The monochromatic short displays the luxury fashion giant’s upcoming collection along with stirring recalibrations of gems from Ms. Hill’s catalog. Ms. Lauryn Hill is the latest to score a campaign spot for Louis Vuitton’s upcoming SS21 collection. Appearing alongside her band and daughter Selah in the 20-minute clip, Ms. Hill reimagines reveredContinue Reading
Why Is Gucci So Expensive? Here’s the Answer Liz Flynn 10 Months Ago Just the mention of the name “Gucci” elicits the sense that an item is going to be expensive, and for some, out of their price range, but for those who can afford to buy the very best, it’sContinue Reading
These American cities will soon be under water Michael B. Sauter and Thomas C. Frohlich 24/7 Wall Street The steady rise in global surface temperatures is largely attributed to human-caused greenhouse gas emissions. With rising temperatures, the world’s ice has been melting and sea levels have been rising. As aContinue Reading
The Founder of StockX Turned His Hobby Into a Billion-Dollar Business in 3 Years. Then He Turned Over the Reins. Now What? Josh Luber built sneaker marketplace StockX to be a ‘stock market of things.’ It worked. Then, he got replaced and decided to stick around. BY SHEILA MARIKAR, CONTRIBUTING WRITER@SHEILAYMContinue Reading
From Picasso To Basquiat: The African Bridge Rakaa (Iriscience) Follow Jan 29, 2013 · 5 min read There are very few artists who have transcended both traditional stylistic parameters and critical close-mindedness to achieve world recognition and inspire a movement. Two such artists are the legendary Spanish painter and sculptor Pablo Picasso, whoseContinue Reading
Kanye West inks major 10-year collaboration deal with Gap to bring Yeezy label to the masses … with the struggling retailer ‘hoping partnership will generate a billion dollars’ Kanye West signed a 10-year deal with Gap to bring his Yeezy fashion label to the retailer The Yeazy Gap line willContinue Reading
The Best Blue-Light-Blocking Glasses for Men By Chelsea BattenFebruary 10, 2020 It started so subtly, I barely noticed it. Eyes that got tired way before the rest of me did. A dry itch, sometimes stinging, that at first happened only at night while working on last-minute deadlines, but eventually lingered intoContinue Reading
7 Reasons Why Rolex Watches Are So Expensive History Do you know why Rolex watches are so expensive? As the crown of celebrities, Rolex is one of those luxury watch brands with worldwide recognition. Rolex was not only Kennedy’s precision jewel, but it is also an essential part of cinema history. ForContinue Reading
Cutting your own hair may not be practical for all. If you have a special someone, You can show them this video as well. Continue Reading
Pablo Picasso is probably the most important figure of 20th century, in terms of art, and art movements that occurred over this period. Before the age of 50, the Spanish born artist had become the most well known name in modern art, with the most distinct style and eye for artisticContinue Reading
This extravagant electric motorcycle features a dramatic body made with real wood, wrapped around an exoskeleton chassis. At its core is a battery pack capable of 186 miles of range, and a high-torque motor that can achieve a top speed of 136 mph. The company is taking €2,000 pre-order deposits the €60,000Continue Reading
“Get in the Game, and demand your space in it”. ~ Dapper DanContinue Reading
9 Secrets for Dressing Well: A Roadmap for the Style Rookie Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Robert van Tongeren. Some men make it look so easy, don’t they? They seem to have a natural sense of what looks good on them and what doesn’t. But for you,Continue Reading
Arcade Sofa Link Comment Harkening back to the shape of classic arcade machines, Harow’s compact sofa looks like a great place to chill out and play video games at home. It can be made with custom artwork, and custom sizes, and is made from recycled wood, steel and velvet-covered cushions. Read more: https://theawesomer.com/arcade-sofa/442228/#ixzz6H9470GFc FollowContinue Reading
McLaren 765 LT Cuts the Weight, Brings More Speed March 4th, 2020 by Paul Strauss Share Out of all of the supercars out there, the McLaren 720S is one of the absolute best. So how do you take a car that good and make it even better? You let McLaren’s engineers turnContinue Reading
