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 Show Studio ShopWhy just buy the clothes when you can buy the tiger standing next to the model wearing the clothes? Online fashion broadcaster Show Studio sells one-of-a-kind props, bespoke artifacts and unique designer creations hand-picked from iconic fashion shoots. One of the best ways we've seen of getting some fashion history in your life. Images and more at Show Studio Shop.
 WodeA celtic warrior queen, a graffiti artist and a perfumier walk into a bar... and out comes Wode, the latest scent from British design house Boudicca. Inspired by the tribal paint worn by celtic warriors, the perfume forms a cobalt blue spray that disappears in seconds, leaving behind the scent of cardamom, black hemlock, raw opium and saffron. True modern war paint. Photographed by Justin Smith for boudiccawode.com.
 Color of the YearPantone selects 15-5519 Turquoise as the official color of 2010: a soothing, vibrant tone that's equal parts healing talisman and tropical vacation. Things are looking up!
 ChairmanPharrell's latest side project: the cheeky "Tank" and "Perspective" chairs, on exhibit next week at Art Basel Miami. For those of us who can't get enough of the Billionaire Boys Club head's bold, witty designs. Check out his latest wearable creations at SSENSE. Photos via Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin.
 Chateau GabrielYves Saint-Laurent's estate goes up for a second round of auctions, this time focusing on the contents of the designer's Brittany Chateau Gabriel. Decorated on the theme of Marcel Proust's novel cycle "In Search of Lost Time," the chateau is a meticulous recreation of a lavish belle époque mansion. The sale provides a final, paradoxical glimpse into Saint-Laurent's private world: a nostalgia-filled retreat for the man whose forward-thinking designs defined the 20th-century woman. Photos from Marianne Haas and Christie's Images.
 HangupsThe recyclable, biodegradable Green Hanger finally provides an eco-friendly alternative to standard wire.
 Plugged InThe must-have accessory for traveling during fashion week? The, new, innovative UK plug, of course. Redesigned by Royal College of Art graduate Min-Kyu Choi. the slim and sleek folding and rotating elements reduce the standard-sized plug to a slender ten millimeters, the width of a MacBook Air.
 Star SearchScientists kick the search for extraterrestrial life into warp speed with the Allen Telescope Array, a grouping of of 350 20-foot dish antennas in California?s Cascade Mountains that are striking pieces of sculpture as well as technological marvels. The dishes function as a single super-telescope that scans the skies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to produce a digital image of the universe 17 times larger than the previous record holder?s. With plans to check out a million nearby star systems in the next two dozen years, the Allen Telescope Array should finally be giving us some answers. seti.org/ata/
 SPA ScandinaveScandinave Les Bain Old Montréal provides a regenerating experience, using ancient techniques and traditions of thermal waters, widely recognized for their energizing and relaxing effects. The spa offers a Finnish sauna or Norwegian steam bath followed by a cold plunge and a Swedish massage. thecoolhunter.net
 POP-UP EATSMove over Dover Street Market - Parisian brothers Pascal and Laurent Grasso have upped the ante on the pop-up shop and opened Nomiya, a temporary pop-up restaurant perched on the roof of Paris's Palais de Tokyo museum. The eighteen-meter glass structure seats twelve for lunch or dinner and offers stunning panoramic views of the Seine and Eiffel Tower. It's only open for one year, so make your reservations now!
 House PartyThe newest Hollywood hotspot from David Judaken and Tony Daly (of Crimson, Mood and Opera) brings clubbing home - literally. MyHouse, the two-storey lounge designed by Dodd Mitchell, is inspired by great nights in, rather than out. The interior has all the trappings of a lavish Los Angeles home, including a fully stocked kitchen, bedroom and bath. The only sign this is not your ordinary house party? An air-tight guest list. Why go out if you can get in? myhousehollywood.com
 alexander mcqueen moves onRumor has it that Alexander McQueen's East London home is up for sale. The 2,957 sq.ft, four-storey design by architect David Adjaye is minimalist and light, boasting an incredible rooftop terrace and private garden. Listed at $2.87 million dollars. Looks like McQueen is moving on up.
 the selbyNew York-based photographer, Todd Selby, shoots artists, actors, designers, models, writers and fashionable people in their natural habitat:THEIR private homes. His website glimpses into the everyday life of style-setters, exposing their personal vision and influence, EXPLORING their residences, offices, studios and MORE. Leaving nothing out-of-bounds, The Selby is a source of inspiration for anyone interested in design and décor with the added guilty pleasure of seeing celebrities' at home. Photo: theselby.com
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