In a beautifully executed release, Kanye West has teamed up with M/M Paris to create a limited collection of silk scarves based on the various covers of Kanye’s recent My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy album. Famously painted by erstwhile Esquire cover genius George Condo, there will be 5 different pieces in the collection (the 5 […]

I don’t geek out too often, but when I do it’s like July 4th, Halloween and New Years in my soul. Before I saw the disaster that was the new Clash of the Titans I freaked (the original holds a special place in my heart), the trailer for the upcoming movie Hannah has me dancing […]

The Tantalus case by esteemed British woodworker David Linley is something every gentlemen worth his weight in scotch should have in their household. Made of Macassar ebony, dark stained walnut and nickel engraving plates, the lead crystal decanters held within can be safely locked — that way no wandering snifter poachers can get their hands […]

I first recognized Tara McPherson a few years ago sitting at her booth at Comic Con — it was insane. The line to meet her and have art signed wrapped around 2 other booths and basically shamed the couple other artists with signings at the time. I realized then that McPherson has the sort of […]

Madman Mundt and the Elf were guests at last week’s AFI Fest and attended the Los Angeles premier of Black Swan. This is their collaborative review. Black Swan is out in the US on December 1st. The Elf: I’m a sucker for a dance movie. Ballet specifically. Whether it’s Fame, Flashdance, Center Stage (starring a […]

You wanna know something personal about the Madman? The original Converse vs. Undefeated Poorman Weapon is easily the favorite shoe in my wardrobe. If it were up to me, and my imaginary girlfriend had no say, I’d wear them every day till they were battered and torn and tearing from the soles. Lucky for me […]

Autumn’s here. The nights are getting longer and darker, the never-ending evenings peak in a mysterious dark blue midnight. The new QWSTION seasonal collection inherited this deep color, and their new Midnight Blue collection will only be available this season. Created by some of the folks behind those SIRE glasses (you remember, the ones made […]

High end Italian luxury label Bottega Veneta are known for their quality application of exotic skins and premium leathers in their collections, including the buttery black leather of their Calf Nero Boot we liked so much. And the above Nero Briefcase is no different, using soft dark alligator leather throughout, both inside and out, with […]