Diesel Time Zone Watch
The Diesel Time Zone watch is an ultramodern timepiece that boasts four time zones in both digital and analog time. It comes in a blue and yellow holographic like face and is completed with a sleek leather strap. The watch is a combination of stainless steel, leather, and mineral crsytal. Available now at Nordstrom.
The Windmill Club – Fall/Winter 2009 Lookbook
Funny how you discover things through other blogs. Last month, I discovered The Windmill Club A/W 09 Teaser Video through the Pursuit Aesthetic site who saw it on the Sartorially Inclined site, which I then rediscovered again on Steet Etiquette’s Hypebeast blog. That’s pretty much a blog “rule of three,” where if something appears on blogs more than three times, then it surely deserves more attention. The video of course looks great, and I was curious to see what the individual items looked like, to my surprise there was also a lookbook for the A/W collection from the official site. Just like the video, the lookbook is also as crisp and well executed. It’s definitely worth the look again.
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The Macallan Flight of the Decades
There are few names in the boozing world that command more respect than the Macallan label. In honor of some forthcoming products, the esteemed distillers from the Speyside region decided to host an event at the Soho House in New York City, and we are certainly hoping to get an invite next time an event like this rolls around. Tastings from the night included the pre-cask New Make Spirit, cask strength 18-year sherry oak, 50-year, and 52-year vintages. The Macallan ambassadors also appeared to make good use of their revolutionary ice-ball machine, which uses gravity (among other things) to make perfect spheres of ice. Soho House also managed to fuse some of the world’s oldest scotch with up-to-date technology, providing live Twitter updates on flat screens throughout the bar, which no doubt kept the bloggers in full effect that evening.
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Wooden Chunk House by Plus48 / Grupa Projektowa / Design Group
The Wooden Chunk House is a project by Plus48 / Grupa Projektowa / Design Group. The project is currently in the works and slated to start at the winter’s end. The building site is located in the village of Sekocin, 20 km south-west from Warsaw occupying 2500 sqm of covered old pine woods. As for the construction, the material used will be concrete insulated with rock wool. Northern and eastern elevations are covered with wooden chunk in the outer skin, with the chunks coming from the trees being cut to have a clean footprint of the building. Wide glazed opening on the south-west elevation open dining and living areas towards wooden surroundings, and the building is surrounded from southern and western side with terraces. The terraces are designed as summer extentions of the living area. Western elevation opens towards recreation yard on the basement level.
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Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps Trailer
There’s no denying the cultural impact of the first Wall Street film. It defined a new era of greed complete with a supporting cast of fast money, fast cars, grand office spaces, yuppies, suits, and too much hair gel . For the second film, Oliver Stone is back behind the camera with possible hopes of bringing the same impact for 2010 as the first one did in 1987. Will it be as good as the first one? We’re not sure, but the trailer looks great.
In dissecting the trailer we’re first taken into the exit procedures of a maximum security prison. An anonymous character is given back his expensive accouterments when he entered: silk handkerchief, gold watch, gold ring, gold money clip “with no money,” and of course a giant Zack Morris cell phone. Pan to the right and guess who? Obviosuly its Gordon Gecko, and the intro is quite epic. What happens afterward is just a montage of scenes involving Shia LeBouf, helicopters, Josh Brolin, cityscapes, all accompanied by a Gordon Gecko voice over ending with, “Why don’t you start by calling me Gordon.” Like we said, great trailer, which makes us all very hopeful.
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COMPASS Footwear Trade Show in NYC: Feb 1st & 2nd
The Compass footwear trade show is coming to New York next week starting Monday February 1st till the 2nd. With news late last year of the show moving from Vegas to New York, there is much anticipation of what the new location and the brands involved will bring to the market. Compass is known for introducing to the industry and to new modern retailers footwear that is progressive and captivating. The new location, which will be at the Puck Building in Lafayette will house brands such as Abington Collection by Timberland, Alife, Opening Ceremony Shoes, Palladium, Clarks, Creative Recreation, Red Wing, United Bamboo and more.
Also, Compass has teamed up with jewelry sculptor Gabe Urist to create limited edition COMPASS pendants. Serving as an alternative to the standard trade show badge, this specially-designed limitied edition loafer pendant will be given to all COMPASS exhibitors and attendees during the show.
More info:
Show Dates – February 1-2, 2010
Location – The Puck Building
295 Lafayette Street (at Houston),
NYC
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Hackett – Spring/Summer 2010 Collection (with Contest)
From Hackett: This season Hackett is helping men around the world in The Art of Dressing; with a versatile Menswear Collection that reinforces our links with major British sporting events. Battle of Blues is inspired by our sponsorship of The Boat Race. The Aston Martin Racing Collection features the iconic Le Mans Gulf colours, The Mayfair Collection is split between London Greys & Brown in Town, which supports the suggestion that brown can now indeed be worn in town. Island is a colourful collection evoking sand-swept terrains & seascapes. Finally, Into the Blue uses a palette of blues & whites, taking the collection from day to evening.
(Contest) To celebrate the launch of the new Hackett Spring/Summer Men’s Collection 2010, Hackett is offering one lucky fan the chance of winning a piece of Hackett history: not one, not two, but three luxury umbrellas that feature in one of the iconic photos from our brochure Menswear Collection photo shoot.
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Dunhill – Fall 2010 Show (With Video)
Kim Jones’ transition to Dunhill has always made sense, and we’ve been appreciative of his works trying to offer something different from the luxury line. For Fall/Winter 2010, Mr. Jones presents familiar Dunhill styles such as suits, overcoats, and formal wear with some fairly minute yet noticeable details. Everything stays clean and sharp, but we can’t help but point out the tucking of the slacks inside the socks look. We’re not sure if we could co-sign that yet, but it works well with the collection. Take that little detail out however, and Dunhill could give mr. Tom Jones a run for his money when it comes to being the official suit maker of a one Mr. James Bond.
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Hermès – Fall 2010 Show (With Video)
One thing we noticed about Hermès’ collection for Fall 2010 was its attention to the neckline. Scarves, V-Necks, contrast collars, neckline zippers, turtlenecks, and of course ties caught our attention right away. The suits are perfectly tailored and the other pieces that complemented the suit gave the whole collection a youthful touch. Leathers in the collection such as bags and jackets were obviously superb given Hermes’ reputation for their leather goods. Anyone who has a penchant for exclusivity and fine leather craftsmanship will enjoy this collection.
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Dior Homme – Fall 2010 Show (With Video)
Loose is the new slim is the 2010 direction for Dior Homme by Kris Van Assche. The high fashion label, which seemed to be the official uniform for the skinny has built a collection around more than just tight fitting pieces. While some of the suits stayed slim and short, other items such as overcoats have gotten the loose and relaxed treatment. Also expect knitwear and trousers to get the get the same design features as well. As a slight depature from Dior Homme’s usual black color range, hues such as gray and brown make their special appearance.
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