Portland-based artist peter gronquist explores and interrogates the idea of globally recognized brands and icons – often using the medium of taxidermy and taboo to deliver his message. From stately portraits of bisons and gazelles donning excessively majestic antlers of twisting golden firearms to sparkling grenades depicting well known brands such as hello kitty – each piece comments …

Their brand is completely defined. Tiny labeled cosmetic bottles meticulously lined in rows mixed with an unpolished material – usually a light wood, twine netting, or cardboard. Yep, we’re talking about Aesop, who just opened their third Manhattan store in the West Village. The sculptural wooden shop is the brain child of the Melbourne based architects …

Swedish still life and advertising photographer Niklas Alm started exploring the world of photography as a kid in his parents darkroom. Since 2001 he has been working with both editorial and advertising commisions, winning awards in Epica Awards, New York Festivals and Sony World Photography Awards among others.His passion for creating interesting environments and images …

Ten years ago hipsters were a relative new phenomenon. The last ten years the hipster took many shapes, from sneaker nerd to mountain men and from vintage queen to pastel punks. All labeled as a hipster because of their common desire for uniqueness in the global melting pot! But little hipsters grow up and the …

Munich-based photography studio Mierswa-Kluska was recently commissioned by the Goodyear Dunlop brand to develop a photographic series which expresses the key characteristics of the company’s product line. Conceived under the art direction of Carl Elkins, ’treadwear’ alludes to goodyear’s commitment to producing tires which are strong, robust and provide protection under various driving conditions. Elkin depicts these main properties …

Beauty salons of any description tend to have a particular look, if it’s not clean and clinical, it’s Zen-like – all bamboo shoots and rainforest soundtracks. Sure, some push their boundaries a little; like this Wax Revolution salon Located in Polanco, an affluent neighbourhood of Mexico City. When you visit the website of Wax Revolution it’s hard to …

On notcot.org a fun article about the latest rooftop concept at Selfridges in Londen. Last summer, people rowed across the roof of Selfridges, this year, ahead of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and Olympics, you can play a round of golf on the roof! The festivities are all a part of Big British Bang on the roof of Selfridges. Boasting …

In celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s 60 colourful years on the British throne, Pantone and Leo Burnett London have teamed up to launch a limited edition colour guide to mark the Queen’s fashion-forward colour statements. For over 60 years, Her Majesty has opted for a full spectrum of perfectly colour coordinated ensembles, from the Primrose Yellow she …

Parisian fashion house louis vuitton’s latest artistic collaborator is 82-year-old japanese multimedia artist  Yayoi Kusama, considered one of the most significant and influential artists working today, known most notably for her obsession with polka dots, which she has applied to a variety of mediums, Kusama will present a limited edition collection of Louis Vuitton products …