Probably the best thing to come out of Comic Con is our first look at season two of Stranger Things. It appears that Eleven and the whole gang is back (minus Barb of course) and judging from the Ghostbusters costumes, there will be no shortage of glorious 80s sci-fi references. Catch back up with the residents of Hawkins, Indianan and how they're dealing with the aftermath of the Upside Down when the series returns for streaming October 27, 2017.
The concept of transformable furniture has been attempted many times over the years, but it rarely comes out as well as the 3Moods Transforming Couch from Unamo Design. Functioning as a couch, a chaise lounge, or a table-and-chairs set, the 3Moods couch uses detachable components and magnetic straps to adapt to your furnishing needs while only taking up the space of a regular sofa or futon. And, built of Okoume laminated wood, chromed-iron supports, and durable, poly-woven upholstery, it may be transformable, but it's far from disposable.
Inspired by its namesake's prevalence in today's modern cities, Comme des Garçons Concrete Cologne is an enticing contradiction. Its concrete bottle is molded to have curved edges, with an off-center metal cap and a box that also mimics the texture of the building material. While the exterior might suggest roughness, the fragrance itself is refined, with a base note of sandalwood mixing with hints of rose and spice.
In a short period, the canned cocktail market has grown exponentially. But not all canned cocktails are equal, and many aren't very forthcoming when it comes to what's actually inside. On the other hand, Mighty Swell Sparkling Cocktails has no problem letting you know what ingredients they use. Each one is a fruit-based wine infused with real fruit juice and pure cane sugar. It's then carbonated to create their unique cocktails. There's no high-fructose corn syrup, sodium benzoate, or Red Dye #3. Available in Mango, Grapefruit, Peach, and Lemon and perfect for sipping poolside on a hot summer day.
Shortly after the events of Batman v Superman, Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince set out to assemble the ultimate team of superheroes for Zack Snyder's second DC film. The pair will try to woo the likes of Aquaman, Cyborg, and The Flash to help save humanity from Steppenwolf and the Parademons, which is sure to bring plenty of action and CGI destruction. Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, and Gal Gadot return and are joined by Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller, and Ray Fisher when the League unites November 17, 2017.
Provenance. It means so much in the vintage car world, even if that car is a ultra-desirable Bugatti. Elizabeth Junek was one of the greatest female drivers in Grand Prix history and four Bugatti Type 35Cs were delivered to her from the factory in 1925 — with the same serial number, presumably for tax purposes. The Type 35C was one of the most successful race cars ever, winning over 1,000 races and at one point averaging 14 wins a week. With a supercharged straight-eight putting out 128 hp and innovations like alloy wheels, the Type 35 was a testament to Ettore Bugatti's belief in the art of engineering.
Just over an hour from Midtown Manhattan and an eight-minute boat ride from shore, Tavern Island is one of the most convenient private getaways. The three-and-a-half-acre island provides both seclusion and luxury in the form of a 6,000 square foot home. Built in the 1930s, the English Country Colonial offers six bedrooms, four baths, a kitchen, and seaside gunite pool that has been visited by both Marilyn Monroe and Barbra Streisand. Other accommodations can be found in the guest cottage, the boat house, and a Japanese-style tea house. The property also includes professionally designed gardens, a deep water dock, and multiple private beaches.
Photos: Higgins Group
You're going to spend a third of your life in bed — given much thought to the sheets you've got on there lately? Brooklinen can help. They're a Brooklyn-based startup, founded by a husband and wife team, dedicated to getting you top-quality bedding without the luxury price tag. Woven from 100% long-staple cotton, Brooklinen sheets are crisp, cool, and get better with every use. Keep it classic with all-white sheets, or mix-and-match to customize things to look exactly the way you want. Shop the best sheets ever now.
