For children of the 1980s, the arcade holds a unique and holy place in our hearts. Oh how many countless hours I spent at New England Grand Prix (RIP), endlessly pumping quarters into Dragon’s Lair, Spy Hunter, Gauntlet, Super Sprint, Cyberball, Crystal Castles, Smash TV, Punch Out, et al like crackheads in the dark, inhaling […]
23
Jan
8-minute mini-doc on the Mecca of video games
30
Nov
Accessories, Design, Gadgets, Jewelry, Odds / Ends, Opulance, Style / Design, Technologic, Technology
Artfully charge or transfer data to your Apple gadget
Made from Jet Hematite crystal and finished with a ruthenium metal face, Swarovski’s “N the Skull” docking station is a truly unique accessory. With only 199 pieces available worldwide, each is engraved with its limited edition number and comes complete with a USB cable and dock compatible with the iPhone 4/4s. Yes, it may be a […]
7
Nov
22-carat gold eyewear with hand-stitched leather temple tips
While Ray-Ban introduced a folding version of its iconic Aviator frame this summer, they have just released a markedly more luxurious model, the Aviator Folding Ultra, to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the famed eyewear. The highly limited edition frames are similar in engineering but are plated in 22-carat gold, either white or yellow. Water […]
9
Aug
Timeless design inspired by World War I military aviators
Inspired by wristwatches worn by the military aviators during World War I, Bell & Ross have introduced their rendition: the Vintage WW1 Chronographe Monopoussoir. The wristwatch pairs a 45 mm polished steel case, matching horns and leather strap. The Chronographe Monopoussoir features Swiss-constructed automatic la Joux-Perret movement and a domed, anti-reflective sapphire crystal cover, single button […]
12
Apr
Happily unplugging from the mainframe of the matrix
It is with much childlike glee that we shut down our computers and unplug from the mainframe of the matrix for a few days and head to the glorious lands known as the 2012 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, for what is surely one of America’s best musical throwdowns. Yes it’s gotten increasingly commercial […]
6
Apr
Only 396 Swiss-made watches will be made for $44,000
In the last 2 weeks we’ve been in four different timezones, heading off last week for a super secret mission to the Arctic Circle (no joke, story coming soon), two days in Germany, back to HQ at the secret Meadows complex under the Venice Pier, and now in New York for the auto show and […]
10
Feb
5 top producers perform with unexpected collaborators to surprisingly good results
Caught the official premier of the documentary RE:GENERATION last night at the Mann Chinese theater, and have to say we were pretty impressed. LIAS previewed the RE:GENERATION Music Project late last year when we were leaked a teaser and were hopeful with what we’d seen, but the finished product really takes the potential of the concept to […]
6
Feb
One of the world's thinnest mechanical self-winding movements
Founded by Jules-Louis Audemars and Edward-Auguste Piguet, Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet is currently celebrating the 40th anniversary of the release of their Royal Oak model. The updated commemorative luxury watch is the Royal Oak Openworked Extra-Thin Tourbillon, and will be limited to only a 40-piece release. Comprised of premium platinum, the Openworked Extra-Thin Tourbillon wristwatch boasts […]