Cornel West is a prominent and provocative democratic intellectual. He is the Class of 1943 University Professor at Princeton University. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Harvard in three years and obtained his M.A. and Ph.D. in Philosophy at Princeton. He has taught at Union Theological Seminary, Yale, Harvard andContinue Reading
If you’ve been casually throwing your Pateks and Jaeger-LeCoultre’s in your bag on your travels, you may want to invest in something a little more secure. Germany’s luxury safe purveyor, Dottling, has created an extraordinary travel safe constructed out of a top-secret architecture of carbide and layers of tear andContinue Reading
Breaking: Ralph Lauren announces they are shuttering their Rugby brand in their fiscal reports today. It is difficult for me to describe how saddened I am by this. The image above is one the fall rig shots from my tenure there. The brand that was put together by Lee NorwoodContinue Reading
Bright moments Bright moments always come back vivid. The fifth great was epic citywide test pressure The pre-crack era! Mr. Schollmen, what a prick, attitude matches wardrobe, uglier then sin. This is Bed Stuy 82′ 9th floor three tiny rooms one view. Buck-town, Roosevelt house They green grass is greenContinue Reading
After a handful of teasers, the first full look at Skyfall (and a first look at Javier Bardem as our latest Bond Villain) has arrived and its looking like director Sam Mendes has got a hugely action-packed Bond flick waiting for us this November.Continue Reading
The revolution is not an apple that falls when it is ripe. You have to make it fall. ~Che GuevaraContinue Reading
That’s what Danish company HBH did for its Bulldog GT. The Bulldog takes its general form from the shapely Vantage, though the rear gets a small lip spoiler on top and the body panels surround the rear fascia. Side strakes adorn the doors and rear quarter similar to those foundContinue Reading
Boredom is the feeling that everything is a waste of time; serenity, that nothing is. ~Thomas Szasz The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom. ~ James Allen A mindContinue Reading
Celebrating 125 years of the automobile, Mercedes is debuting its vision for the future of the luxo-barge, the F125 Research Vehicle. At the core of the concept is the company’s F-CELL Hydrogen/Electric Hybrid powerplant that boasts a total range of 621 miles. That range is a result of a carefullyContinue Reading
Life imitates art far more than art imitates Life. ~ Oscar Wilde Continue Reading
In the relatively short history of ultra-luxury supercars, the Maybach Exelero ($8 million) is quite an interesting footnote. Based on the Maybach 57, this one-off coupe was created by the tiremaker Fulda to show off its latest and greatest rubber, and features a turbocharged V12 good for 700 horses andContinue Reading
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio was seen hopping out of his new 2012 Fisker Karma Plug-in Hybrid Electric Sports Car ($95,900-$108,900) in Los Angeles. Fisker is a new American automotive company based in Anaheim, California with the sole purpose of re-imagining and redefining the luxury vehicle. Leonardo is the first to ownContinue Reading
Orphiro’s Electric Motorcycle(TBA) is powered by rechargeable batteries and is totally electric. It reminds me of one of the old Harley-Davidson motorcycles from the 50′s. The bike reminds me of one of the old Harley-Davidson motorcycles from the 50′s. The bike’s lithium ion batteries with a motor that pushes aContinue Reading
Superyacht owners have been known to make the world a playground for their luxury boats, but now they are available on charter. This list provides an insight into these superyachts and their specialties, which make them unique for numerous reasons: 1. Seven Seas Charter Price: $ 1.30 million perContinue Reading
A concept by the Scuola Politecnica di Design in collaboration with the Lamborghini Design Center, the Cnossus looks like it’s about to transform into something even more menacing at any moment. Via: TheAwesomerContinue Reading
These shoes remind me alot of the hi top Gucci styles of the 80’s. Simple, Classic, and can be dressed up with the appropriate summer attire. This shoe should be hard to find this season. The shoe retails for $520. BuyContinue Reading
