View in gallery This model has a face as recognizable as her home country’s flag. Hell, her body could likely claim the same appeal. 20-year-old Lithuanian model Edita Vilkeviciute has become the “it girl” of the modern fashion movement, getting repeat calls from brands like Chanel, D&G, Victoria’s Secret, Armani and Vogue. What is it that gives Miss Vilkeviciute such mass appeal? Take a look at the gallery below and decide for yourself…
View in gallery As most new boat designs focus too much on futurism and the cutting edge, this design by Willem Nieland is a breath of fresh air, a throwback to the classic vessels of the early-mid 20th century. The Firmship 42 by Willem Nieland is a 42′ yacht with traditional tugboat charm and rustic interior furnishings. The design is clean and earthy, featuring a wooden-walled interior and wooden exterior seating....
Good looks don’t just happen. Even if you spend all your time at the gym and eat whatever gluten-free diet the powers that be recommend, if you’re not quaffed and clean then you’re doing it wrong. At home, staying slick and smelling like leather and sandalwood is easy. Out on the road, you can quickly find yourself stuck with severe halitosis, sporting a spotty shave that leaves you something less than fresh....
View in gallery Business cards are all about making an impression, and the way you hand them off to your prospective client, business partner or love interest can effect your personal image. The mavericks of leather and wool craftsmanship at Hard Graft have created a new set of card cases that communicate high design. The new Hard Graft Card Cases are available in a Box Card Case and a Draw Card Case, either of which are available in the two typical color styles....
Dream homes have changed a lot in recent times. Rather than wanting a rambling Tudor mansion, more people are seeking sustainable houses that they can make themselves. This trend of Do-It-Yourself housing began with a few madcap individuals on the fringes who, like Henry David Thoreau , would make their own cabins and live off the grid. Soon, sites like WikiHouse and TinCanCabin began telling ordinary people with little background in carpentry how to throw together their own homes with little more than plywood and shipping containers....
There will come a time in every wine lover’s life when they’ll be stuck with the conundrum of how to open a wine bottle without a corkscrew. But, don’t worry; we’ve all been there . View in gallery Whether you’re taking a bottle of wine over to a friend’s place, out and about for a romantic picnic, or simply anywhere that doesn’t have a fully stocked kitchen, you’ll most likely have to come up with some creative ways to remove the cork....
View in gallery The color, texture and shape of food has inspired a collection of artists and fashion designers to create clothing inspired by culinary creations. Hunger Pains Food Fashion is a project photographed by Ted Sabarese and created by a team of 15 designers led by Ami Goodheart. Two Project Runway alums, Daniel Feld and Wesley Nault, wove the artichoke dress shown above. The model stood for six hours while the duo crafted the dress leaf by leaf before the first photograph was taken....
View in gallery It’s not every day that we cover a hydroelectric power station, but when a power plant like this is given such an artful approach to its design, we’re thrilled to feature it. The new Hydroelectric Power Station by Becker Architecture is a functionally brilliant work of sculptural architecture, a design that produces power without placing a drain on the visual environment around it. The smooth contours of this concrete design reflect the natural movements of the water in which it operates, presenting a sense of natural balance to its viewer....
The Nikon D5500 DSLR is a veritable Swiss Army knife. Its swivel-flip touchscreen, WiFi connectivity and advanced imaging system make it Nikon’s most evolved starter DSLR to date. Unfortunately, this high water mark for Nikon arrives at a moment of low tide for the beginner DSLR. Challenges from mirrorless and mobile cameras means less demand for DSLRs, so innovation like this is likely to draw from a dwindling audience. If you find yourself DSLR-bound, however, this is an ideal starter — a first step toward professional-class control and quality....
A new and unusual-looking electric motorcycle has arrived with an attractive option for eoc-minded motorcyclists. The new Johammer J1 Electric Motorcycle has a range of about 125 miles per charge, further than most serial electric motorcycles available today. That range doesn’t sacrifice power, either, as the J1 has the get-up-and-go that a pleasure-driver won’t leave home without. What truly separates this electric motorcycle from the rest, however, is its wild and unusual body design, one that flips the script of motorcycle design practice....
There used to be a few things you could trust. One of those was that when something was made in a particular place, it was made with care, attention, and craftsmanship. A Swiss watch , a German car, a Japanese television, an Irish stout , a pair of Canadian hockey skates, and loads of other materialistic stereotypes were all trusted because they were almost always true. Then China and Taiwan became titans of the manufacturing world, no longer making cheap knock-offs, and the United States largely became a laughingstock when it came to production....
View in gallery The third quarter of the 20th century saw plenty of post-war cultural experimentation, not excluding the modernist design of religious and municipal architecture around Europe. Photographer Fabrice Fouillet has produced a series of images that capture the beautiful, bold design deviations of the modernist churches of mid-century Europe. Gone were the gothic, ornate mainstays of religious architecture, as this period produced striking, geometric figures that still look futuristic to this day....
View in gallery The Morris Arboretum at the University of Pennsylvania is host to a new modern tree house resting 50 feet above the forest floor. Tree Adventure is a sprawling, 450′ walkway suspended in the canopy that gives its visitors a birds-eye view of the forest below. The design, created by Metcalfe Architecture and Design, features a modern shelter at its center, a man-made bird’s nest, long, angular walkways and a canopy net where visitors can relax above the forest....
However clean cut and well-tailored the fit of your suit, if it’s the wrong color for your complexion , it’s going to end up wearing you. View in gallery Going into a corporate meeting looking washed-out, sickly, spray-tanned, flushed, or downright undead is a sure-fire way to get all the wrong kind of attention. Conversely, showing up to the ball in a basic black like an average cog isn’t going to let you stand out from the crowd....
View in gallery Life in London can make you want to leave the big island altogether at times. If you need an escape, there’s a new hotel built on an abandoned sea fort in the English Channel, the luxurious and historic Spitbank Fort Sea Hotel . Spitbank Fort is one of three forts built off the Victorian Coast of Southampton and Portsmouth in the 1700s. They were constructed to defend against naval attack from the French, namely the navy of Napoleon Bonaparte....
View in gallery When the time comes that you must dress to impress, it’s important to have a few high style staples in your closet. Rocking business casual can be a challenge when opportunity knocks, but every challenge is a chance to excel. Is your wardrobe prepared for the moment when your appearance is your opening statement? It can be if you plan accordingly. Stick around as we explore a few vintage-inspired staples for the discerning man’s closet....
Scotch is a celebration of the passage of time. It’s a melding of flavors executed by master distillers who almost never see the power their product has many years down the line, when it finally finds its way into a glass to be enjoyed by a stranger in a quiet moment by the fire. Like a sapling growing into a tree that one day bears fruit, scotch is a long-term commitment that takes ages to ripen, finally exploding onto the palette in a moment, whispering away like a dream....
If you’ve ever wished for the convenience of gas but the flavor of charcoal, definitely check out pellet grills. They’re easy to use, efficient, and offer a new layer of creativity to your cookout with various flavor profiles imparted by the type of pellets you choose. Today, we’re taking a look at 10 of the best pellet grills on the market. View in gallery The question is not “whether we will barbecue”, but “ how we will barbecue”....
The magic dish box is a marvel of magical modern engineering. It allows you to take the filthy plates and bowls with their caked-on, hardened messes, put them inside the machine, and then, with a wave of your hand and a press of a button, either turn them into someone else’s problem, or get them to a tolerable level of sanitation so you can start the whole disgusting “eating” process all over again....
Unlike most exclusive contemporary homes, this one is built to be shared. The Black Desert House by Marc Atlan Design and Oller & Pejic Architects is a “commercial residence”, in that it is a 3-bedroom house that is built for rental by film, photography and commercial production companies. Located in the desert of Joshua Tree, California, The Black Desert House provides a private view of some of the most picturesque natural landscapes in Southern California....
