Bell & Ross have preserved the enchantment of vintage timepieces with the PW1 and WW1 watch collection — which we covered almost exactly a year ago. Now they’ve sublimated those simple timepieces by manifesting them in a new oxidation-resistant alloy, Argentium. Doing so, the American watchmaker revives a common metal’s nobility allowing us to re-evaluate […]

Inspired by wristwatches worn by the military aviators during World War I, Bell & Ross have introduced their rendition: the Vintage WW1 Chronographe Monopoussoir. The wristwatch pairs a 45 mm polished steel case, matching horns and leather strap. The Chronographe Monopoussoir features Swiss-constructed automatic la Joux-Perret movement and a domed, anti-reflective sapphire crystal cover, single button […]

SHIRT, the low-key kid brother of Comme des Garçons, introduces a new take on the classic military flight bag with the SHIRT Utility Bag. In olive and black canvas, the versatile and pleasantly unbranded overnighter mixes just enough punk with classic camouflage for a foray into the jungle — or the gym. Get it at […]

This American-made Zippo is a highly limited edition replica of an original 1941 naval lighter, specially modified for the Japanese label Neighbourhood. The 100% brass lighter features a custom metal “NH” anchor on the front, an anchor motif on the side, a stenciled carpe diem lettering on the back and is painted in a distressed […]

What began last year with the sponsorship of the Ducati Team in MotoGP, Ducati and Diesel now launch the Monster Diesel with a dedicated Capsule Collection. The brand new customized model is an “urban military chic” interpretation of Ducati’s iconic naked motorcycle. Ducati’s flagship Monster 1100EVO gets a special livery, starting with black treatment on […]

When first introduced to Defy Bags we knew we were onto something special. Chris Tag, founder and mastermind behind the hand-crafted Chicago-based leather goods company, grew up in an industrial auto manufacturing town which fostered his appreciation for hard work and craftsmanship. Since launching his brand in 2008, Tag has crafted each product from mostly […]

The Carhartt Heritage line introduces several new jackets in their 2012 Spring/Summer collection. Two standouts include the denim District (above) and the Settler Jacket (below). The military styled Settler jacket comes in camo morass, carhartt brown and navy with a rinsed camouflage finish. The finish gives it that special vintage look and is a revision of the […]

We’ve been wooed before by the analog good looks of Ural motorcycles (such as the the Ural sT), and the Russian brand is now releasing a special edition motorcycle to celebrate its 70 years in the market. Like the limited edition Ural Taiga, the M70 comes loaded with equipment to survive a general apocalypse — […]