You know we love our Bell & Ross watches, the perfect intersection of utility, technology and immaculate design. The latest in their line of Swiss-built watches is the BR 03-90 Power Reserve chronograph. It features the usual satin-brushed steel, matte galvanic black dial, photo luminescent index and hands, 100m water resistant anti-reflective sapphire glass and […]
2
Feb
American designed, aviation-inspired Swiss made chronograph
1
Feb
The latest in the Swiss watchmaker's most successful lines
TAG Heuer revealed the latest Chronograph in its FORMULA 1 series, the Black and Red Bezel, this week. Inspired by high-performance Formula 1 automotive technology, the quartz movement chronograph features a black titanium carbide-coated steel fixed bezel and a sharply contrasting red aluminum ring. Launched in 1986 and revamped entirely in 2004, the Formula 1 is […]
27
Jan
Docu-series profiles Sir Arthur C. Clarke, Philip K. Dick & the trailblazers of the Sci-Fi universe
A recent edition to the ZZZFROMHELLZZZ channel on Youtube are three hour-long documentaries related to Science Fiction. The first, Profits of Science Fiction: Arthur C. Clarke, centers on Sci-Fi visionary Sir Arthur C. Clark, the revered science fiction writer responsible for some of the most iconic stories of the genre. The landmark novel 2001: A […]
23
Jan
Deadly African weapons transformed into limited edition pieces
Fonderie 47 was started to provide a powerful means toward a stable and prosperous Africa free from the fear of assault rifles. The company, which was founded by humanitarian and activist partners, confiscates AK47s from African war zones and transforms them into limited-edition jewelry — such as the mechanical cufflinks above. In collaboration with renowned […]
11
Jan
Geometric Swedish-designed watches in digital, analog & LED
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 […]
20
Dec
Henry Rollins, The Weeknd, James Blake, Charlie Sheen, SBTRKT, DJ Mehdi, plenty of mixtapes & more
Time for the fourth edition of our Best Of 2011 retrospective series (after ART, BOOKS & STYLE), where we look back on the LIAS Year In Music. Frankly none of these lists are easy — we can trim each down to about 20 but then cutting them down to 10 means we gotta chop some […]
16
Dec
Accessories, Bags/Luggage, Design, Fashion, Features, Green, Jewelry, Outerwear, Style / Design, Watches
Zuriick Shoes sponsors our best FASHION stories of 2011
Zuriick is proud to present LIAS Year In Style, the third installment of our Best Of 2011 retrospective series (after ART and BOOKS). We obviously cover a lot of fashion here at Lost In a Supermarket, so extracting only 10 brands, items, stories and exclusive interviews was a tough job. Arguments were had. Sartorial accusations […]
13
Dec
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Horlogerie-Suisse
Swiss watchmaker Alpina has joined forces with the Horlogerie-Suisse website to produce a limited edition watch, the Startime Pilot Manufacture. The website dedicated to all things clock-related is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and its exclusive timepiece — limited to only 50 pieces — was designed with two unique customizations: the second hand’s triangular counterweight has […]
