19 Jul
David Robert Mitchell’s tender ode to high school summer ennui

A group of suburban Michigan teens spend the last night of summer wandering around town, hitting parties, looking for love — or at least a kiss — and doing what most of us did on those epic high school nights: meandering the humid streets bored, looking for something, anything, to break open the steady monotony […]


19 Jul
Recently announced American supercar name unveiled

Finally, American supercar manufacturer Shelby Supercars (SSC) has announced the name of its latest Bugatti killer: the Tuatara. Although we posted about the vehicle being designed by American designer Jason Castriota at the beginning of June (when it was still being referred to as the “Next Generation“), the car remained nameless till yesterday. Named after […]


15 Jul
Vintage looking footwear made from fine calfskin

Featuring stitch down construction which lends the footwear a vintage appeal, the Barrett Lace-No-Lace Boots from John Varvatos are manufactured from fine calfskin. The boots feature grey leather lining and double blind metal eyelet detail — the bottom eyelets fully lace with cotton laces. Grab a pair for $275. More photos of the Barrett Lace-No-Lace Boots […]


24 Jun
Handcrafted shoulder bag pays homage to American tradition

Produced with thick, soft leather, the Yuketen English bag is a solid choice for a handcrafted shoulder bag. Made in the USA, this bag brings a refined taste to your daily activities, whether you decide to use it for carrying things from home to work or on longer journeys. The handmade bag pays homage to […]


7 Jun
America's ultimate supercar gets ultimate American lines

For the past decade America’s lone supercar manufacturer Shelby Supercars (SSC) has been duking it out with Bugatti for title of World’s Fastest Production Car. As soon as one manufacturer would announce a new tweak to the engine or carbon fiber swapout, the other would announce their tune-up in a rapidfire press release. But one […]


23 May
LIAS gets their hands on 2011's most coveted calender

Last week we met with the fine folks at Pirelli and the ID Agency for a possible project, and in said meeting they were kind enough to hook us up with this year’s coveted Karl Lagerfeld-helmed Pirelli calender. Of course we previewed the mythology-based calender of International Supermodels Gone Greek back in November, but to […]


20 May
Only 100 American made Peter Driben lighters

In case you haven’t figured it out, we’re kind of obsessed with vintage pin-up girls and basically everything they represent. The difference between Vargas and Elvgren-era pinups and modern Maxim centerfolds is the difference between burlesque and Peppermint Rhino strippers, and if that’s unclear then you’re probably at the wrong site. So the discovery of […]


19 May
Feds got nothing on "Make Your Franklin"'s art infused $100 bills

Make Your Franklin is a community art project inviting artists to change up the $100 bill. The design aesthetic of the contributors comes alive with entries that are witty, subversive and at times downright bold. Whether he’s inked with Native American tattoos, covered up by a gas mask surrounded by nuclear silos, redone as a […]