the European Union has started an interesting anti-smoking campaign. Via NicoMarket.com several spoof products, which will stimulate the negative side effects of smoking, are promoted.
We’ve heard of designers having their own blogs, and stores having their own blogs (not to mention flogs), but this is the first we’ve ever heard of a one-off capsule collection getting a blog all to itself. Roberto Cavalli’s collection for H&M doesn’t hit stores till November 8, but if you can’t handle the anticipation, now you can follow all the ongoing developments on its very own blog.
Innocent drinks has launched nice little initiative where they are vowing to plant a tree in rural India and Africa for every large carton of juice purchased. Each carton contains a unique code which can be registered online. Innocent then uses that money to invest in tree planting schemes with local community groups. Local groups are allowed to choose the seeds of their choice and are encouraged to select trees that will serve a variety of functions and provide both food and income. Over the next ten years, small payments are paid to the groups to ensure they are still properly managing the trees.
Update of the ring as a status symbol. It shows the number of Google hits you get, when you search for the name of the person who wears it. Incl. a video documentation.
Wanted to give you a little list of parties, night and nonsense that you can check out to see the coolest kids in action, but - at the same time - thought it best to give this bit of advice: Don’t try to get in - You’ll embarass yourselves; Instead, pick a cafe around the corner, grab a seat outside and watch from a safe distance…
You know those Russian dolls that each contain a smaller doll? Well, there's a shop online that sells themed versions from Russia - including these Beatles Russian nesting dolls.
He´s cute, smart and doesn´t bite - normann copenhagen presents your new friend...
Woofy is a cable container dog with many good qualities, designed by Gabriel Nigro. Woofy is your new friend and a personalised way to conceal cables. Woofy never needs to be walked, fed or trained. His fur is smooth and he dowsn´t cause allergies or wet the floor. Woofy can conceal your cables in his tummy and he will always be there when you need him.
BBC Worldwide’s acquisition of Lonely Planet is an intriguing example of how brands need to evolve and find strong partners in the brave new world of online development and social networking.