20160428
Interior Style - Thursday 4/28 Edition: A Chair Made From Boeing 737s
The Tucker Brothers' brand Fallen Furniture—a design company that uses reclaimed aircraft parts to create functional appliances—has recently unveiled a chair that has us reaching for our wallets. In short, they took a cowling from a Boeing 737—the silver removable covering that houses the airplane's engine—and turned it into a retro (and super comfortable looking) chair. This isn't the only airplane-focused design they have on their roster. They also use airplane cowlings to create conversation-starting bars (which can also be used as reception desks). Because of Fallen Furniture, a world exists where airplane fuselages become clocks or wall art and escape hatches become coffee tables—a touch of whimsy for a design that really doesn't have much life once permanently grounded.
via Wallpaper | Image courtesy of Fallen Furniture
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20160425
Wear It Like: Chance the Rapper - Monday 4/25 Edition
20160420
Wednesday 4/20 Edition - High Design: The Met’s Rooftop Gets Creepy, Re-creates The ‘Psycho’ House
The Met’s roof garden is a popular summer spot offering immersive outdoor exhibits. 2016 offers British artist Cornelia Parker’s “Transitional Object (PsychoBarn),” which is indeed a replica of the creepy home featured in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 horror classic Psycho.
Photography by Hyla Skopitz, The Photograph Studio, The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Copyright 2016.
Parker says she was inspired not just by Hitchcock’s iconic film, but also by the work of artist Edward Hopper, who was known for painting rural landscapes punctuated by the odd barn or rambling old house. In fact, the Bates home in Psycho was allegedly inspired by Hopper’s painting House By the Railroad, and Parker’s piece shares similar characteristics. It’s covered in reclaimed wood, which comes from an actual barn; she’s stated that she wanted to contrast the “wholesomeness” of that image with the creepiness of the Hitchcock film.
One thing is for sure: This is likely to be the biggest Instagram bait of the summer, with a subtitle (PsychoBarn) that’s destined to be used thousands of times…so get to the exhibit before that happens. It opens tomorrow and will be on view through October 31 (appropriately enough).
Photography by Hyla Skopitz, The Photograph Studio, The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Copyright 2016.
Photography by Hyla Skopitz, The Photograph Studio, The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Copyright 2016.
Photographed by Alex Fradkin, Photo courtesy Cornelia Parker
via Curbed | PLead Photograph by Alex Fradkin, Photo courtesy Cornelia Parker
20160419
High Seas: Tuesday 4/19 Edition - Mercedes-Benz Debuts 960HP Arrow Yacht
Mercedes-Benz Granturismo Arrow Yacht, dubbed the "Silver Arrow of the Seas", takes the three-pointed star's car design lines to the water. The 46 footer maintains classic automotive proportions and a hybrid design that combines the feeling of an open boat with the benefits of a hull cabin vessel.
The interior accommodates up to 10 people, and is lined in eucalyptus wood, features an upscale bathroom, separate dressing room, and a host of luxury standard features like a wine "cellar", ice-making machine, high-end audio system and air conditioning. Peak performance was also a major factor with two diesel engines packing a stunning punch of 960 hp, enabling this arrow to travel at a cruising speed of 30 knots (35 mph) and a top speed over 40 (46 mph).
With only 10 boats constructed, or one boat per country, official pricing has yet to be announced. However, rumors say a $1.7 million price tag is to be expected.
h/t: Uncrate
20160418
Monday 4/18 Dish Edition: Here’s 5 Things You Can Do With Light Beer Besides Drink It
Craft beers are where it’s at when it comes to flavor, complexity and newness. They’re what we reach for when we’re stocking up on six-packs. But when it comes to cooking, you often need beer that is, to put it nicely, a bit more basic. That’s where light beer comes in to play. So dig out the cans that have been hibernating in the back of your fridge since your neighbor from two doors down “gifted” them to you at your last party and use them in one of these great recipes.
