Archive for January 2009
A Thank You to Kineda’s Top Commenters
Kineda receives over 20,000 unique readers everyday, but only a small fraction (less than 1%) of you ever leave a comment. I wanted give a warm thank you to everyone that does leave comments, because it brings a smile to my face when I’m able to create an conversation with you. Lurkers on the other
QuadCamera Increases Frame Rate on iPhone
Take your boring iPhone camera and turbocharge it with QuadCamera ($1.99) by Takayuki Fukatsu. This amazing little app allows you to capture 4-8 serial images with just a press of a button, simulating the feel of a full fledged DSRL. Features include custom layouts, timer adjustments and a color or black and white mode.
The North Face Turns 40
Outerwear and apparel company, The North Face, turns 40-years-old this year. To celebrate this momentous accomplishment, they’ve released a special event website displaying products and catalogs released over the decades. Check it out, great design and lots of cool information. (via Niel Hartmann and UrbanCamou)
Hyori GGPX Top Girl Photoshoot Video
The princess of K-Pop is starting 2009 off strong with a photo shoot for fashion brand GGPX New York. Here’s a behind-the-scenes video of Hyori as well as a short interview with SBS, that you won’t want to miss. She talks about being ill and feeling bad that she was unable to perform in concert
Michael Kors Black Military Jacket
Protect yourself from the winter cold in style with this Michael Kors Military Jacket ($495). This black front zipper coat features coated cotton canvas to keep the rain out and four zipper pockets to keep everything organized.
Sena Ayanami
One of the newest Graphis models to hit the scene is Sena Ayanami (born December 13, 1984). I can’t tell you much about Sena except that she’s an up-and-coming JAV idol who loves walking her dog and making new friends. Hopefully, we’ll learn more about this sweet girl soon. For now, enjoy the pics! Height:
iShelf – Apple Cover Flow Inspired CD Stand
If you’re one of the few people left on this planet that still buys physical CDs, then the iShelf may be for you. It’s design was inspired by the cover flow interface created by Apple, and will hopefully bring you one step closer to realizing how useless it really is. The iShelf holds a measly
123Klan x Carrot Clothing
Scien and Mrs. Klor are the creative genius behind the 123Klan. They formed their graffiti crew (Dean, Sper, Skam, Meric, and Reso 1) back in ’92 in France and moved in to graphic design in ’94. Their designs take cues from the streets, but is fused with technology and a love for logos and mascots.
Tonkatsu Ramen in Shibuya, Tokyo
Ramen shops in Tokyo are a beautiful thing. Huge bowls of yummy tonkatsu (my fav) and miso ramen (tam’s fav) for 600 yen or roughly 7 U.S. dollars. What more could a guy ask for? The lovely thing about it all is that you order and pay straight at ticket vending machine. No need to
Bell & Ross BR 03 Type Aviation Watch
Designed to withstand the harshest conditions, Bell & Ross watches have long been a favorite of pilots, astronauts, divers and individuals in high pressure environments. The Bell & Ross BR 03 Type Aviation ($2700) watch continues this long standing tradition with its 42mm black carbon-coated stainless steel case, black dial and luminescent paint to optimize
Victim 2009 Spring and Summer Collection
Military style inspired brand Victim has released images of their 2009 Spring and Summer collection. The line includes a variety of leather and canvas jackets, cargo pants, and premium cut tees. A key piece from the collection is Victim’s M-51 Military Jacket developed in conjunction with American motorcycle apparel designer Schott.
Shabu Shabu in Roppongi, Tokyo
I wanted to start a new post category this year dedicated to sharing our life here at Kineda. Hopefully, it’ll give you a peek at the places we love to shop, how we play and most importantly… what we eat! First off is one of our all time favorites — shabu-shabu. We found a nice
Puma x Van Slobbe Tennis Sneaker
The Van Slobbe Tennis ($352) is the ultimate marriage of classicist forms and Puma’s edgy funk. Designed by Dutch designer Alexander Van Slobbe, each shoe includes a creative logo design over the leather upper, a velcro strap with laces to keep them on tight, and rubber soles to help you stay planted to the floor.
Incase Nylon Backpack for All MacBooks
If you’re looking for a lightweight and minimal bag for your MacBook, the Incase Nylon Backpack ($100) may be the answer. Designed with a reinforced notebook compartment, plush faux-fur lining and padded ergonomic shoulder straps, the Nylon Backpack offers the ultimate in protection and comfort while remaining incredibly slim. Comes in chocolate, burgundy, gray, olive,
Young Jeezy – My President Is Black (feat. Nas)
It’s Inauguration Day weekend and Young Jeezy’s, The Recession, drops right on time for the celebrations. This rap song is surely going to be bumping in audio systems around the nation. Directed by Gabriel Hart x Young Jeezy.
Meridian F80 with Matching i80
The Meridian F80 ($3,000), developed in collaboration with Ferrari, pairs Hi-Fi with horsepower. This beautifully designed high-performance compact system delivers incredible audio quality with supreme versatility. With CD/DVD player, AM/FM/DAB radio and alarm functions, it’s equally comfortable waking you up to your choice of music as it is filling a large room with incredibly detailed,
Carrot Spring/Summer 2009 Clothing Line
Carrot is swinging in their Spring/Summer 2009 collection with a barrage of vector patterned graphic madness. These knit sweaters and cardigans are so fresh, they’d even make Kanye smile.
Air Jordan 2009
Get a sneak peak at the twenty-fourth edition of the world’s most popular sneaker – The Air Jordan 2009 ($190). 2009 marks the first year that Nike is dropping the numerical Air Jordon naming assignment and going with the year of release instead. You can thank number 23 himself for that. The Air Jordan 2009
Kana Tsugihara – Most Popular Japanese Idol
Kana Tsugihara’s photo gallery was viewed a whopping 1,267,210 times last year, making her the most popular Japanese gravure idol on Kineda. Following closely were Nozomi Sasaki with 1,012,681 views, Yukie Kawamura with 930,152 views and Aki Hoshino with 890,982 views. If Kineda’s stats are of any indication, Kana’s sexy appeal should put her on
Kid Robot Tank Tee
Kidrobot found another gig since all those jobs at think tanks were taken. Rumor has it he had an inside recommendation from Huck Gee, too. The Kid Robot Tank tee ($50) is constructed from 100% cotton and features a water-based screen-print and a Huck Gee x Kidrobot sleeve hit.
Sony VAIO P Series Netbook
2009 is the year of the netbook, and Sony is leading the way with their newly announced VAIO P Series. The P Series Netbook ($900) weighs a mere 1.4 pounds and is small enough to slip into a jacket pocket or handbag. It sports an 8-inch LED-backlit screen with an extra-wide 1600 x 768 resolution,