At its May 16 sale of Important Watches in Geneva, Christie’s offered a wide selection of the world’s finest watches from renowned brands like Patek Philippe, Rolex and Vacheron Constantin. While the star lot, the Patek Philippe white gold single button chronograph wristwatch manufactured in 1928, fetched $3,6 million, aContinue Reading
When our Berlin editors love a product, they’re usually on point. The above “blazing orange” mocs from Di Mella, not only help the world track you through any environment but also provide a pleasant ride while you wear them. The driving sole keeps it all nice and comfortable for you.Continue Reading
As you all no doubt have gathered by now, WIJW is on a mission to get people living the best life they can—we share our ideas on what we call “elevated living,” encourage our friends to be aware of the story they are telling themselves, and offer sartorial suggestions on,Continue Reading
The most expensive and elegant Lamborghini is coming to the selected showrooms in late 2011. The Sesto Elemento concept, which turned heads at the Paris Motor Show late last year, is now being reported to be in the advanced stages of its development. If the sources are to be believed,Continue Reading
“Enjoy the Spring of Love and Youth, to some good angel leave the rest; For Time will teach thee soon the truth, there are no birds in last year’s nest!” ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow “Spring makes its own statement, so loud and clear that the gardener seems to be onlyContinue Reading
Colette celebrates the Ralph Lauren’s passion for cars and his fabulous collection with a selection of products from April 26th to coincide with the exhibition “The Art of the Automobile: Masterpieces from the Ralph Lauren Collection”, from 28th April to 28th August 2011 at the Museum of Decorative Arts inContinue Reading
Floyd Mayweather Jr. let photographers inside his opulent $9 million, 22,000-square-foot, five-bedroom, seven-bath custom-built on a gated community golf course mansion in Downtown Las Vegas. “The Spoils of a Prize Fighter.” Via: thisis50.comContinue Reading
In the 1960s men’s fashion witnessed an extraordinary rebirth that led to lasting social, cultural and commercial change – what media commentators came to coin the Peacock Revolution. “The Day of the Peacock” takes a fascinating look at the shops, celebrity photographers, tailors and fashionable dressers who made up theContinue Reading
“Don’t get me wrong, I think bikes are terrific. I own several of my own, including a trendy mountain style, and ride them for pleasure and light exercise.” ~Brock Yates “Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straightenContinue Reading
Not too long ago we penned an encomium to the Jaguar E-Type, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Even our boundless enthusiasm for the permanent classic pales in comparison to Bo Zolland of Swedish design firm Visualtech, however. Zolland has designed the Growler E in homage to the E-TypeContinue Reading
Most furniture purchases need to be rationalized to make sense to men. Do you really need another set of dining room table chairs to accommodate her family that never comes over? Really? Even if it’s like $125 a seat? But anything covered in leather that man can sink into isContinue Reading
Rolex tachometer with a simple brown strap, an amazing combination.Continue Reading
The 102EX is an experimental all-electric version of the Phantom. It replaces the usual 6.7L V12 with 96 lithium-ion cells and dual water-cooled motors in the rear. And yes, Rolls’ CEO sounds like Ahhnold.Continue Reading
After showing us his garage, Ralph Lauren will be taking his car collection on the road – to France to be specific. Luxist reports that he’ll be taking 60 cars from his collection to show them off in Paris this spring. Take a leap to see a couple that mightContinue Reading
“Ah, well, then I suppose I shall have to die beyond my means.” ~Oscar WildeContinue Reading
Ladies, Gentlemen, The third annual 2011 London Tweed Run will be held on 9 April, from 11:00 am. This friendly 10 mile jaunt around the Capital will take in London’s famous sites –– including St Paul’s, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Savile Row –– with a stop for a spot ofContinue Reading
It is a must to invest in quality over quantity and buy items that will last longer than one season. This method works out to your advantage in the long run.Continue Reading
