Philippe Starck's PIBAL, an Urban Hybrid Bike/Scooter, Gets Produced In 3000 Units by Peugeot.

PHILIPPE STARCK UNVEILS 'THE BICYCLE OF THE FUTURE' DESIGN IN BORDEAUX



When Bordeaux wanted to expand its bike sharing program, it turned to its citizens for input, garnering 300 responses, and the resulting ideas were integrated into a concept bike by designer Philippe Starck. The result is a crowd-sourced bicycle that is claimed to be the “ideal city bike”.

Custom Kicks Feature Pop Culture Anti-Heroes from Breaking Bad, Walking Dead, Parks & Recreation, Dexter & Shameless.

The Avenue in California's Venice Beach uses cutting edge technology to allow anyone to custom design a pair of kicks. They have created custom Chucks for many a celebrity and sell several uniquely designed pairs that celebrate pop culture.

My personal favorites are a series of nicely illustrated Converse Chuck Taylors and Vans Slip Ons by Jon Defreest that feature TV's favorite Anti-Heroes; Walter White (Bill Cranston) and Jessie Pinkman (Aaron Paul) from Breaking Bad, Zombie Hunter Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) from Walking Dead, Shameless' Deadbeat drunken dad Frank Gallagher (Bill Macy), everyone's favorite Serial Killer, Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) and lovable mustachioed Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman) from Parks and Recreation.

Walter White (Bill Cranston) from Breaking Bad:

Jessie Pinkman (Aaron Paul) from Breaking Bad:

Breaking Bad's boys are also available on a pair of vans Slip-ons:

Zombie Hunter Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) from Walking Dead:

Serial Killer Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall):

Shameless' Deadbeat Drunk of a Dad, Frank Gallagher (Bill Macy):

Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman) from Parks and Recreation:


Each pair cost $85 USD (they ship worldwide) and please note that because these shoes are made custom per order, there are NO returns or exchanges on any orders



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Nestled at the heart of Venice Beach, California, The Ave, using cutting edge print technology, gives everyone the opportunity to custom design a pair of the legendary footwear that defined a generations culture, the best selling shoes in America, Converse Chuck Taylors and Vans Slip Ons, in addition to a wide variety of garments.

Shop for these and more (or design your own!) at The Ave Venice.

2013 Sports Illustrated Bathing Suit Models In Nothing But Body Paint.

The 2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue is out and as they've done in the past, they have featured the body painting of Joanne Gair on several of the models. Wearing nothing but Joanne's talent upon their skin, here's a look at many of Walter Iooss Jr.'s photographs of models Alyssa Miller, Anne V, Ariel Meredith, Chrissy Teigen, Kate Upton, and Nina Agdal.

Old Pulteney 40 Year Old Unveiled In Special Hand Blown and Sterling Silver Bottle With Stone Closure and Blue Lacquered Box.

Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky has unveiled Old Pulteney 40 Year Old, the oldest official bottling in its line of single malts.