A CO-OPer’s Book Review of “Let The Great World Spin”

21 Dec 2011, Posted by Samantha in coolshit, 0 Comments

Set in New York City during August of 1974, Colum McCann’s book begins with a man suspended on a tightrope between the twin towers (more…)

Whimsical Windows in Mid-Town

20 Dec 2011, Posted by Hal in art, coolshit, design, topics, 0 Comments

Traditional scenes of Christmas serve just fine as subject matter for most Department Store windows during the holidays, but some of Manhattan’ s most upscale retailers got much more imaginative this year.

Saks Fifth Avenue created a magical world based on the Children’s story “Who makes the Snow?”  It displays a group of immaculately-dressed underground people called the “Bubblemakers,” a human girl named Holly, and furry Yeti’s that inhabit the store’s roof. The windows were made in collaboration with the NYC design agency Pentagram.

Barnys’ windows were inspired by the mind of Lady Gaga. They include a boudoir made entirely out of hair, a mermaid installation, and an art-deco motorcycle reminiscent of Gaga. There is also an interactive short video called  ’Gaga Constellation’ which is embedded below. The windows were art directed by Nicola Formichetti in collaboration with Barneys Creative Director Dennis Freedman.

Bergdorf’s windows are themed “Carnival of the Animals.” They are spectacular settings in different parts of the world where humans, animals, and hybrids of the aforementioned are pictured together. The fashion, featuring dresses by Oscar de la Renta, is rightfully fantastic. The team of designers was led by David Hoey.

Saks Fifth Avenue

Barnys

Bergdorf Goodman

NSKYC

14 Jul 2011, Posted by Celine in coolshit, 0 Comments

Ever wonder what color the sky was at 3:13PM on July 14th? Well there’s a website that can tell you that. (more…)

NYC’s very own Plus Pool

12 Jul 2011, Posted by Celine in coolshit, current events / news, 0 Comments

For cool shit I presented the Kickstarter project + Pool as an attempt to spread the word on this exciting new project in the New York City. + Pool is proposed to be located in the east river and will be filled with filtered water from the Hudson river. (more…)

thisMoment Visits The CO-OP Office

26 May 2011, Posted by Samantha in coolshit, 0 Comments

Every Thursday we step away from our computers for about an hour and immerse ourselves in presentations by our peers. Topics range from social issues, to personal adventures to technology to a lot more. We would like to share our inspiration with you! (more…)