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Summer is the best time to finally get started on that website you've been meaning to make. And with Squarespace's all-in-one platform, it's never been easier. Get access to a comprehensive set of marketing tools to engage with your audience, get found across search and social, and grow your following. You also get access to award-winning templates, and the setup is easy, with the around-the-clock support of the Squarespace team as your backup. So whether you're on vacation or taking it easy on your porch, you can get started with Squarespace today.
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Built as a tender for larger superyachts, the Mazu Thirtyeight Yacht is a capable day cruiser in its own right. As the name suggests, it measures 38 feet long, with a 12-foot beam. The open deck plan includes an aft dining area, a bimini, deck shower, and a retractable swim platform. Underneath, you'll find two galleys, Gaggenau appliances, an en suite bedroom with full shower, and a crew cabin. Powered by your choice of Volvo Penta diesels, it has a cruising speed of 30 knots and can hit 45 knots at the top end, with the hand laid carbon hull ensuring a smooth ride.
There's a reason why there is a high demand for quality wheated bourbon. When you replace rye in the mash bill with wheat, it gives bourbon a softer, sweeter taste. Which makes Redemption Wheated Bourbon a welcome addition to the distilleries already impressive lineup. Aged for four years in new oak barrels and is bottled at 96 proof, it packs nearly double the amount of wheat typically found in a wheated bourbon, giving this offering from Redemption the potential to be something extraordinary.
Based on a farm at the Foot of Skiddaw in the English Lake District National Park, Millican has always favored sustainability with their projects. That's why the Blank Canvas Project was started, to support projects or people who inspire creativity and positive change. The latest release in the series is a collaboration with the band Radiohead. Keeping frontman Thom Yorke's environmentally-friendly leanings in mind, the 18-liter roll-pack is made from 40 recycled plastic bottles and features adjustable shoulder straps, a padded laptop sleeve, and plenty of internal pocket for to help keep things organized. The design matches the album artwork for Radiohead's 2016 album, A Moon Shaped Pool and is available in limited quantities.
One of only three copies built by Eric Brandenburg, who piloted his own in the 2007 Transsyberia Rally, this Porsche 911 Safari is a true rarity. It started life as a 1978 SC but has since been transformed into a capable off-road machine. Modifications include a beefed up suspension with Bilstein B6 Sport dampers, mudder tires mounted on 16-inch rims, stainless steel skid plates to protect the undercarriage, and a winch hidden in the custom front bumper. It develops nearly 230 hp from its 3.2L flat-six engine, plenty enough to make the monochrome Martini Racing livery a little blurry as you go sliding past.
Everyone knows the value of a good chin-up or pull-up set, but many hotel gyms don't have what you need to stick to your body weight regimen. Innovating on the now-classic design of door-frame mounted bars, the Flexr Folding Pullup Bar is a surprisingly travel-friendly option. It collapses down into a bundle that can fit in your daypack or desk drawer without a second thought. The build is sturdy, with bent steel, aircraft-grade aluminum, and injection-molded plastic components, yet weighs just six pounds, so it's fine for slipping in your checked bag.
Inspired by the traditional farmsteads of Flint Hills, the Illinois Creek Ranch is a modern take on the vernacular architecture of Kansas' tallgrass prairie. The home is made up of four wings, each resembling a classic farmhouse with their simple, rectangular forms and pitched roofs. Dark cedar cladding and corrugated metal roofs unify the structures while limestone details pay homage to the native landscape. These volumes are connected by a pair glass atriums with green roofs. The linear layout allows the buildings to take advantage of wind and sun patterns, while also providing exceptional views of the surrounding pastures.
Photos: Mike Sinclair / El Dorado
Blending retro looks and modern technology, the Azio Vintage Keyboard has the feel of a found artifact you can use every day. Its top plate is made from genuine leather and framed with a zinc aluminum alloy that will weather and gain character over time. Inspired by vintage typewriters, the key switches are quite clicky and have a LED in the center for nighttime illumination. Available in three color schemes and USB or Bluetooth versions.
