Friday

PARABELLUM PRIX ST. GEORGE SADDLE

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Parabellum always delivers impressive pieces, but this time they've really outdone themselves. The LA-based brand is releasing a museum-grade dressage hybrid saddle crafted by Andy Smith Saddlery and perfectly contrasts vegetable-tanned leather with Parabellum's signature Bison leather and their military-grade ceramic buckles which can be used to attach bags and accessories.

Thursday

The Thursday Coktail Recipe







The English Breakfast
1.0 oz Brokers Gin
0.5 oz Pimms no.1
.25 oz Fresh Orange Juice
.25 from half of a Lemon
1 dash Regans Bitters
fill with Tonic

Wednesday

FILSON COLOR BLOCK BAGS

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Filson adds a new twist to its twill travel bags with a new color block option this season. A bold splash of blaze orange is a nod to their outodoor heritage and adds a nice touch of contrast to the 22oz tan Rugged Twill colorway.

HUDSALVE

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Best Made just stocked what they call the "Swiss Army Knife" of lip balms, a Danish concoction designed for their military, but also a favorite of outdoorsmen. Hudslave is great for lips, feet, hands, and elbows, with some even using it to grease weapons and fight mosquitos.

Tuesday

KAUFMANN MERCANTILE LEATHER TOOL BOX

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Crafted by Andrew McAteer exclusively for Kaufmann Mercantile, their leather tool box is just one of those pieces you will have forever. Finished and waxed by hand, the box is shaped and secured by solid brass rivets and two brass fasteners keeps all your gear neat and locked down.

Sunday

The Sunday Ride : 50TH ANNIVERSARY SHELBY COBRA 289 FIA

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Shelby American marks the 50th Anniversary of the FIA Cobra with a new limited edition Shelby Cobra 289 FIA. Limited to 50 cars, anniversary edition will be painted in Viking Blue with Arctic White FIA stripes and roundels and will come with special edition billet badges, 15" alloy powdercoated wheels, a black leather interior, and your choice of a fiberglass ($94,995) or aluminum body ($159,995), both prices are without engine and transmission.

Saturday

THE EVOLUTION OF MOYNAT’S TRUNKS FROM THE 1880S






Moynat give us a look at the evolution of their heritage trunks that date back to the 1880s. They were made for the back of carriages, sedans and limos, as well as to carry toiletries, housewares, clothes and even hats. All made of premium handcrafted canvas or cowhide, the trunks feature Moynat’s patented bracket-lever locks that add rich details to each piece. The mostly 1920s items range all the way up to 2012, with their latest bicycle basket. See them all in detail here

Friday

AUDEMARS ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE 42MM COLLECTION

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Audemars Piguet isn't one to mess with a perfectly good formula. Their new 42mm Royal Oak Offshore Collection is a prime example of this. The watches comes in six colors in everything from steel to pink gold and are ultra-refined with black ceramic hardware, a Méga Tapisserie' pattern dial, AP's automatic Calibre 3126, and strap combinations in rubber, leather, or metal in the stunning pink gold model.

Thursday

The Thursday Cocktail Recipe

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1.5 oz Finlandia Vodka
2 barspoons of Homemade Ginger Syrup
1 Dash of Peychauds Bitters
1 Dash of Agnostura Bitters
Small grind of Black Pepper
Squeeze half Fresh Lime 
Fill with Ruby Red Grapefruit

Wednesday

OLIVER PEOPLES JAPAN S/S '14

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Oliver Peoples Japan proves again the Japanese always get the good stuff. The latest styles from the S/S '14 collection are some of the best we've seen yet from the brand with a focus on slim silhouettes, carefully detailed metals, and rounder frame designs.

Tuesday

A VIEW OF NEW YORK THROUGH SONY’S DSC-QX100 SMARTPHONE LENS CAMERA












The folks at Sony sent over their wireless, smartphone-attachable lens camera, the DSC-QX100 for a test drive. The QX100, as you can imagine, is a simple cylinder body with a built-in clip to attach to your phone. Inside the lens body is a 20-megapixel, one-inch sensor that shoots 28-100mm f/1.8-4.9 using Carl Zeiss glass.  While the Sony DSC-QX100 has no LCD,  it does feature a  shutter button and a zoom lever for dialing in the best shot.

The QX100 lens camera shoots wirelessly to your iOS or Android device via a private WiFi connection. An NFC-enabled phone can connect by simply holding the camera to the device. Those interested in more traditional forms of storage will appreciate the built-in MicroSD slot for saving photos.

The magic of the Sony QX100 lens comes with the wireless connectivity and use of Sony’s PlayMemories software that allows you control the camera while mounted to your smartphone. Use it to set white balance as well as various modes of picture taking. This, in essence, becomes your LCD screen to frame photos.

