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Sea-wood

KoreAm — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:29:41 +0000

This charming fishing play set, part of MoMA’s “Destination: Seoul” collection highlighting lifestyle products from South Korea, is made of natural wood finished with linseed oil. Includes eight magnetic fish and sea creatures—plus, a rod and reel. ($35; www.momastore.org)

Rule-of-Thumb

KoreAm — Fri, 07 May 2010 23:49:24 +0000

A part of The Museum of Modern Art’s “Destination: Seoul” collection, which highlights lifestyle products from Korea, these playful cuff links by Dai-Sung Kim feature a thumbprint design. Made of

tin plated with white gold. ($18; momastore.org)

Seeing Green

Michelle — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 23:32:57 +0000

Bamboo is the go-to fabric for its eco-agreeable and antibacterial qualities, and these days it’s found in everything from sheets to flooring to the latest summer fashions. Now bamboo can rest on your nose, too, with Jamie Lim’s line of environmentally friendly sunglasses and eyewear for Kayu Design. ($180; kayudesign.com)

Celebrate Earth Day

School of Rock

KoreAm — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:54:13 +0000

Three, Shirley Choi’s line of backpacks and messenger bags for kids and kids-at-heart, was created “for the inner rocker in every young woman.” The collection features hand-stitched detailing and too-cool-for-school embellishment, all at very child-friendly prices. Get 30 percent off and a free gift with purchase at www.threeusa.com. Use code THREE30 by June 30. (“Sleek” messenger bag, $29.99)

Major Manhwa

Michelle — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:45:32 +0000

Oh, you Twi-hards. You still have months before the third film installment is released (“Eclipse,” due out June 30). What to do? Get your fix with Twilight: The Graphic Novel, Volume 1, illustrated and adapted by Korean artist Young Kim. Author Stephenie Meyer describes Young’s work as “very close to what I was imagining while writing the series.” ($19.99; www.amazon.com)

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