Combining two of the most popular components in any outdoor kitchen, the Toto Grill Oven is a one-stop shop for excellent al fresco meals. Built by Italian firm Alfa 1977, its oven is powered by wood, while the grill can use both wood and charcoal. The oven can reach temps of over 750º, while the large cooking area of the grill includes a stainless steel grid with a wok support for wood-fired stir-fry. The whole thing is given a weatherproof coating and finished with wood handles.
Street-legal automobiles can be distilled down into several basic elements — seats, doors, motor, chassis, wheels — regardless of whether it's born in Italy and costs a fortune or comes from Dearborn and sells millions. But some cars are more than the sum of their basic parts. When those parts are made of exotic materials and assembled to be the ultimate publicly available road car, there's a substance that can't be replicated in a daily driver. Over 25 years later, the McLaren F1 still puts up numbers and exclusivity that rivals today's ridiculous hypercars. 64 examples were produced at $1 million each, and the one pictured here is the first ever imported into the US and is offered for sale by the original owner. A meticulous service history and 9,600 miles on the odometer show that the purpose of this car — to be driven — was realized.
If it's true that "the pen is mightier than the sword," then each of these Typewriter Guns might have an extra level of influence. Created by Canadian artist Eric Nado, each of these non-working weapons is made using a vintage typewriter to form a series that Nado has dubbed "Mitra-Lettres." From the classic Black Remington to the colorful Orange Underwood or Yellow Tippa, each thought-provoking piece of art makes for a truly unique and beautiful item that is sure to spark conversation.
There are plenty of times you might want to share an image or screenshot while keeping part private. Maybe it's hiding the identity of an ex, or blocking out a phone number when showing a text conversation. Whatever the case, Redacted can help. This dead-simple app makes hiding whatever you want as simple as tapping and sliding. It handles existing photos, new photos, and even pasted photos with ease, and gives you three options for how you'd like to hide whatever it is you're removing: by pixelation, with a heavy blur, or with the classic black box.
Nearly two decades after founding Billykirk to counteract the trend of fast fashion and fly-by-night manufacturing, New York-based brothers Chris and Kirk Bray are still turning out some of the best American-made goods around. That's why we could think of no one better to partner with on a comprehensive set of bags that can stand up to a lifetime of use while remaining timeless in design. The three bags in the set were deliberately chosen to be the ideal set needed for a long weekend away when combined, while remaining as standalone bags for the day-to-day once you return home. Each is trimmed in our own American Bison hide and is lined in a durable Ranger Tan nylon that makes things on the inside easy to spot, both of which are exclusive to the Billykirk x Uncrate collaboration. Each bag is cut, sewn, and trimmed by hand in the Billykirk studio in New York by a set of master craftsmen and the Bray brothers themselves. Jump over to Uncrate Supply to see the Billykirk x Uncrate dopp kit, commuter tote, and carryall.
Chris and Kirk Bray of NYC-based Billykirk believe in not only making things in America, but making them right, every time. While putting together each of the three bags found in the Billykirk x Uncrate Stopover Collection, we visited the Bray brothers at their design studio and workshop to get a first-hand look at the collaborative collection being made (by hand, of course), as well as spin a few records and throw a few darts. In a design and manufacturing studio full of sewing, stamping, and clamping machines that could easily be at home in a different era, it's hard not to appreciate the sheer amount of time, detail, and ever-so-hard-to-find craftsmanship that goes in to producing just one Billykirk bag.
Photos: Ray Spears / Uncrate
It doesn't carry crime-fighting gadgets, but the Killspencer Utility Belt can help you keep tabs on your essentials. Its black bull hide leather span is home to four mil-spec directional locking button snaps that let you attach things like your phone, wallet, and keys directly to your belt. Their patent pending design means they can only be released by pulling in a certain way, and their black oxide finish matches the powder-coated matte black buckle perfectly. Available in 1.25 and 1.5-inch widths.