Those looking for the power of a camera similar to Sony’s RX100 digital point and shoot will appreciate the ease of use of the Sony QX100 lens. It is small and light enough to carry around easily while providing you with excellent photo quality from your smartphone.

We share these untouched, unedited photographs shot throughout New York City with the Sony DSC-QX100. Available now for $500.

Monday

COMADOR CIGARS

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Jay Z's adds another line to his ever growing resume with his latest venture, Cigars. Comador is a luxury cigar line created in partnership with one of the biggest names in the industry, Cohiba Red Dot. Comador will be sold in three editions: The limited edition, mahogany-lined Comador Humidor ($999) which contains 21 cigars, a travel humidor with 7 cigars ($350), and the 7-cigar Comador Robusto Box ($210). The Dominican cigars will be available at Club Macanudo, select Barney's locations, and the 40/40 club in New York City.

Sunday

The Sunday Drive 2015 BMW M3 and M4





Though we’re expecting the 2015 BMW M3 and M4′s to get officially unveiled at next month’s Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS), the German automaker couldn’t wait any longer and have dropped some official shots of the sedan as well as the coupe. The latest M vehicles based on their F80 / F82 brethren. Expect a beefed up but with all the high-performance parts we’ve come to expect from BMW’s M Division. Some of the visual enhancements include a more aggressive hood, M3/4-branded strakes on each front fender, split-five-spoke 19-inch wheels, and carbon-ceramic brakes. Both beauties come with a twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine that dishes out 425 horsepower and 406 lb/ft torque. Both are mated to either a six-speed manual or BMW’s Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT), clocking a 3.9-second 0-60 mph time. The interior’s fitted with a new, slimmer steering wheel when compared to its predecessor as well as optional carbon fiber trim, side and top-view cameras, and LED lighting.

Saturday

CALIBRE DE CARTIER DIVER

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Cartier isn't exactly top-of-mind when it comes to sport watches. Next year Cartier hopes to change that with a serious diver from their Calibre de Cartier collection. The watch is rated to 1000ft and features a unidirectional DLC-coated bezel, a 42mm case in steel or gold, and Cartier's in-house 1904-PS MC automatic movement.

$6,000-$8,250, (via Perpetuelle)

Friday

SHINOLA WRIGHT BROTHERS RUNWELL BICYCLE

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Shinola is honoring the Wright Brothers for one of its first pieces in their new Great Americans series. The American-made, jet-black bike frame is limited to 25 examples and is accented with bamboo fenders, headlamp, F. Gimondi crankset, and Shimano components throughout the bike.

Thursday

The Thursday Cocktail Recipe


The Xmas Party

1.5 oz. Oronoco® Rum
1 tbsp(s) Grand Marnier®
1 twist(s) cranberry juice
1 twist(s)lime juice
1  lime twist(s)

Wednesday

BAXTER OF CALIFORNIA X BISON STRAIGHT RAZOR STROP

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Baxter of California and Bison team up to produce a Razor Strop for those of you who subscribe to the old school way of shaving. Available in navy or black, the strop is made of Horween Russet leather, a heavy duty horsehide to keep your blade in tip-top shape. Its also matched with a cotton-linen canvas for removing moisture after shaving.

$125, Baxter of California

Tuesday

DENTS HARRIS TWEED GLOVES

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Dents put together quite the recipe of materials to craft their winter glove. The company is definitely world class when it comes to making gloves, they've been doing it since 1777 and since then the gloves have been hand made in the same facility they started in ever since. This particular style caught our eye with its Harris Tweed backing, deer skin palms, and cashmere lining. It also comes in black/grey if "Tobacco" isn't your thing.

Monday

HODINKEE CANVAS WATCH ROLLS

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If you're making your way to the Pop Up Flea in New York this weekend, one thing you'll have to look out for is Hodinkee's latest product, their canvas watch rolls. They come in three colors, fit six watches, and are all made in the USA. It's perfect for travel or the perfect addition to that handful of vintage pieces you just bought at the Pop Up Flea (tell Hodinkee we sent ya!). If you're not going to be in New York, Hodinkee will have them up on their store next week.

$110, Hodinkee

BUSHMILLS X GRADO

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Grado releases its first closed-back headphone, a unique collaboration with Bushmills Irish Whiskey. Designed by Elijah Wood (Yes, Frodo himself) and Zach Cowie, the headphones feature earcups made from wood sourced from old whiskey barrels from the Bushmills Distillery in Ireland. The headphones also feature a tan leather headband and a limited edition wooden box and headphone pouch.