Leica Launches M7 Edition Hermès

Iconic German camera firm Leica has just unveiled a new, limited special edition – the Leica M7 Edition Hermès, designed in collaboration with the famed French fashion house. Only 200 silver chrome 35 mm cameras will be available starting next month wrapped in two colors of exclusive Hermès 'Veau Swift' leather: orange and étoupe (green), 100 examples of each priced at about $14,000. The special Leica M7 Edition Hermès set also includes a matching, silver anodised Leica SUMMILUX-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH. wide-angle lens. The lens is complemented by a classical round lens hood in silver anodised metal manufactured exclusively for the Edition Hermès. The set also includes a Leicavit M rapid winder finished in silver chrome. The finishing touch to the special edition is provided by a real leather carrying strap handcrafted by Atelier Hermès to match the color of the camera chosen. The camera marks the second collaboration between Leica and Hermès.

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Cologne From the Great Beyond

Enter MyDNA Antiquity, a new line of fragrances engineered from the DNA of dead celebrities, available for your olfactory pleasure now.

You might have heard of MyDNA before—they got their start making customized fragrances from regular folks' DNA. But now they've set their sights on something considerably more challenging: turning dead celebs' DNA into all-new colognes.

Their first batch of colognes include iQ—it's made from Einstein's DNA and comes in an aluminum light bulb—which should put you in the right frame of nose for a big meeting. If you're looking to impress a date, try a dash of Blue Suede, which is harvested from Elvis's genes.

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GQ Italia's flexible Men Editorial

GQ Italia's flexible Men Editorial, styled by Andrea Tenerani and photographed by David Slijper, is an excellent example of that inspirational, aspirational photoshoot that gets us to pull out the formal duds and start moving, too. This editorial is a little bit more of the rumpled, wrinkled, “real,” side, and thanks to that, our own wardrobing ideas are flying faster than ever before.

Paul Smith, sample sale alert [New York]

Tomorrow's Paul Smith's sample sale will offer discounts on men's and women's clothing, including men's dress shoes for $80 and suits for $300. 142 Greene St between W. Houston and Prince Sts, second floor (no phone) Noon—6pm.

USB with Style

The usb cufflinks BERLIN form the centerpiece of a precious usb jewellery collection. The items are both modern functional tools and high quality fashion accessories. Storage capacity is 2 or 4 GB, uprades possible. The collection ranges from necklaces (VENICE, MILANO) to bracelets (RIO, PALERMO, MÜNCHEN) and keychains (HAMBURG). All details are carefully handmade in a tiny goldsmith workshop in Berlin, Germany.

The actual collection is made of sterling silver, available in limited edition of 500 pieces. The surface appears in two different designs: shiny-brushed and icy-matt finish.

Individual whishes like engraving, gemstones (zirconia, coral, chrystals) and other materials (white and yellow gold, platinum, titanium, palladium) upon request.

Prices starting from 185.- €.

AnOther | colette

Printed with bold graphic artwork by fashion designer Gareth Pugh, this highly limited-edition 13" MacBook Pro Sleeve and iPhone 3GS Slider Case are statement pieces that represent experimental creativity. Both items have been designed in partnership with fashion and culture biannual AnOther Magazine and Paris boutique colette as part of a capsule collection of accessories for Apple product users with an appreciation of high fashion and technology.

This collection is available through AnOther Magazine, colette and select boutiques around the world.

 

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Spotlight: Aromatherapy Pre-Shave Essential Oil by Taylor of Old Bond Street

Since 1854, when Jeremiah Taylor opened his exclusive shop on Bond Street, in the heart of London, England's fashionable West End, four generations of Taylors have gained an enviable reputation as providers of the world's finest personal products.

The most popular of these products are the shaving creams. They were developed from an original formula by the son of the founder, and are very dense creams rich in essential oils and moisturizers that soften the beard. A tiny bit of this cream on the head of your brush creates an incredibly thick, luxurious lather and prepares the skin for a close, smooth shave.

Taylor Of Old Bond Street's Aromatherapy Pre-Shave Oil [$15.00 U.S.] is a nourishing concoction of essential oils, especially beneficial to those with heavy beards or sensitive skin. Using the oil on a wet face, and applying shaving lather directly on top of the oil, will promote a flawless shave and healthy skin.

The BOLT Is Back - Lightning Bolt Pops up on Crosby [New York City]

Lightning Bolt, the iconic surf-inspired apparel brand, will feature its product for a limited time at recently opened, “urban surf” boutique cum coffee bar, Saturdays Surf, located in New York City.


“Saturdays is the ideal space for Lightning Bolt’s pop-up shop. Their vibe perfectly complements the brand image and company culture that we’ve maintained since the re-launch - understated, yet stylish,” says Jonathan Paskowitz, president of Lightning Bolt, USA. “Being based in Venice, CA, we’ve created a good amount of buzz on the west coast and are looking forward to bringing that to New York, showing the east coast some love and aloha on behalf of the Bolt.”

The young team of edgy designers behind Lightning Bolt’s creative direction is influenced heavily by 70s surf. In turn, the SS10 collection features a perfectly cohesive combination of nostalgia and modern, effortless chic.

Be sure to stop by Saturdays Surf Shop (31 Crosby Street, New York) during the month of November to snag your very own Lightning Bolt threads - they will sell like hotcakes, so get yours first!