Red Wing vs. Uwe Afferden

Our Red Wing friend Fred from Germany (local agent for brands like Red Wing and Nigel Cabourn) has probably one of the coolest showrooms we have ever seen so far. He represents our beloved shoe brand in a store by Uwe van Afferden in Dusseldorf where he is surrounded by incredible design, interior and all kinds of must haves like Roberu, Levi's Vintage and customized Red Wing shoes.

Have a look at his custom Red Wing Iron Ranger which he gave a black toe and heel cap. Ridiculously cool right? Whenever you visit the German city promise us you will drive an extra block to be overwhelmed by this amazing store and the way it fits the Red Wing product. Thanks to Fred for the inspiration.

Vintage Cereal Box

Never have I understood how people can eat milk with cereal. I get nauseous only by thinking about it. What I do understand is why people create a box design like this. It might not stimulate my appetite, but it would attract my attention on a shelve. (via Fffound)

Oro-Iginal Eames Chair

Last week we had the honor of meeting a photographer with a very special chair in his possession. Check out this Eames Lounge Chair. It is upholstered in Oro-Iginal leather from Red Wing's S.B. Foot Tannery. This oil-tanned, caramel-colored leather is my favorite: it's the same as my precious 877's and the Loggers that are high on my wish list. Thanks Pim van Ingen for the picture!

Fruta del Diablo

Not only taste makes food attractive. It might sound a bit strange but the outside, the packaging, is at least as important in determining whether you want to buy a product or not. If something is wrapped or packaged in an original way, it is much likelier to draw my attention and therefore have a much bigger chance of being purchased (by me).

This deadly salsa is a good example. It is a design concept made for Fruta del Diablo by Colorado based design agency Moxie Sozo. Not sure if the salsa is sold like this, but I love the designs inspired by woodcuts of Mexican artist Jose Guadalupe Posada. This style could also be cool for a tattoo. (via FFOUND)