+41 just relaunched their website with a new online shop! Providing access to collections from 2002 to 2006, it can be a daunting task figuring out what to buy, or rather what not to buy. It’s more than just a shop though. +41 has saved a spot on the page just for their visitors to upload images and submit text like “Lunch: Food of the Gods”, adding a personal touch to the already more than adequate store. Get over to the site and have a look around, you’ll definitely find something you can’t live without, like my favorite the Hi-Fi Stereo jacquard sweater, it’s the sweater you wish your Grandma would have given you for Christmas way back when!

I spent a few hours checking out the National Palace Museum– one way to get out of the sweltering 87° heat here. I’ve always loved Eastern art, especially sculpture (the Buddha collection was mind blowing) and the scriptures and paintings were also great, all older than I can even fathom. There was a section of ancient stamps I also really enjoyed. It was nice to see one of the most well-known museums in the world which holds some of Taiwan and China’s most precious treasures. Unfortunately it looks like I just missed the Old is New ‘Modern T-Shirt Design Competition‘ that was held at the musuem just a few days ago. The t-shirt competition website is in Chinese, which I’m not so hot at reading– so looks like I’m out of luck on that one.

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