Perfect look for Urban Nomad.

What is it?
Whe all know the Urban Nomad as somebody who is always on the run with his laptop. There is almost no difference between work and leisure, because he's always online. At trendland I found a Japanese designer Miharayasuhiro. His ss 2011 collection shows the perfect look for the modern day Urban Nomad.

Why it is cool?
Miharayasuhiro gives his interpretation of how the Urban Nomad shoot look like. A combination of survival in nature and city, very nice showed in his show. A real Urban Nomad item is of course the backpack. It is simply cool because it is beautiful!

Reallife coolhunt Essen.

A few days ago we have visited Essen in Germany to see a brand new shopping mall. While coolhunting we bumped into this pizza vending machine! Of course we are familiar with this, but whe finally want to experience this! So we made a short movie!

 

Maybe not very new, but very cool to experience in reallife!

Always, everywhere and fast.

What is it?
'It's finally here. The technology that change the way you see wireless. Actually, it will change the way you see everything. Eventually every wireless career will have 4G. But not all 4G networks are created equal. Verizon 4G LTE provides wireless options for a previously wired world.' Description from verizonwireless.com
Samsung’s slick-looking, pocket-size MiFi hotspot will run on this new wireless internet. MiFi provides a portable Wi-Fi hotspot for up to five computers.

Why it is cool?
Anyone who’s tried to find reliable Wi-Fi while traveling knows how frustratingly scattered available hotspots can be. Especially for the Urban Nomad who wants to be online always and everywhere. Verizon 4G LTE answers to this need and makes it even fast. Think it, and 4G LTE makes it happen.

From roof to plate!

Wat is it?
 Dakboerin designs vegetable gardens on roofs, especially in urban areas. The harvest is eaten directly in the canteen, restaurant, schoolmenza or at home. How does it look like? Dakboerin.nl

Why it is cool? 
To be able to feed 9 billion people by 2050, we must quickly determine the most efficient farming techniques that are available. Food that is grown nearby is always best for people and the environment. All the benefits of a regular green roof insulation, rainwater capture, habitat for insects and birds, but also on healthy food products. Besides sustainability Dakboerin answers direct to the need for food. From roof to plate! How fast can it go!

Baker Tweet.

What is it?

BakerTweet is a way for busy bakers to tell the world that something hot and fresh has just come out of the oven. It's as simple as turning the dial and hitting the button. All of the baker's followers get a Twitter alert to tell them that it's bun-time. Don't get it yet? Watch the movie below! Also see bakertweet.com

 

 

Why it is cool?

Customers instant know where to get fresh baked bread or pie, because bakers instant tell them. They only have to puss a button to send a tweet. No laptops of mobile phones in the kitchen. There is no easier and faster way to get fresher baked bread. So next time you would like a fresh bread, just check out twitter!

Your on-the-go stylist

Wat is it?
Gap StyleMixer App, is the inspirational way to discover new trends, meet enthusiasts, and get dressed with confidence. It’s easier than ever to purchase right from your phone, and with outfit advice, photos, coupons, promotions and sales, your daily wardrobe will be fit for the runway. Your on-the-go stylist is just a tap away.


Why it is cool?
Consumers are becoming used to the idea of using technology when it comes to advice, when looking for products or buying fashion items. Better than blogs and other fashion sites, it gives you instant inspiration en advice. Nowadays there are no excuses to look bad.

The Kochhaus

What it is?
Grocery chain Kochhaus in Berlin has implemented an extraordinary retail strategy. Instead of simply grouping common food types together, the store is entirely structured by meal recipes. At each ‘recipe stall’ customers get all the ingredients together with the cooking instructions so they can prepare their own meals at home.

Why it is cool?
Since consumers are spoilt for choice, insight based retailing concepts like the Kochhaus hit the bullseye by providing guidance, inspiration and convenience. So it saves time choosing, shopping and preparing a meal.

www.kochhaus.de

CHAINdeliers

Wat is it?
Chandeliers made entirely out of repurposed old bike parts, are a nifty combination of interior decor and creative upcycling.  

Upcycling is the process of converting waste materials or useless products into new materials or products of better quality or a higher environmental value.

Why it is cool? 
It's amazing how beautiful en luxurious these chandeliers are, despite they're made of old bikes. These chandeliers don't look old. This is an perfect example beautiful upcycling could be.
But there is more. The designer, Carolina Fontoura Alzaga tries to avoid the world of excess. Everyday billions of new things are brought into the world when perfectly useful things already exist and the problem is that there are finite resources. Through her art and donations from her profits she's making this a better world for us and future generations.

For more information: facaro.com

Eco washball

Wat is it?
It is a washball of environmentally friendly polypropylene plastic. The ball is filled with ceramic balls, together with a bit of soap your laundry will be clean.

