HBO is releasing a documentary on The Rolling Stones on November 15th, a film that promises to shed new light on one of the most notorious rock and roll bands of all time. Directed by Brett Morgen, who previously crafted the Robert Evans documentary The Kid Stays In the Picture, the feature length Crossfire Hurricane provides […]
5
Nov
HBO examines the history of the British rock & roll icons
2
Nov
David Slijper photographs the British supermodel
While the original Esquire USA decided on Mila Kunis as the Sexiest Woman Alive 2012, their UK counterparts went in an entirely different direction with the ultimately more elegant Miranda Kirr.To celebrate their momentous decision, they decked out Kirr in lingerie and furs and had David Slijper photograph the ever rising supermodel. Enjoy the color […]
19
Oct
The New York-based artist collective strikes the UK
Despite the armies of lackluster taggers and copycat wheatpasters, some artistic misfits put a lot of vision and meaning into their work. You know a street artist(s) paints an accurate portrayal of society when they create a magazine featuring the double-donked Kim K in such a state of narcissism that she eats her own face. […]
16
Oct
Drink like a sailor with Master of Malt's 57% spirit
UK spirit retailer Master of Malt has released several lines of Gin we’ve been keen on (check out their “Origin Range” Single Estate Gins), and their new line explores a bit of the mystic drink’s history. This year’s Bathtub Gin is bottled at 57% alcohol, higher than their release in 2011, but it’s still produced […]
5
Oct
Only 100 of the handmade cases in celebration of 50 years of 007
When a film series has been running since 1962, it’s kind of a big deal. And when it’s a film series like, say, James Bond? It just may be an even bigger deal. In celebration of Skyfall, the 23rd installment of the 007 movies and the 50th anniversary of the James Bond Films, renowned British luggage […]
4
Oct
Street artist leaves LA with some love, heads to Newcastle exhibit
Combining two of the most powerful cultural tsunamis of the moment, zombies and Kim Kardashian, the great TrustoCorp crew create their latest cover of Out Of Touch magazine with an image of the undead bubble-bottomed socialite/sex tape phenom/cultural black whole eating herself alive (undead). Why not. I mean, who would be shocked by the shamelessly self-promoting […]
4
Oct
UK designer & architect Andy Martin bends his fixie
The nearly two-century old furniture maker Thonet has been experimenting with “bentwood” furniture since 1830, so it’s not a completely irrational leap that the company has made the move into fixed wheel bicycles… with a bentwood frame. Using a steam-bending process developed in the 1930s, they’ve taken the design by London architect Andy Martin and […]
28
Sep
Scarves inspired by the Union Jack & American flags
Japanese men’s clothing label Uniform Experiment is set to release a new set of stoles for its Fall/Winter 2012 collection. These three latest additions include leopard and polka-dot patterns mixed into flag designs of the Union Jack and American flag. Bold, yes, but delightfully accented. The stoles retail at approximately $675 (¥52,500) each. Sure that’s […]
