The Apple iPhone 5 is beautiful on its own, but Italian jeweler Elijah Giacometti has created what many call the ultimate brutal men’s phone: the CAVIAR iPhone 5 Titano Diabolo. Developed in collaboration with Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., this masterpiece is crafted from titanium and carbon fiber. “The notable highlight of the model ‘2006,811 are the … Read more
A rare 1796 U.S. Liberty Cap half-cent coin fetched £185,000 (approx. $293,488) at an auction in Salisbury, England; the final price, including the auctioneer’s premium, exceeded $358,000 — one of the highest prices ever paid for a half-cent coin. “The coin has no early pedigree but was collected by Mark Hillary, when a schoolboy, some … Read more
Swiss watch brand Zenith has released a new limited-edition watch: the Academy Christophe Colomb Hurricane. Water-resistant to 30 meters, the watch is housed in a 45mm × 14.3mm case in 18kt rose gold. The crystal is an AR-coated sapphire, as is the display back. The strap is brown alligator with rubber lining and an 18kt … Read more
It’s the Year of the Snake in China. Latvian luxury car maker Dartz unveiled a special edition of the Dartz Kombat for the Chinese market to celebrate the Year of the Snake. Based on the Mercedes‑Benz GL63 AMG, the Blake Snake is powered by a twin‑turbo 5.5‑liter V8 engine delivering 557 hp and 760 Nm … Read more
The Magpul Ronin 1125R is a concept bike developed by firearms accessories and parts manufacturer Magpul. Built around the Buell 1125R engine and chassis, the bike was planned as a limited run of just 47 units, inspired by the story of the 47 Ronin from feudal Japan. “Each hand-built motorcycle was to receive a name … Read more
Alexander McQueen enlists renowned fashion photographer David Sims to capture the McQ Spring/Summer 2013 campaign. The clean black and white stills feature Manon Leloup and English model Matthew Bell in looks courtesy of Creative Director Sarah Burton. Photos: David Sims / Courtesy of Alexander McQueen
