With a long love of farming in tow, Griffin Studios introduces Loveland Farm Camping. Take it as the brands opportunity to merge an interest in functional garments with the places that test their usage. The farm, located in North Devon, allows shared exploration of the outdoors and sustainability. It’s not just 1970s retro camping, Loveland is… like Griffin clothing… is a contemporary articulation of centuries old leisure activity.

Learn more here… and if inclined book a weekend trip.

Pictures of the camp are found after the jump.

The East River is about to get serious. The Standard Hotel with the help of Shoreline Aviation are set to launch StndAIR a new “airline” servicing East Coast destinations within a 300 mile radius of N.Y.C. (Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Cod, Hudson Valley), as well as other flights during peak weekends between N.Y.C. and East Hampton.

The StndAir Cessna 208 Caravan Amphibian aircraft seats eight passengers and is available for use by the public and The Standard New York and Sunset Beach hotel guests as park of stay packages. Flights depart from 23 Street and FDR on the East River running from May 26 – October 10, 2011.

Highly impressive. More details on how to book shortly.

Today we come across an excellent video giving a behind the scenes look at the new Zaha Hadid Guangzhou Opera House. Architecture at its best. Enjoy!

Supernews turns us onto the new Missoni Hotel opening March 1st in Kuwait. Expect the Missioni influence via textiles throughout the hotel. “After opening its very first property in edinburgh in 2009, Hotel Missoni’s focus shifts to the Middle East. It’s in Kuwait where its second property opens its doors on Tuesday, March 1. The collab venture of the Italian Missoni fashion brand and the Rezidor hotel group, the new property features 169 rooms and suites, and is part of the upscale symphony centre mall downtown.”

More looks after the click.

For Autumn 2010 Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair worked with Swedish luggage maker Alstermo Bruk, known for their quality trunk cases.

“Alstermo Bruk is one of Sweden’s oldest companies dating back to 1804, renowned for their classic travel cases, made with high craftsmanship and professionalism. The collaboration with Fifth avenue shoe repair begun with a number of show piece bags, designed exclusively for the fashion show Spring 10.

For Autumn 10 we find two new styles that put the symmetry out of order. The inspiration comes from utility cases such as instrument cases and are based on the idea to deconstruct the outer shape but still keep the classic detailing and finish of Alstermo Bruk. The material is a so called amo-fibre with leather details and an interior wooden frame, lined with a vintage check wool fabric.”

The cases are exclusive to Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair Stores and their online store.

Take a further look after the jump.

Those in the Northen Hemisphere may take some espace from the weather through Judith Schalansky’s illustrated book, Atlas of Remote Islands. In their words:

“There are still places on earth that are unknown. Visually stunning and uniquely designed, this wondrous book captures fifty islands that are far away in every sense-from the mainland, from people, from airports, and from holiday brochures. Author Judith Schalansky used historic events and scientific reports as a springboard for each island, providing information on its distance from the mainland, whether its inhabited, its features, and the stories that have shaped its lore. With stunning full-color maps and an air of mysterious adventure, Atlas of Remote Islands is perfect for the traveler or romantic in all of us.”

Available from Amazon.

Check this new convertible luggage case from the Travelteq company. “Let us introduce to you our innovative TRIP: a travel case small enough to be stored in the overhead compartment of a plane, yet big enough to create the highest amount of comfort we could offer. Comfort that starts with the possibility to easily transform the suitcase into a chair. Discover what it’s like to be able to relax and work in any situation, even in airports, subways, train stations and parks.” It also come with a stereo option for those looking to throw a rave on the road.

More looks at the Travelteq “Trip” Luggage after the click.

“© Louis Vuitton Malletier / Des Quatre. Producer: Mathias Vayer. Director: Romain Chassaing. Louis Vuitton New-York City Guide 2011 Edition will be available on October 15th.”

RIMOWA’s “Bolero” line of luggage is a take on the polycarbonate shell luggage which works visually. The best feature is of course the ability of the shell to take a hit and return to place – any dents can be knocked back out without damage to the luggage itself. “t offers a more fully featured upgrade from the Rimowa Salsa collection to make traveling even more enjoyable. The feature that sets this series apart from the others is the useful pockets on the front. The telescopic handle has an aluminum finish and the top and side carrying handles are recessed and very comfortable.”

More looks at the RIMOWA Bolero Line of Luggage after the click.

“Jack Rebney is the most famous man you’ve never heard of — a Winnebago salesman whose hilarious, foul-mouthed outbursts circulated on VHS tapes in the 90s before turning into a full-blown Internet phenomenon in 2005. Filmmaker Ben Steinbauer goes in search of Rebney — and finds him living alone on a mountain top, unaware of his fame. WINNEBAGO MAN is a laugh-out-loud look at viral culture and an unexpectedly poignant tale of one man’s response to unintended celebrity.” In theatre July 9th.