For about half of the 90-years that German brand Braun has been in existence, legendary industrial designer Dieter Rams has been there (a little over 40 years) maintaining his position at the helm of the design team. Rams’ design philosophy, which we outlined extensively in 2009, has made a major widespread impact on the way designers […]

Filson, since 1897, has been specializing in hunting and camping gear for people who care about products of high quality that won’t break. Ever. The Seattle-based brand has recently decided to take on drinking — a beloved activity to many — by introducing the Filson Leather Flask. Made of Bridle Leather and stainless steel in […]

Fifty years ago yesterday, astronaut Scott Carpenter became only the second American to orbit the Earth solo aboard the Aurora 7 space capsule. He orbited three times while wearing a Breitling Navitimer chronograph, following John Glenn in an epic milestone of American space exploration. How many watchmakers can boast of being worn on pioneering space […]

So you’re going to be a demi-god at the next rave amongst all the sixteen year olds in hot panties and go-go boots when you pull out the Stealthvape. It’s matte black, mistakeable for a limited edition Vicks Vapor Inhaler, under 4″ long and sure to steal a discrete hit while illuminating the butterfly-winged multitudes and […]

The ultimate judge of all time pieces is commemorating the 85th anniversary of the world’s most demanding racetrack with the new Nordschleife 1927 24-hour watch. The Nordschleife is the hardest section of the Nürburgring, which many consider to be the most demanding racetrack in the world. German for ‘North Loop,’ the Nordschleife opened for business on June 18, […]

The most iconic car in Jaguar’s illustrious history — and arguably the greatest GT of all time — the E-Type celebrated its 50th anniversary last year. And while Jag’s current XK (which we testdrove HERE) is an appropriate ode to that original E-Type, there certainly is room for a more loyal homage. It is in […]

Evan Clabots is a Brooklyn-based designer with Nonlinear Studio. His latest piece of work is a new take on designs we’ve seen over the last year inspired by the idea of minimalism, its lack of numbers or a background make for a clean design. Its skewed stainless steel face appears like its slipping from your […]

Swedish designer David Ericsson introduced the Void Watches brand in 2008, its simple geometric shape and use of materials creating an eye catching Scandinavian design. The watches were inspired by a horizon with a half glass/half stainless steel watch face, its time-telling display available in digital, analog or — with its new model — a vibrant […]