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by Russ Lowe We recently sat down over a tall boy with photographer Michael Cogliantry to chat about his latest book project "Furverts," chopping wood and his first case of hate mail. The Brooklynite-turned-Portlander, whose work spans hi-fi advertorial shoots for top brands to portraits of Alaskan gold-miners, made the cross-country trek west via caravan last summer. The first Pacific Northwest winter is a...

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by Julie Wolfson Naughty burlesque dancers, daring trampoline stunts, scary clowns and steamy duets fill the Cirque Berzerk big top. "Beneath" is a definitely-not-for-kids show, celebrating the dark side of the circus world. Originating at Burning Man, the show since evolved into a full-fledged spectacle, housed in a beautiful new tent custom-built in Italy. Co-founders Suzanne Bernel and Kevin Bourque created a world that mixes...

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by Richard Dewitt "I like to call them Sportdomes, not cages," says prison architect Willem Van der Sluis. Indeed, his unusual 2007 project in the Zaandam industrial zone in the Netherlands consists of conjoined geodesic domes that don't look like cages at all. But, these spaces, designed for playing sports, prevent soccer or basketball players from escaping; the users are inmates. Starting with the...

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Quicksilver's new Diamond Dobby boardshort infuses the latest in fabric technology with their classic design and quirky color schemes, making for a rash-free summer of fun and surf. By using an embossed, diamond-patterned material, the Diamond Dobby technology decreases fabric to skin contact by 30 percent which eliminates chafing and rashes. In addition, horizontal stretch and fabric memory keep the shorts in shape while...

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What happens when designers known for making furniture from trash take on one of the most preppy clothing brands? Brazilian brothers Fernando and Humberto Campana ditch French restraint to riff on Lacoste's signature crocodile for a series of limited edition shirts due out this holiday season, the fourth such collaboration for the label. The project also references the designers' own ouevre, playing on a...

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Outdoor adventurers and dog enthusiasts can blend their passions by purchasing Paracord Survival Strap Dog Collars. Composed of knotted paracord, these durable collars quickly unravel for lashing together a shelter, suspending gear from bears or even saving strangers from drowning in pits of quicksand. While these situations may only sporadically present themselves, the collars are also stylish in their own right, available in nearly...

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Keeping luxury afloat, Alastair Callender's eco-friendly Soliloquy superyacht proves that future pleasure vessels can maintain opulence without damaging the earth. The 58-meter-long, rigid wing super yacht is powered by wind, solar and hybrid marine technologies, resulting in a zero emissions capabilitity, lower fuel costs and a quieter journey. Originally intended for the environmentally conscious crowd, the Soliloquy is attracting attention worldwide not only from...

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Substantially-sized, fully-stocked and visually-engaging, Poketo's first Pop-Up Shop debuted this past weekend for a three-week stint at Royal/T in Los Angeles, the Japanese-style cafe and gallery known for its waitresses in French maid costumes. In addition to offering Poketo's trademark artist-designed wallets and tees, the launch kicks off a new line by Apak, with tees and a mug, plus a new shirt by James...

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Canadian-based skateboarding blog Club Mumble and custom furniture designer Furni recently teamed up for some awesome ventures, including Contributor, a skateboarding charity for underprivileged youth, and the newly released (today) Furnigraph Mumbletronic Digital Watch. We had a chance to chat with the founder of Club Mumble, Bob Kronbauer (pictured right), and learn a little more about these projects. Let’s start simple, what kind of...

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by Brian Rigney Hubbard Netflix and Film Independent have teamed up to find the next great independent filmmaker, launching a nationwide online vote to rival the likes of American Idol. The contest features 10 semifinalists, chosen from over 2000 scripts, and a viral social media campaign drives it all—complete with its own Facebook application. The top five vote-getters will move on to the final round...

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