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Cassius Eyewear (New Zealand)
In a cluttered market like eyewear - where every designer and his chihuahua has a range - it's difficult to stand out. Which is why we were excited to discover Cassius (http://www.cassiuseyewear.com/), a hot new brand that hails from New Zealand, the fab antipodean country that gave the world the wonderful likes of fashion designers Karen Walker and Zambesi. The Cassius range takes inspiration from architectural proportions, specifically from the work Walter Gropius and the Bauhaus movement. Cassius applies the sharp clean lines, beautiful solid monochrome colors and classic silhouettes to a range that is individual but still wearable. The luxe frames are handcrafted from Italian zyl acetate and integrated titanium spring hinges; fitted with CR39 protected lenses with a rating of UV400. Glam and functional. Impressive. The branch launched in the southern summer of 2008 season at the international apparel exhibition in Las Vegas, and was a hit with exclusive stockists in London, Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Sydney and Tokyo.The brand was founded by creative director Jason Ng. Cassius is right on the pulse of the way the fashion business is evolving, taking inspiration from more exclusive diciplines of design such as art, illustration and architecture. This trend has seen many non-fashion people get involved in fashion, who have created innovative fashion products by casting thier fresh eyes on tired old forms. They don't know the rules so naturally, they break them. Design anarchists. We like it. - Laura DemasiHave you discovered a new eyewear brand we should know about? send us tips (%20%3Cscript%20language=%27JavaScript%27%20type=%27text/javascript%27%3E%0A%20%3C%21--%0A%20var%20prefix%20=%20%27ma%27%20+%20%27il%27%20+%20%27to%27;%0A%20var%20path%20=%20%27hr%27%20+%20%27ef%27%20+%20%27=%27;%0A%20var%20addy12512%20=%20%27cnews%27%20+%20%27@%27;%0A%20addy12512%20=%20addy12512%20+%20%27thecoolhunter%27%20+%20%27.%27%20+%20%27net%27;%0A%20document.write%28%20%27%3Ca%20%27%20+%20path%20+%20%27%5C%27%27%20+%20prefix%20+%20%27:%27%20+%20addy12512%20+%20%27%5C%27%3E%27%20%29;%0A%20document.write%28%20addy12512%20%29;%0A%20document.write%28%20%27%3C%5C/a%3E%27%20%29;%0A%20/--%3E%5Cn%20%3C/script%3E%3Cscript%20language=%27JavaScript%27%20type=%27text/javascript%27%3E%0A%20%3C%21--%0A%20document.write%28%20%27%3Cspan%20style=%5C%27display:%20none;%5C%27%3E%27%20%29;%0A%20/--%3E%0A%20%3C/script%3EThis%20e-mail%20address%20is%20being%20protected%20from%20spam%20bots,%20you%20need%20JavaScript%20enabled%20to%20view%20it%0A%20%3Cscript%20language=%27JavaScript%27%20type=%27text/javascript%27%3E%0A%20%3C%21--%0A%20document.write%28%20%27%3C/%27%20%29;%0A%20document.write%28%20%27span%3E%27%20%29;%0A%20/--%3E%0A%20%3C/script%3E)cnews@thecoolhunter.net (mailto:cnews@thecoolhunter.net)

4Stroke Jeans
The bursting ranks of international boutique denim labels has a new member, 4stroke. (http://www.4strokejeans.com/) The label is inspired by Theodora Richards, the glam It-Girl, model and daughter of Rolling Stones legendary guitarist Keith Richards. The rock'n'roll inpsired label stays true to its theme, naming styles after iconic rock'n'roll venues and taking wash names from classic rock'n'roll lyrics. The label has also thrown its weight behind the concept of eco-fashion, with the development of their pure denim range made from organic and eco-conscious fabrics with clean washes and styles that bring a refined look to the collection. This season's collection takes inspiration from the 1970’s and 1980’s, mixing classic retro styles with earth toned colors. - Laura Demasi

