Over the years, Monocle has been able to forge some pretty impactful relationships through several collaborations and they’re not showing any signs of letting up. Jawbone’s their latest partner in making something beautiful as they’ve released a limited edition version of their popular Big Jambox Bluetooth speaker. Normally available in a range of colors, it now gets the Monocle treatment with an all-black finish that features bespoke sleeving and other minimalistic details. The Monocle x Jawbone Big Jambox can be purchased for about $414 USD, though it’s limited to just 170 units.
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Friday
BILLYKIRK BANDANAS
You might not be the 80′s rocker type who wears a bandana and crushes cans of Natty Light in dimly lit bars while you wearing a biker jacket. That said, these bandanas from Billykirk look so good you may just rethink your entire style aesthetic. Designed by Jon Contino (CXXVI), the 100% cotton bandanas are available in two different styles and are made in the USA. Each showcases a bit of Jon’s hand lettering style and looks good even if it’s just hanging out of your back pocket and not on your head like you’re waiting for the bar to play some Motley Crue.
Thursday
Wednesday
HERBIVORE BOTANICALS FOR THE MOTLEY
Herbivore Botanicals has come up with a new line of grooming essentials for The Motley and it's filled with nothing but the good stuff. The line consists of shaving concoctions, hydrating oils for your face, and bar soap, all of which are 100% natural and vegan friendly. It's everything you need for your grooming regime without any of the questionable ingredients.
$8-$36, The Motley
Tuesday
SOPHNET. x Trickers Shoehorn Keychain
UK’s Trickers has teamed up with Japanese streetwear label SOPHNET. to create this shoehorn keychain. Talk about function meeting form. Each piece is engraved with Trickers for SOPHNET. branding in three different metallic finishes.
The SOPHNET. x Trickers Shoehorn Keychain can be found through select SOPHNET. stockists now.
Monday
The Scent | Odin New York 11 Semma
Odin continues to deliver some of the best fragrances on the market, this time introducing their newest unisex scent, 11 Semma. It’s Odin’s first tobacco based fragrance and comes just in time for the Fall. Its complex layers create a vibrant aroma that stands out and holds with just the right amount of strength. Top notes include warm myrrh and fresh chili pepper, with the middle note consisting of cinnamon bark and herbaceous, and sandalwood, tonka bean and sweet tobacco closing out the bottom.
Sunday
Official | BMW All-Electric i3
BMW has officially taken the covers off the all-electric i3, the first of the German automaker’s i family of vehicles. The i3 blends sustainable design while using cutting-edge materials like Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics to lighten the build while creating a streamlined exterior for improved aerodynamic efficiency. The i3 features a 170 horsepower electric powertrain that goes from 0-60 mph in 7 seconds. Full charge time takes roughly three hours with a range of 80 to 100 miles coming from a single charge. The i3 with Range Extender is also due to be released, which introduces a two-cylinder gas engine to double the driving range.
With a pricetag starting at about $41,000, look for the waiting lists to grow rather quickly.
Saturday
Frank Clegg Aiden Duffel
Frank Clegg is a Massachusetts-based designer and craftsman of men’s and women’s leather goods. He’s been around for over four decades and has built a name for himself by consistently delivering pieces that are well-designed, flawlessly crafted and simply timeless. Frank and his family recently gave us the opportunity to review a bag of our choosing and we immediately jumped at the Aiden duffel. It’s the perfect bag for my lifestyle as I take frequent 2-3 day trips.
Each and every detail on a Frank Clegg bag or accessory has a purpose. This is no different with the Aiden. The extended RiRi zipper on both sides lets you pack with ease while the shoulder strap, as well-crafted as it is, can be removed to make full use of the handles. It’s so minimalistic but with a contemporary flair that we really appreciate. So, where did the inspiration for this bag originate? Well, the Aiden’s named after Frank’s father who was a part of the Frank Clegg workforce for nearly thirty years. With a such a powerful dedication, you are guaranteed an impeccable product.
All Frank Clegg Leatherworks products are made in Frank’s Fall River, Massachusetts, workshop by his team of skilled artisans. Everyone that works with Frank shares the passion that he does for making top-quality leather goods. Every piece is made by hand and with care. His sons have joined the Frank Clegg Leatherworks team after college so we are excited to see his legacy continue on for generations to come.
The Aiden Duffel is available in a range of colors from brown or black to a dark green or red. Each Aiden duffel bag is fitted with brass hardware and a double leather bottom. Shop the Aiden and other fine leather goods through Frank Clegg Leatherworks.
Friday
Jay Z’s ‘Picasso Baby: A Performa
Jay Z has released “Picasso Baby: A Performance Art Film.” Directed by Mark Romanek, the video is a new spin on the music video and brought the performance of “Picasso Baby” from Jay’s Magna Carta Holy Grail into a more intimate setting: an art gallery. The result is beyond anything we’ve seen in the industry, even from Jay Z himself.
The video was shot at New York City’s Pace Gallery last month, as Jay Z invited spectators and viewers in for a unique experience as he interacted with fans, other artists, and art enthusiasts while the Timbaland-produced instrumental played in the background. The list of cameos is long with Marina Abramovic, Wale, Judd Apatow, George Condo, Rosie Perez, Taraji P. Henson, and others leading the charge.
