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Category ‚Gadgets‘

The Polo Collector’s Trunk

02 January 2008, 23.11 | Posted in Fashion, Gadgets | No comments »

Polo Collectors TrunkRalph Lauren is just an impressive company and brand. They have there up and downs and sometimes we cannot see the brand anymore, but the times where we are excited about something they do, always come back, usually the minute we enter one of the more prominent flagship store in Milan, NYC or London. Polo is one of the few brands, that created their very own world.

This new Polo Collectors Trunk fits that world perfectively. Who does not own or has owned at a certain point in time a Ralph Lauren polo shirt?! And they are still worth looking into. Now the brand has comes out with this trunk, for the 4th anniversary of the brand. Handcrafted in a sleek translucent silhouette with saddle leather straps and fitted with a unique silver plaque engraved with an edition number, each trunk is offered with 40 limited edition embroidered polo shirts.

We don’t know the price, but this is definitely a great way or spending your Christmas money! Via Lux Mag.
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B & O x Samsung – Serenata Mobile

02 January 2008, 20.29 | Posted in Gadgets | No comments »

Bang & Olufsen x Samsung SerenataThe first time Bang & Olufsen teamed up on a mobile phone early last year and the outcome was a bit disappointing we thought when it was released. Now the two power players got together again and the outcome is something much better – the Serenata phone. Most amazing is the audio technology, you can slide out the speaker and have an impressive bass quality on the phone. The looks are also 100% Bang & Olufsen – stylish, modern but also timeless.

The phone is now available at Bang & Olufsen dealers. More info here.
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound 6

26 December 2007, 01.08 | Posted in Gadgets | No comments »

Beosound 6

Bang & Olufsen has after years finally released their next generation MP3 player. The first one of course also looked great, but had no screen, was really heavy and also not a lot of capacity.

The Beosound 6 now comes with 4GB of disk space and a color screen. Something that always impressed us with the Scandinavian brand was the ability to create something that is both technically and from a design standpoint timeless. You could buy a B & O stereo and literally have it for 10 years standing at home and it would still look cutting edge. The times have changed a little, everything is moving faster, but nevertheless they still do a great job in terms of design. In terms of technology we are not sure they can compete with the iPod or even the Microsoft Zune.

It’s a different decision that you have to make. If you are willing to take cuts in the technology department, you can have a player that you will see on nobody else, and as we all know, that is worth a lot!
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Denim Design Lab Kit

24 December 2007, 18.54 | Posted in Books & Magazines, Gadgets | No comments »

Denim Design Lab KitThe Denim Design Lab™ Kit is a collection of tools used for hand finishing denim garments and includes a copy of the book Denim Design Lab™, as well as the first ever consumer version of a denim finishing bladder used by professional denim laundries, the “Denim Design Lab™ Denim Finishing Form™. “Each limited edition Kit is hand made from 100% red selvage denim from Cone Denim and destined to become a collectors item for every true connoisseur of denim jeans.

Denim Design Lab™ Kits are produced in limited edition runs of 200 units each. The initial release features three unique vintage inspired washes, each based on a theme from the DDL™ Book; the “Gold Miner,” the “Mechanic,” and the “Painter.”

Each DDL™ Kit includes a full color hardbound copy of the book Denim Design Lab™, which is also being sold separately. The DDL™ Book has been written and designed as a beautiful art type coffee table book.

A great present and in general piece, a good one to own. We are big denim fans and cannot repeat enough how important it is to own a good pair. What many people out there still don’t understand is, that if you have one or two really good pairs, you do not need to buy them all the time. So, this kit seems perfect to get some old ones repaired. But we have never tried out working on denim, with this kit it is certainly something we are looking forward to.

For 200 USD its your. Villains has it in its online store.
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George Nelson Clocks by Vitra

23 December 2007, 19.26 | Posted in Gadgets | No comments »

George Nelson Clocks by VitraWe here at Selectism are huge Vitra fans. Should you ever make it to central Europe, you have to visit their offices and museum, it’s an unbelievable campus, really inspiring.

The latest interesting product release by the brand that we came across, are a series of George Nelson clocks. George Nelson was one of the founders of American modernism along with Charles and Ray Eames (which probably designed the nicest chairs to ever surface this planet!).

Design Public now offers a wide range of desk clocks designed by the artist/designer. Make sure to check it out!
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Puma Black Store Holiday Bikes

11 December 2007, 19.05 | Posted in Gadgets | No comments »

RTEmagicC puma bike 2.jpg Puma Black Store Holiday Bikes

With still enough time to add to your gift list, Puma introduces a limited edition package to its Black stores in New York and Tokyo.  The package includes tricked out bikes with matching kicks, gear and accessories.

The bikes come in four different styles: the BMX in pink with green accents, the Beach Cruiser in blue with white accents, the Touring bike in black with brown accents, and the Road Bike in green. There will only be one of each style available in the US, which means you are guaranteed to be the only one on your block, in your city, state and country with this bike. The footwear also marks the return of the iconic PUMA SPRINT shoe. Along with the shoe there will be a matching SPRINT jacket, modeled after the Urban Mobility lightweight jacket. The accessories, which include a courier bags, a belt and a small wallet, also makes perfect stocking stuffers. Regardless if you are buying this for yourself or a friend this is the ultimate holiday gift package.

Available exclusively at the:

PUMA Black Store

421 West 14th St.

New York, New York 10014

212-206-0109

Check out the three other bikes after the jump.
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Nokia 8800 Arte Phones

19 November 2007, 15.06 | Posted in Gadgets | No comments »

RTEmagicC nokia 8800.jpg Nokia 8800 Arte Phones

Nokia will soon be releasing their latest high end phones, the 8800 Arte Series. Coming in at prices between 1k-2k USD, they are not cheap. With a 2-inch display, 3.2 megapixel camera and 1 GB of memory, this fancy device even sports an anti-fingerprint coating to keep it looking sharp. Complete with a leather pouch and noise-canceling bluetooth, it might actually be worth its money. In our opinion its the kind of phone for people that want something stylish and something for the longterm.
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Undefeated x Spalding Co-op 2.0

08 November 2007, 04.22 | Posted in Gadgets | No comments »

RTEmagicC undftd spalding white 2.jpg Undefeated x Spalding Co op 2.0

For the second time Undefeated gets together with Spalding to collaborate on a basketball. The first one came in black, this time they present a white one with the Spalding and Undefeated logo in gold.

Friday, November 9th, Paper Magazine will open a 24hour store in Los Angeles and invited their favorite brands to participate in the store. Undefeated is one of those brands and will release this Spalding collaboration basketball at the 24hour Paper Store, and only there, on Friday at 6pm.

More pics after the jump.
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