nooka at the trades

this post is for retail buyers: nooka will be participating in the chicgao collective as well as project las vegas. if you're in chicago August 9th to the 11th, be sure to check us out at the merchant mart and if you're in vegas september 1 through the 3rd, check us out at the sand expo and convention center.

also, don't forget to vote for nooka at pulchra. the voting process may seem a bit tedious, but it is actually really simple. simply drag nooka to the number 1 spot, if that's your choice of course and choose the other 9 objects until you have completed your list. In order for your vote to be valid, you will need to complete the details form. remember you can only vote ONCE PER DAY, so make sure to log on the next day and do it all over again. link is here!

nooka can be found in fine stores all over the world and here. follow nooka on facebook and twitter.

summer love: style.com, WWD friday and nylon

really good press past week, last friday saw an article on my new fragrance by matthew evans in WWD, the venerable nyc based fashion trade paper, and this week a nooka zub in nylon as well as my new fragrance and zenh hs on style.com.

the nooka featured in NYLON is available at fine shops around the world, or online here. nooka fragrance available at DDC lab, den 330 east 11th street [until august 16 2009] and here. the nooka featured on style.com is also available at fine shops or online here. follow nooka on facebook and on twitter!

also, don't forget to vote for nooka at pulchra. the voting process may seem a bit tedious, but it is actually really simple. simply drag nooka to the number 1 spot, if that's your choice of course and choose the other 9 objects until you have completed your list. In order for your vote to be valid, you will need to complete the details form. remember you can only vote ONCE PER DAY, so make sure to log on the next day and do it all over again. link is here!

nooka sightings: immi

my friend elle, formerly a collaborator in tokyo [she just moved to toronto] sent me the link to the above video. it's a cover of joe le taxi [the debut song written for vanessa paradis] performed by japanese electro artist immi. it's a fun song and a fun video, more so with the frequent appearance of a nooka gold zoo-v! learn more about immi's music on this site, but it's in japanese only.


the nooka immi is wearing is available at fine shops around the world, including many in japan, or online here. follow nooka on facebook and on twitter!

also, don't forget to vote for nooka at pulchra. the voting process may seem a bit tedious, but it is actually really simple. simply drag nooka to the number 1 spot, if that's your choice of course and choose the other 9 objects until you have completed your list. In order for your vote to be valid, you will need to complete the details form. remember you can only vote ONCE PER DAY, so make sure to log on the next day and do it all over again. link is here!

pulchra competition

it is a year of firsts this year for nooka with the release of the nooka strip, the nooka ao, the nooka fragrance, and now our first appearance in the pulchra competition. the zot v has the pleasure of representing nooka in this prestigious italian showcase for design. the competiton is set to kick off July 31, 2009 and will feature 100 of the most beautiful design products in the world each year. be sure to check out the site, www.pulchra.org and VOTE! the top 10 objects will become part of a metal waterproof time capsule so that future archaeologists will be able to discover them.

here at nooka, we are excited for the recognition as a design object, so get out there and vote your support!

the voting process may seem a bit tedious, but it is actually really simple. simply drag nooka to the number 1 spot, if that's your choice of course and choose the other 9 objects until you have completed your list. In order for your vote to be valid, you will need to complete the details form. remember you can only vote ONCE PER DAY, so make sure to log on the next day and do it all over again. link is here!

nooka can be found in fine stores all over europe and here. follow nooka on facebook and twitter.

nooka sightings: nid and sancy

i am a fan of good experimental pop, electronica and synthpop, especially if they can put on a good live show. well, nid and sancy is one such act. they recently sent me some photos of their live set wearing their lovely nooka watches. they have a great style that is very nooka [if i do say so myself]. read more news on them at their blog here.

nooka can be found in fine stores all over europe and here. follow nooka on facebook and twitter.

nooka sightings: brandon hines

mtv’s trl’s hottest undiscovered act of 2008 has been spotted wearing a new nooka strip in orange and a matching orange zub! the talented Brandon Hines, singer/ songwriter, from detroit, michigan, is a force to be reckoned with. he has immense talent that is being recognized world wide. hines has worked with the likes of trey songz, cassie and johnta austin and has made a guest appearance in estelle’s and kanye’s video, american boy. armed with a sultry voice, hines is ready to take over the r&b music industry. be sure to look out for his music.

now, when i say "spotted", i'm not being totally honest as the photos were sent to me by star image director, alexander allan! his site here.

the nooka belt and zub can be found at fine stores and here. follow nooka on facebook and twitter.

nooka creative x-change: jabari johnson

I was recently given the opportunity to interview aspiring host/journalist, jabari johnson. jabari is a well known figure in the online hip hop community and has continued to show love for Nooka. be sure to check out his interviews and posts on his site http://www.iamjabari.com/

could you give us a short bio on yourself?
In a nutshell I am a music journalist/host but I do a lot of other things as well. I have interviewed artists like 50 Cent, Lupe Fiasco, Keri Hilson, Ryan Leslie, Soulja Boy, Wale and many more. That led to my online videos becoming very popular and developing a following that has turned into over 1.5 million views.

i always try to discern the differences between motivation and inspiration. what motivates you to do what you do?
Honestly what motivates me is having the ability to influence culture. Everything that I have done in the past and the things I will be doing in the near future are all links to the big picture which is being able to have a voice that can spread positivity to the masses. I know it sounds cheesy but I would like to be able to send messages to the world that help people on a grand scale.

With the direction social media is heading the lines of entertainment, news, fashion, philanthropy, technology etc. are all blurring. Each category can easily be incorporated into the next so while I'm entertaining somebody I can take five minutes to slip in something inspirational or educational, its almost like an obligation.

what inspires you?
I am inspired by people who make something out of nothing. Short web films inspire me especially from students because I know most of them are working with limited resources. When I see a great story in a 5-10 minute YouTube or Vimeo clip I get blown away because the filmmaker only had such a short amount of time to make such a compelling story. I am always online watching short films and mini documentaries and this is where you really see the budding talent of tomorrow. I love seeing who else is out there telling great stories through their camera.

your coverage is very hip-hop-heavy. what else do you listen to?
Yea it seems like I have interviewed every hip-hop artist under the sun! What most people don't realize is that I love all types of music (even though hip-hop is my favorite genre). Right now I am in love with Meiko she is a great singer/songwriter with songs that everybody can relate to. I also like MGMT, Lenka, Flobots, Mike Posner and Cage.

what does "nooka" mean to you?
Nooka is the future. I think the brand is currently where a lot of "lifestyle" brands are headed. Most watch companies could not come out with a fragrance but it doesn't seem weird with Nooka because it just fits. I think Nooka is about innovation and creativity and I can't wait to see what the next surprise is.

what's next for jabari?
Hopefully hosting a television show in the near future is next. I am always trying to become a better journalist and sharpen up my interviewing skills so I hope to be doing that on a larger platform soon. I am producing a documentary entitled Rest In Beats that pays homage to legendary musicians that have passed away. It is directed by Opiyo Okeyo and should be out in the Spring of 2010. I also want to do some more acting and modeling here and there. The future looks good and I will have my Nooka on the whole way!

nooka is available at fine stores and here! follow nooka on twitter: nooka
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