Why it is cool?
By using this eco washball you save a lot of soap. Every year it saves 120 million kilos of detergent, millions of pounds of packaging. Less waste to ensue a cleaner water.  It is easy an it fits a sustainable lifestyle!


Do you want to test this eco washball? Buy it at ecowasbal.com and let me know!

Woodland burial

Wat is it?

A sustainable lifestyle even after death. Woodland burial makes it possible.The goal of a natural burial is to return the body to the earth in a manner that does not inhibit decomposition and allows the body to recycle naturally. People are buried in biodegradable materials. The box is made of wood from well managed forests, woven cane or banana leaves, or even cardboard. Chemicals for the finish, like lacquer, paint and adhesives are avoided. And of course the case is not covered with the usual synthetic fabrics, most with organic cotton. This boxes are buried in a natural environment and the graves are often no more than a boulder.

Why it is cool? 

The woodland burial is the ultimate proof of a sustainable lifestyle. Even after your death you make a contribution to a sustainable world. It is also very poetic because people unite with nature.

For more information, check out this site and woodlandburials

Guus, keen on green

Wat is it?
When I visited Amsterdam for AIFW I bumped into a very nice shop called Guus. Here they sell premium products that are sustainable.With respect for the environment produced and also beautiful, useful, fun and affordable. A variety of products: Laptop Covers, jewelry, furniture you name it.

Why it is cool?
Off course we all love nice things, but now a days sustainability becomes more and more important. People are willing to buy sustainable products, but not at the expense of the design. Guus responds to this need.

Check out the webshop of Guus

My first fashion week

Last Thursday and Friday I was so lucky to may visit the AIFW. I like fashion and I follow a lot of fashion blogs, although I was feeling like a newbie.

I started of with the green fashion show competition. Eight finalists competed against each other in the finale. They had to come up with a good business plan that was also eco-friendly. Elsien won the first price, because as a young designer she managed to create a signature style in a very short period of time. She was also honored because she combines futuristic design with respect for the environment. The second price went to OAT, who sent half naked models down the runway, wearing nothing more than a pair of knickers, is known for it’s clean shoe designs made out of sustainable materials. The sneakers  of this brand do not only look good but are beneficial to the environment as well.

 

My favorite designer was Winde Rienstra. Her models walked barefoot. I like the simplicity and it suits the theme of sustainability in an almost poetic way.

Lucky me

Whaaah! This girl is going to the Amsterdam International Fashion Week 2011!

I'm so excited and the big question off course is what to wear?

Watch out! The girls from ILS are coming to Amsterdam this thursday and friday.

Follow me here and check out aifw.nl

Live like a man.

What is it?
This skirt is perfect for ladies who usually have a lot to carry but don’t want the hassle of an oversized bag. It is a luxe, light brown brushed suede, leather skirt adorns a large cargo pocket with plenty of space. Additional pockets on the behind are great for backup baggage.

Why it is cool?
This skirt is ideal for the practical women who like to look fashionable. Some girls are jealous of men who can keep everything in their pockets. In this way they have their hands free and are they not limited by their bags. Today women are very busy and like their hands free, so they can feel like a man.

Live like a man and buy this skirt.

Stylish Diaper Satchels

What is it?
We all know the cool diaper bags for men. Kate Spade designed a bag line for the chic mommies, also known as the yummy mummy. Most of the Kate Spade Baby Bag handbags come with a pacifier pouch, a fold-up changing pad, bottle pockets and all of the space necessary to store nappies and mother’s own effects.

Why it is cool?
A normal diaper bag looks boring and childish and don't match with your fashionable outfit. With the Kate Spade Baby bag you complete your outfit. It proves that mums don't have to look like mums.

Here you can see and buy Kate Spade bag line.

Manly man food

What is it?
Man has lost his place in the world and his place in the fridge. There are scarce few products men can call their own. At Mammoth Supply Company, they have decided to do something about this and offer men something for men-no-nonsense, fill-u-up yoghurt, iced coffee and ice cream.
Check out this site if you're are a real man.

Why it is cool?
This is not about men who eat ice cream, but about becoming a real man by eating food of Mammoth Supply Company. They show you how a real man should eat and live. All men should know that a man shouldn't spend untold ours grooming his facial hair and it is acceptable to eat and drink Mammoth Supply Co products.

Simply Red.

What is it?
During a brief visit to Amsterdam I discovered a nice shop called Rood, what means red. All products in this little shop are red!

Why is it cool?
Despite it is a small shop, it is very striking! It's really just a nice gift shop, which stands out because everything is reddened. I think this is a good example that the addition of a small and simple fact can make a big difference. There is an experience because all you see is red. A funny fact: redheads get 10 percent discount.

Warmoesstraat 137a, Amsterdam
Roodismooi.nl