Azumi and David Percival Yamashita, the two designers behind London-based brand A’N'D have a very distinctive approach to the arts. These Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design alumni emerged in the mid-90s with an exclusive set of poetry books and performance art - during one show the couple walked around London’s Tate Gallery wearing sandwich boards. This Japanese-British duo has time and time again proved their tremendous creative abilities. With their first collection in 1999, they added a much needed touch of humor to the world of fashion. Their “things to wear”, as they like to call their creations, are as inventive as they are unusual. From their adorable safety pin necklaces, to their key shaped brooches, A’N'D create accessories and clothes with fresh and unique designs that will please every die-hard fashionista. I love the black leather bag with a heel shaped bottom! Check them out here.

 2007 definitively marked the return of mythical electro geniuses Daft Punk. After the commercial failure of Human After All and a 2 year hiatus, the duo killed it this year. They took us Around The World with more sold out concerts than you could wish for and remixes for artists like Ed Banger’s DJ Mehdi. But wait, the best is yet to come! We all know that the Japanese love to do things their own way, so to celebrate the release of the highly anticipated Alive on December 5th, Medicom Toy is unleashing a collectors edition of their ever popular Be@rbricks. This is the second collaboration for the French duo and this Tokyo-based toy company. In 2004, Medicom had designed a set of two collectibles that accompanied the Japanese release of Interstella 5555 . Only 3000 of the two round figurines will be produced and sold with the Japanese version of Alive 2007. Needless to say, they will only be available in Japan, but some lucky Parisians will be able to catch them at the ultra-hip boutique Colette. For the rest of us on the other side of the globe, make sure you get your fix of  Alive 2007 on November 19.

Your apartment desperately needs an extreme makeover, but yet you refuse to go through the hassle of painting your walls! Well, I think I found just what you’ve been looking for. I first discovered Vynils during a trip to Paris. I went to my friend’s apartment and saw these amazing crazy green and purple shapes on the walls that gave the room so much character, and I immediately fell in love with them.

Somewhere in between wall paper and graffiti, the Vynils collection, is a fun alternative to your traditional wall ornaments. Eye-popping, and above all user-friendly. In a second, your wall turns into a canvas where your imagination has no limit. You can turn your bedroom into an unique piece of art and make you roommates jealous. They come in all shapes, forms, colors and prices! So put them on your walls, on the floor and even on the ceiling. With designs by Jeremy Scott , Kaws and Fafi - more than 60 artists in total- who can resist these stickies? I’m already sold.

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That’s how Chicago born house erudite, Felix Stallings aka Felix Da Housecat describes his new album Virgo Blaktro & The Movie Disco.Considered a prolific member of the second wave of Chicago house, Stalling has been releasing music since the early 90’s when he first dropped his full-length Alone in the Dark. This DJ whose productions have included remixes for Madonna’s American Life and Gwen Stefani’s What You Waiting For, will stop in Montreal, the day after Halloween, as part of his promotional tour. The Society for Arts and Technology (SAT), one of Montreal’s most modern multidisciplinary art spaces will be grooving to Stalling’s newest production, an extravagant mix of electro and funk. On this album Stallings boasts a wide range of influences, from Sly and The Family Stone to George Michael and Prince. As the hit single Something For Porno proved, Virgo Blaktro, is definitely Da Housecat’s most eclectic and distinct work to date as he mixes it up with elements of modern electro, pop and 70’s disco. Well Montreal, what more can I say ?! Get ready ! There’s gonna be murder on the dance-floor! Where ? SAT in Montreal. When? November 1 @ 10pm.

For the first time, la creme de la creme of the graphic design and visual art world, as well as members of the International Council of Graphic Design Associations, students and professors will meet to exchange, discuss and share their creativity. Over the last 44 years, Icograda has been one of the leading forces in the ever so innovative world of graphic design; this year the Icograda World Design Congress takes us to La Habana for its 2007 event. Until October 26th Cuba’s cultural center will be the capital for international communication and graphic design. The themes of this year’s event are Design and Culture. Speakers from Brazil, Korea, Canada, the UK , Cuba and the US will cover topics like the influence of urban and traditional cultures on communication, the impact of new technologies on graphic design, and the role graphic design can play in economic development. The highlight’s of the 2007 edition is the Eduardo Munoz Bachs retropsective. This exciting exhibition features the finest collection of work by the Cuban visual artist, whose posters have illustrated some of Cuba’s most celebrated movies. The retrospective is presented in association with the prestigious Cuban Cinema Institute (ICAIC). Who would have thought Cuba and the US could work together for the sake of art and culture.

Until November 3rd, Paris’s mecca of style boutique Colette is hosting the “From the Street to the Night” photo exhibit. This series of candid snapshots from bloggers and photographers, document the always changing nightlife of Paris, New York, Tokyo, L.A. (and many more). Street portraits of famous faces and average joes are juxtaposed against a background of the grit and grime of city life. Some of the artists featured are the infamous L.A. kid Cobrasnake, Linlee Allen, Jeremy Kost and Marco Dos Santos. A must see exhibit if you’re in the City of lights.

Wanna be fashionable and “go green” at the same time? If so, this is your ultimate retro accessory. These cassette wallets were first introduced in Tokyo a few months ago, and were created by Italian designer Marcella Foschi. To all the die hards out there, note that each piece is unique and is handmade with real cassettes from the 80’s and 90’s! The wallets are available at designboom.com and price varies between $ 39.00 and $43.00. Be kind, rewind.