Bespoke – The Book By R.A. Schenck | “Tome” and “encyclopedic” are great words to describe this book, get it if you can. Via: Mistercrew.comContinue Reading
Another day, another Tumblr with the power to be a gigantic time-suck if you’re not careful. Today’s culprit? Die, Workwear! A photo blog devoted to the good life. Think dressed up gents, pieces from brands like Drakes, Ovadia & Sons and Hackett—which happens to be the maker of the jacketsContinue Reading
Opulence and effortless speed are lovely, but the real charm of owning a fine motorcar is its supreme exclusivity. And yet, in some neighborhoods, even the most extraordinary vehicles can start to seem, well, common. That conundrum provided the motivation for Bentley’s Series 51 package. Already available on the ContinentalContinue Reading
Set for release near the end the year, Dunhill’s Black Diamond is a glistening version of their Classic watch with a dial that’s bathed in crushed Black Diamonds. And its not just a glamorous fashion watch that wears the Dunhill label. The watch houses a Jaeger-LeCoultre automatic movement. Via: Acquiremag.comContinue Reading
The interior design of Bank of Moscow’s offices in central Moscow’s Kuznetsky Most area (Kuznetsky Most street 13) retains the building’s great historical bones and matches customized adornments to them. The office — one of the Bank’s many offices — occupies 7,000 square metres on the third floor and inContinue Reading
“There’s a couple of pictures of Sinatra and Dean Martin – I think in the end I always like pictures of Dean Martin the best because he just seems so chummy. Sinatra’s so intense; Dean’s so relaxing. There’s a wonderful picture near the front of the book of the twoContinue Reading
It’s not easy to find an oversized couch that fits into a modern decor, but the Fulham Leather Sofa ($3,500-$5,000) should do just fine. Featuring a deep seat, foot-wide arms, and Matador leather upholstery with a matte finish and reverse seaming, the Fulham is hand built with a kiln-dried, triangleContinue Reading
The newly unveiled Hublot La Clé Du Temps Watch is a striking departure from the usual fare of Hublot. Awe-inspiring in all its complexity, this limited edition luxury timepiece is part of the Hublot Confrerie line – a series of watches that represent the Swiss brand’s most futuristic and exclusiveContinue Reading
Its not everyday we get to bring you news of a brand new Pagani, and by the looks of things it’ll be a day remembered in supercar history. The AMG developed, twin-turbo V12 pumps out 700 horsepower with 738 lb-ft torque bringing the car to 62 miles per hourContinue Reading
We’ve seen sofa beds before, but a sofa bunk bed? Part of Resource Furniture’s Space Savers series, the Doc takes multifunctional to a whole new level. More of Resource Furniture’s Space Savers here. via: theawesomerContinue Reading
We were so close to declaring Infinium Ale from Sam Adams and Weihenstephan the greatest “colliding of universes” item on the market, then we saw this – John Lennon’s 1965 Ferrari 330 GT. Now, we love a good dry-hopped ale as much as the next guy, but let’s be honest, thisContinue Reading
LA Design Studio’s collection is comprised of a sofa, an armchair, a coffee table, desk and a lamp with aluminum parts fashioned to look like they were components of the classic Shelby 427 via:theawesomerContinue Reading
You can talk all you want about perfect country houses, but it was classic automobiles that Ralph Lauren pined for when he was growing up. Todd Eberle photographs the inner sanctum of his museum-like garage. Plus:Paul Goldberger on Ralph’s collection of the most valuable cars in the world.Continue Reading
On Jan. 21 and 22, 2011, Gooding & Co. will host the Scottsdale Auction, boasting a mouth-watering collection consisting mostly of vintage vehicles. Execs, tycoons and princes, save the date.Continue Reading
Normally we wouldn’t recommend carrying around fire in a suitcase, but we’ll make an exception for the Conmoto Travelmate Portable Fireplace ($3,200). Made from black powder-coated steel, with glass partitions and a steel fuel holder, this briefcase-sized firebox burns bio-ethanol liquid fuel, is light enough to be carried anywhere, andContinue Reading
“Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.” ~Vidal.Continue Reading
