Travel Accessories: Ready for Take Off
We have searched and found the most useful and elegant travel related accessories for the gentleman who’s life demands travel. Traveling the world as discerning gentlemen, we often find it essential for quality, functionality and presentation. From Japan to Italy we chose the finest well-crafted pieces of fine artisanship that cover your basic travel needs.
Pass The Bucket – Amy Purdy
Amy Purdy is a snowboarder, skateboarder, makeup artist, actress, model and is also a double leg amputee.
Move, Eat & Learn Film’s by Rick Mereki
“3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, 2 cameras and almost a terabyte of footage… all to turn 3 ambitious linear concepts based on movement, learning and food ….into 3 beautiful and hopefully compelling short films….. = a trip of a lifetime. Rick Mereki : Director, producer, additional [...]
Behind the scenes: WTAPS (Japanese Garments)
The Japanese streetwear brand and VANS syndicate, made its appearance in 2006 at the LA trade show. The brand produces everything from t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, thick knits, or even light jackets with superior quality. The result: we like the look, each season comes with a strong theme, creating a motif attaining a completely new style. Using [...]
The Next Generation M5: 570-hp twin-turbo 4.4L V8
As reported last week, BMW confirmed that the M5 will take a hiatus for the 2011 model year and a new M5 sedan based on the 6-generation 5-series is in the works. The details on the next M5 are vague and the secret is concealed somewhere in Munich. Consequently, no official word on when the [...]
Luggage: The Ultimate Adventure Bag
Originally designed for fishing, this rolling duffle is more than practical for universally any outdoor activity and adventure travel you wish to take up . This light weight, but sturdy bag, is suitable for snorkel gear, hiking gear, or fishing gear that you want to pack in its spacious bottom storage with an optional weeks [...]
Classic Design: Private Boeing 737
In 1996, Boeing and General Electric came together to develop and market a corporate version of the popular 737 airliner, to form Boeing Business Jets. The first completed BBJ was delivered on September 4 1999. Each purchased Boeing 737 BBJ goes to a customer specified completion centre for interior fit-out and exterior painting. Above is [...]
The Floating House: Living on Water
The floating home glides effortlessly on the weekends in Dubai’s Creek or the waters between the Jumeirah shoreline and the man-made islands alongside it. Leen Vandaele and X-Architects closely collaborated to create one of the most unique homes known to man: a floating houseboat. With a minimalist, easy-on-the-eye style, of elegant usage of stainless steel [...]
Nuvolari & Lenard: Value in Design
American engineering meets Italian flair, meaning you get the power and functionality without compromising interior finish and detail – Nuvolari & Lenard incorportates helicopter pads, intricate stainless steel usage, sweeping curves and open air decks to introduce super luxury yachts. Nuvolari & Lenard does not design one yacht at a time, but builds a brand, [...]
Full of personality: PJ 120 Sport yacht
The heritage of Palmer Johnson makes it unique. From humble beginnings as a wooden fishing boat builder more than 90 years ago, the company has emerged as a premier builder of luxury high performance yachts. ”The PJ 120 Sport Yacht is an aluminum hulled, composite super-structure yacht with more personalities than Robin Williams. It’s one [...]
Detroit Auto Show: 2010 Bentley Mulsanne
Key Competitors: Rolls-Royce Phantom and Maybach if you remember who they are. Power: 6.75L twin-turbocharged V8 – 505-hp / 752 lb-ft of torque. Transmission: ZF 8-speed automatic. Availability: On sale now. Pricing: $285,000.
Detroit Auto Show: BMW 7 Series
Key Competitors: Audi A8, Jaguar XJ, Lexus LS, Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Power: 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 – 315-hp / 330 lb-ft. Transmission: 6-speed automatic. Availability: Spring 2010. Pricing: $71,025 for the 740i and $75,425 for the 740Li The 740i and the 740Li will both offer other 7 Series options and packages, including the M Sport Package, Driver [...]
Pershing: Ultimate Speed and Luxury
On the international nautical scene, Pershing promises Italian-made excellence. Pershing, has pioneered crossing speed boats with motor yachts since the early eighties. Which has since culminated as their specialty along with visionary standard. With the ability to anticipate the times in their progression of building Mega Motor Yachts, such as the 115′. In the case [...]
Roaring 6 cylinder engines : 2011 BMW 740i – BMW Li
Examining the 740i and 740Li, which may be the most powerful and intelligent six-cylinder luxury sedans in the world. The previous generation of the BMW 7-Series only offered two engine choices including a V8 or a V12. Come Spring 2010, BMW will offer its twin-turbocharged inline 6-cylinder engine in the 2011 BMW 740i and the [...]
“Juke Joint” – Down South Inspiration
From the November of 09 Huge Magazine. A classic scene of rythm and blues in a past of harmony, triumph and culture.
Lost At Sea and Without A Care in The World
WHY has it all: space, stability, movement independence and peace. This revolutionary concept of the moving island is developed with the latest and most advanced sustainable technologies, recycling thermal energy, as well as any organic and inorganic waste. A new way to live on the sea while caring about it, protecting it and cherishing it. [...]
Stowers Bespoke – Fit For A King
Stowers Bespoke “Kings and queens, princes and princesses, politicians, statesmen, presidents”, and gents alike have been slickly dressed by Ray Stowers of Stowers Bespoke, over his illustrious 25-year tenure which originated on Savile Row in Central London. Unlike other tailors, Stowers Bespoke does not have a house fashion that is imposed on their clients, hence [...]
BeoSound 9000: Audio intelligence
Bang & Olufsen presents you with the BeoSound 9000,which features a six cd player with FM radio and the option to stream internet radio, and even hook up your portable music player.The advanced piece of mechanical engineering has the accelerating clamper that zips back and forth across the sets of cds. With impeccable sound, it [...]
Call off the dogs: Top 3 Hunting Jackets this Season
Enjoy the outdoors, even if the cold winter weather threatens. With hunter jackets with fitted looks, refined designs that include belted waists, calfskin accents and perfect pocket placement. We chose the best of the best, judging by quality , durability and of course style we present you unique hunter jackets from Oliver Spencer, D.S. Dundee, [...]
Crossing Paths: Plaid Caps Round up
Every now and again, we take a look around and select “stylish” high-quality articles of clothing and present them to you in a brief overview. The choice is enormous, but the time you may need to select and find where to purchase them should be better spent investing professionally or in your personal lives. We search for [...]
Northern Extremes: Nom de Guerre Winter Collection
An arctic inspired feel creates this season’s Nom de Guerre winter collection. Heavy knitting design crafts stout cardigans, sweaters and strong outerwear with a focus on button placement & heavy knitting design. Furthermore, supplemental materials are used, of rubberized cotton, leather, silk, flecked wool and raw denim. Acknowledging the Arctic as the final existing utopia [...]