18 Jul
Jan Leslie's functional gentleman's accessory

A proper gentlemen wears two things around his wrist: the cufflinks used to secure his collared shirt and the perfect wristwatch. But how about combining the two? This is where Jan Leslie comes in. The designer draws inspiration from her diverse background (which includes studies at Parsons’ The New School For Design as well as […]


15 Jun
Quality handmade sterling silver men's accessories

Accessories make the outfit, and with Smoking Skulls on your cufflinks you’re sure to send the message that you’re not to be messed with. Actually that depends — if you have your eye on a lady, maybe you are meant to be messed with. In the broom closet and such. Really, that’s your call. The […]


28 Feb
Harriet Worsley scores the connection between society & fashion

The eternally elegant Coco Chanel once remarked, “Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.” This central idea that fashion is not merely a random assortment of trends, styles and clothes — but […]


30 Jan
An homage to traditional Japanese design & manufacturing

visvim elevates the foundation of its established brand to the next level with its Japanism collection. Known worldwide for its craftsmanship and use of top level materials, the Japanese brand takes those elements and incorporates them into a collection that pays homage to traditional Japanese design and manufacturing techniques. Label founder Hiroki Nakamura is releasing […]


30 Aug
America's smallest four-seater feels like anything but

Although the first all new Scion to hit the US market since the tC way back in 2004, the iQ is hardly new. In fact, it’s been zipping through crowded cityscapes in Europe and Japan since 2008, the year it won Car Of the Year in the land of the rising sun. But it is […]


27 Jun
The 12th Anniversary Accessory Collection

To mark their 12th anniversary, the Japanese label SWAGGER have collaborated with jewelry and accessory brand Garni to create several skull-themed pieces. The two pendants come in black or tan, and the two heavy rings are either polished or brushed silver. All the pieces also feature SWAGGER’s “SWG” scripted logo. Pick up the ring for […]


16 May
BLACKMEANS potentially hostile Bic accessory

If you’ve ever wanted to combine a fine knuckleduster with your Bic lighter holder, BLACKMEANS may have created your perfect badboy accessory. Made of premium fine leather, either in black or dark blue, the Bic lighter holder incorporates four brass knuckle-like finger slots for easy carrying… and threatening potential rabblerousers. The lighter holder also features […]


3 May
The pen is mightier than the sword... and gun

Mexican designer Jorge Diego Etienne has fashioned a pen holder aimed to remind us all that the pen is mightier than the sword… or gun, in this case. As an artist living amid the rampant violence that has overtaken his country, Etienne wishes to reclaim the revolver design as a testament to peace. “Choose your […]