We extensively covered the Bugatti 16C Galibier — the world’s first (possible) $1.5 million luxury car — when the storied French brand was first considering followups to its game-changing Veyron supercar. Except then the 16c Galibier was just a concept — a proof of life vehicle that the halo Bugatti brand was shopping around to […]
4
Apr
Bugatti finally commits to bringing the Veyron successor to life
3
Feb
Security sealed to keep those Vegenaise-eating, Salem-listening art miscreants from touching your tools
In 1761, German Faber-Castell launched the first branded pencil, and in a sense launched the entire industry of art material manufacturing. By now, Faber-Castell’s high quality pencils are standard issue artillery in every artist’s arsenal. To celebrate the company’s two hundred fiftieth anniversary, Faber-Castell has created a “Birthday Box” set worthy of its heritage. The […]
12
Jan
Another brilliant way to get rich while clowning the art world
Remember in 2007 when Damien Hirst took that skull and encrusted it with a bajillion diamonds, and then put it up for sale for $100,000,000? And then remember how nobody bought it, and then at the last second a “mystery” buyer came out of nowhere and salvaged the value of his entire oeuvre bought it? […]
25
Dec
DJ Skream gives back to the kids with free holiday mixtape
Just in time for the holidays, the magnificent dubstep (and beyond) maestro Skream drops his Freeizm Album as a gift to the world — the perfect soundtrack for tearing open wrapping paper, finding that Pneumatic Grappling Hook you were hoping for, and running around the room like a retarded chicken. Or if its after Xmas, […]
17
Dec
Nubuck chukkas, coffee, tumbler and ReBinder notebook
One of the best boutiques in America, Seattle’s Blackbird has a nicely packaged gift for the holidays. The “Black Coffee in Bed” Set comes packaged in a bushel-sized wood storage basket whose centerpiece is a pair of limited edition Quoddy boots customized exclusively for Blackbird. Handmade in Maine, these deck chukkas are constructed of a […]
3
Dec
11 CDs, 6 vinyl albums, 1 DVD, 1 book and 1 poster on the complete works of Ritchie Hawtin's most famous alias
One day there will be a Hall Of Fame for techno, and Richie Hawtin will surely be a first ballot entry. One of the most important purveyors of the minimal school, Hawtin was among the second wave of techno artists birthing from Detroit (he was actually from Windsor across the border) in the early 90s […]
Ever dream of having the most luxurious croquet set that you could splurge on? Do you demand to have your balls whacked by the best? Well then you’re in luck, as famed London luxury goods firm Dunhill now offers the ultimate gentleman’s croquet set, using only the finest wood and leather detailing. At a steep […]
12
Oct
Paw! and Noop return...in fiberglass bust form
Brought to you by Coarse toys, the artists Mark Landwehr and Sven Waschk have come up with something that gives their toy collectors something new to look forward to, “Eyes of Fear”. We already loved their False Friends, and emptied our coffers for the Blackout Editions, so it’s no surprise we’d love these life-size fiber […]
