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The Bruce Lee Legacy Collection

Mike Newman — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:00:34 +0000

You can keep your Chuck Norris facts, we’ll put our money on Bruce Lee. He didn’t have a beard that could take down a slew of enemies, he simply took care of that with insanely fast moves. The 7-disc Bruce Lee Legacy Collection is the ultimate for any fan of the Jeet Kune Do founder and all around badass. The set features new HD renderings of The Big Boss, Fist of Fury, Way of The Dragon, and Game of Death ...

Aston Martin CC100 Speedster Concept

Mike Newman — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:29:12 +0000

Anything Aston Martin puts out is going to get our attention, but this is crazy. The CC100 Speedster Concept was crafted by the evil geniuses over at Aston Martin in less than six months, and is a thing of beauty (what else would you expect). Taking cues from the DBR1, the CC100 Speedster Concept perfectly combines classic Aston Martin looks with a bit of futuristic styling. The concept car made its debut at the Nordschleife in Germany and is capable ...

VoyVoy: The Summer Oxford

Mike Newman — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:16:39 +0000

Not sure when you looked at your glasses or your phone screen last, but both are gross. If you don’t carry around a microsuede cloth to clean those suckers, they’ll just keep acquiring more random body oil smudges. Instead of a little cloth hanky, consider The Summer Oxford from VoyVoy. The button-down sports microsuede discreetly hidden inside the shirt tail so you can clean your glasses or cellular device whenever you need. Each is handmade in NYC, has a contrast ...

The Sunday Hangover

Mike Newman — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:00:53 +0000

1 Sofia Malamute Photography – Sofia Malamute 2 Porn Makeup – Vimeo (NSFW) 3 Brad Pitt’s Portraits of Angelina Jolie – Lomography 4 All The Arrested Development Recurring Jokes Visualized – Gizmodo 5 The 50 Greatest Movie Villians – Flavorwire 6 Biopic Actors & Their Real-Life Counterparts – Laughing Squid 7 A 1979 Documentary About Brooklyn Bagels – First We Feast 8 Clay Pigeon Shooting with Golf Clubs – Wimp 9 23 Most Perfect Foods in the Universe – BuzzFeed

Made by Hand – The Bike Maker

Mike Newman — Sun, 19 May 2013 12:30:32 +0000

Technically, yes, this is a video about building bikes, but really it’s much more. Shot over the course of two days, The Bike Maker is really about dealing with adversity, uncertainty, and finding a purpose in life. It also features a bike made without a seat. Just watch it.

Bucket List Bars

Mike Newman — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:30:31 +0000

Learning about history is so much better when alcohol is involved. For your next touristy excursion, make Bucket List Bars your guide. The book features forty bars throughout the US that helped shaped the nation and they’re all more exciting than looking at a bunch of statues. From the spots where our Founding Fathers grabbed a pint to the places celebs would kick back in, the book will be your boozy new tour guide through our nation’s history. Bucket List ...

The Weekend Agenda

Mike Newman — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:50:18 +0000

Every Friday we’ll get you hooked up with some solid weekend plans. These are the things we think you should watch, read or do over the next few days. 1 LOOK AT THIS: Billy Kidd Photography – I Was Shot By Billy Kidd (NSFW) 2 READ THIS: The Mystery of John Titor: Hoax or Time Traveler? – Pacific Standard 3 MAKE THIS: The Asteroid Belt – Instructables 4 EAT THIS: Bourbon-Bacon Barbecue Sauce – Chow 5 SEE THIS: Star Trek ...

Life is Precious Survival Kit

Mike Newman — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:00:53 +0000

Nobody said you could’t look good while fighting for your life in the wild, right? If you agree with that – as ludicrous as it may sound – this survival kit designed by Fort Standard would make for an aesthetically pleasing struggle. The kit (which, unfortunately, is not available to purchase) includes a compass, pen knife, fishing wire, and more in a sharp looking and compact golden canister. Life is Precious was commissioned by Wallpaper Magazine for their handmade show in Milan which ...

DEFY Gear Kit

Mike Newman — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:10:32 +0000

Unfortunately, a purse is not a socially acceptable thing for a guy to carry around. It’s too bad because, well, we’ve got a lot of stuff. For all our assorted gear, DEFY has created the most masculine holster we’ve come across. Crafted from US military contractor sourced M35 canvas/vinyl truck tarp, the Gear Kit sports a Ripstop parachute material lining and an antique brass zipper. Perfect for tossing your random items in when you’re on the go. It’s simple but ...

Tanner Goods Leather Coasters

Mike Newman — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:15:49 +0000

It’s time to protect your coffee table like a gentleman. Forget those cheap bar coasters and upgrade to these leather ones from Tanner Goods. They’re the most sophisticated coasters we’ve come across. Cut from 10/11 oz. natural tooling strap leather, the set include four coasters all burnished, dyed, waxed, and stamped by hand. Each leather coaster measures 4″ x 4″ and comes embossed with a rawhide mallet graphic and logo. Until we come across some velvet ones, these are the ...

Forms in Nature Light

Mike Newman — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:40:03 +0000

If you’ve been waiting for your lights to get off their ass and do more than just brighten your room, your wait is over. The Forms in Nature Light (which should soon be a Kickstarter project) will turn any room into creepy forest. Based partially on the drawings and ideas of the German biologist, Ernst Haeckel, the light sculpture gives off an idea of a real world and an underworld. As you change the intensity of the light (assuming you ...

Juxtapoz x Beastie Boys: Album Covers Through the Artist’s Voices

Mike Newman — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:45:09 +0000

To accompany the print issue of Juxtapoz that was recently released as a tribute to MCA, the art mag has released this exclusive video. It features a bit from the interviews with the album artists and photographers on the ideas that came into play when they were commissioned. It’s more of a look into the early life of the group and a great watch for any fan.

Wear This: Derek Guy from Die, Workwear!

Cool Material Guest — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:50:28 +0000

Each week, we turn to one of our favorite style bloggers or men’s fashion insiders to put together a solid outfit. Faconnable Leather Jacket – $850 Ralph Lauren Canvas Bag – $298 Kamakura OCBD – $79 Meermin Suede Chukkas – $232 Inis Meain Linen Crewneck Sweater – $400 Meermin Suede Belt – $58 Howard Yount Tropical Wool Trousers – $185 Chester Mox Wallet – $44 Dapper Classics Cotton Summer Socks – $20 Derek Guy writes about classic men’s style ...

Plume Recoiling Mudguard

Mike Newman — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:45 +0000

Admit it, you kinda loved slap bracelets. They were addictive and only occasionally left a searing cut in your arm. Well, take that idea and apply it to something a little more useful than a neon colored accessory, and you have the Plume Recoiling Mudguard. Plume is a bicycle mudguard that easily recoils when you don’t want to use it. It’s sleek (unlike most mudguards) so it won’t kill the look of your fixie and can even be extended or pulled back ...

Xronos Alarm Clock

Mike Newman — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:10:23 +0000

We’ve lost countless hours of sleep thanks to video games, it’s only fair they paid us back. With the Xronos Clock, some arcade action will help you get up on time. If you’re wondering why an alarm clock would cost over a cool two hundo, there are a few reasons. First, it looks freaking awesome. Second, it’s open source and customizable so you can change how it functions. It sports 10 alarm tones (stored on a microSD so you can ...