This version of the British staple is fried in a wonderfully light beer batter.
Sweet and sticky, this chicken dish brings to mind teriyaki chicken.
This chicken-and-rice is especially juicy and tender.
The steak for this delicious burrito is marinated in beer before being rubbed with ancho chile powder.
It’s hard to go wrong with these creamy, bacon-studded soup.
via Food and Wine
via Food and Wine
20160413
Wear It Like: Tom Hiddleston - Wednesday 4/13 Edition
1. Harry Modern Fit Airforce Blue Blazer @ Reiss
2. Harry Modern Fit Airforce Blue Waistcoat @ Reiss
3. Harry Modern Fit Airforce Blue Trousers @ Reiss
4. Drake's Striped Cotton and Linen Shirt @ Mr Porter
5. Tom Ford Contrast White Pocket Square @ Mr Porter
6. Canali Derby Shoes @ farfetch
Sounds: Split by Tiesto and The Chainsmokers @ Amazon
20160412
Wear It Like: Tom Hiddleston - Tuesday 4/12 Edition
1. Farrow Notch Lapel Charcoal Blazer @ Reiss
2. Acne Max Slim Cash Jeans @ Matches
3. Sekford Type 1A Stainless/Leather Watch @ Mr Porter
4. James Perse V Neck Tee @ Mr Porter
5. Chamberlain Crystal Eye Glasses @ Warby Parker
6. Guidi Back Zip Ankle Boots @ farfetch
Sounds: Birds Fly by Hardwell @ Amazon
20160411
Wear It Like: Tom Hiddleston - Monday 4/11 Edition
1. Constantine Double Breasted Check Suit @ Reiss
2. Sterling Silver Paper Clip Money Clip @ Sir Jack's
3. Lanvin Knitted Silk Tie @ Mr Porter
4. Hugo Boss Blue Jason Dress Shirt @ Mr Porter
5. Berluti Burnished-Leather Watch Roll@ Mr Porter
6. Church's Outwood 450 Brogues @ farfetch
Sounds: Award Tour by A Tribe Called Quest @ Amazon
20160408
Open House: Friday 4/8 Edition - Stunning Modern Showstopper Fetches $20 Million
This newly built home in the Doheny Estates area of Hollywood Hills West measures 8,290-square-foot, designed by architect Paul McClean. Listed for sale in February for $23.95 million, the home went into escrow after just three weeks on the market for a cool $20 million.
Cody Leibel, the developer and son of Canadian homebuilder Lorne Leibel, said, “My dad, coming from a guy who has built 40,000 homes, once told me, ‘You will never have to turn on a light in a great house’, he said. “Until the sun [goes] down, there’s not a single light that needs to be turned on in this house.”
Clearly that statement resonated with the developer and helped shape the glass-wrapped residence, which was designed in such a way that the interiors are naturally lit by the movement of the sun.
Walls of glass and slab marble, 12-foot ceilings and meticulously placed skylights and windows lend a museum-like quality to the home, which has an open-plan living room, a dining room with a glass-enclosed wine wall and a chef’s kitchen/bar. We'll let the pictures speak for themselves...
All Images: Jim Bartsch via LA Times
20160407
Wear It Like: Miguel - Thursday 4/7 Edition
1. Kilgour Wool and Mohair-Blend Blazer @ Mr Porter
2. Lennox French Cuff Shirt @ Sir Jack's
3. Hook + Albert White Lapel Flower Pin @ Lord & Taylor
4. Sterling Silver Skull With Ruby Eyes Cufflinks @ Sir Jack's
5. Lanvin Classic Lace-Up Shoes @ farfetch
Sounds: Enter Sandman by Metallica @ Amazon
20160406
Wear It Like: Miguel - Wednesday 4/6 Edition
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Wear It Like: Miguel - Tuesday 4/5 Edition
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Wear It Like: Miguel - Monday 4/4 Edition
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