Accessories

Feel good about where you put your money. The Recycled Wallet from Holstee is a perfect example of a great way to reuse goods and create functional products. Although we’re talking about the physical thing you use to hold your dolla dolla bills, it also gives back to the impoverished. You see, Holstee has partnered with a non-profit in India to provide fair wage employment, education and healthcare. Oh yeah, the minimalist design is also pretty sweet… charity is a better reason though…

Make you iPhone into a mood “ring”. Really its just a Heat Sensitive Backing but pretty cool anyway. Your phone will now change with the climate and your touch. Made by RF Laserworks this little stick on will even change colors to reveal the outlines of your phone’s inner components while playing music, surfing, or while on a phone call.

Sometimes when you are riding all you want is a comfortable seat. But that often comes at an aesthetic price. Not with the Avenir Cruiser though. It has an old time saddle look to it that is classic and slick. Chrome plated pieces give it a nice accent. This is a perfect fit for your vintage cruiser.

We pretty much like every single piece of work that Andrew Groves puts together. Our favorites are his personal prints that are patterns/characters of simple shapes and colors. The Crystal of Wisdom (above) is a prime example of Mr. Groves styles and humor. You have to check out Society6 to buy his work and we we he had more up on there.

Laptops are endless sources of entertainment so carrying one shouldn’t be a chore. Meet Giles Miller. This London designer created this Corrugated Cardboard Laptop Case, which is made of 100% recycled materials. It’s lightweight, industrial and can even be personalized with your initials! You’ll be sure to get plenty of attention carrying this eco-friendly modern piece on your commute. And, it’s not just stylish! It also fits your laptop perfectly to prevent any damage. Check out the Corrugated Cardboard Laptop Case and Miller’s other pieces for Farm UK.

Haven’t you always wanted a gramophone for your iphone? Well, here it is the iSuppli Gramo from Ozaki. This little piece will amplify your music and charge your iphone at the same time. It’s also great as a stand while you get your face-time in with your friends.

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In this edition of the Web Trend Map there are no Metro lines, no URLS. This time, it’s the 140, a number you may be familiar with, most influential people on twitter, sorted by #name #handle #category #influence #activity. Plus: When they started tweeting and what they first said. It took quite some time until we had it in the shape we envisioned.

Love your iPhone but terrified of the notion of having even slightest dent or scratch on it? If you’re in the market for some new protection then no further with this Ruggedized Case by Jon Eicher. One of the only military grade standard cases out there, this patented shock and vibration absorbing structure comes in all colors. Debris and dust are also prevented from contacting the glass panels too! Designed in his Dumbo, Brooklyn studio, Eicher created the cases out of Military Standard 810-G (an aerospace and ground equipment standard created in 1962 for the U.S. space program) with auto and truck body grade aluminum and aerospace grade fasteners. Check out all the different models on Eicher’s Broodr Storefront today.

It can be a huge hassle to wear a bag while riding a bike. You might look cool with your messenger, but it can get in the way and throw off your balance. Luckily the experts from Linus came up with a fashionable solution. The Office Bag can attach to the back of your bike for your ride and then taken off and worn for your walk. This flexibility allows you to easily ride your bike, transport any needed items and then take them with you on foot.

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The guys over at Alchemy Goods are a creative bunch. They have designed a whole slew of products that are not cool but add functionality. The Eastlake laptop case is a perfect example of what they’re all about. This computer carrier is a cool looking sleeve with bright accent stitching that is basically made out of innertubes. The rubber coating protects your computer from scraps, bumps and water. Most importantly, it looks good while doing it…