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Ikepod Black Hole
With the new Ikepod Black Hole, a limited edition of 66, Marc Newson's iconic watches are back—this time with more expensive materials, extensive (re)designs and overall exclusivity. Only advertised as silhouette, no images are shown until the potential owners buy it. I met with new owner and prominent art collector Adam Lindemann in his New York office to discuss the rebirth of the brand...

On Location: Marrakech
Meandering through the souks of Marrakech's infamous buzzing Medina can make you feel as though you've traveled back in time. Linger down the narrow stone streets to find mismatched tins piled high with fresh gem-colored spices and racks teeming with colorful babouches (Moroccan slippers). Or hop a taxi to Le Guéliz, where you'll see young Marrakechis dining al fresco at Parisian-style cafés and toting...

Earth: Hibernaculum
The pioneering Drone band Earth has existed in some form or another with Dylan Carlson at the helm since 1989. With several early releases on Sub Pop during the Seattle label's golden age, Earth's experimental music is characterized by slow and repetitive sounds and long-enduring chords. Carlson, perhaps better known as one of Kurt Cobain’s best friends (controversial for being the one who gave...

Three Places To Enjoy Wine Without The Fuss
We like wine at Cool Hunting but we don't like the whiff of snobbery that often accompanies it, which is why these three places are more than welcome to top up our glass. In their own way, they're helping to demystify what's behind the label, encouraging drinkers to experiment without fear. The Sampler (above left) recently opened in Islington, North London to much fanfare....

Tristan Still
Sydney-based photographer Tristan Still shoot raw and confronting images. "I started when I was sixteen; around the same time I started skateboarding. I loved how the camera could catch and freeze any moment in time. I'm almost always trying to engage the audience in some way, to draw them in and wonder about the who, why and where of the photo." There's a full...

Light Wave Surfboard
Surfers who like to be on the waves before dawn or after dusk now have a solution to improve safety and visibility. The Light Wave surfboard by Santa Monica Light Wells has battery operated lights—a white light on the right or left side of the board (depending on which way you ride) provides visibility to other surfers. A headlight is activated when the nose...