarbonate stand amplifies music from your iPhone acoustically—as in, no electricity, no speakers, just the curvature of its mold. It works shockingly well, giving your iPhone a 10-dB boost. Unfortunately, the iPhone speaker itself produces a trebly, tinny sound and there's no shape in the world that can help pump up the bass. This makes the AirCurve a great way to amaze your friends and a convenient way to increase the volume on conference calls, but for turning your iPhone into a real sound system, you're going to need something that... read more
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