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| Eco-Luxe modeled after a Coach bag |
If you happen to be in Soho and see a guy bending steel using a subway entrance or fire hydrant as leverage it's probably Josh Hader. This is part of Josh’s effort to be eco-conscious from start to finish.
His company
HADAR METAL DESIGNS is “an eco-conscious design group that creates one-of-a-kind custom bikes and environmental installations.”
His tools run on solar energy and everything is made by a sustainable method.
These bikes are functional (solar or gas) and yet still, works of art. The sculptures are works of art that serve as energy gatherers. All are bio-morphic designs, part living and part mechanical. “No one ever crossed the street to look at a Prius” so he makes sure that his eco-designs are decadent, sexy and luxurious. Definitely worth a second look or a walk across the street.
Josh's show, The Evolution Of Steel can be viewed at 285 Lafayette Street until May 27th. See/read more about Josh at http://hardarmetaldesign.com/
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| Solar Powered Tricycle goes about 22hrs on a charge |
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| Christy Lynn |
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| Vascular steel casing surrounds heart/gas tank |
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| Eric's Teardrop |
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| Richard The Lionhearted |
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Photovoltaic Acasia Tree to replace boring solar panels
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Always on the lookout for new things I could not help but be drawn in by the sign "150 young designers". In the past, owner, Cella Deluise designed her own line of women's sportswear and started NYPULL nine years ago. When asked about people's spending habits today, she responds that people are just "adjusting" to what is happening. She has noticed men are buying but the women aren't and notes "for the 25-35 year old, this is the first time they've experienced something like this and with the internet they can shop around and look for cheaper options so some retailers are still struggling". But enough about that, you can turn on CNN or NY1 to hearthat forecast. Cella, like most of us still remains hopeful and even consults for a few of her young fledglings. Her menswear picks for the summer 2011...lightweight wispy fabrics and the summer jacket with shorts. Here are my top "likes" from NYPULL:
