A chronicle of people, places, happenings, and creations we admire.
Issey Miyake has created a new deconstructed women's line for spring/summer. The pieces combine traditional proportions and patterns while using a subdued palate that is laced with cutting edge production technology, textures and construction techniques. Accessories such as the large bag and clutch have a near comic book-like color blocking style that really stands on its own.
The New Ford GT debuted today at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit to great anticipation. Seeming to touch on visual cues from the road-only Mk III (opinions?), the New (New) Ford GT promises world class performance and construction techniques. There is also chatter that it could make its competitive debut at this year's LeMans 24 Hours. We think its bloody gorgeous.
Ford Redefines Innovation in Aerodynamics, EcoBoost and Light-Weighting with All-New Ford GT Carbon Fiber Supercar
• All-new Ford GT supercar sets new standards for Ford innovation through performance with advances in light-weighting, aerodynamics and ultra-efficient EcoBoost® engine
• Ford GT features the most powerful EcoBoost production engine ever – a new twin-turbocharged Ford EcoBoost V6 producing more than 600 horsepower
• Ultra-high-performance supercar is Ford’s most extreme offering, infused with race-proven technology engineered to keep company with exotics when it goes into production in 2016
Video Courtesy Ford Motor Co. via Road &Track 2015
Hem has introduced the Key Gathering Tables. Designed by Italian-Danish duo GamFratesi, these beautifully crafted tables are available in different colors and sizes and work well either on their own or in groups of two, three, four or more.
About hem | hem is a Scandinavian furniture company that reaches a mid-market sector balancing competitive pricing with good and accessible design.
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Bang & Olufsen return with another innovative offering in the Bluetooth speaker segment. The BeoPlay A2 is beautifully detailed and has 24-hour playback capability. With True360 sound technology the "sweet spot" is wherever you place it . Clocking in at 1.1kg (2.5 lb.), it's sturdy without the bulk or heavy weight. The BeoPlay A2 comes in an assortment of colors and a 3-year warranty.
Image Courtesy Land Rover
Land Rover celebrates almost 70 years of their stalwart Defender series. The company will cease production of the model this year. First conceived by Maurice and Spencer Wilks in 1947, the Defender has served all aspects of private and professional life in various forms such as emergency and patrol vehicles, safari companions and as the evergreen mount of choice of the British Crown. "Heritage", "Adventure" and "Autobiography" editions are available in very limited numbers (400, 600 and 80 respectively). Sadly, ever-stringent emissions regulations have made the British icon all but obsolete; now about that LS2 engine swap...
--Howard Duffy, KoS
"Defender is the epitome of toughness, of ruggedness, of strength and most importantly of capability."
-Gerry McGover, Land Rover Design Director and Chief Creative Officer
Image Courtesy ACNE
Acne Studios of Sweden offer this breezy yet versatile oversized cardigan for spring. An interesting reinterpretation of the classic knitwear staple, worn with a contrasting leather belt, will make your wardrobe pop.
