The Dutch Huet Brothers have always loved building vintage-inspired vehicles built on the guts of modern performance cars. So it is odd they chose the ill fated (and electronically challenged) Triumph TR6 as the base for their first vehicle, the HB Special. Luckily the boys from Netherlands have smartened up and for their latest creation, […]

If you can keep focused on the sunglasses above, they’re a collaboration between the Vintage Frames Company and Ultra Eyewear to resurrect their 1977 classic Ultra Goliath 2 frames. I could tell you that the “Snow White Project” Ultra Goliath 2 were produced with the original Goliath 2 mold in Holland (in the same factory […]

Founded by Jules-Louis Audemars and Edward-Auguste Piguet, Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet is currently celebrating the 40th anniversary of the release of their Royal Oak model. The updated commemorative luxury watch is the Royal Oak Openworked Extra-Thin Tourbillon, and will be limited to only a 40-piece release. Comprised of premium platinum, the Openworked Extra-Thin Tourbillon wristwatch boasts […]

This 1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1-RS rebuild is the brainchild of Jeremy Gerber, co-owner of the Roadster Shop, and customer Barry Blomquist. The idea for the car was to build a modern concept car version of the landmark 1962 Corvette, with artist Eric Brockmeyer brought in to help with renderings and lend ideas for the actual […]

Comprehensively detailing exciting complete and under-construction projects around the world, Architecture Now! 8 is an amazing resource for contemporary architecture. The hardcover book covers a wide array of geographic locations including the jungle, the modern city and the desert. These interesting building projects are discussed thoroughly, and celebrate the architects whose ingenuity created the unique […]

Capturing the development of the modern architectural landscape, Taschen releases a new coffee table book featuring the most innovative private residences around the world from the last decade. The extraordinary homes defy the cookie-cutter houses of suburbia, and shift our perspective on what makes a building a home. The manipulation of conventional space is astounding […]

How many three Excedrin mornings have you pulled yourself from a Don Julio-induced coma, heroically dragged yourself to a thankless job, only to fool no one that you’ve got “allergies” and instead unwittingly reinforced everyone’s fears that you may indeed have a Bukowski-level drinking issue. The best you can do is channel your inner Costanza […]

Tokihito Yoshida’s Beacon Heritage Spring/Summer 2012 collection for Barbour has officially launched. The 6th seasonal collaboration between the Japanese designer and the longstanding British brand is based on the Barbour aesthetic, but is then tweaked and customized by Yoshida’s particular eye — a style which includes the implementation of innovative fabrics and production techniques. Materials […]