Corpus Cowichin Cardigan
The cable-knit Cowichin Cardigan by Corpus nets the European fishing-village, ultra-chunky sweater trend perfectly and adds an eye-popping, two-toned palette and leather buckle detailing to its otherwise cozy and classic aesthetic. Available online at Garygyle.com.
Litl Webbook
Litl is looking to make PCs even more ubiqituous in your household with it’s Webbook series. The Litl Webbook’s patented hinge design brings personal computing into your livingroom, bedroom, or even onto your dinner table. The Webboook sports a 12 inch display, a 1.86Ghz Atom processor, 1GB of RAM, 2GB flash memory, and is capable of HDMI output. The minimal internal storage is no hindrance to the Litl Webbook, the device was designed with cloud computing in mind. It runs a specialized Linux build that provides widgets for functionality. Included widgets allow for interaction with Facebook, flickr, shutterfly, and internet TV.
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O by O X Kazuki – Sharptail Boot
These zip-up Sharptail boots by O X Kazuki are featured on the highly respected Tres Bien Shop site, feature an Adidas branded sole, and certainly aren’t ordinary looking. Heck, they’re even 20% off for non-European shoppers. Beyond that, it’s difficult to know quite what to make of these hodge-podged boots so sound off in the comments section and set us straight.
Arash AF-10
Arash is a heroic archer in Iranian folklore, and the name today literally means “swift arrow.” That is no doubt the best translation to words of the Arash AF-10, which appears to be finally headed to production after years of research and development. The AF-10 combines a lethal dose of carbon fiber (almost all of the chassis and bodywork) with the venerable Corvette LS7 engine, tuned to produce 500bhp. The Ferrari Enzo-styled beast also boasts 19 and 20-inch wheels that shield cripplingly huge 8 and 6-pot carbon ceramic calipers. The boutique British firm promises that only 70 will made it to the streets after a five year run, and it’s just as well; the exclusive exotic will retail for over $500,000. Arash has also gone on record as stating the eventual availability of a supercharged 800bhp engine and a 1000bhp version as well. Swift arrow indeed.
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Flaph – Autumn/Winter 2009
If you’re able to get past the loony, cartoon-ish navigation of the site, Flaph.com reveals (literally) a treasure chest filled with precious finds from the brand’s Autumn Winter 2009 collection. The outerwear featured are all standouts including classically styled varsity jackets, post-modern puffer jackets, and two-toned parkas dip dunked into dyes or bleach. Visit the Flaph site for complete stockist information, but be forewarned: they’re all Japanese.
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S.N.S. Herning – Autumn/Winter 2009 at C’H'C’M’
With all the offerings bouncing around the style blogs, the knitwear of SNS Herning has always stood out. It’s almost decorative approach to texture and its vintage-tinged color palettes shift the brand’s sweaters into a vaguely 1970s aesthetic that feels fresh in the wake of today’s more dominant trends. The CHCM Shop has received a new cardigan, fisherman’s sweater, and naval hat from SNS, all in hushed, moody hues and all worth a serious look.
Mr. Olive – Autumn/Winter 2009
Meet Mr. Olive, an intriguing Tokyo-based line of mountain meets urban styled menswear. With a keen sense of color, Mr. Olive pairs ever-popular staples such as plaid button-ups and hooded parkas with funked-up Dyn-O-Mite felt hats and belted cardigans J.J. Walker might’ve strutted around in on “Good Times”.
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2010 Porsche Boxster Spyder
When Porsche introduced the Panamera, many felt that the boys from Zuffenhausen had lost their minds, and, in the spirit of the Cayenne, has continued to drift away from the motoring ideals that the company had once stood so stoically by. All the naysayers will surely sleep soundly after reading the latest press release about Porsche’s newest toy, the Boxster Spyder. Porsche has returned to its original recipe for success that started with the 550 Spyder, and in doing so has created one of its best cars in decades. The 550 Spyder was the first car Porsche created to meet homologation rules, and in doing so, the public benefited enormously from their efforts, and was essentially able to purchase a race-worthy production vehicle. Set above the ‘S’ in Boxster trim levels, the Spyder is both the lightest and most powerful car in the lineup; it has shed 80kg over the S yet boasts an additional 10bhp for a total of 320. The mid-engined roadster also has a more aggressive suspension and will be available with Porsche’s exquisite PDK transmission. It will hit showrooms in February 2010.
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Regen Reverb iPod Dock
The Reverb by Regen strikes an imposing figure. Standing a full 3 feet tall the Reverb uses it’s built in photovoltaic panels to harness solar energy. The Reverb uses a flat form speaker to provide the equivalent of 60 watts produced via conventional speaker. On a full charge the Reverb will produce 12 hours of audio play back. The time required to reach full charge in bright sunlight is 20 hours. It is compatible with Apple iPod via the built in dock and all other MP3 playes via standard 3.5mm audio jack.
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Highland Park Orcadian Vintages
There are few things more satisfying than a good drink. Thankfully, our options for imbibing continue to expand, and with Highland Park’s latest uncorking, we may have hit the mother lode. Their 1964 and 1968 examples of the Orcadian Vintage Series are art forms in virtually every way. The ‘64, which is described by master whisky maker Max MacFarlane as “pleasure in a glass” is extremely rare; the liquid was created from two hogshead casks and will yield only 290 bottles, retailing at £3750. The 1968, priced at a much more affordable £2250, is anticipated to yield a mere 1550 bottles, some of which will actually be allowed to leave Scotland. Such a divine spirit, of course, must be presented as such, but fear not; the vessel chosen to hold the whisky is a jet back glass bottle that features flashes of silver foil, embossed Pictish knot work design on necker and banding and the distinct pewter ‘H’ adorned to the front of the bottle. Read up on Highland Park’s press release for additional information on the colour, nose, palate, and finish.