Spin It - Reinventing The Bathtub
One thing we really love at The Cool Hunter is reinvention. Taking a fresh approach to an established form is at the foundation of innovation and we applaud anyone who can pull it off - like Ron Arad (http://www.ronarad.com/) who has created this incredibly unique luxury bath concept, which turns the traditional bath on its head, literally. Aside from its obvious aesthetic appeal - it's like a giant art installation for your bathroom - its also multi-purpose, transforming from bath to shower as the whole unit revolves. Arad worked with Italian bathroom design brand Teuco (http://www.tueco.com/) to bring the concept to life. At this stage it's still a prototype but Arad is confident that with Teuco's production expertise his bath dream will soon be a reality in our own homes. We want one now. -Lisa Evans (via Sept issue of Wallpaper magazine)

Mehrzeller Camper Prototype in Düsseldorf
Quickly now, name a cool camper, caravan, trailer, motorhome or RV. Indeed, the only thing even close to cool in this category is a something retro. But this may be changing. Forget the 1973 Winnebago Mini Winnie, forget Shasta Airflyte, forget even the shiny retro Airstream, because a new generation of caravans is just being introduced at the Caravan Salon (http://www.caravan-salon.de.) in Düsseldorf (August 30-September 7, 2008) Visitors to Europe’s biggest camper show are getting a first look at the prototype of Mehrzeller (http://www.mehrzeller.com/), a completely customizable trailer. While RV designers and manufacturers the world over were nodding off at the wheel, Theresa Kalteis and Christian Freissling, two students at Austria’s Graz University of Technology’s faculty of architecture, decided to make a move. Their thesis project on “mobile living solutions” under professor Peter Schreibmayer was going to be not just a theory; it was going to become reality and something that will change the world of trailers. They made the very simple assumption that the people who know best what the ideal camper needs are the people who will use it. On the Mehrzeller’s project website, the designers explain (in German) that when their “configurator” interface is fully functional in the spring of 2009, potential buyers can input their data and wishes, and order their unique Mehrzeller camper online. The name Mehrzeller can be translated as “moreceller,” i.e. something with more cells. The name is fitting as the pods or units that form the Mehrzeller in various configurations do look somewhat “cellular.” The production will be based on the principle of mass customization, and production costs will not be significantly higher than those of standard campers. The basic architecture and design parameters remain the same, while the customers get to choose pretty much everything else. Using the configurator interface, they input the number and age of the people and animals that are going to be using the camper. Then they input the usage of space — eating, sleeping, cooking, working, entertaining, relaxing and so on — and the relative importance of each function. The system will then determine the floor plan and generate a 3D rendering. Next, the buyers select the materials and appliances. The program then calculates the price and creates the production specifications. Mehrzeller will most likely move forward, and not remain just a crazy one-off prototype, because it has the backing of such heavyweights as BMW, 3M and many others. If you cannot catch the camper in Düsseldorf, you can see it at the Caravan Salon (http://www.caravan-wels.at/ne07/?pn=6400019) Austria, held in Wels October 15.-19, 2008. By Tuija Seipell (via squob (http://www.squob.com))

Empire of the Sun - Walking on a Dream
Empire of The Sun. Little is known - no bio, no press kits, no explanations. The vital components are Nick Littlemore (Pnau (http://www.myspace.com/pnaupnau)) and Luke Steele (Sleepy Jackson (thesleepyjackson.com/)) and the music is a precise dovetail of the two. The silky strings, tight-strums and cheeky hi-hats give 'Walking On A Dream' a distinctly French-house flavor. In stark contrast, the accompanying clip (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmM2RwlxGt0) in all its weird and colorful glory was shot entirely in Shanghai. In the words of the song, this is the sound of two men at the peak of their powers 'pushing up the hill, searching for the thrill of it'.Download the Sam La More remix here (http://www.walkingonadream.com.au/) - Nick Christie

