The Vintage Ferrari
The vintage Ferrari epitomizes true sophistication. From movies and shows like Magnum PI, Miami Vice, Ferris Bueller's Day Off to various Steve McQueen flicks, the vintage Ferrari is synonymous with cool. Owner Enzo Ferrari devoted his entire life to designing and...
The Art of Miles Davis
Miles Davis is known as one of the greatest trumpeter and jazz auteurs. However many never realized Davis was also a top painter. Although he didn’t begin to draw and paint in earnest until he was in his mid-fifties, his creative mind was just as sharp and artistic....
Artist :: Kehinde Wiley
Kehinde Wiley is a New York-based portrait painter. Rendered in a realistic mode—while making references to specific Old Master paintings—Wiley creates a fusion of period styles. Wiley's work has been featured on the TV show Empire, and partly because he is a...
The Jack Purcell Sneaker
John Edward "Jack" Purcell was a Canadian world champion badminton player. He designed a canvas and rubber badminton sneaker for the B.F. Goodrich Company of Canada in 1935. In the 1970s, Converse purchased the trademark rights to Jack Purcell sneakers. The...
The Picasso Light
These photographs, which show a dimly-lit Picasso wrapped in neon strokes, are the results of five sessions held with lighting innovator Gjon Mili in 1949. He was known for pushing the boundaries of his craft, so when Pablo Picasso was offered to paint with light, he...
The Bespoke Automobile
A special Ferrari Superamerica 45 convertible was commissioned by a New York real-estate mogul and past owner and publisher of the New York Post, giving the automotive world a glimpse into how the wealthy treat themselves. The car is Blu Antille blue, while the cabin...
The Socks
Too many gentlemen are ruining great outfits by pairing the wrong kinds and colors of socks. The rule of thumb is to match your socks with your pants, not your shoes. And when all else fails, add a punch of bold color to your outfit with your socks. Your Life Choices...
The Saddle Shoe
A saddle shoe is essentially a whole cut shoe with a saddle reinforcement across the main stress area. It was developed for gym and fitness class in the US in the early 1950’s. In the post-war era of jive and Elvis Presley, the two-toned shoe replaced the penny...
The Driving Glove
Driving gloves were originally worn to keep the hands clean while driving a racecar. They feature open knuckles for maximum flexibility and ventilation to reduce stress on the thin leather. They also typically have short cuffs so they don't restrict movement. Because...
The Ferrari Process
Ferrari’s have always symbolized wealth, luxury and speed. The visuals presented encompass several steps within the intricate production process. All Ferrari’s undergo the most advanced paint job technology in which each car is taken through an ultrasound to make sure...
The Mercedes Gullwing
Introduced to the public in 1954 as the fastest two-seater ever made, the Mercedes Gullwing 300 body was made of steel with an aluminum hood, doors and trunk. But this car was and is still all about style with its rising doors, oversized headlights and sleek lines....
Dapper is in the Details
Iconic architecture and furniture designer Charles Eames was quoted saying, "the details are not the details. They make the design." And the saying also applies to fashion. Accessories in men’s fashion are not mere details; they can make or break the look. From the...
Umbrellas Still Reign Supreme
The use of the parasol is believed to date back to ancient Egypt, where it was used to protect Egyptian royalty from the sun. The parasol’s use then spread to other countries and eras, in which the device was still largely viewed as a symbol of nobility and wealth....
Street Art
Once marginalized as tagging or graffiti, today street art has found both value and respect in and out of the traditional art culture. Popular street art works from artists such as Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Banksy, have shown the world that our public...
The 1938 Peugeot 402
In a year when jazz bubbled and war brewed, the 1938 Peugeot Darl’mat 402 roadster could be the perfect symbol of the era. The two-tone yellow finish was a bright and bold signature of the loud and progressive jazz age while the aggressive curves and overbearing...