One of the most headturning vehicles in a sea of headturning European unveilings at this week’s Geneva Motor Show is this latest concept from Alfa Romeo. In collaboration with Milano race specialists Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera, the Disco Volante 2012 is a modern interpretation of the brand’s iconic 1952 Disco Volante (aka “Flying Saucer”), which is […]
6
Mar
Celebrating 60 years of original iconic Italian "Flying Saucer"
28
Nov
Milano electro-nauts release first EP off "Dr. Gonzo" album
Back in October Milano electro-nauts Crookers streamed their Dr. Gonzo album for all to hear before they released it, and now they’re doing that again with their latest EP/maxi-single, “Hummus”, and its various remixes. Remixers include Botnek, Donovan, Hybrid Theory and Astronomar, but personally we dig the Slow Waves Mix the most. Pick up the […]
22
Nov
Modernized 2-wheeler features replicated McQueen paintwork
Considered a modern reinterpretation of the classic all terrain scrambler, the Husqvarna Concept MOAB was recently showcased at the Milan Motorcycle Show. Some may notice that the colorway resembles that of the paintwork on Steve McQueen’s 1970 Husqvarna 400 Cross — arguably one of the most famous examples of the proud Swedish lineage. A stripped […]
18
Nov
Second Exhibition of the hat competition is held in Milan
Assembling a vision of unique hats from diverse artists hailing from Germany, Spain, Italy, England, Sweden, United Arab Emirates and Africa, Introducing New Era hosted the second edition of their exhibition of custom hats on November 18 & 19. The hats are all based on New Era’s ubiquitous 59FIFTY caps, but they resemble works of […]
17
Nov
Handmade frames inspired by CC's mascot with Zeiss lenses
France hooks up with Italy and creates sweet eyewear love with the Cool Cats vs. SUPER limited edition sunglasses. The Paris creative collective Cool Cats styles out Milan’s SUPER sunglasses with a pair of frames made to look like Cool Cats’ namesake mascot. Based on a SUPER W frame in either shiny or matte black, […]
8
Nov
Highest production power-to-weight ratio motorcycle in the world
Yesterday Ducati unveiled the long-awaited 1199 Panigale Superbike in Milan where it will be displayed at EICMA 2011 — the 69th edition of the Milan International Motorcycle Show. A new benchmark in the sportbike market, the 1199 Panigale’s new Superquadro engine generates 195hp making it the most powerful twin-cylinder motorcycle ever produced. Paired with its […]
27
Oct
Milano party rockers release latest album for all to hear
The hard working Italian brothers-in-electro duo Crookers dropped their new album this Tuesday, and they’re streaming it for all to hear before purchase. Released on Southern Fried Records, the 13-track Dr. Gonzo follows the Milano-based party rockers as they take their base electro sound and augment it with leftfield touches like demented laughing samples and […]
12
Oct
An eerie and bloody way to decant your favorite Bordeaux
What will surely be a big hit in the Vampire Wino community, Italian designer Liviana Osti’s Cuore is actually a fascinating, yet eerie symbol of just how fragile the human body is. Granted, it’s an ironic piece of working art considering the use for the heart shaped object: Osti designed the carafe in the form of […]
