Bentley Leather Flying Helmet
This iconic piece, whether your wearing it or just displaying it, will bring a sense of nostalgia to its owner. Bentley’s handmade leather flying helmet is reminiscent of the old times when this protective contraption were the standard in many forms of racing. This piece is complete with adjustable chin strap and cotton lining. Available now at Forzieri.
Red Collar Project Ville Bag
Summer is the ideal season for taking quick getaways, while the weather is nice and the days are long. For those express trips, a small, lightweight bag is a must. Enter the Ville Bag from Swedish label Red Collar Project. It’s 100% cotton and big enough to hold the essentials for a weekend out of town (or your dog, as the pictures suggest). With two exterior pockets for easy access and an inside one for some valuables, it’s also ideal for a day at the beach. The bag comes with a striped adjustable strap for convenience and a plaid interior for some extra style. Take a look at the entire Red Collar Project Spring/Summer line here. Available at Kii Webshop.
Bill Amberg – Herald Lap Top Sleeve
Another selection from the Bill Amberg Modern Traveller line, the Herald Lap Top Sleeve is a further example demonstrating the British company’s knack for creating functional pieces with a strong sense of design. The exterior is perforated leather, available in three colors, cream, black and brown, each with a contrasting red interior. Inside, the main compartment is big enough to house a standard laptop, while smaller pockets are ideal for other related necessities, like CD’s, pens and documents. With extra padding and a zipper spanning three sides, the Herald is a mini-workstation in an of itself. This model is available online at Savoir-Faire.
Delvaux Newspaper Bag
Delvaux has roots dating back to Brussels in 1829. Like the long history of the company itself, Delvaux bags have an air of timelessness about them. This well-crafted Newspaper Bag is part of the Ligne 1829, a six-bag sub-range from Bruno Pieters. The bag, named for the two external straps meant to hold a folded newspaper, is lightweight but sturdy, with a leather finish in either Cabas or Desert. The interior is lined with Basane leather, while the exterior is available in tan, brown or black. With brass clasps and zippers and the simple “1829″ inscribed on the bottom of one side, the bag is the epitome of clean, sharp, classic design. Available now at Delvaux
Amosu Blackberry Bold Cases
Amosu, who are known for manufacturing luxury limited edition mobile phones, have created several high-quality leather cases for the Blackberry Bold. Founded by Alexander Amosu, a young entrepreneur whose interest in technology and the mobile phone industry into a commercial success, the brand’s Blackberry Bold cases are made from a variety of animal leather, including crocodile skin, ostrich feather, and lizard hide.
Diwon Man Fall 2009 Lookbook
The Fashionisto has an early look at the Fall/Winter 09-10 menswear campaign from new luxury label Diwon. The collection introduces a new force to be reckoned with in men’s clothing, with a confident, well-rounded range offering everything from suits, to sweathshirts, to a wide array of outerwear and acessories. The neutral palette is intended to emphasize “the dignity of the material and the integrity of the design,” evident in pieces like a quilted leather motorcycle jacket and a slim, 5-button blazer. The look is urban, versatile and sophiticated, with a modern edge. To keep tabs on this exciting label, be sure to check in with the Diwon Man website.
See more from the Fall 2009 selections after the jump.
Bill Amberg Triumph Briefcase
British leather goods company Bill Amberg have created a slim, straightforward briefcase as part of their Modern Traveller collection. The Triumph Briefcase, crafted from perforated calf leather, is padded and reinforced to double as a laptop bag, as well. A red cotton interior and four exterior color choices keep things fashion-forward, while a detachable shoulder strap and pockets for a cell phone or iPod make sure fuction isn’t lost to form. The Triumph Briefcase and other Bill Amberg goods are available at two retail locations in London, or online at the Bill Amberg site.
Dior Homme DH1 Leather Duffel Bag
Going to the gym has never been more high-brow than now, with the introduction of Dior Homme’s new line of bags from designer Kris Van Assche, called DH1. This black leather duffel is the perfect size for your workout gear or the essentials for a quick weekend getaway. The minimalist design falls in line with the sleek, streamlined look of most Dior Homme items, with a chunky silver zipper and ample space in the external pockets. The bag will be available this summer in Dior boutiques in New York and Los Angeles.
Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos Regulator for Alfred Dunhill
Clocks powered by changes in atmospheric pressure and temperature have been around since the seventeenth century and while the concept might not be new, Jaeger LeCoultre is reinvigorating this category with the unveiling of two such devices in the last year. First came the Atmos 561 clock by Marc Newson, a futuristic Baccarat crystal bubble, released last summer, now the Swiss manufacturer has teamed up with Alfred Dunhill to produce the Atmos Regulator.
Limited to just 28 pieces the Regulator is powered by a calibre 582 movement which draws its energy from changes in atmospheric temperature that cause a gas, trapped in a capsule in the heart of the mechanism, to expand and in turn compress a spiral spring thus winding the movement. This is so sensitive that a change of temperature of just one degree Celsius can power the clock for up to 48 hours.
It must be said that the classic casing, inspired by Dunhill’s cigarette cases and lighters from the 1930s, does the ingenuity of the Jaeger movement proud. Varnished black and with a clear glass front exposing the Atmos workings, the case is mounted on a solid black base inlaid with shagreen, or stingray leather, a Dunhill motif that creative director Kim Jones has recently reintroduced from the archives of the company.
The Atmos Regulator is available from Jaeger LeCoultre boutiques and costs around $70,600.
Leather Collection by Maarten De Ceulaer
Maarten De Ceulaer obtained a degree in Interior Design at the Sint-Lukas Hogeschool in Brussel. Following that succesful stint, he pursued a focus on product and furniture design at the Design Academy of Eindhoven. He was the recepient of the Dynamo Belgian Young Designers Award in 2007.
His designs are mostly based on one strong, simple and pure concept. Poetry, humour and the communication of ideas are very important aspects of his designs. But even with these whimsical ideas, they come to fruition in products that are fully functional and beautifully designed. Some examples of this process are evidenced in the cleverly-done desk and drawer sets that he created for his “Leather Collection.” I have to admit that I was completely fooled at first glance, and after further inspection, I laughed it off and developed great appreciation for this artist’s reference point.
Images of designer Maarten de Deulaer’s “Leather Collection” for Nilufar Gallery can be viewed after the jump below.
