Breitling has always been the first watch of choice for explorers worldwide, even as the chronograph for American astronaut Scott Carpenter. So while it’s unarguably a luxury piece, the Swiss watchmaker doesn’t want you to forget that its instruments are for those living on the proverbial edge. In that mindframe they release the Emergency II […]
30
Apr
Dual frequency transmitter could save your life in case of disaster
11
Mar
Louis heads back to TV on April 13, 2013
Interesting that Louis C.K.’s next comedy special will be on HBO, as the last show he did, Live at the Beacon Theater, he produced himself and sold it directly via his own website for $5, which he claims was a way greater financial success. I guess HBO must’ve really laid on the cash thick, like […]
23
Dec
The 6th seasonal collaboration between designer & British brand
Tokihito Yoshida’s Beacon Heritage Spring/Summer 2012 collection for Barbour has officially launched. The 6th seasonal collaboration between the Japanese designer and the longstanding British brand is based on the Barbour aesthetic, but is then tweaked and customized by Yoshida’s particular eye — a style which includes the implementation of innovative fabrics and production techniques. Materials […]
15
Dec
Easily the best $5 you'll spend in 2011
There’s really no reason to sing Louis C.K.’s praises, because unless you’ve been living under a rock you know that the Mexican comedian (yes, he’s really Mexican) is presently the funniest standup on the face of the Earth. Until Chris Rock comes out with Bigger & Blacker II, of course. But really Louis is on […]
4
Jan
Classic shooting jacket design updated with a modern twist
A beautiful new addition to Tokihito Yoshida’s Beacon Heritage range for Spring / Summer 2011, the fixed hood Hunter jacket is another Yoshida collaboration with esteemed British outdoor apparel brand Barbour. Inspired by the classic shooting jacket design updated with a modern twist, the Hunter incorporates original Barbour features such as 4 oz. Sylkoil construction […]
3
Jun
The "TO KI TO Beacon" collaboration
Barbour and Tokihito Yoshida have collaborated on yet another group of jacket designs for the Spring/Summer 2010. The aptly named “TO KI TO Beacon” has a reputation for taking Barbour’s classic designs and adding intricacies signature to the Japanese designer’s style. This group of releases includes the Field jacket, waxed Military jacket, and a classic, […]
