In March, Webb’s auction house in New Zealand held an auction of vintage and collectable motorcycles. The bikes were all either of historical importance or in a vintage class. Some bikes like the Munro Velocette went for over $70,000. Webb’s created an online catalogue showcasing all of
Originally introduced in 1971, the DS-51 chair by de Sede still looks beyond its years. A low-slung, swivel armchair that will be at home in any modern interior, its slim line profile is still attracting plenty of attention. The seat and back cushions are sewn by hand and it shows with the attention
British label Fred Perry line of fine accessories are well crafted and this zip around wallet happens to be one of our favorites. The brand’s classic logo is on the front along with a contrasting stripe. There are multiple inner pockets to keep things well organized. More info and images after
WSJ Magazine, the magazine of the Wall Street Journal, is currently featuring a slideshow that takes us on a journey across the United States. Khakis Across America examines the khaki trend from the east to the west coast. “From Montauk to Malibu, from public servants to ice cream scoope
Electronic House’s Home of the Year sits on the Hollywood Hills with amenities that tech geeks are quite familiar with. “CinemaScope theater, 7.1-channel surround-sound, intricate TV concealment, extensive automation—but we don’t often see them shine together in such a spectacular lo
Frette, purveyor of elegant and expensive linens, has come out with a new more relaxed line targeted at the younger, aspirational customer with a lower price point (components for a standard bed are in the $400-$450 range). Named after Edmond Frette, the Edmond collection ranges from sheets and pill
Paul Smith and Rhodia initially teamed up for a collection back in 2005 which was a tremendous success, but when Rhodia’s 75th anniversary came around, Sir Paul Smith could not resist. He signed a new Limited Series where his fancy and his particularly English sense of style led him: on the f
In an exclusive collaboration with Tretorn, Sweden’s environmentally progressive maker of casual, understated shoes, Acne Jeans has blended their attention to detail with Tretorn’s minimalist designs. The cotton canvas upper brings comfort to the shoes, while small-in-size details like
The father and son photographing duo of Horst and Daniel Zielske present Shanghai between fiction and reality as the ‘city of tomorrow’ in a series of pictures. The focal point of their photographic work is the architecture of the city’s streets, a critical investigation and analysis encompass
Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A stamped Italian culture on new environments with an international print advertising campaign, “Feels Italian. Wherever you are.” The company, owned by Audi, present their Italian sports car in what appears to be Mexico, the USA and England. Each image contains a subt
SuperTouch gives us a look at their Trek art bikes made exclusively for Lance Armstrong for his running in the Giro d’Italia. The world’s most prestigious cycling stage race after the legendary Tour de France, the Giro is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2009, coincidentally the first ye
