WORLD CUP SLO-MO
World Cup moments (delightfully vuvuzela-free).
l’LONGO NOUS AIMONS
51-year old Jeannie Longo motored to her 57th national title yesterday, winning the French national TIme Trial in Chantonnay. The feisty Madame Longo, regularly beating fields of women half her age, can claim the most career victories of any cyclist in history (over 900!). Her list of titles include: an Olympic gold medal, 2 silvers, 3 Tour de France wins, 38 world records, 57 national titles and 13 world titles. More importantly, her team kits have always been most stylish. Le style et la victoire de la Jeannie!
HI-FI
Fantastic tribute to some of the most stylish album covers of all time. Filmed by Bante, produced by Filmatindustriali
DOUBLE HAPPINESS
Relaxer Natalie Ramsland of Sweetpea Bicycles featured in Patagonia’s summer catalog. Two brands that taste great together.
HARMONIZING TEXTURES
Beautiful documentary on the dreamy, subconscious and utterly inspiring interior work of Roman & Williams. Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch practice a historical office model based on craft, hands-on design decisions and a highly personal viewpoint. (via the scout)
HUGGABLE AND TUGGABLE
Delightful leather and jute toys designed by Renate Müller in the tradition of German toy makers since the 1800s. Developed for therapeutic use, this menagerie of animals was used for balance training and orthopedic exercises by mentally and physically handicapped children. The toys debuted at the Leipzip Trade Fair in 1967 and continued annually. Each year Müller added new personalities to the collection. In 1990, Müller took over the rights to her designs and continues to produce limited quantities of old and new designs. (via handmade charlotte)
DOUBLE DUTCH NON-STOP
Farewell to the most interesting of cultural explorers, Mr. Malcolm McLaren.
CALDER, SLOW AND FAST
Who doesn’t love the kinetic, colorful, and cheering art of Alexander Calder? Images of his home and studio in the surrounds of the french countyside speak of a life charmingly led. (via the nicely nice Nick Haus)
Not in the least bucolic is the very speedy 1975 bmw 3.0 skinned by Calder for his racing friend Hervé Poulain. Debuting at the Le Mans 24-hour race this first bmw art car was remarkable for how Calder’s design broke the form of the car and transformed something fabricated by others into a work that was entirely his. // We heart Sandy. //
THE SRC ERV
Sunshine for your sunny day: Our own David Goligorsky’s SRC Electric Research Vehicle making joyful tracks around campus. Electric tandem at your service!
NATURAL HISTOIRE
The incredible Grande Galerie de l’Évolution at the Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle includes over 7,000 artfully arranged zoological specimens. Travelocity is calling. (via oly)
