Our society’s love for Steve McQueen shows no sign of slowing down, and although I hesitate to worship false idols there are few better men we could learn a thing or two from. Who are 21st Century America’s male cultural touchstones? Donald Trump? Glenn Beck? Lebron James? The Situation for chrissakes? Hell no! No wonder […]

From Alexander McQueen to Powell Peralta to mastermind Japan to Damien Hirst’s infinitely over-discussed For the Love Of God sculpture, skulls have dominated the cultural landscape unlike any other singular motif. Of course this is nothing new — mankind’s obsession with the macabre certainly predates the proto-heavy metal tropes of the 70s. English freelance editor, […]

With what is normally considered summer footwear, Alexander McQueen give his take on the tennis shoe with the latest in his Fall/Winter 2011 footwear collection. With the exception of McQueen’s signature skull embossed on the heel, the all white sneaker is the apotheosis of subtlety — an aspect rarely attributed to the work of the […]

Featured in the Autumn/Winter 2011 collection from Alexander McQueen is this stone grey Wool & Cashmere Chevron Coat. Made in Italy from 95% wool and 5% cashmere, the terminally elegant long double-breasted coat from Alexander McQueen makes for a warm blend, lined with a soft cotton mix. Long pleats and adjustable belt are featured on […]

Designed with comfort and aesthetic appeal in mind, the Orphiro is a wide-bodied cruiser that’s completely battery powered. With slight cues to the retro styles of the British ‘40s and ‘50s bobber motorcycles, it’s quite likely the crowd of James Dean, Steve McQueen and Paul Newman would’ve enjoyed this electric 2-wheeler. With a top speed […]

Inspired by the venerable acting legend, Persol has introduced the Steve McQueen Special Edition sunglasses. More than 30 years after his death, McQueen is still held in incredibly high regard both for his style and character — no sheen has disappeared from the halo around the King Of Cool. His love of racing and bravado […]

Bernhard Willhelm has never been one to hide behind bland or staid designs, and his latest hiking boots are no exception. A collaboration with the well established Camper brand has resulted in these Toðer Hiking Shoes for their Fall/Winter 2011 collection, the one above in a grey camouflage colorway. It’s no surprise that Willhelmme — […]

When New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art opened its Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty retrospective exhibition last month, nobody quite expected the response to be so great. To deal with the overwhelming turnout, the Met has decided to extend the show’s run an additional week until August 7th. In order to commemorate this unexpected but well […]