Reclaimed Wood Works- A real piece of New York

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We Love Wood!  In fact we have an entire category on our online store dedicated to all things made of this wonderful material http://www.a8newyork.com/wood/

So when I attended the UNIQUE NYC gift/trade show recently in Chelsea I was instantly drawn to the wood works of Stephane Hubert Design.

All their works of art are made from primarily reclaimed, repurposed and sustainably sourced material, amongst other things. I was intoxicated by the alluring smell of wood stain and each piece ( whether it a lamp, a table, a stool) has a story from a past life so you are left imagining where that exact panel of wood may have once laid…

The lamps are all paired with Edison bulbs which we are BIG fans of, and give off a glowing soft artistic light.

We are thrilled to have this emerging new brand on board and yes, we do have the walnut table lamp in the office ;)

Blades of Glory

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It’s a winter wonderland out there and for those of you excited by the cold weather that means time to hit the mountains for some snow boarding and skiing or a little closer to home you can channel your inner figure skater and pull some  moves on the ice just as  Will Ferrell and Jon Heder did in the hilarious film ” blades of glory” where they played two professional male figure skaters .

New York city offers a few rinks, two of which I personally have slid around on in the past and can recommend:

1 ) The wollman Rink in central park

2) The Rink at the Rockefeller centre

The Wollman rink is more spacious so you can really let loose and practice all your spins and jumps ( ha yeah right) but for xmas tress and festive spirit it’s definitely the Rockefeller that takes the cake for  – the ultimate return to a kid for five minutes fun . The lights and tree really get you in the holiday mood .

So if you need a bit of encouragement to get into the holiday spirit , embrace the cold and get out there and have some fun on the ice or snow, whats the worst that can happen ???  Don’t forget cute socks though!

 

A8 – All About My Boyfriend ( New York, New York )

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Just like any infatuation it’s impossible to go any decent length of time without talking about a crush/great love/boyfriend/girlfriend and A8 is no exception… WE LOVE NEW YORK , so much so we have even taken its last name forever ! And fall is one of the magical times that the city has a color palate so beautiful it makes you stop and stare .

So we decided to make a lost of 8 things we especially love about our city…

1) architecture – our obsession with downtown lofts and fire escapes will never die

2) aaannnnnd action ! Movie sets galore  – movie star spotting never gets old ( come on everyone takes a double look)

3) access all hours ( 24 hour delivery , 24 hour fitness, 24 hour funnnnnnnn)

4) art – the Met, the Whitney, the Natural History.. And that’s  just the beginning

5) Airports – nice to have 3 choices !

6) Actors off duty ( we mentioned them on duty earlier)

7) American sizing ( not healthy but gotta love a huge coffee)

8) And last but not least Anonymity… Be who you are, or be who you want to be.. no one is judging here.

A8 | New York

It’s beach weather somewhere out there …

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It’s officially fall here in New York city and as beautiful as this time of the year is with red leaves crunching and rustling through on the ground, the autumn menus that begin to fill restaurants and the unpacking of winter sweaters and scarves… we can’t help but feel a little sad that hot sticky summer in the city is well and truly over until next year .

So it is a very comforting thought to know on the other side of the world people are readying themselves for summer ! A little closer to home we have year round beach destinations –  Mexico, the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, Miami to name a few all within close proximity.

With all these choices for a beachy getaway its important to be prepared year round and we have you covered with the help of ARTMARE – hand crafted artisanal beach accessories inspired by seaside locale around the world.  Their luxury collection of  beach towels and linen beach blankets are not only stylish but incredibly functional with the addition of large zip pockets lined with nylon to stash your keys, sunglasses, camera, mobile phone or anything that needs protection from the sun and sand. Quite genius .

Shop Artmare here !

The Meat Pack .. Now that is manly !

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With Oktoberfest kicking off in Munich Germany this week we thought it the perfect time to introduce our latest featured gift set “THE MEAT GIFT PACK “.  Brought to you by Schaller & Weber, Masters of charcuterie since 1937, the family run business is an award-winning manufacturer of prime meats and traditional taste. With the original store still open on the upper east side New York City it’s a great fit for A8 New York .

The Meat Pack includes the following german delicacies in 4 packs : Cooked Bratwurst ,Polish Kolbase, Andouille and Cheddar Bratwurst ( so 16 all together)  with accompanying condiments – Düsseldorf style mustard and the traditional sauerkraut .

The perfect way to kick off your own Oktoberfest celebrations at home ! The pack is shipped in an insulated box with ice packs to keep everything cool and fresh .

Visit the Schaller & Weber website here schallerweber.com  for more details on their history and brand story and soak up some tradition ( or some beer) with a homemade hot dog.

Order Now !

