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2600 A Video Game Odyssey
If you enjoyed Kubrick's 2001 and Bushnell's 2600, then this shirt cannot be missed. And let me be the first to say, $12 to watch a bunch of monkeys reach for a joystick is an absolute steal. Hell, $12 to watch monkeys pretty much do anything is a decent value. [Etsy via Technabob]
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Men's Vogue on Bill Gates's Style: "A Fashionable Guy"
What would you wear every day if you could wear anything? We're talking no limits, not from bank accounts or corporate wardrobe requirements, not those snarky writers from US Weekly or the sexy lady judging the size of your 401k by the validity of your Rolex.
One man in particular has had that choice over the years. He's Bill Gates.
In the past several decades, Bill Gates has been seen in jeans, ties and suits, but at the end of the day, there's been one look he's come home to. It's the sweater. With a buttoned shirt under it. For over 20 years, this has been the signature calling card of one of world's most powerful men. (That, and those $7 haircuts.)
And you know what's crazy? Men's Vogue tells us that it's fashionable.
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3:30 PM on Fri Jun 27 2008
By Mark Wilson
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Taking the words out of your mouth, and wrapping them round your neck: These scarfs are typographic wonders, and they're cut by frickin' laser beams! And that's just cool. Made from microfiber suede, they're available in Uppercase, Lowercase and Numbers styles and in off-white and black. They may be fashionable, though I'm guessing just a little too holey for really cold days... But if you like 'em, these 62 x 4-inch garments cost $52. Or maybe that should be "fiftytwodollars." [Littlefactory via Core77]
Laser-Cut Scarfs. Verdict: Fashion and Laser Beams FTW!
Taking the words out of your mouth, and wrapping them round your neck: These scarfs are typographic wonders, and they're cut by frickin' laser beams! And that's just cool. Made from microfiber suede, they're available in Uppercase, Lowercase and Numbers styles and in off-white and black. They may be fashionable, though I'm guessing just a little too holey for really cold days... But if you like 'em, these 62 x 4-inch garments cost $52. Or maybe that should be "fiftytwodollars." [Littlefactory via Core77]
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Duck Hunt Fashion Cuff For Retro, Accessory-Loving Gamers
So good at Duck Hunt that you need to rep your weapon on your sleeve? I didn't think so. But in case you were feeling nostalgic for both a game and a fashion accessory from a by-gone era, crafts person bettydeath from Etsy has made a cuff featuring a stylized version of the iconic game's light gun. She has both red and gray versions for $20 each. [Etsy via Technabob]
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Cassette Watch: Best Invention Since the Mix Tape
WARNING: by reading about the Cassette-Face Watch, you too could lose $70 (£35) into the void of online shopping. Constructed of stainless steel and featuring dual dials (one for hours, one for minutes), its faux hand-sketched labels make this accessory transcend normal watch for a moniker more like "really great watch that looks like a cassette tape so I think it's kinda neat." [asos via BBGadgets]
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"I Beat My Boyfriend At Guitar Hero" Shirt
The genius behind the "I Beat My Boyfriend At Guitar Hero" Shirt is not that women can publicize their video game victories over the men in their life, but that women can publicize their video game victories over the men in their life whether or not they actually ever happened. That said, this adult adolescent male can admit that, yes, his wife can kick his ass on the drums in Rock Band. But alas, there is no shirt for that, my love. Patriarchy 4ever! [Stylin Online via ShinyShiny]
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Costume National, purveyors of sleek, minimal-yet-glam clothes for people like me, has the perfect argument for not mixing clothes and technology, if you get my drift. A pair of the fuckiest fuck-me booties does not need to come with a stair counter screwed onto the ankle—a smaller (obviously) version of those machines that, I believe, exist in the gym. You do not do stairs in these shoes. You do your man in these shoes—maybe on the stairs, but believe me, no climbing is involved. They'll be out in September. [Fashion and Runway and WWD]
Frack-Me Shoes Come With a Stair Counter, but No Stabilizers
Costume National, purveyors of sleek, minimal-yet-glam clothes for people like me, has the perfect argument for not mixing clothes and technology, if you get my drift. A pair of the fuckiest fuck-me booties does not need to come with a stair counter screwed onto the ankle—a smaller (obviously) version of those machines that, I believe, exist in the gym. You do not do stairs in these shoes. You do your man in these shoes—maybe on the stairs, but believe me, no climbing is involved. They'll be out in September. [Fashion and Runway and WWD]
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Piezing Dress Concept Generates Electricity as She Walks
Oasis were right, she is electric, or at least she would be with the Piezing dress concept, designed by Amanda Parkes. The concept was shown off at the 2nd Skin: Imaginative Designs in Digital & Analog Clothing event in San Francisco, and it uses piezoelectric material around the joints to generate electricity when motion is detected. Unfortunately, the current isn't used instantaneously as some sort of nipple stimulator, instead it is stored in a small, removable battery, which can then be discharged when required.More »
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The Original Messenger Bag Might Still Be the Best
