The felt and leather Vienna crew over at hard graft have dropped another impeccable release — the aptly named Zip Wallet. Made from 100% vegetable tanned leather processed by Florentine artisans with English wool inserts, the ruggedly constructed wallet expands to fit everything from 10 credit cards to small change to cash money to even […]

Christian Louboutin continues his foray into the realm of ultra luxury sneakers with this latest iteration of his Louis Flat silhouette. The classic “Louis” has been made over for Spring/Summer 2012 in checkered vichy fabric, and finished in metallic specchio. You can get your own Italian-made limited edition patent leather gingham high-tops for $795. via […]

The story goes that while traveling the French Riviera, designer Marc Marmel realized that the luggage needs of the well-heeled travelers were not being adequately served. So, as Neiman Marcus explains, Marmel created “custom-made pieces that harken back to the designer luggage of a bygone era, luggage that combines functionality with inimitable style.” Each of the […]

New for Spring/Summer 2012 from Balenciaga are these Panelled Sneakers, which feature mismatched textures & bold colors for the warmer weather. The Italian made luxury kicks have a bright electric blue mesh, green suede and navy patent leather around the ankles. You can find them for $545 at Mr. Porter. More detailed look of the Balenciaga Panelled Sneaker […]

The Maison Martin Margiela 22 Men’s Painted Shoe takes a beautifully crafted leather oxford and hand-paints the outsole gold. The unique application to the classic shoe adds a modern, handmade touch. The oxford is crafted from premium Italian leather and is part of Maison Martin Margiela’s 2012 Spring/Summer pre-collection. You can buy the shoes at […]

High end graffiti paint manufacturer Clash have teamed up with Italian brand IUTER to create the ultimate bomber hoodie, especially made for the graf writer who wants to stay real undercover (and which ones don’t?). The hoodie features several hidden pockets custom-built to stash all the nefarious tools of a graf bomber’s trade. There are […]

Yesterday morning we brought you the Pirelli Calendar 2012 photographed by Mario Sorrenti, and today comes the video showing the Making Of process behind the endeavor. Included are interviews with Sorrenti who explains why he chose Corsica, as well as interviews with all the models. It’s worth watching alone to hear Milla Jovovich’s awkward explanation […]

When previewed this summer, Pirelli’s 2012 ode to feminine beauty promised to be another stunner. This time famed Italian photographer Mario Sorrenti took over head lensmen duty for the tire maker’s yearly supermodel escapade, the successor in a long run of world class photographers. Last night at a gala event in New York City, Pirelli […]