DROUGHT – MS PAINT MIRROR

Posted on 2025-02-10

Drought is once again serving up a healthy dose of nostalgia in the form of a new statement home decor piece. In the past year alone, the Jake Olshan-helmed design collective has made mirrors in the form of a bloodied knife and, most recently, its iPod Nano-shaped iMirror.

Standing as a 4-foot-tall wall mirror, the Drought MS Paint Mirror draws design inspiration from the infamous Windows 95 MS Paint interface. True to form, the mirror features a toolbar on top – with “Drought” as the last clickable option – as well as a function bar on the left side, a scroll bar on the right side, and a palette of paint colors underneath another scroll bar on the bottom.

www.cameupinthedrought.com

  

BEATS BY DRE – BEATS CABLES

Posted on 2025-02-03

The new Beats Cables collection comprises a wide selection of USB-C to USB-C, USB-A to USB-C, and USB-C to Lightning cables in multiple colors and lengths. The colors include Bolt Black, Surge Stone, Nitro Navy, and Rapid Red, all of which match up to products in Beats’ current headphones line-up, with two lengths options to choose from including short 20cm (8in) and long 1.5m (5ft).

www.beatsbydre.com

  

AUDIO-TECHNICA’S HOTARU TURNTABLE

Posted on 2025-01-27

The Audio-Technica Hotaru Turntable creates an immersive sensory experience by harmonizing sound and light. A floating analog record spins melodically, while a synchronized lighting system adds a mesmerizing visual element. Together, they produce unique, unforgettable moments.

The turntable incorporates a floating structure, achieved through powerful magnetic repulsion. This innovative design minimizes internal and external vibrations, thus enhancing playback accuracy. The lighting system also offers 20 customizable color palettes, including gradient and dynamic modes, to visually align with the music.

Engineered for exceptional sound quality, the system delivers rich, three-dimensional audio with shimmering highs, balanced mids, and resonant bass. The VM cartridge, refined through decades of analog expertise, captures intricate sonic details. The concealed belt-drive mechanism and minimalist tonearm ensure sonic clarity and aesthetic elegance.

www.audio-technica.co.jp

  

LOOP X COACHELLA EXPERIENCE 2

Posted on 2025-01-20

As part of the inaugural partnership, the innovative lifestyle brand, which describes its “fashion-forward” earwear as “sunglasses for your ears,” debuted limited-edition Loop x Coachella Experience 2 earplugs. Built with 17 dB (SNR) of filtered noise reduction, the collaborative model is designed to protect festivalgoers’ ears from the Mojave Stage’s bumping bass while still ensuring clear sound.

Each set boasts a gradient design mixing soft peach and blue tones inspired by the colors of Coachella, from sunrise to sunset. Notably, the earplugs come with a matching Loop x Coachella carry case, and there’s an optional link connector cord sold separately to keep the set as secure as possible.

loopearplugs.com

  

BANG & OLUFSEN X ANTOLINI

Posted on 2025-01-13

Created in collaboration with renowned Italian natural stone house Antolini, this limited-edition release reimagines home audio as sculptural art, anchored by a striking marble plinth.

The Natura model rests on a meticulously carved base made from Antolini’s Exclusive and Precioustone Collections, featuring exquisite natural materials such as Cristallo Iceberg, Cristallo Vitrum “Wow” and petrified wood in rich, earthy tones. Beyond its visual appeal, the plinth is also engineered to enhance acoustic performance, minimizing vibrations and allowing sound to flow naturally throughout the space. A precision-matched anodized aluminum ring seamlessly transitions from the base to the speaker, striking a perfect balance between raw materiality and refined technology.

Only 16 units will be produced.

www.bang-olufsen.com

  

ALLDAY GOODS X KERRYGOLD

Posted on 2025-01-06

Sustainability-focused kitchenware brand Allday Goods has partnered with Irish dairy icon Kerrygold to create a limited-edition butter knife. Each knife is individually numbered from 1 to 50 and will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Unlike previous Allday Goods’ butter knives, this special edition is hand-forged in Japan, a country renowned for its centuries-old blade-making traditions. The result is a knife that seamlessly combines timeless craftsmanship with everyday functionality. Each blade is engraved with “Kerrygold x Allday” and paired with a handle upcycled from Kerrygold’s own plastic tubs. Every handle features a unique, emerald marble-like pattern, making each piece truly one-of-a-kind. The knife is packaged in a Kerrygold butter container, adding a whimsical touch to the overall experience.

www.alldaygoods.co.uk