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Benjamin Palmer

Benjamin Palmer leads barbarians. In other words, he is the visionary leader of one of the coolest interactive advertising agencies on the planet — The Barbarian Group. Benjamin is cofounder and CEO of the shop, which was recently recognized by … Continue reading

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Geoff Green

When it comes to capturing people’s beauty, nothing is out of the picture for Geoff Green. The NYC-based photographer constantly explores new neighborhoods and people with his camera in tow, always aiming to depict the moments when subjects from sidewalk … Continue reading

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Daniel Friedman

Daniel Friedman does complete, floor-to-ceiling revamping of New York City apartments. Daniel can turn ordinary lightbulbs into one-of-a-kind chandeliers and mundane walls into floor-to-ceiling artwork. And Daniel used to be unknown – that is, until Alli Goldberg convinced him that … Continue reading

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Christian Cota

Blake Lively,  Elizabeth Banks and Tina Fey are just a few of the notable actresses who have donned Christian Cota’s designs, which has put his career in the spotlight as well. This rising star founded his eponymous fashion label in 2007, … Continue reading

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Amanda Hesser

Super-foodie Amanda Hesser humbly began her culinary career delivering bread at dawn from a bakery. It would be an understatement (and probably a bad pun) to say that her career has risen incredibly since then. Her first book, The Cook … Continue reading

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Emily Dubner

What if eating delicious desserts like chocolate chip cookies was actually good for you? Just ask Emily Dubner, who’s has made eating sweets good for everyone with her company, Baking for Good. The online bake-sale provides irresistible treats tailored for … Continue reading

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Morgan Carper

Central America, India, and East Asia are just some of the places that inspire clothing designer Morgan Carper. Through her myriad travels, Morgan has learned from local artisans and incorporated their culture and craft into her eponymous high-end womenswear label. … Continue reading

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Oliver Jeffers

Exquisitely trained art critics and recently potty-trained children equally love Oliver Jeffers’s work. The Brooklyn-based artist, originally from Belfast, Ireland, leaves viewers of all ages and backgrounds in awe with his whimsical paintings, installations, illustrations and picture books. He is … Continue reading

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Meghan Guthrie

Meghan Guthrie makes everything look good. As a New York-based prop stylist, Meghan turns banal objects like kitchen sinks and cupcake holders into stunning scenes. By pairing seemingly unrelated objects together like a cherry and a dart, or using a … Continue reading

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Nate Berkus

Despite being known for his immaculate interiors, superstar designer Nate Berkus feels that his rooms are not complete until they are “filled with laughter and the first piece of furniture has a stain, a scratch, or a nick.” His signature … Continue reading

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Catherine Chen & Haley Boyd

There’s something for everybody in the “Le Marais” district of Paris, which is filled with everything from flamboyant transvestites to traditional rabbis. There was even something for Catherine Chen and Haley Boyd, who took inspiration from the Parisian region to … Continue reading

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Martine Ali

When dressing for an elegant night on the town, many people would avoid wearing heavy chains, scows, or thick wires. That’s because they haven’t seen Martine Ali’s jewelry designs. This self-taught jeweler’s delicate use of harsh materials like nuts and … Continue reading

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Paula Scher

“Illustrate with type.” That’s the best advice that superstar graphic designer Paula Scher has ever received. And over her legendary career, Paula has followed that sage wisdom with unprecedented success. From her early album cover designs to her famous Public … Continue reading

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Kelli Anderson

Kelli Anderson has a penchant for seeing things differently. Her website is built off of a Google Maps interface, she’s turned handkerchiefs into party invites, and she’s even recently finished a fully functional paper record player wedding invitation. The self-described … Continue reading

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Tom Fruin

Broken plexiglass, lost playing cards and discarded drug baggies may seem like trash to most people…but not to Tom Fruin. These are just some of the materials that this New York-based artist uses to form his large-scale sculptures. His 2006 … Continue reading

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