Things That Look Like Other Things RSS

Background: "That contrast is embedded in things that look like other things, and its curious appeal suggests something about one of the great conundrums of consumer behavior, or possibly even of human psychology: our attraction to the novel and our seemingly contradictory attraction to the familiar."

This project brought to you by Consumed/Rob Walker.

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As seen in Coolhunting, Curbed, etc.

"I can see the appeal, but the whole concept is rather thin."
-- Constantin Boym

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  1. vitamine-in-der-schwangerschaft reblogged this from thingsthatlooklikeotherthings
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  3. leemckusick reblogged this from girlsack
  4. shietsandgiggles reblogged this from girlsack
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  6. ashleyactually reblogged this from girlsack
  7. to-my-self reblogged this from girlsack and added:
    For both my love of HIMYM and menswear, I’ve wanted these for some time. Perhaps I’ll have to treat myself…
  8. lisa42k reblogged this from thingsthatlooklikeotherthings
  9. aniamina reblogged this from thingsthatlooklikeotherthings and added:
    we should recommend this to BARNEY STINSON!!
  10. caitoness reblogged this from thingsthatlooklikeotherthings and added:
    Barney Stinson, WHAT UP!
  11. monicabangg reblogged this from thingsthatlooklikeotherthings and added:
    somewhat creepy, somewhat cool.
  12. freitaslari reblogged this from thingsthatlooklikeotherthings and added:
    Tipo Barney Stinson
  13. quandjebois reblogged this from ladderax and added:
    Omg, I can’t decide who they’re more perfect for: Arthur or Eames.
  14. amikae reblogged this from dancingvirginia and added:
    “For two seconds I thought that was James Franco wearin’ ‘em. Of course he’s behind this!”
  15. daemonology reblogged this from thingsthatlooklikeotherthings
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  17. dancingvirginia reblogged this from ladderax
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  19. adventureiscalling reblogged this from thingsthatlooklikeotherthings and added:
    My first thought was, “Barney needs this!” That’s when you know you watch How I Met Your Mother too much.
  20. johnny0929 reblogged this from thingsthatlooklikeotherthings
  21. dakinbacon reblogged this from thingsthatlooklikeotherthings
  22. maisiewood reblogged this from thingsthatlooklikeotherthings and added:
    suitjamas!!! barneyyy