Monthly Archives: December, 2009
Beautifully Made Editorial 05
This Beautifully Made editorial from Rake magazine is an avalanche of well-cut suits and other business wear– essentials for the working guy, but with a decidedly retro spin. This is one inspirational editorial for anyone who feels, or has felt like, a desk jockey. Heavyweight wools and shaped lapels make this is a must-view. Credit: [...]
Sam Adams Utopias
Meant to be savored and sipped at room temperature, Samuel Adams Utopias ($150) is only for the most daring of beer connoisseurs. The 2009 batch is the strongest yet, with a staggering 27% alcohol by volume rating (a standard beer is about 5%). The rich, dark, uncarbonated (and world’s strongest) beer is brewed in small [...]
Wood Block Residence by Chadbourne + Doss Architects
Southeast of Seattle, on Mercer Island, Chadbourne + Doss architects recently completed a reconstruction of an early Fred Bassetti-designed home, dubbed the Wood Block Residence. Bassetti, an iconic Seattle architect, originally designed the home in 1962, but over the ensuing decades, it had fallen into disrepair. Credit: swipelife.com
Google Offices – A Look Inside
Google prides itself on giving its engineers independent freedom over their projects. They’re known for having a unique management structure that allows anyone to implement immediate change if the idea is popular. Google also empowers employees to work on whatever they deem important. With a work atmosphere steep in being so innovative, it wouldn’t be [...]
The Blackout Collection from Rafaello & Co.
Let’s face it, outrageous bling can be a bit frowned upon these days. Perhaps that’s why some rappers and other celebrities are turning to black diamonds. Black diamonds have a more subtle appeal, a look that is still flashy but not quite so attention seeking. Credit: luxist.com
Omega Museum Collection Milestone 1941
Based on a stainless steel watch design from the late 30s, The Omega Milestone 1941 is a nod to the brand’s watchmaking heritage while seamlessly blending modern horological technology. The watch is powered by Omega’s Calibre 3203, a manual-wound movement that boasts a Co-Axial escapement, and a column wheel chronograph mechanism. On the outside you’ll [...]
Loake Savoy Mahogany Shoes
Made from mahogany burnished calf leather, the savoy shoes from England’s Loake offer another option in the best dressed shoe game. They’re finished with Goodyear welted leather soles. Loake has been in business making shoes since the 1880’s and clearly work with everything from proper trousers to denim. Credit: selectism.com
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