Check this 38mm gem from BVLGARI. A stunner in matte finish. “Case is made of steel and carbon case diameter is 38mm compared to the conventional, 40mm and minor changes rather large. Stands out from the stylish presence. The winding is changed from the quartz could say was the modelContinue Reading
Tokyo 2010: the LLOVE exhbition currently on show in Tokyo comprises a hotel with rooms created by Dutch and Japanese designers, including this one by Pieke Bergmans filled with an enormous undulating mattress. More:Continue Reading
Lately, we introduced you to the best Apple iPad cases money can buy, and the latest entrant to the very family is the $6,900 iPad cover from David August, the Costa Mesa, California-based boutique luxury brand. This luxury iPad case is part of the new collection of exotic leather goods,Continue Reading
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“Looks like fun. We will be there for the next one.” Check out the video of the event here As far as quality names go, the best tweed can be traced to two of its most famous makers: Harris Tweed of Scotland and Donegal Tweed of Ireland. The closely-woven woolenContinue Reading
FineAndDandyShop.com caters to the guy who enjoys dressing up. He doesn’t believe in Casual Friday, nor thinks of getting dressed each day as a chore. He has an appreciation for the well dressed gentlemen of yesteryear and is inspired by their unabashed use of accessories. This shop is for thatContinue Reading
Dubbed the President’s Watch due to its popularity with a number of America’s most powerful men, this Vulcain continues the legacy with a modernized version of the classic “Cricket” watch. The watch features the company’s new V-21 self-winding alarm movement which boasts a 42 hour power reserve and of course,Continue Reading
Belgium’s Gillet Vertigo supercar is back, and this time with a new 4.2L V8 engine sourced from Maserati packing 420 horses and promising even more extreme performance: all for just $265K.Continue Reading
For their 100th anniversary, the quintessentially British automobile manufacturer, Morgan Motor Co., is celebrating by resurrecting the classic Morgan Threewheeler. The new Threewheeler will be powered by a 1800CC Harley Davidson Screamin’ Eagle V-Twin that will get it from 0-60 in 4.5 seconds and can achieve a top speed ofContinue Reading
Inspired by the setting sun, the Solaris see-through direct vent gas fireplace from Heat & Glo is a circular, see-through fireplace with an artistic design and amazing flame performance. The Solaris is also being said to be the world’s thinnest circular fireplace with specialized venting and a very shallow depth,Continue Reading
The cosmopolitan center of China’s economic revolution rolls out the red carpet Shanghai, with its history as a major port, is a city whose past is steeped in the exotic. It has seen pirate raids and Wild West–style shoot-outs in the streets, and was the main battleground of the opiumContinue Reading
So far these glasses are for the “Movie Theater” only. Gucci’s new 3D glasses allegedly improve the 3D viewing experience – beyond personal aesthetics. “The Gucci 3-D glasses contain a high tech multi-layered mirrored coating which allows the wearer to view themselves in a mirror without distortion. The mirrored coatingContinue Reading
Carrying a phone on your person at all times isn’t even a question anymore. Even if you’re not phoning home like E.T., you probably need to sext, pay some bills, update some databases, sell some books, or take care whatever other ridiculous (read: awesome) need the iPhone fills in yourContinue Reading
RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby’s, has sold James Bond’s gadget-packed 1964 Aston Martin DB5, driven by Sean Connery in Goldfinger and Thunderball, for a cool £2.6 million ($4.1 million) in London. Jerry Lee, the seller of the car, had bought it directly from the Aston Martin Lagonda factory forContinue Reading
Bespoke carmaker Wa-el Rizk is offering only 40 RA supercars with 6 or 12 cylinder Jaguar engine, curvaceous ’50’s Aston Martin racing car-inspired bodywork and sexy Herman Miller seats. via: theawesomerContinue Reading
The latest in the range of decorative fireplaces by the Dutch manufacturer Safretti is the fireplace Olympiq, inspired by the shape of the Olympic torch. The eco-friendly fireplace is perfect for both indoor and outdoor purposes. Besides serving as a fireplace, it also transforms into a wok and grill toContinue Reading
