It's Star Wars Time... For Real. SEIKO Launches Six Official Star Wars Wristwatches.

A collaboration between Lucas Films and Seiko brings us six Star Wars Watches, each modeled after a character from the George Lucas saga. The watches are fashioned in the men's Seiko Brightz style and vary in terms of functionality. Each has faces and bezels with emblems and icons reminiscent of the characters and their likenesses are on the back of each watch.



The Seiko Darth Vader Radio Solar Control World Time Watch:




The Seiko Darth Maul Chronograph Solar Watch:




The Seiko Yoda Mechanical Watch:




The Seiko C-3PO Mechanical Watch:




The Seiko R2-D2 Active Matrix EPD Watch:




The Seiko Stormtrooper Mechanical Watch:




For more information, visit this site (prices and info in Japanese only):


Available at the following stores:

加藤時計店
http://www.rakuten.co.jp/tokeiten/
ゼノン
http://www.rakuten.ne.jp/gold/zenon/
チックタックオンラインストア
http://www.neuve-a.net/TiCTAC/shop/c/c10/
マルイウェブチャネル
http://voi.0101.co.jp/voi/index.jsp

New Converse Holiday Collection For Men and Women Steps It Up With Twill, Waxed Leather, Suede, Shearling, Wool and Sequins.

CONVERSE has debuted its new Holiday 2012 All Star Footwear Collections. New Jack Purcells and Chuck Taylors for both men and women (and kids) will be gracing the shelves this month with materials and designs that are a bit more sophisticated, preppy and modern. And they are offering free ground shipping through the holidays!





Embracing the upcoming season with winterized elements, Converse highlights its heritage with new materials such as speckled wool, sequined wool, herringbone, waxed suede, twill, soft suede boots lined with shearling, tough leather with stitching and more. They also have several new selections for children. I've chosen a few of my personal favorites to share with you. Please note that all of the styles below are available in multiple colors.

Jack Purcell Wool:

The Converse Jack Purcell Wool collection’s sophisticated, seasonal, and contemporary style is made specifically for the holidays. The collection features a premium washed wool outer and low-profile silhouette. In a reference to the sportswear lifestyle heritage, the Jack Purcell Wool collection perfectly combines a modern touch with classic appeal that can be worn with or without laces. Suggested Retail Price: $75


Chuck Taylor All Star Twill:

The iconic Chuck Taylor All Star is dressed in its very best for the holiday season. The women’s only Chuck Taylor All Star Twill features a speckled twill material and satin lining. Suggested Retail Price $55

Chuck Taylor All Star Herringbone:

The Chuck Taylor All Star Herringbone offers a preppy, uptown spin on the classic style. Available for both me and women, the updated style consists of wool blend herringbone and twill perfect for the complete winterized look. Suggested Retail Price $55-$60

Chuck Taylor All Star Speckled:

The Chuck Taylor All Star Speckled brings a younger outdoor rugged look to the classic silhouette featuring a twotone speckled wool material, Converse heel patch, and pop of color rubber lining. Suggest Retail Price $55-$60

Chuck Taylor All Star Beverly Lace Up:

Updated for Holiday 2012, the new Chuck Taylor All Star Beverly Lace Up boot brings a fun, youthful spin on the classic winter boot. Details such as the shearling lining, thick laces and larger eyelets exudes Converse’s winterized theme. Suggested Retail Price $70-$75

Chuck Taylor All Star Elsie:

This women’s Holiday 2012 Chuck Taylor All Star Elsie features an updated sawtooth rubber outsole and tweed upper suede overlay, adding a feminine aesthetic to the classic workwear boot that is perfect for the winter season. Suggested Retail Price $70-$75

Chuck Taylor All Star Classic Boot:

The Chuck Taylor All Star Classic Boot returns with a unique sawtooth outsole, rubber heel patch and boot laces providing a pop of color. Updated for Holiday 2012, the Chuck Taylor All Star Classic Boot will be a go-to shoe with a modern-day twist perfect for the holiday season. Suggested Retail Price $80

Chuck Taylor All Star Glitz:


The Chuck Taylor All Star Glitz collection arrives just in time for the Holiday season, providing understated glamour with just the right amount of flash. Featuring a sequined wool upper, leather binding on the toe cap and a satin finish lining, these sequin-covered sneaker deliver a muted shine with the perfect touch of sparkle. Suggested Retail Price: $100

Chuck Taylor All Star Post:

The Chuck Taylor All Star Post recondition the classic 1970’s trainer with sleek, premium silhouettes and updated heather wool uppers, waxed suede and natural leather; perfect for rugged weather this Holiday season. Suggested Retail Price: $125

The new Holiday 2012 Chuck Taylor All Star Collection and Jack Purcell Premium styles will be available online at Converse and in select department stores and retailers beginning November 2012.

