View in gallery Claudia Schiffer seems to have not aged a bit in Guess ‘ 30th Anniversary editorial by Ellen von Unwerth . A series of black and white images captures Schiffer in a classic, fun and sexy Guess photo feature with artistic direction by Paul Marciano . The pictures include Schiffer being surrounded by a group of Italian studs (not shocking) and posing next to a classic car almost as hot as she is....
View in gallery A new modern home rests on the foundation of a post-and-beam house from the 1960s, the Crab Creek House by Robert Gurney Architect . At first glance, the variation of color contrasts and material accents make for an appealing visual personality, where stonework, slatted wood and white stucco from the exterior presence. A collection of vertical and horizontal rectangular structures, the Crab Creek House has rising private sections and open community sections for balanced living....
Fixed blade knives are so ubiquitous because they perform one of the few tasks that people cannot do without tools – cutting – and they do it better than any other implement. A fixed blade knife for EDC means you’re going to put in an earnest day’s work and can’t have something on your hip that’s going to break or bend, but will work to slice and pry all the live-long day....
View in gallery One of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most celebrated homes has officially hit the real estate market in Pasadena, California. The Frank Lloyd Wright Millard House , nicknamed “La Miniatura”, has been listed for sale for $4.5 million. It was a pivotal design for Wright, as it was the first of many modular block homes created in his twilight years as an architect. Of the 26 homes Wright designed in California, the Millard House was the first to feature his concrete textile-block signature....
Everything can be had for a price in Las Vegas. Vices abound, with alcohol flowing free, sex on display wherever you look, every game of chance you can imagine, and even people’s lives are traded, bought, and sold both on and off the strip. In this holy land of commerce, it’s easy to find your thrills, but equally easy to get taken advantage of by opportunists who will happily swindle you out of your hard-fought dollars....
View in gallery There’s a lot of fun to be had at the intersection of design and traditional gaming. This new designer ping pong table by James Perse is a prime example, a refined table top game that provides a visual enhancement to just about any interior. The legs and sides of this table are made with eco-friendly solid teak wood with a sleek black top. The paddles, balls and netting can all be neatly stored in a sliding drawer on the tables end, returning the table to an incognito state....
A home is just a house without a bookshelf. Add in that one magical piece of furniture, and suddenly your abode has class and smarts. The literary unit elevates discarded jackets and dirty dishes, lending them an air of absent minded professor. It soothes obsessive tidiness out of neat freak territory and into that of on-point intellectual. Whatever your game, whatever your interests, a set of shelves with a few of your favorite books brings it all together....
Lomography is now offering a bit of instant gratification for vintage camera lovers, the Lomography Lomo Instant Camera. The Lomo Instant is a compact film camera that features attachable lenses, a range of standard exposure controls and its namesake feature– instant film produced on the spot. In the past, Lomography has offered instant film backs that connect to a few of Lomography’s film cameras. The front ends of Lomo’s legacy cameras continue to operate as is, but the instant backs produce prints using instant film....
Have you ever imagined what hanging out with your favourite celebrities would be like? Even better, have you ever thought of the things you’d like to do with them if you got to be their best friend? Well, you’re not alone! Lorenz Valentino , who describes himself as an actor, model, and “dino”, likes to think about how he’d spend time with his favourite celebs if he was their best friend too....
After months of teasing and speculation, Nikon has officially revealed their newest flagship DSLR, the Nikon D4s . This leader-of-the-pack for Nikon replaces the D4 as the most advanced Nikon DSLR available, a step forward for professional users of Nikon cameras. It features a new sensor, new auto-focus technologies, a new low-light peak and expanded video capabilities over its predecessor. Given that the D4s isn’t a new model by Nikon, and is instead a continuation of an established line, photographers shouldn’t expect a camera that changes the game....
Charitable giving is a fashion that never dies. It’s basically the opposite of man buns, a fashion that should never have been born. Where and how donors spend their charity budget helps to shape the world around them, from a large and happy human society provided for by animal lovers, to a thriving extra-curricular education for children whose parents aren’t available to help them study, the community, the country, and the world becomes a little better with each dollar donated....
At some point, some designer, a hero amongst us, took a look at the sad little pontoon boat and declared that it would not do. S/he considered these floating party barges that puttered around, going nowhere fast but providing luxurious ways to drink and relax out on the water and said “I can make these better. I can make these true seafaring vessels that allow you to party and can pull a water skier....
View in gallery The Peugeot Design Laboratory’s newest bicycle, the DL121, is collaboration of form and function designed for the urban commuter. A distinct divide is created between the copper coated front half of the bike and the stark white back. A versatile, thin leather case is a convenient storage component built right into the frame. Traditional spokes reside in the rear wheel while the front wheel maintains an aerodynamic rim design for efficiency and speed....
Star Wars fans are known for their dedication to the franchise, but how about a young Korean family whose house bears a striking resemble to one of the Sandcrawlers seen at the start of A New Hope ? Located in a grassy suburb, the uniques design is the work of South Korean architecture firm Moon Hoon. Apart from its distinct shape, the house is also wrapped in a facade that resembles the outer hull of the Death Star....
The world of business casual has changed. Where boat shoes were once as gauche as white crew socks with your double-breasted , now they’re quite workable. As the world has come to recognize that the nattiest dressers aren’t always the best business minds, and that sometimes genius comes in a mock turtleneck or even a robe and slippers , the rules of how to dress for a business meeting have been overhauled....
View in gallery SUPRA , known for their stylish collections of sneakers, is set to release a new luxury luggage collection. A matte black and waterproof exterior gives the collection sleek style while maintaining user friendly functionality. The collection includes a duffel bag, back back, rolling bag and shoulder bag perfect for traveling. Each piece of this collection includes multiple compartments made easy for storage and accessibility. Each bag’s exterior is engineered to withstand the wear and tear of traveling by incorporating an abrasion proof material....
You can leave it up to your bartender to serve up the best mixed drinks, but why not try it yourself? After all, many of the best cocktail recipes are surprisingly easy. Learning how to mix drinks yourself will not only up your hosting, but will make it easier to know what to order when you go out. To get you started, we’re looking at the top 10 easy mixed drinks anyone can make at home ....
In the spirit world, the single malt scotch stands far above boozes of greater complexity, because it is so singular in purpose. In order for a liquor to bear the vaunted name of Single Malt, it must be distilled in a single distillery in the land of the Scots. It must sit in one copper pot still with a mixture of nothing more or less than water, yeast, and the magical malted barley....
Though it goes against the entirety of nature, sometimes a man or hirsute woman needs to trim their beard. This is a complicated procedure that requires hours of praying beforehand, and hours of weeping afterward as you realize you’ve cut the one thing that makes you worthy of continued life. Should you end up trimming your Most Prized Possession badly, then it’s mandated by the Court of Whiskers that you end your filthy existence on this Earth....
View in gallery The Rado Ceramic Digital Automatic Watch : Bold, Black and Beautiful. Over at ThreadSpot.com , we cover the latest trends in men’s streetwear, t-shirts and culture. Each week, we’ll be sharing with you the hottest in trends covered that week, with an eye for the items that we also dig here on TheCoolist as well. What were some of ThreadSpot’s top picks from last week? Check ’em out… ( Ladies, we’re working on getting you covered as well....
