We actually covered the the Comic Shelf by Oscar Nuñez several years ago, but back then it was just a commission piece some clever Mexican designer had come up with. Well now the Comic Shelf is seeing the light of production via Groopti, after Nuñez won their Creative Shelving Contest. A pretty clever way to […]


17 Feb
Venerable German motorcycle builder plans a 2012 rebirth

Established back in 1920, the German manufacturer Horex built motorcycles known for their Columbus four-stroke engines. That was until 1960, when they were bought by Daimler-Benz who then proceeded to seize motorcycle production. But now the brand is back, getting some premier technology help from the likes of Rolls-Royce, Bosch and VW. Horex will begin […]


14 Feb
Modular design, sustainable, 186 mph, handmade German EV

Regensburg, Germany-based PG made quite a splash a couple summers ago with the Blacktrail — the World’s Fastest Carbon Fiber and Titanium Electric Bike. The $80,000 sustainable vehicle stunned eco-fans with a futuristic design and tech-heavy engineering that made many take notice. Building a respected collection of handmade e-Bikes, Pedelecs and UrbanBikes, PG has now […]


25 Jan
The life's work of the legendary filmmaker & graphic designer

Pablo Ferro is a legendary filmmaker and graphic designer credited with the design of seminal title sequences like that of Dr. Strangelove and Beetlejuice. Following his life’s journey and work from his humble origins in Cuba to his partnerships with film and animation legends like Stan Lee, the film pieces together the story of an […]


23 Jan
Deadly African weapons transformed into limited edition pieces

Fonderie 47 was started to provide a powerful means toward a stable and prosperous Africa free from the fear of assault rifles. The company, which was founded by humanitarian and activist partners, confiscates AK47s from African war zones and transforms them into limited-edition jewelry — such as the mechanical cufflinks above. In collaboration with renowned […]


20 Jan
The perfect wardrobe for the wealthy gearhead in your life

Do you have a gearhead in your life who fancies himself somewhat of a fashion plate? Are you loaded? Then you may want to consider Christopher Kane’s Italian-made mechanic print tshirts as a gift. The Scottish designer takes complicated engine systems like turbines, fuel systems and other mechanics and transforms them into an all-over graphic […]


19 Jan
Ultra luxury sneakers, patterned loafers & British punk rock boots

The name Jimmy Choo is sacred to women everywhere. The erstwhile Malaysian brand has long won the hearts of the female population with their beautiful high heeled shoes, and has been foraying into men’s shoes for a minute now — the Fall/Winter 2012 collection being their latest addition. The luxury collection consists of black and […]


18 Jan
High-tops & low-tops in a varied selection of silhouettes

Belgian designer Raf Simons’ Spring/Summer 2012 Sneaker Collection offers a varied selection of fashion forward shoes. From high-tops to low-tops, velcro-fastened to laces, the sneakers feature bold design in black, white and blue colorways, a couple styles implementing splashes of orange to set them apart. See all of Simon’s S/S 2012 styles in the gallery […]