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March 24, 2009

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Tags: Accessories, Advice, Bags, Brooklyn, Design, Fashion, New York, skinny vinny

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Hello There,
My name is Vincent and I am the designer/founder of Skinny Vinny. Design Glut asked if I would like to contribute and informally blog about my adventures on here. My answer, Heck yes!
I’m really flattered that they asked me and I hope my adventures are up to par with the ones they have all the time.
Skinny Vinny is a Design Studio based in Brooklyn. We currently have a collection of utilitarian bags out on the market. We will soon add more bags to that collection and also working on some side projects. Stay tuned and I hope you find our stories interesting.

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Electrical Cover

Cubic Switchplate - Electric

$8.00

Replace your electrical covers. Add a little fun to your house! Our switchplate covers play tricks with your eyes. While the switchplates are only 3mm deep, their trippy shape makes them look like they're popping inches off the wall. Available in Black and White 6″ x 4.75″ x 3mm thick ABS plastic

Storage

Jar Tile

$30.00

Our new storage tile - perfect for little things that you want to hide away. The half-jar appears to merge into your wall, making for a completely surreal effect. Tile several together to create a beautiful storage system. Sold individually, 4 screws included 6″ x 6" x 3″ deep Ceramic

Storage

Hookmaker

$30.00

Our original storage tile - also known as the Teacup Tile. We merged half a teacup with a flat tile, creating wall-mounted storage for small things. Perfect for keys and change, or hot-dish holders and spoons. It has a different use in every room! Tile several together for an even more dramatic effect. Sold individually, 4 screws included 6″ x 6" x 3″ deep Ceramic

Candlesticks

Candlestrip (4 candles)

$20.00

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Handkerchief

Swine Flu Hanky

$28.00

$16.40

Think you might have swine flu? One thing's for sure - you'll need somewhere to blow your nose. Complete with H1N1 embroidered monogram, this hanky makes a perfect gift for the hypochondriacs in your life. 16" x 16" 100% Cotton

Handkerchief

Dow Jones Hanky

$28.00

Stock portfolio in the toilet? It's OK to cry! As long as you're using a Dow Jones Hanky, that is. It's here to catch all your recession tears. Want a hanky embroidered with YOUR stock portfolio? Custom pieces are also available. 16" x 16" 100% Cotton

Egg Cups

Egg Pants

$20.00

Sold as a set of 2. Egg Pants are the latest and greatest breakfast fashion for soft-boiled eggs. The cups are white on the outside and yellow on the inside, just like eggs. And while the material looks like ceramic, it is actually soft and a little stretchy.

Currency Collection Bracelet

$40.00

$24.00

Does it really make sense to hang a dollar sign around your neck anymore? The Currency Collection allows you to flaunt the symbols of all the world's major currencies. Welcome to the global economy. 7.5" long Laser-cut acrylic

Necklace

World Links Necklace

$60.00

Wear the whole world around your neck! All of the continents are connected by links of chain - a symbol for unity if there ever was one. 4.75″ x 1.5″ Plated brass

Lightswitch Cover

Cubic Switchplate - Lightswitch

$8.00

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Candleholder

Candlestrip (Resin Base)

$40.00

Mix up the colors! Buy the Base on its own. Candles shaped like power cords plug into our power-strip bases, creating a completely unique centerpiece for your table. Available in Black, White, and Orange. 10" x 2" Resin

Necklace

World Links Necklace (Black)

$60.00

$36.00

Wear the whole world around your neck! All of the continents are connected by links of chain - a symbol for unity if there ever was one. 4.75" x 1.5" Plated brass

Candlesticks & Holder

Candlestrip (Set)

$60.00

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Brooch

World Links Brooch

$50.00

$36.00

Pin the whole world anywhere you like! All of the continents are connected by links of chain - a symbol for unity if there ever was one. 4.75" x 1.5" Plated brass

Greeting Card

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$15.00

Sold as a set of 5 cards, with envelopes. Finally, a greeting card to get you through your most uncomfortable situations. This simple design helps you start the awkward conversations you want to avoid, but really shouldn't. It has a million uses. Get them for apologizing, for asking a favor, or for breaking the ice. 3" x 5" greeting card. Letterpress front, blank inside.

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