Usually when AC Schnitzer lays their modifying Midas touch on a Bimmer, they throw some massive horsepower and headturning body kits on a car and call it a day. But with their latest release, the 99D Concept Coupe, the German tuners are aiming straight for the Green Zone with a performance car that emphasizes efficiency. […]
19
Aug
Efficient Performance concept aims straight for the Green Zone
12
Jul
Australia's latest purveyors of all things indie disco
Following in the disco-infused indie rock of its Aussie compatriots Cut/Copy, Midnight Juggernauts and Empire of the Sun comes Strange Talk, who just released their self-titled debut EP on Neon Gold Records. The first single from the record, “Climbing Walls”, shimmers with all the swagger, melody, rhythm and background vocal textures that have made Australia […]
3
Feb
Security sealed to keep those Vegenaise-eating, Salem-listening art miscreants from touching your tools
In 1761, German Faber-Castell launched the first branded pencil, and in a sense launched the entire industry of art material manufacturing. By now, Faber-Castell’s high quality pencils are standard issue artillery in every artist’s arsenal. To celebrate the company’s two hundred fiftieth anniversary, Faber-Castell has created a “Birthday Box” set worthy of its heritage. The […]
21
Dec
Viscount David Linley's lockable Tantalus case
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 […]
12
Mar
Every writing tool gathered into one elegant leather case
Knowing a handful of writers, I think this would make an elegant gift. To be completely honest tho, in the 21st century, I have yet to see a writer pick up a typewriter — nevermind a pencil. Still, this would be a great set to team up with a clean Moleskin notebook, just for old […]
26
Feb
Plot Jewelry is here to help you out
Handmade in London, the Jewelry Plot collection celebrates the humble data behind mighty economies: commodity prices. So the story goes Lisa Prince, a strategist at Wieden+Kennedy, sat in meetings staring at data, and noticed that by squinting a little the data would transform into something beautiful. Then she met art director Nicholla, and they had […]
