WIRED has an excellent collection of Cold War Era Spy Gear posted, all originating from espionage works between the USSR and USA. A bunch of really cool pieces, such as a Turd Transmitter (a crap-shaped homing beacon spies would drop to transmit bombing targets to pilots) and a C.I.A. Rectal Escape Kit (both in gallery […]
28
Mar
From Cyanide Gas Guns to CIA Rectal Escape Kits
25
Feb
Iron gloves and Trojan helmets for the sartorial pioneer in all of us
I know what you’re thinking: for so long you’ve wanted to start rocking that Luxury-Gladiator-With-Antlers look, but you had no idea where to get started. It’s a common obstacle that’s befuddled many an entrepreneurial trendsetter. Lucky for all sartorial pioneers, Rock N’ Bone‘s Couture line is here to supply you with handsomely crafted, $3,000 bedazzled […]
10
Feb
Ponder how Hermes and Baseball could possibly be related
The Hermès Man’s New York store on 62nd St and Madison Avenue opens tomorrow to much fanfare, and in celebration Hermès created a limited edition custom baseball glove and ball set. Although beautifully done in rich red leather and featuring the requisite embossed Hermès “H” on both glove and ball, it does make you wonder […]
