For $25, you really can’t go wrong with this wristwatch from some bullshit company. It has a unique sliding face that reveals six bullet heads when moved. It also has what looks like Lieutenant markings and a black leather strap. Kick ass? Of course, but you’re no Tugg Speedman.
A bike is a very personal object. I own a bright red BMX bike from the 1980s that I ride for pleasure. Lance Armstrong owns a gajillion 13-pound carbon fiber Treks. For our darker, gothic readers out there, you should really take note of James Perse’s new Cruiser bicycle. Resembling the ATB, the Cruise has vintage styling, limited edition, disgustingly awesome flat black paint job. This bike will send fear into your girlfriend’s vagina faster than you can say “The Clap!”
A price hasn’t been announced, so if you want to get your hands on one, you’ll need to stop by a James Perse Boutique store. Don’t expect it to be cheap, though. With leather accents and hydroform steel, someone will find a way to make you pay.
This robot may not be well versed enough in sports to partake in Robot Soccer, but it’s certainly lazy enough to be a sports fan. With three different modes of control: universal remote, beacon navigation, and thermal sensor following, the RoboStool tries its best to find you, so it can take the weight off your feet or die trying.
Labeled as furniture on demand, the RoboStool was created by Norris Labs, which was kind enough to post schematics to build your very own RoboStool. You could have it eerily stalk your guests, unwilling to let anyone take a seat without having a comfortable footrest, but you’ll probably turn it into something that can make drinks, like a robot bartender.
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Eco-friendly Uruguayan leathermaker Begoodesigns has found a use for old car seats. They’re making swank laptop cases using recycled auto upholstery. Begood’s bags don’t just protect the environment, they also guard your precious computer. Inside the bags, there’s a soft lining made from padded car seat fabric.
With it’s classic leather luggage styling, this recycled laptop bag is a major step up from those DIY velcro and duct tape laptop bags. Begoodesign’s car seat leather computer case sells for $250 on their web site. Buy one of these and you might be able to feel a little bit better about driving a big ol’ gas-guzzling SUV. If you’re looking for even more recycled leather gear Begoodesigns also makes sandals and necklaces.
Fancy the electronic duo Justice? Why not wear tight black pants along with a leather jacket that just screams, “I swallow!” Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay of Justice have teamed up with French label Surface to Air of Paris to create their own limited edition clothing line, complete with a leather wallet. The line is supposed to reflect their hard “rock and roll” image.
Biker bars or gay bars, no matter where you go everyone will know you listen to music with no lyrics. Who needs lyrics anyways? When you got hot beats and cool sounds, no one is paying any attention to the words.
Steampunk Gas Mask 9 is a new take on gimp suits everywhere. You wouldn’t wear this in public, so why not sport it during steamy sadomasochistic adventures with your significant other in the privacy of your bedroom? The designer Bob Basset is either into bondage masks or some other freaky shit we never knew existed.
A Soviet-era gas mask enhanced with refined leather and brass makes for either an excellent Halloween costume or some kinky experiences in the sack. Just make sure you don’t leave it out in the rain or get fluids on it, OK?
Sometimes a bland leather wallet just isn’t enough. That’s why people come up with ideas like the Crossword Puzzle Wallet. You might not write on it but it’s totally solvable. #47 is Manual, #54 is Eliot and that’s all I got; I need help. That’s alright though, as you can expect to hold on to this wallet for as long as you’d like making it a much longer crossword puzzle game than the Sunday paper.
Once you’ve completed it, the wallet still has the power to hold your money and plastic but has lost its touch of originality. If only the puzzle could change daily.
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Skateboarding isn’t for everyone, though Ryan is pretty decent at it. Take Tougher Than Leather - a Greek-inspired skateboard that is made to order from Greece Is For Lovers. Though it looks beautiful and the strap-in style deck is similar to snowboarding, I can see a lot of ankles getting twisted trying to pull off tricks on this board.
They don’t list a price and considering that the board features intricate writing, stitching and craftsmanship, I bet it isn’t cheap. Skating in New York with this board? Not a chance. Stick to the Enjoi.
Shown as part of the Tissue Culture and Art Project at the Museum Of Modern Art in New York, this new Victimless Leather shows that animals don’t need to be harvested for textiles, but they are still equally tasty if I might say so myself. Mmm, cheeseburgers.
The project’s goal is to attempt “artistically exploring and provoking notions relating to human conduct with other living systems”, or in other words, exploring ways not to skin animals for our clothing and accessories. Hell, cows would do the same to us if it meant earning some money for some quality and delicious grass. I say skin them and use their bones for clubbing baby seals. — Andrew Dobrow
Sanyo Japan was showcasing their new line of washing machines, AQUA this morning. The one that catches the most attention would be the ability of dry cleaning clothes at home. You heard that right, the wet-washing machine is able to dry-clean your clothes too, and they’re using Ozone. Sanyo was able to lower the temperature down to 50C, making leather jackets (and shoes) or silk ties fit to be tumbled in those washing drums.
