23 Jul
Still 100+ MPH/100+ mile range, now with IET technology

Oregon-based Brammo is getting ready to release a new fully electric motorcycle model that builds both from their first bike, the Enertia, and second bike, the Empulse (which we previously covered), resulting in the Empulse R. The new model has been vamped up using Integrated Electric Transmission (IET) — a mechatronic propulsion unit that replicates […]


16 Jul
Master of Malt explores the orgins of juniper in gin. We approve.

UK-based producer and retailer Master of Malt have announced the launch of a “completely new concept in the world of gin” and we’re all ears. What sets the Origin Range line apart from others is the use and emphasis of juniper — gin’s main ingredient — that’s sourced from around the world, allowing the consumer […]


16 Mar
Turbines, recycled wood from Venice canals & projection artwork: quite possibly the most innovative luxury EV ever

Sure it’s very early in the Auto Show season, but it would be hard to beat Pininfarina’s brilliant Cambiano concept. Moreso than most concept vehicles, the Cambiano is Pininfarina’s authoritative statement of purpose. One of the preeminent design houses on the planet, Carozzeria Pininfarina has crafted the Cambiano as a very definition of what it […]


20 Dec
Clean & minimal basketball silhouette in 3 colorways

French label Lacoste showcases their Crichton model yet again, bringing back the basketball silhouette in three basic colorways that make for a clean, simple sneaker. The tonal suede and gator-print leather atop the vulcanic sole on the brown, blue and white kicks are all part of Lacoste’s 2012 range. One more look at LaCoste’s Crichton […]


7 Dec
Artist Mike Ennen & snowboarder Jeremy Jones collab outerwear

O’Neill have crafted a technical cold weather jacket for vaunted big mountain snowboarder Jeremy Jones, and since it’s for Jones they’re making sure it performs. The Explore Jones Insulator Jacket features Firewall 2 polyfill insulation with strategically placed warming panels where your body generates less heat, underarm vents to dump excess heat and allow cool […]


13 Sep
Maserati unveils its first production SUV ever at Frankfurt

Now that Maserati’s mommy FIAT married with Chrysler, the potential synergies with sister brand Jeep have acted as a catalyst for Maserati to move forward into the sport luxury SUV market. If you recall Maserati unveiled a Kubang concept way back at the Detroit Auto Show in 2003, but now they are moving into full […]


2 Aug
Individually numbered bag available only at Bergdorf Goodman

We’ve covered some of Parabellum‘s quality output before, such as their Laptop and iPad bags. Using only the best free range Bison leather and military grade ceramic hardware, Parabellum do not cut corners. Their latest “Medicine Man” Duffel Bag is no exception to their premium output — it employs an internal layer of Kevlar at […]


14 Jul
Dutch company designs eco-friendly bike with power and comfort

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 […]