Absolut Brooklyn

23-7-2010

The new Absolut Vodka, inspired by the streets of New York, has opened a discussion on Facebook, called ‘share your stoop story’. Part of the sales of the vodka goes to the ‘Human for Habitat’-project in Brooklyn. The bottle is designed by the director Spike Lee, who also made a short movie for their Facebook-page.

Luxurious house swap

22-7-2010

On www.luxehomeswap.com, owners of luxurious homes can trade houses and spend their holidays at this location.

Cointreau goes burlesque

20-7-2010

In collaboration with Burlesque-dancer Dita von Teese, Cointreau opened an exclusive cocktailbar in Paris. Dita von Teese is responsible for the design, interior and the cocktailmenu.

Lasagna Sandwich

19-7-2010

The supermarket-chain Tesco has introduced the lasagna sandwich; a combination of the English and Italian kitchen.

Open kitchen at French club

12-7-2010

On Monday night it’s ‘open kitchen’ night at nightclub Le Troisième Lieu, where amateur-chefs can cook for guests. Dinner costs € 12,=. This concept was spotted before, but then the chef had to bring his own guests.

Crowdsourced ice cream

12-7-2010

Ice cream parlor Giapo in Auckland, New Zealand makes ice cream of locally  and organically grown fruit. In exchange, the growers are paid out in…ice cream! The fruit is randomly tested to see if the fruit doesn’t contain any pesticides. The ice cream parlor creates surprising flavors like Chocolate Chili and Spirulina (a type of algae).

D&G Martini drink

9-7-2010

The Italian design duo Dolce & Gabbana developed a new drink, in collaboration with Martini. The new drink will be reveiled during Milan’s fashion week and will be in the style of the 20th anniversary of the male collection of D&G.

The train that never stops

2-7-2010

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A new concept from China, where trains no longer have to stop. See the movie for an explanation.

Coca Cola and Manolo Blahnik

8-6-2010

After Karl Lagerfeld shoe designer Manolo Blahnik has designed a bottle for Coca Cola Light. The special bottle is part of the Celebrate Life campaign and is available from Saturday August 7th with items developed by the Vero Moda Celebrate Life collection.

Pancake bus

17-5-2010

We spotted the French fastservice, Roulegalette, (French crêpes) and wondered when the first Dutch “pancake to go” would start. Via Twitter the “pannenkoekenbus” (pancake bus) reacted within a few minutes. Young entrepreneurs Robin and Gerard, who got the idea while waiting for the bus to school, combined their part time job in a pancake restaurant with a bus.

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