While we are adorned with the latest and greatest in trendy, designer messenger bags, J.Crew has recreated and rereleased the original. Modeled after the U.S. Postal Service's standard bag from 1868 until the 1970s (before they ditched timeless style and durability for blue nylon), "the original" leather postal messenger features fine leather reminiscent of the favorite baseball glove we never had, along with a secure buckle strap to keep your valuables safe. At 15" wide, we think it will fit many 'a laptop. But for $795, a less-historical-more-practical inner lining would be nice. [jcrew via gizmodude]
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For the photographer with a sharp eye (for recycling) come these innovative bracelets from Australian designer Craig Arnold. Called the re:vision line, these premium-priced baubles are assembled using the discarded lens casings of some of the world's most well-known camera brands. (I swear I spotted a Minolta in there somewhere.) The bad news is that these hacked-up lens hand-me-downs are priced from around $175 to $250, and come complete with wear and tear from their previous owner. Certainly not cheap, especially when you consider that hacksaws, hammers and your friend's brand new Nikon D60—conveniently "borrowed for the weekend"—are so readily at hand on the cheap. [re:vision via Boing Boing]
Overpriced Re:Vision Bracelets Were Once Overpriced Camera Lenses
For the photographer with a sharp eye (for recycling) come these innovative bracelets from Australian designer Craig Arnold. Called the re:vision line, these premium-priced baubles are assembled using the discarded lens casings of some of the world's most well-known camera brands. (I swear I spotted a Minolta in there somewhere.) The bad news is that these hacked-up lens hand-me-downs are priced from around $175 to $250, and come complete with wear and tear from their previous owner. Certainly not cheap, especially when you consider that hacksaws, hammers and your friend's brand new Nikon D60—conveniently "borrowed for the weekend"—are so readily at hand on the cheap. [re:vision via Boing Boing]
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Game Boy Boots Aren't Cool
If you want to show off your love for the Game Boy, I can think of quite a few better ways to do it than by wearing some seriously ugly boots with Game Boys strapped to the front. Not that I'm a fashionista or anything, but I mean, come on. They also come in high heels form, which might be even worse. Check those after the jump. More »
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Nissan Uses Old Suit To Build Cars, Score Early Bird Specials
To help its engineers better understand the challenges that the elderly have behind the wheel (and feed the fears of Japan's midlife crisis population), Nissan has developed an "old suit" simulating stiff movements, blurred vision, bad balance and extra weight (probably to simulate weaker strength). It all makes sense to us, save for the harsh generalization of the warp-around eyewear. Can't we get this engineer a pair of blurry contacts or something? Maybe some that give him a sexier eye color, even? It's already embarrassing enough to drive 25 in a 40 while soiling a diaper, trust us on this one. [reuters]
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Is It A GirlPurse? Is It A ManBag? No, Silly, It's an Urban Performer Unit
Hello, I'm a sexy lady who has been Swarovski-encrusted by my PR people in order to publicize something called the Urban Performer Unit. It's basically a handbag with a little pocket for your iPod which enables you to control your music from the outside of your bag. Nice idea, don't you think? There is, however, one slightly disturbing thing about this Austrian-designed purse: More »
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Fi-Hi Speaker Bags: Boombox Backpack Made Real
Remember we laughed at the concept Reppo2 boombox backpack, and its ability to aurally assault those you walk past with your choice of tunes? Well, yes: something similar is now real, courtesy of these Fi-Hi novelty bags with built-in speakers and amp. What's there to say? Well, we don't know how powerful the audio system is, we don't know if they're weatherproof (though we'd hope so.) But we do know you can connect up your MP3 player, that they're in a wide range of different sizes and styles, some looking very much like the Reppo2, and that they're fascinatingly nasty. No word on pricing or availability, but expect to hear one soon. [Aving]
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Pants in a Pinch, Change of Clothes in Your Pocket
According to our estimations, between various bowel problems and a nasty affliction of general apathy, the average person has accidents around 2-3 times per week. We know what you're thinking, "So what?" Well sometimes crapping one's pants can actually be inconvenient. For those rare circumstances, Pants in a Pinch are 100% cotton bottoms that can fit in the palm of your hand. For $20 apiece, the pants are only sized for children for the moment. But with a skinny enough waistline, one kid's pants can be your shorts. [product via productdose]
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Human Genome Shirt Gives You Nice AAAS
To celebrate the mapping of the human genome, Science magazine published an issue featuring a T-shirt covered with the annotated gene sequence map of human chromosome 1. Now the AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) is releasing the shirt for all to have. And at just $22.50, nothing says "I understand women" better than having a sizable chunk of their genetic sequence spread all over your upper body. [AAAS via tcritic]
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686 Snow Tool Belt Just Needs Batarangs
In our never-ending quest of building our own super-powered utility belt, we came across this 686 Snow Toolbelt. While appearing to be a normal pant-holder-upper, this snowboarder waistpiece is really packing two screwdrivers, a hex socket wrench and one ever-useful bottle opener. BoingBoing's Cory Doctorow quite literally tried one on for size and has been pleased with the results. And at around $20, it's really no more expensive than the non-geek version would cost you at the Gap (though admittedly, Gap gives you a free tool with every purchase). [product via boingboing]
