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retaW Metallic Fragrance Candles
For something (seemingly) so simple in construction, a candle can be many things; a light, a fragrance, an ornament, a gift and in that the retaW metallic candles are case and point. Tokyo based lifestyle label retaW was founded in 2009, with a defining approach for blending scents to create unique fragrances. Each fragrance by retaW has…
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Street Style: Sepp Werkmeister captures New York in the ’60s
Best known as a leading Jazz photographer throughout the 1960s and ‘70s, Sepp Werkmeister‘s work was – in the main – a reflection of the thriving Jazz scene of the times. Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Oscar Peterson, and Ella Fitzgerald were just some of his subjects as he travelled from concert to festival capturing these…
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TEN: ManvsMachine x Nike
There are few in the world of design more adept at creating fluid animations and 3D graphics than Design & Motion Studio ManvsMachine. Recently acquired by Landor [1. Landor are the world’s leading strategic brand consulting and design firm ~ landor.com] to be part of their strategic brand consulting portfolio, ManvsMachine was founded in London…
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Auction: 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Aerodinamico
Mention the name Ferrari, and the optimist in me likes to think that rather than one of the current crop of concept-come-reality-£1000-per-day-car-hire Ferraris, something more like the car pictured above would come to mind: the Ferrari 400 Superamerica Aerodynamico. If I’m correct then you’ll be pleased to hear that one such vehicle (pictured below) is…
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The Gift of Time: Punkt. MP01
It is the time of year when many requests will be made for gifts to improve – at least in perception – their daily existence. But ask many what the greatest gift they can receive is and they will tell you “more time”. Time is getting away from us at an alarming rate, and this…
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Gucci x Comme des Garcons Scarves
A silk scarf in itself is a lavish accessory; ostentatious and elegant. In fact French parfumeur Blaise Mautin used silk scarves as a tool to further augment the fragrant reach of the bespoke scents he created for his clients; as the scarf blows in the air, so the fragrance is further wafted amongst those lucky…
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Shinola x Muhammad Ali Center
The truth is, everything Muhammad Ali did was great, and most of it in a good sense. I say most as Ali had many traits – as his ex-wives would testify to – that won him plaudits from his admirers as much as admonition. Ironically by highlighting this relatable human failing, Ali just augments his…
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Origami Inspired Car by Lexus
Well seeing as it’s National Poetry Day; “Made by machine and man of card, Shaped like its petrol counterpart, Sectioned and distinct in every direction, Some say origami, others say perfection.” What is it? The answer is the new Origami inspired Car from Lexus. Fresh from the high of their innovative hoverboard Lexus are back…
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Mumm by David Guetta
Mumm have announced the release of an exclusive new limited edition Cordon Rouge, as a symbol of celebration. This new bottle, while unchanged in shape, is a stylistic coup for the night scene, with its reflective metallic silhouette. This comes as no surprise, as it was designed in partnership with none other than David Guetta,…
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6 Series by BMW
When someone mentions the BMW 6 Series 1 [1. This is a sponsored post], what comes to mind is an elegant cruiser. But in truth the role of the 6 Series has in the main been misunderstood, as the reality is a car that’s much more sporty and dynamic, as you may think cruising in…
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Caruso presents the “THE GOOD ITALIAN”
The differences in culture can be reflected through many aspects varying from the choice mode of transport and social traditions to what you eat and what you wear. Italian tailoring brand Caruso have objectified and contextualized these differences in a succinct cinematic quality short film. The objective of Caruso’s artistic movie is to represent and…
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ROLLS-ROYCE GHOST x BREAST CANCER CARE
Twelve leading artists have created unique artworks, each featuring a 1:18 scale replica of the iconic Rolls-Royce Ghost, for a one-of-a-kind collection. These spectacular artworks, donated by some of the biggest names in contemporary art, were unveiled during a showcase at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars London in Berkeley Square to raise valuable funds for Breast Cancer…