The End Has Come!

Sigh, the final Finger On The Pulse barbecue came and went on Wednesday, August 25th. Done. Over. We’re terribly sad this wonderful gathering of fine friends, deliciously carcinogenic foodstuffs, and fanciful Incase Snap Cases has come to an end. As you can imagine it has been a very emotional parting of the ways. Real tears, folks. So how was the food and the tunes? So glad you asked! Here’s Greg Bresnitz’s take on the finale:

We closed out our 3rd annual BBQ BLOWOUT Series with two of our favorite people in the food and music world. Frankies Spuntino, easily on of our most beloved restaurants, provided a huge plate of roasted veggies, potato salad, bratwursts and the famous Spuntino Meatball. At $5 a plate, you were certainly getting a great summer deal. After our guests digested a little bit, they headed inside for drinks and to dance to the ultimate party master Andrew W.K. Andrew spun a blend of rock and arty tunes to set the perfect audio backdrop to finish our series. We want to thank everyone that came out this season, even in the rain, and helped make this our best year yet. We cannot wait for next summer to get here.

Thanks again to the Bresnitz brothers for their hard work and good will this summer. Gentlemen, we’ll see you next year.

Introducing Eley Kishimoto For Incase

UK based design duo Eley Kishimoto (Mark Eley and Wakako Kishimoto) have lent their iconic “Flash” print to our signature protective products. The Incase 13″ MacBook Pro Sleeve, iPad Sleeve and the Slider Case for iPhone 4 have been treated with the bold graphic, representing the perfect balance between creative flair and simple execution.

“Being an avid user of Incase accessories, I found their products to be the perfect platform to express our creative ideas,” said Mark Eley, Eley Kishimoto founder. “We have manipulated a variety of surfaces and materials in the past, from concrete to ceramics to motor vehicles. With the Incase collaboration, it was an opportunity to communicate the quality and integrity of both brands’ approach to design, collaboration and product.”

From a partnership forged in the early 90s, Eley Kishimoto quickly gained a reputation for incisive and intelligent print design. Their creations have been displayed on the runways of the world through their work with Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, Alber Elbaz and Jil Sander, among others. Although they primarily work in fashion, they have also collaborated with partners to offer a wide range of footwear and accessories, as well as wallpaper, furniture, fabrics and more.

The Incase | Eley Kishimoto collection is our latest collaborative project within the fashion world, following previous co-branded releases with Paris fashion boutique colette featuring art by Gareth Pugh and Japanese menswear brand uniform experiment.

“Technology and fashion are almost inseparable these days, and we are playing a key role in this convergence,” said Damon Way, Incase Chief Brand Officer. “Eley Kishimoto has a strong visual identity and positioning which I respect and admire on many levels and the partnership brings a fresh perspective that people can relate to.”

The Incase | Eley Kishimoto products are part of a capsule collection of accessories for Apple device users with an appreciation of fashion and technology. The collection will officially launch at London Fashion Week and London Design Festival 2010.

All products will be available for sale starting September 20 in our webstore, Eley Kishimoto Online Shop and discerning boutiques worldwide.