Aristocratic moment: Long-sleeve shirt, $269, striped linen trousers, $279, cardigan, $199.95, brown bag, $349, and lace-up brogues, $499, from Ted Baker. 1300 786 896. Menswear is having an aristocratic moment, writes Rachel Wells.Continue Reading
Spotted on Industrial Design Served, Frederico Bergese’s “Bside Bed” mixes a graceful bent wood frame with a hidden technological core. The sweeping upper portion is far from superfluous, housing an internal light that functions (clearly) for reading. Via: SelectismContinue Reading
While Ducati exhibited the first of its new superbike models at the INTERMOT International Motorcycle Fair in Cologne, Yamaha and fashion house Hermes jointly showed off the leather-clad V-Max concept bike. Skilled craftsmen from Hermes took the responsibility of combining mechanics and leather to produce an inimitable motorcycle. Yamaha’s ideaContinue Reading
SSC Ultimate Aero II, the new Ultimate Aero is powered by a 6.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8(with 1,350 horses), can reach a top speed of 275 mph. It aims to recapture the production car speed record that took away from Bugatti’s Veyron. Its wheels are the world’s first one-piece carbon-fiber units andContinue Reading
Here’s a race car inspired watch from the Tag Heuer family, first seen a while back. The Tag Heuer Monaco Twenty Four Calibre 36 Chronograph is a square face gem. ”The dial’s vertical blue and orange stripes echo the Gulf livery on the legendary Porsche 917K Steve McQueen drove inContinue Reading
Men don’t throw around the world “love” a lot, but when we do it’s almost invariably in reference to a car. Ok, maaaaaybe a significant other. Maybe. Long story short: we love cars, they love us. And while our Honda Accord is wonderfully practical, “practical” isn’t what draws us toContinue Reading
Our good friends at Hodinkee give us a look at Project X’s latest releases, two stunning “Double Red” Submariners complete with G10 Nato Straps and your choice of a DLC coated case or satin finished stainless steel. LinkContinue Reading
You can imagine yourself agent 007 or Alice in wonderland. Or even Marie Antoinette. You can everything in Seven Hotel located in Paris, France. This really luxury hotel contains 28 suits that are decorated in seven different ways – James Bond, Marie Antoinette, Alice etc. These suits were created by fourContinue Reading
Maybach unveils a stunning collaboration with German coachbuilder, Xenatec, who have constructed a sleek 2+2 coupe based on the Maybach 57 S. To achieve the sleek profile Xenatec chopped the roof and raked back the windshield and even modified the interior to create a very well appointed Grand Tourer. AsContinue Reading
Zero to sixty-two in 3.4 seconds? Check. 780 horsepower? Check. Zero Emissions? Check. TheJaguar C-X75 ($TBA) is a new concept vehicle designed to celebrate the British car maker’s 75th anniversary, and as such is packed with high-end gear like two 96-horsepower micro gas turbines that help recharge a plug-in lithium-ionContinue Reading
Our good friends at Hodinkee have alerted us to what is bound to be one of the most wanted timepieces that exists today. That watch is the Rolex Reference 6238, or what is more popularly known to aficionados as the “Pre-Daytona” Chronograph. What makes this one so special is that itContinue Reading
The Biocamino Wall is an eco-friendly fireplace by designers Mirko Varischi, Tania Alessio and Andrea Brembilla for Maisonfire. The Graffiti themed fireplace comes complete with filling pump, ignitor, for aromatherapy tank and air quality detection device. The fireplace has heat output of 3.5 Kw and burning time for a fullContinue Reading
They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. That is an old wives tale. The way to a man’s heart is through his crotch. Yeah, yeah, we know: sex, sex, and more sex. It’s all we think about it. Except in this instance we’re actually referringContinue Reading
One day I would like to visit Colette. This is a store located at 213 rue Saint-Honoré in Paris. Colette is a famous stockist of all things “hip, unique, and hard to find“. As a watch enthusiast, I do so very much appreciate that very special wristwatches often find theirContinue Reading
