The first official trailer to the sequel of the Amazing Spider-Man dropped today. Looks promising, with Spidey’s arch antagonist switching from the Lizard to Electro, another infamous (and classic) Peter Parker nemesis. The ultra-fast reboot of the once Tobey Maquire-led franchise only goes to show Hollywood’s voracious appetite for money superhero movies, so it’s no […]


Acclaimed Michigan techno label Ghostly International is tapped by the independent eyewear makers at Warby Parker to collaborate on a series of shades. Available in either black (above) or “Ghostly Grey” transparent matte (below), the Curtis frames — named after Joy Division’s legendary joyless singer Ian Curtis — feature Ghostly’s ghost mascot on the temples, and […]


Jail is the worst place ever and if you go to prison for a long time your best bet is probably to join a gang. If you ever find yourself in a South African prison the three speeds of gangs are thusly organized: 26, 27 & 28. 26s are scammers and counterfeiters. 27s are “Manskap of blood” or […]


3 Apr
Thermo regulation, movement & protection at a premium

As we announced, we just attended the Nike x NFL Uniform Event Launch in New York and the pageantry was writ large. In typical spotless Nike fashion, the new uniforms of America’s largest sport were unveiled after a strIng of introductions from major Nike execs like CEO Mark Parker, Charlie Denson and Kris Aman. Its a […]


By Madeleine Parker In 2008 Huw Bennett, Felix Chan and Arran Russell combined their talents, creativity and knowledge of the fashion industry and started a menswear label in Sydney, Australia. By 2009 the first collection from Vanishing Elephant hit the shelves and people instantly took notice. The vintage inspired colour palette with it’s luxurious yet […]


Yesterday internet goliath Google unveiled its Boutiques website – a new portal dedicated specifically for shopping fashion items. As the second largest sector of online shopping (after consumer electronics), it really was only a matter of time till our Internet Overlords dipped their toes into the market of soft goods. As the LA Times reports: […]


There were rumors swirling that the Spider-Man reboot would be helmed by Wes Anderson. While I think Anderson is basically gold (how awesome was Fantastic Mr. Fox?), I’m not sure he’d fit the superhero action genre — it makes you wonder tho. Well wonder no more, thanks to Jeff Loveness.He created this parody short film […]


27 Jan
Keep your watches wound for any quirky sitcom mission

Ladies, we’ve got the perfect Valentines Day gift for your man’s collection of replica Swatches from Parker Lewis Can’t Lose (besides the obvious choice of a scrap-metal compactor), the Underwood Jewelry Safe & Watch Winder. Not only will this wonder-box safely store up to 40 of his Velcro-strapped timepieces — keeping them safe from public […]