Free ground shipping through the holidays at Converse.com

Artist Richard Prince Designs Cans for AriZona's Lemon Fizz Beverage.

the press release:
AriZona Partners With Renowned Artist Richard Prince To Create 'Lemon Fizz' Beverage, Debuting At Art Basel Miami Beach

"As huge fans of Richard Prince and his work, it was important for AriZona to create a beverage that embodied the mystery and intensity of Richard's art, and Lemon Fizz acts as the perfect beverage to symbolize those feelings. The package design celebrates Richard's creativity and history within the art world, with secret elements for consumers to discover that signify the union of our creative forces," says Jackie Harrigan, Global Communications Director.



Prince, a controversial artist, famous for his use of appropriation art and his Jokes series, which alluded to the sexual fantasies and frustrations of middle-class America, joined forces with AriZona beverages on the project. "My latest work has embodied the use of tangible items, such as cans, to create installations," Prince says. "As a fan of AriZona's Arnold Palmer line, it felt natural to collaborate and the partnership evolved from there. The outcome is Lemon Fizz, which is a fantastic beverage and one that I can employ in my own craft."



The beverage will be packaged in a Pop Art-inspired, 23-oz. can, featuring representations of his Cowboys, Nurse and Jokes paintings:


Old black-and-white shots of Prince, photographed by Sebastian Piras and Sante D'Orazio in TriBeCa back in 1992 are featured on the can:



The beverage, to be launched nationally following the Art Basel Miami Beach show, will retail from $0.99 to $1.25, in line with other AriZona products.

About AriZona:

Founded in Brooklyn, NY in 1992, Arizona's mission is to offer top quality beverages in uniquely packaged designs that are accessible and affordable. AriZona Beverages — makers of the number one Iced Tea in America, holds a unique position in the global beverage industry with its iconic $0.99 big can and "keeping it real" no frills approach to the consumer market. AriZona never pays for glitzy advertising campaigns to gain consumer loyalty and is constantly ahead of the curve, carving out trends without the use of focus groups and market research. With a loyal following across various demographics, AriZona pulls its own inspiration from its fierce social media following and devoted fan base. To learn more about the AriZona lifestyle, please visit drinkarizona.com; Facebook: AriZonaIcedTea; Twitter: @DrinkAriZona

About Richard Prince:

above image: Mr. Prince. (Courtesy Patrick McMullan Company)

Richard Prince, born in 1949, is an American painter and photographer. Mining images from mass media, advertising and entertainment since the late seventies, Prince has redefined the concepts of authorship, ownership, and aura. Applying his understanding of the complex transactions of representation to the making of art, he evolved a unique signature filled with echoes of other signatures yet that is unquestionably his own. An avid collector and perceptive chronicler of American subcultures and vernaculars and their role in the construction of American identity, he has probed the depths of racism, sexism and psychosis in mainstream humor; the mythical status of cowboys, bikers, customized cars, and celebrities; and most recently, the push-pull allure of pulp fiction and soft porn, producing such unlikely icons as the highly coveted Nurse paintings.

Richard Prince's Website

Source: PR Newswire (http://s.tt/1tgpV)

Keramos Modular Furniture Is A Collaboration Between Adrianos Design and La Castellamonte And Is The First Product From CoProdotto.

KERAMOS is a collaboration between Adriano Design and La Castellamonte, known for their ceramic stove production and keeper of the ancient tradition of Castellamonte, dating back to 13th century.

Having worked together before, Adriano Design created Stack Stoves for La Castellamonte. Now, together, they've collaborated for CoProdotto, a new business model from Adriano Design which innovates starting from self-produced design and is a new formula for the production of small series in partnership between those who conceive and communicate the product and those who make it, along with global distribution.




From the uniqueness of the production process and the La Castellamonte products, Adriano Design conceived a modular ceramic container / cabinet. Through careful research and thoughtful design, they developed an innovative and distinctive system of ceramic modules fastened with wooden elements, creating pieces of furniture with unique features.








KERAMOS is a rounded corner container with a ceramic shell which makes it immediately recognizable. The pieces are reminiscent of historical terracotta jars which preserved contents over long periods of time. KERAMOS is a special, not ordinary, piece of furniture, a container of precious things which needs to be preserved more than contained.

Details:








Produced in 99 numbered pieces, KERAMOS is signed and provided with a certificate signed below by the designers and the producers.



CoProdotto is a brand by Adriano Design