Lydia Whitmore

We love the super luxe work of photographer Lydia Whitmore. Having trained under Richard Foster - the go-to luxury market photographer - Whitmore has set up on her own in East London. She is also a font of knowledge when it comes to bicycles so inevitably they feature highly in her portfolio. Have a look at more of her work at her site.

lydiawhitmore.com

The Most Interesting Academy

Dos Equis, the Brazilian beer brand, have created an academy, apparently it's The Most Interesting Academy. The magazine style format online has come to life in lots of different ways. Their Mobile Academy food trucks have been all over the country serving up dishes like grilled kangaroo, silkworm and alligator-tail empanadas. They have also collaborated with the Love Hope Strength Foundation to host a free private party. So keep an eye on future articles and outings.

mostinterestingacademy.com

InsideInsides

The MRI technologist Andy Ellison, based at Boston University Medical School, has been scanning plants, flowers and vegetables to make a series of hypnotising GIFs. 

insideinsides.blogspot.co.uk

Survival Kits

Flavorwire have gathered together some exciting survival kits; some truly useful, others not so much. Our favourite is te one designed by menosunocerouno. 

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menosunocerouno

preparation for the end of the world - or at least according to the Mayan calendar (it will be this year)

needplease

The sardine survival kit is a must for any aspiring explorer. Shame it can't be re-sealed.

Steffan Kehlr

A sort of flat pack swiss-army knife.

Haute Nature

In a magazine format, Haute Nature, is a guide offering info, advice and links to upcycled products and eco living. Thankfully there is very little tie-dye or crochet but instead professionally made, stylish items and Colorado based advice. 

hautenature.com

Technological Mandala

Artist Leonardo Ulian has created these geometric mandalas made entirely from refurbished computer chips and electronic components. On show in Italy.

leonardoulian.it

22 occassions

Stranger & Stranger have collaborated with winemaker Truett Hurst to create 22 new wine products to cover all 'wine occassions'. Stocked in Safeway the sleeves contains everything from quotes to recipe.

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