Arts & Design

It’s not a pistol that can shoot tequila, but this porcelain pistol does have some kick to it. Modeled after James Bond’s infamous Walther PPK and P99, these white porcelain weapons are the product of designer Yvonne Lee Schultz. She’s created a few other floral-based pieces that look beautiful, especially the PP/99/R with a big red rose on it. Hit ...

Wallowing in your own self pity while drinking away your sorrows with a glass full of gin and tonic just got even more depressing. Gin & Titonic is an ice cube mold that is shaped to depict miniature Titanics and icebergs that can “sink in your drink.” Jason Amendolara of Fred Studio designed a single ice tray capable of creating ...

What? You think I have a dirty mind? Designer Merry Kawamura Ganjavian is way more of a perv than I ever will be. Aside from having a name that sounds like “Merry Ganja,” she’s created a unique set of utensils that can be worn on your fingers. Dubbed “Eat With Your Fingers,” you’ll soon find yourself fingering your yogurt, salads ...

“Staten Island? No problem! Brooklyn? Great! Come the fuck over and exercise before we sink!” This is the dialogue I would imagine would appear on TV to advertise the River Gym. What’s the River Gym? Oh, allow me to explain. See, it’s a floating boat-type deal with a gym built into it. People work out and not only do they ...

Eco-friendly Uruguayan leathermaker Begoodesigns has found a use for old car seats. They’re making swank laptop cases using recycled auto upholstery. Begood’s bags don’t just protect the environment, they also guard your precious computer. Inside the bags, there’s a soft lining made from padded car seat fabric. With it’s classic leather luggage styling, this recycled laptop bag is a major ...

Cartoon character branded clothing is all the rage these days, but this Hello Kitty-themed tuxedo really takes the trend to a whole new level. Design team Silly Things made the tux for Hong Kong’s Hello Kitty Black Wonder exhibition. It’s going to be on sale at the show and also in Colette boutiques. More shots of the Hello Kitty black ...

Asics teamed with the German sneaker boutique solebox to create the Gel Lyte III, a pair of dope kicks that change color when exposed to sunlight. Having sneakers that change from white to purple when you step outside might not be as practical as Transitions type color changing sunglasses, but they look much cooler. The Gel Lyte III’s hit stores ...

Italian fashion designer Salvatore Ferragamo has created a tie for all you digital audiophiles out there. It’s a stylish piece of silk neckwear adorned with tiny multicolored CD’s and headphones. The tie comes in red or Navy, but with a $160 price tag it’s not cheap. Despite the high cost, this item is clearly a must have for gents looking ...

In our modern metrosexual-filled era, one always has to look suave. Crippled or not, walking sticks make anyone look snazzy. However, not everyone is into steampunk gear, like this gimp mask. That’s alright though, because this cane has a certain level of class to it. The telescope mounted on it is collapsible and concealable within the walking stick’s solid African ...

Your house plants are withering. You have two options: put them out in the sun or build a gigantic robotic arm that takes up half of your living space. Lively plants at the cost of sleeping in the bathtub doesn’t sound too bad either. The Bartlett School of Architecture showcased their �Experiments in Time� exhibit, which included this steel monstrosity ...