VF illustration by James Taylor
The only thing that has changed fundamentally and dramatically about stylish objects (computerized gadgets aside) during the last 20 years is the same thing that’s changed fundamentally and dramatically about movies and books and music—how they’re produced and distributed, not how they look and feel and sound, not what they are.
NYRB Classics in rows.
Mr. Ive is Apple’s design chief. Since taking charge of the company’s design team in 1996, Mr. Ive and his group have been responsible for coming up with the physical look and feel of products that have helped set Apple apart from competitors. Read the WSJ article.
Thanks to Kermit for the alert.
Excavated from one of Rene’s bodega: a Remington manual typewriter from the 1920s or 30s. In working order. What would you give us for it?
Robin with his models at Anik Boutique
Filipino designer Robin Tomas launched his women’s fall collection last week at Anik Boutique on Madison Avenue. Dubbed Amish Chic Futura, the latest Robin Tomas collection features silky dresses and blouses in black and white prints inspired by the Amish community, juxtaposed with modern cuts, pleating details and sophisticated silhouettes. The launch was held during New York City’s third annual Fashion’s Night Out.
The Tomas Fall Collection is now available at Anik Boutique on Madison Avenue and 83rd street in Manhattan.
In March, Robin launched his winning t-shirt design for Supima (Superior Pima Cotton) at Bloomingdale’s Department Store. Early next year he will premiere a new line of men’s and women’s tops at Penshoppe stores in the Philippines. For more information on Robin Tomas, visit www.robintomas.com.
The Swatch Interactive Billboard at Greenbelt 5 is the only Swatch Interactive Billboard in the world. When Play Time opened last month, visitors were asked to guess how many dots the place contained. Whoever submitted the answer closest to the correct number would win a Swatch.
The response was totally unexpected. Visitors took the challenge seriously, spending hours counting every dot in the place. They went totally OCD for a Swatch. Hindi madali yon ah, nakakaduling.
Yesterday Tita Virgie Ramos threw a surprise party to announce the winner of the dot-counting contest. Every dot was numbered, and the guests were asked to certify the count. You know how at the Oscar Awards the host introduces the accountants who tallied the votes? Like that.
Prizes were also given to the visitors who clocked the longest times for doing hula hoops. The champion at two hours plus was a little girl with amazing technique—she just stood there rocking a little, it was right out of The Matrix. She may still be there as we speak.
The Final Countdown was hosted by Randy Santiago and Martin Nievera, who were hilarious. They were assisted by Sam Pinto, Say Asuncion and Zia Quizon. The total: 8118 (palindrome!). The winner guessed (or actually counted) 8130.
The dot motif catering was by Cibo.
Up next: Kidrobot Swatch. Meow!!!
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