A8 Introduces Gotham Smith

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Accessories made by robots – created by men …

A8 is excited to launch Gotham Smith on the site this week. Created by four New Yorker’s (an interaction designer, an ethnographer, an information architect and a product designer) who developed the brand after countless conversations over cocktails in lower Manhattan, Gothamsmith is the perfect mix of manliness and humor .

The team of creatives wanted to make unique things for themselves in the hope that they would last and create lasting delight. And that they certainly have done !

Using a 3D printer the cufflinks and necklaces are designed to precision and we have robots to thank for that. This fantastic robot-based manufacturing process is powered by Shapeways.

Take a look here and invest in a piece of New York you can carry around on your sleeve http://www.a8newyork.com/gothamsmith-chainring-bicycle-cufflinks-a8ny0250

 

Bing Bang …BOOM!

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A8 New York Presents BING BANG JEWELRY- Because it’s the finishing touches and finer details of a gentleman’s wardrobe that will make a man stand out above the rest. Time to get noticed – Boom!

Bing and bang – like most four letter words – are far bigger than the sum of their parts. The design of the eponymous line of jewelry follows the tradition of it’s founder, Anna Sheffield, whose background in the blacksmith’s shop still holds true today with our use of hammer and anvil in the making of BB products, most of which are made in our NYC studio.

Since its inception the Bing Bang brand has adhered to these four aesthetic themes- the Punk Rock ethos, Native American arts and amulets, Victorian keepsakes and the ever-relevant street culture of New York City.

Working like a bakers, or modern day alchemists, the Bing Bang team crafts it’s delectable seasonal collections and ultimate classics with a pinch of this -salty- a dash of that -sweet- and a little something off the wall -we call that part Punk. The end result is a line of delicate essentials with just the right amount of toughness paired with downtown chic and the many mini’s for avid collectibility.

Just like our moniker, every member of the Bing Bang team works together in the realization of each piece of jewelry-  with One hand on the hammer and one on the anvil…and maybe one or two in the cookie jar ;)

A8 New York | Bing Bang 

CHECK US OUT ON THRILLIST.COM

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This just out on Thrillist.com this morning wooohoooo

If you’ve always wondered how the smoking hot models that dream of you at night would appreciate you to purport yourself, e-head over to this shop curated by two NYC professional hotties and peruse quirkily categorized homme-wares ranging from album-cover-worthy thick-rimmed shades, to Hawaiian-flavored board shorts, to a Frost River rifle case, actually the only shot you’ll have with a model.

See more of the models’ choice picks at A8NewYork.com

Read more: http://www.thrillist.com/style/new-york/east-village/a8_bags_grooming-products_online-shops_sunglasses_swimsuits#ixzz1x20tU3UM

A8 Congratulates FieldCandy- Walpole 2012 Brand Of Tomorrow

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A8 New York is very proud of FieldCandy ( the designer tents we feature on our site) for their WALPOLE 2012 BRAND OF TOMORROW award !!!!

Walpole, the trade body that represents the British luxury industry, whose members include; Burberry, Jimmy Choo, Mulberry and Harrods, today announced FieldCandy as a company with the potential to become a luxury leader.

 Each year Walpole selects between six and eight up coming British luxury brands that they feel have the potential to become leading British luxury brands in the future. FieldCandy joins Demarquette Fine Chocolates, Lily & Lionel, Lucas Hugh, Aravore, Patterson Boatworks and Vivien Sheriff as the “2012 Brands of Tomorrow”.

A8 thinks these tents have a future as bright as their designs and we would love to see a tent in every fashionable back yard, at every music festival and in every camping ground around the USA this summer !

Check out one of our favorite Tents right here, pure Americana !!!

http://a8newyork.com/fabric/tents/field-glory.php

Brooklyn Cruising around town…

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With summer almost here and the promise of hot balmy days ( and stinking hot ones too) just around the corner it’s time to start thinking about how you will be getting yourself around the sprawling city in style, or just getting around period! With an increased amount of cycle lanes and more cycle friendly routes to commute between the boroughs it’s time to..you guessed it GET ON YOUR BIKE MIKE!

Brooklyn based ( obviously) Brooklyn Cruisers are exactly that.. City bikes , vintage inspired and smooth riding cruisers made for everyday wheeling ( and dealing) should you be inclined….

These elegant two wheeled works of art are the brainchild of Ryan Zagata , a Brooklyn boy who wishes you to ride in style and not at the cost of an arm or leg ( hell you need those for riding) !

Made to order and shipped out by Ryan himself you can have your own nyc wheels in no time and once you go cruiser? You guessed it …you won’t go back!

Check them out and order online at http://a8newyork.com/metal/bicycle-page.php