Back by popular demand, the Metropolitan Transit Authority and the company Ray Ban have recently re-released a pair of sunglasses which feature an accurate representation of the New York City subway map. The map has been featured on just about every product imaginable, from aprons to mouse pads, but having it featured on the frames of sunglasses give the design a refreshing new twist. The Metro Wayfarer Sunglasses, which are apart of a special collectors series from Ray Ban, are a fun item and something both ... Read More

Fashion lovers looking for unique and eco-friendly accessories will be surprised by these beautiful wooden watches, created by Canadian company Tense. Founded in 1971, Tense produces the pieces using high-quality materials with the nature-lover in mind. Many of the watches come in two-tone colors that compliment every skin tone and some styles feature minimalistic digital displays that contrast beautifully against the natural wood bracelets. To learn more about the Tense brand and their watch collection visit the online shop at  www.tensewatch.com // // ... Read More

Back in January 2005, an initiative to create inexpensive laptops that would be used in third world countries was spearheaded by MIT professor, Nicholas Negroponte. He founded the organization called OLPC which is a collaboration between academia and the computer industry whose goal was to design a laptop that would be inexpensive, rugged, solar powered, and capable of connecting wirelessly to the Internet. They dubbed the revolutionary new laptop "XO" . The OLPC's non-profit mission is to use the XO as a ... Read More

A wall of faces engulf me as I enter the heart of istanbul's Beyoglu area, whose street Istiklal Caddisi is the pedestrian artery of the city. Istanbul, a city known for its rich and layered history, has been designated the 2010 European Union Capital of Culture. The crowded streets, the sweet aroma of hookah smoke wafting in the air, the crackle of backgammon dice hitting the board, little children with rusty scales telling your weight for a few coins, and  bright red trams ... Read More

Lanvin is one of the oldest couture houses in Paris and is firmly securing its place in the urban market with superior sneaker designs that have been worn by the likes of Pharrell Williams and Lenny Kravitz, to name a few. For the fall 2012 season, the designers at Lanvin have recently unveiled a high-top sneaker. Made of high quality materials, the sneaker's contrasting textures are extremely appealing, featuring an intricate mesh fabric combined with an exterior accented with leather. The sides have ... Read More