Archive for June 7th, 2008

KAWS x i-D Magazine

The pop-culture mag teamed up with artist KAWS for their July issue…super dope and def. a collectors item

 

Chicago “Spire” 30% Sold…

The developer behind one of the most ambitious projects in the U.S., the Chicago Spire, is saying that the Santiago Calatrava-designed building is a go. Apparently they have already sold 30% of the building’s condo units, sending a strong signal that there is enough interest in the project despite the fact that the condos are priced higher than others in the city (the studio units start at $750,000) and that the developer has required 15 percent of a unit’s price upfront for each sale.

The Shelbourne Development Group, has been financing construction but that will change later this year and so everyone will be watching to see what new lenders step forward to back the project. The Spire will have 1,194 units total including the still-for-sale $40 million penthouse. If all proceeds as planned, move in is set for 2012.

Via Luxist

Madeline Valentine

Yall should definitely check out her site…I really like her work–kinda dark subject matter portrayed with a really light, almost cartoonish, style

More pics/info here

Visvim Ballistic 20 Patchwork Backpack

I’d like to have this…

Available here