Thursday
Wednesday
The Panerai PAM 510 Luminor Marina 8 Days With Caliber P.5000
Panerai and “in-house” don’t always go hand in hand. While on a consumer level, the in-house jobs are absolutely the more interesting watches from a watch guy’s perspective, it is the PAM’s using OTHER movements that get collectors going. Starting with the Rolex-made watches of the 30s and 40s, to the Angelus powered divers of the 50s, and 60s, all the way up to the killer redux Pam 21 using a vintage Rolex movement (which will likely run you over 200k today) to the Pam 203 using a vintage Angelus movement (which will cost you around 100k these days), and just a few years back, the PAM Radiomir 1940 using a Minerva movement. But, these are special watches - quite rare and often even more expensive. So, while many modern classics of Panerai use Unitas-based movements, we, and I think the world at large, looks to PAM for collection of fully in-house movements. They've already shown us a few, and now we have another one, complete with an 8-day power reserve and at a great price.
Tuesday
Tech Tuesday
LG just announced the newest king of the Android smartphones (not for long we imagine), the LG G2. The G2 is the first to use the long awaited Snapdragon 800 processor, a quad-core 2.26GHz processor to be exact. That beast is at the core of an impressive set of features including a 5.2" 423ppi 1080p screen, 16GB or 32GBs of storage, 2GBs of RAM, 13MP camera, and a massive 3,000mAh battery for a full day of use. LG
Monday
Sunday
PORSCHE "5 MILLION" 911 CARRERA 4S
Porsche is celebrating their 5 million likes on Facebook with a special edition 911 Carrera 4S. Don't worry, its not a obnoxious blue car with with a huge thumbs up on it. The company looked to their Porsche Exclusive division to create the special one-off that features an aqua blue metallic paint job, white 20" wheels, Aerokit Cup front spolier lip and rear spoiler, and a PowerKit that increases the engine output to 430 hp. Porsche
Saturday
APOLIS + SCRIBE WINE TOTE
Apolis and Sonoma's acclaimed Scribe Winery have the perfect market bag for all the wine connoisseurs out there. Their Wine Tote is made from the same locally-produced Bangladeshi Golden Jute Fiber as their popular market bags and his room for all your market hauls, but most importantly, two dedicated pockets for your red or white of choice. $88, Apolis
Friday
BEST MADE FLASK
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HODINKEE CORDOVAN STRAPS
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Saturday
Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Edition 1
The Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG hopes to be the perfect combination of German engineering and luxury, while remaining at a very reasonable price. The exterior has been modified by a glossy black rear spoiler, graphite grey side stripes, matte black 19-inch alloy wheels and red accents on the grille, mirror and wheels. The interior features ARTICO/DINAMICA sport seats, a leather/DINAMICA-wrapped steering wheel, red contrast stitching, an ARTICO-wrapped dashboard and special AMG floor mats. The Edition 1 is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that provides 360 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque. The engine sees a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and an all-wheel drive system that enables the CLA 45 AMG Edition 1 to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds.
Friday
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Wednesday
BALLY’S NEW STRIPE COLLECTION WEEKENDER BAG
Bally has launched their new Stripe Collection of travel bags and accessories. Starting with the Weekender which will be in stores tomorrow, the complete collection ranges from a small business bag and tote to crossbodies in premium leather. The bags are colored in rich chestnut with a matte finish that give them a long-lasting, durable quality. The small stripe detail in red and white against the leather gives the collection a casual yet sophisticated touch that lets you dress them up or down. Check them out in stores tomorrow.
Tuesday
IRON HEART TRIPLE-RING KEYHOOK – SIMPLE
There’s been a lot of flashy fashion shows round here of late and while we’re all for spectaculars and grand affairs we thought we’d take a quick break from high-concepts to look at something very simple and very straightfoward. Iron Heart produce some great, tough as nails denim and to hang off such fine indigo? A Triple-Ring Brass hook keyring. Pretty isn’t it? Find one here. That’s it.
Monday
Sunday
2014 BMW 4 SERIES
BMW's new 4 series has revealed itself in its final production form and keeps the same sleek lines as the concept model previewed last winter. For our friends in Europe, the car will be available in everything from a 181 hp four-cylinder turbodiesel to their 435i model which can hit a 0-62 time of 5.1 seconds. No word yet on what we'll get Stateside, but just like you we just want to know when the next M4 will surface which is set for release sometime next year.
Saturday
Friday
Thursday
The Thursday Cocktail Recipe
Elegant and Timeless
1.0 Domaine de Canton
1.5 Prairie Organic vodka
fill with San Pelligrino Limonata
Grate of Fresh Ginger
Lemon Essense
Wednesday
James Gandolfini Dies at 51
Actor James Gandolfini, who played Tony Soprano in HBO’s “The Sopranos”, has passed away after suffering a massive heart attack in Italy. The New Jersey-bred actor brought authenticity to his role as a mob boss in the show that turned him into a cult hero. James Gandolfini won three Emmy awards for his role as Tony Soprano.
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