World's Most Creative Work Environments (Our 3rd book) Designers - Submit your designs.
If you are reading TCH while working, stop for a moment and consider your surroundings? What is your environment like? Are your surroundings in tune with what you should accomplish? Some of us work in our homes while others stare at their computer monitors all day in a multitude of places referred to as “work.”Our environment has a direct impact on our work and on how we feel about our work. From the time you sit down with your Monday-morning latte to the moment you make the mad dash to the elevator late on Friday afternoon, innumerable stimuli affect your every action and reaction.Can you gaze out, or better yet, open a window to let in fresh air? Is your concentration broken each time a nearby coworker turns on the external speaker when he answers the phone? Do you spend most of your day away from your workstation? Are the meeting rooms and common areas in your office inviting and inspiring?Fortunately, designers have become increasingly ingenious when designing office space, but the ones making the decisions at the top deserve praise as well. We’re noticing more and more collaborations between designers and organizations that unquestionably result in satisfaction throughout the staff.The focus of attention has started to shift. As leaders, we expect employees to produce more, better, faster, cooler. But we often spend all our time and energy ‘evolving our brand,’ and don’t pay much attention to work environments. If we changed the workspace, we’d probably start seeing more of what we want. Creative environments foster and attract creative minds. Designers have figured it out – change the cube, evolve the thinking. Designers collaborate with interior architects and now the focus is on the entire space. How can we use space better? How do we create an interesting working environment? What if we did something really unusual? Like creating workspace inside a giant pipe – or a series of pipes? Designers have now also been paying attention to elevators, stairwells, bathrooms, meeting rooms and other social spaces. These previously ignored and undervalued spaces are becoming an integral part of design strategies – and not just to look good, but also to function well. By adding color, neon, digital interiors, irregular shapes and patterns – cool stuff to look at, to touch, or to sit in or on – we’ll heighten the senses and draw out creative thinking.We know at least some of you have benefited from our previous take on innovative workspaces, (offices) aso now we're now on the hunt for more of the best creative offices for our third book - "World's Most Creative Office Environments.” Email us at (%20%3Cscript%20language=%27JavaScript%27%20type=%27text/javascript%27%3E%0A%20%3C%21--%0A%20var%20prefix%20=%20%27ma%27%20+%20%27il%27%20+%20%27to%27;%0A%20var%20path%20=%20%27hr%27%20+%20%27ef%27%20+%20%27=%27;%0A%20var%20addy27796%20=%20%27cnews%27%20+%20%27@%27;%0A%20addy27796%20=%20addy27796%20+%20%27thecoolhunter%27%20+%20%27.%27%20+%20%27net%27;%0A%20document.write%28%20%27%3Ca%20%27%20+%20path%20+%20%27%5C%27%27%20+%20prefix%20+%20%27:%27%20+%20addy27796%20+%20%27%5C%27%3E%27%20%29;%0A%20document.write%28%20addy27796%20%29;%0A%20document.write%28%20%27%3C%5C/a%3E%27%20%29;%0A%20/--%3E%5Cn%20%3C/script%3E%3Cscript%20language=%27JavaScript%27%20type=%27text/javascript%27%3E%0A%20%3C%21--%0A%20document.write%28%20%27%3Cspan%20style=%5C%27display:%20none;%5C%27%3E%27%20%29;%0A%20/--%3E%0A%20%3C/script%3EThis%20e-mail%20address%20is%20being%20protected%20from%20spam%20bots,%20you%20need%20JavaScript%20enabled%20to%20view%20it%0A%20%3Cscript%20language=%27JavaScript%27%20type=%27text/javascript%27%3E%0A%20%3C%21--%0A%20document.write%28%20%27%3C/%27%20%29;%0A%20document.write%28%20%27span%3E%27%20%29;%0A%20/--%3E%0A%20%3C/script%3E)cnews@thecoolhunter.net (mailto:cnews@thecoolhunter.net)This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or nominate yourself (books/The-Cool-Hunter-Book-Publishing-Series-our-first-book-/) if you think you’ve got what we want. - Andrew J Wiener