Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Stand Tall.



A little known fact to most, and admittedly to ourselves as well, the great month of November not only plays host to the American favorite, Thanksgiving, but also to National American Indian month as well.  Though not really a fan of designating single months to commemorate such climatic periods of American history, we found this to be all to interesting of a fact to let slip through our content hungry grasp.  If ever a true meaning (or not) of the word  ironocism* this is likely that.  We would like to personally take this brief moment in Time to send a grateful shout out to originality and gritty determination.  Though unjustly persecuted and grossly abused, the Native American was and will always be an endearing sign of perseverance and tradition. Stand Tall. -LK

Friday, November 5, 2010

For the Influencers: Trends, Creativy...Contagious.




"The tipping point is the biography of an idea, and the idea is very simple. Ideas, and products, and messages, and behaviors spread just like viruses do...."
- Malcolm Gladwell
In this melting pot of a world we dwell, trends and creativity are influenced by an assortment of ideas and cultures.  From fashion, to films, to music & art.  Influences are shaped and molded throughout history and most certainly play a major part in all that we do.  This video, appropriately named Influencers, lays down a short yet beautifully effective look into the minds of some of America's foremost trend and style connoisseurs. Directed by Paul Rojanathara and Davis Johnson, Influencers really strikes a cord with the LifE KiT family. As with any budding brand we truly believe in what we do.  A select few are among us. They are the movers and the shakers of the conventional. These individuals are not different for the sake of being different, because honestly they can’t help it. Their voices are the authority of cool and their movements are mimicked by the masses. Some refer to them as prophets of social trends or as visionaries of the next big thing. Plenty of others contribute their unconventional wisdom to the creativity, enlightenment, and Boxless thinking that moves us all forward.  All true of course…let’s just call them “The Influencers.” -LK





Monday, November 1, 2010

Pee and Grow



An interesting concept to say the least, a small village in China had a bright idea that instead of flushing their community's “waste” in to the sea, they would reuse it to fertilize plants.  By setting up a system to capture sterile urine they are able to minimize 20 tons of carbon dioxide emissions that could be emitted into the atmosphere by the use of artificial fertilizers.

Often the solution is closer than we think.  -LK

Monday, October 25, 2010

Why Runaway?



The mind of Mr. Kanye West never ceases to amaze us. Runaway (Full-length film) is definitely a thought provoking piece . Watch, listen, and be inspired.  -LK

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Haitian Cholera Outbreak






Still suffering from the devastating earthquake that hit one year ago, the Haitian community is now suffering from a potential Cholera outbreak.  Cholera, an infection of the small intestine caused by the bacterium Vibrio Cholerae, breeds in contaminated drinking water and food supplies. With more than a hundred confirmed dead and thousands more affected, relief agencies are scrambling to ensure that this outbreak does not become a national pandemic.  Forgotten about in the minds of most since the cameras have disappeared, the Haitian community is indeed in need of additional support and assistance, more specifically access to clean drinking water.  Aid workers are working feverishly to install water purification systems across the country in order to combat this outbreak. 


(Seen here is a video from Operation Blessing as they install a water purification system.)

Friday, October 22, 2010

Friday = The G.O.O.D. Life




A little motivation for a beautiful Friday and the end of a very productive week. Stay Tuned. -LK

Jay-Z: Decoded



Jay-Z gives a short blurb on his latest project, Decoded.

Work & Progress.




As if you needed anymore proof that we certainly have some special things lined up for you in the very near future our tags came in today...with a world full of imposters and unoriginals this will be the only sure way to know your LifE KiT is indeed authentic. We're working. Stay Tuned. Stay Humble. -LK

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Tube it or Lose it.


Fluid Sculpture from Charlie Bucket on Vimeo.


Not a lot to this other than some very creative work.  Watch. -LK