Gosha Rubchinskiy Adidas Jersey ($142).
Herschel Studio Duffle ($130).
Wacko Maria Beanie ($140).
New Balance 574 Sport Sneakers ($120).
Punkt Phone ($295).
Nestled in the Austrian woodlands, Tom's Hut is a modern refuge in a rustic shell. The exterior's rough timber cladding was left unfinished and laid in a vertical pattern, leaving the home almost undetected among the overgrown landscape. A sloped metal roof complements the rugged facade. Although not a complete departure from the cabin aesthetic, the interior takes on a more refined demeanor with a minimalist design adorned with smooth wood planks on the walls and ceiling, black metal trim. Large shutters to the front and rear open to reveal glazed openings, saturating the space with sunlight and views of the forest setting.
Photos: Albrecht Imanuel Schnabel / Heike Schlauch
Most of us rely on caffeine to kick start our day. But knowing how much to consume, and being able to combine it with ingredients that aren't terrible for you is tricky. Bizzy Coffee Shots helps solve these problems with their small but powerful bottles of liquid energy. Each one contains high-quality Arabica coffee from Central and South America along with water, and that's it. So no additives, sweeteners, or preservatives. Using a unique cold-brewing process, each Bizzy Shot contains 130-150mg of caffeine, which is equal to about two shots of espresso. Easy to pocket and bring anywhere, these zero calorie shots come in caramel, vanilla, or black coffee flavors.
When two legends meet, beautiful things can happen — visually and aurally. The Hollywood Bowl has hosted some of the biggest acts in music history over its 95-year life. From Sinatra to The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and Pink Floyd, the Bowl has hosted a who's-who of music royalty. Not far away in Fullerton, Fender has been producing amps and guitars that have become synonymous with the sound of rock-n-roll. The Front Row Legend Esquire brings the legacy of the Bowl and Fender together in one guitar. Made from the original Hollywood Bowl bleachers, each Front Row Esquire features a seat number and weathered patina with a thin satin protective finish. Aged brass hardware and a vintage-spec pickup make sure the sound of history is in your hands — and not just the look.
With a transparent glass top set atop a glass base, the Elite X1 Everest Pool Table is an impressive piece of engineering. The playing surface is made using Vitrik, a fine mesh embedded in the compound that replicated the rolling resistance of felt and provides some shock absorption for the glass underneath. Global suede from Warwick covers the bumpers, while integrated LED lighting lets you keep playing well after the sun goes down. Available exclusively in an 8' x 4' configuration and limited to just five per year.
Japanese streetwear company Bape is known for its signature camo print, and it's on full display in the Bape x AirBuggy Stroller. Based on the Coco Premier stroller, it has a three-stage canopy, a vegan leather handlebar, and a built in independent stand that will stay in place by itself. Finished with off-road tires, it's ready to haul your youngling across any terrain.
The headquarters of the Kingsmen has been destroyed and the world is in need of saving — again. Our hero Eggsy and the rest of the independent international spies are going to need some help this time, and they find it across the Atlantic. The Statesmen, a spy agency from the US with a very similar history to their British counterparts, joins the Kingsmen to rescue the globe from their common enemy. All-star doesn't even begin to describe the cast, with Julianne Moore, Jeff Bridges, Channing Tatum, Halle Berry, Sir Elton John, Colin Firth, Taron Egerton, and Mark Strong in an amazing ensemble. Kingsmen: The Golden Circle comes to theaters September 22, 2017.
Nothing says total seclusion like your own private peninsula. Located on the tip of Providenciales Island, Turtle Tail Drive is neighbored only by the Caribbean sea. The property is surrounded by 500 feet of waterfront, allowing for your own private beach and dock. The home itself consists of six bedrooms — including two master suites — a great room, gourmet kitchen, dining for 20, and a private beach bar. An expansive 2,000-square-foot terrace provides seamless access to the outdoors, as well as a glass-walled pool overlooking the water.
