Ilot has taken 1950-60s era rangefinder cameras and restored them back to mint condition and perfect working order. Instead of worn and aged leather accents, wood veneer finishes are added to these vintage cameras which are available for marginally less cost than other costly range finder cameras. Several models are available which include the Canon QL 17, the Konica Auto S2 and the Argus C3. The old school vibe and boxy swank of these gadgets make for a rad image capturing experience....

Photographer Josef Hoflehner has an interesting perspective on the world of travel. His series of photographs entitled “Jet Airliner” capture the lifestyle of a true jetsetter as they come and go to hotspots across the world. In this case, Hoflehner has photographed jets as they arrive and depart from the Princess Juliana International Airport in St. Maarten, Dutch West Indies. If you’ve got a special place for sun, sand and aircraft, Hoflehner has released this series in a silk-bound hardcover book that is just aching for your coffee table....

The Kerchum Residence was designed for a young, growing family that desired a bright, colorful and modern living space that was well balanced with the environment around it. Frits de Vries Architect Ltd. specializes in such areas, so they pitched the client this home with a plan to exhibit it for future green design projects. It is an exercise in environmentally-conscious design, construction and energy consumption, one that will ensure plenty of more work for the architects....

Day gig getting you down? If you need an escape, here’s your shot to do it in ultimate style. The Khayangan Luxury Resort Villas in Bali are like heaven on Earth, a series of private resort cabanas overlooking the ocean as far as the eye can sea. The landscape is both carefully cultivated and wildly natural, dotted with tropical wildflowers, swaying palm trees and lush green grasses. Each villa is laced from corner to corner in fine, modern furnishings with its own private pool and personal service....

For many years now, MB&F has produced wild and unusual watches that push the envelope in design and craftsmanship. Büsser and crew have built a series of horological machines that power a range of watches, and the HM6 is the latest from this boutique. It follows a familiar story line for Büsser, as the Space Pirate watch is inspired by a fascination from his childhood. In this case, a manga story called “Mr Future” featured space pirates that have stuck in Büsser’s head since he was a child....

The Lotus Evora 400 is powered by the strongest engine the brand has ever put into a production vehicle. It sports a 3.5-liter supercharged V6 engine that produces a namesake 400 horsepower, a staggering amount of power for such a compact vehicle. That’s 55 more horses than its predecessor, and all that power pushes even less weight. Lotus has shaved about 50 pounds off of the new Evora 400 compared to the last model....

It’s easy to throw on whatever pants are lying around for a day at the beach, since there’s no dress code. The real challenge for a man during summer is finding trousers that keep him cool while simultaneously looking professional for the workplace. You’ll lose major style points turning up to the company’s quarterly wearing a pair of men’s yoga pants. You need to balance the quality of fabric with the proper cut, color-coordinate to avoid any fashion missteps, and find pants that are durable, yet affordable enough to endure the daily wear and tear of hours in an office chair....

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These small prefabricated student housing units feature a lofted sleeping area up top, an open area for cooking, eating, relaxing and studying below, and a small bathroom with a door for privacy. These housing units provide nearly everything a student needs to live happily, albeit in a compact space. The concept of small living isn’t new, but it is constantly evolving. This entry by Tengbom and collaborators is a step in the right direction, and one that might even inspire more activity from Sweden’s own furniture giant Ikea....

Furthermore, in Japan, the ability to marvel at the human condition and look deeper into the psyche is a massive part of what drives their anime productions, which are as rich and varied a tapestry as anything to be found in live-action films. Moreover, by using the medium of drawn characters, they’ve tapped into an ability to capture some of our most powerful emotions. The same emotions we all experience but presented in a way that is often more real than the bland reality we see around us....

Whether you’re looking to dress up or just in need of a style refresh for your daily drivers, we’ll help you sort out your priorities. First, What Exactly Are Cuffed Pants? All slacks have some kind of hem at the bottom, but cuffs are another beast entirely. A cuffed pant leg is one that has a notably turned-up portion at the end of the leg. They’re often then stitched in place at the seams, creating a fabric layer around the foot opening of the pants....

The appointment is in accordance with Article 144 (1) of the 1992 Constitution which states that “the Chief Justice shall be appointed by the President, acting in consultation with the Council of State and with the approval of Parliament”. President Akufo-Addo made the disclosure on Friday, 12th May 2017, at the Flag Staff House. This was after the Council of State approved the President’s choice of Madam Akuffo as the desired person to occupy the national position....

The architecture team at SAOTA has completed work on a contemporary stunner on the shoreline of Lake Geneva, Switzerland. This sprawling, airy complex includes two separate structures (a home and an office) fused by a central section that includes a spa, sauna, pool, garages and a media room. The design is decidedly modern, with an interior that spans two open stories with stylish mod furniture and that beautiful Francoise Nielly portrait shown above....

Tag Heuer Monaco V4 Watch – You’re looking at the world’s first watch with belt drives, linear mass and ball bearings. We feel, however, that you could throw out those little stats and this watch would be just as sexy. After its initial announcement in 2004, the Tag Heuer Monaco V4 Watch has officially been released to the public, with 150 units selling for just over $80,000 each. The hands inside the Monaco V4’s platinum case are driven by a set of five of the world’s smallest belt drives and ball bearings, a unique approach to driving such a calculated timepiece....

We look at these men and women who live in the shadows, on the other side of the law with not only macabre captivation, but also a kind of reverence. They are undeniably us but have chosen to deny the rules and mores of average citizens, choosing to help define our society by running contrary to it. Old and Famous Mobsters Because we can never get enough peeks behind the curtain of sociopaths, monsters, and the deadly genius of the villains that walk among us, we’re giving a nod to the 16 most famous, most frightening, and most notorious gangsters who made crime not only pay but gave it celebrity status....

So, for the true gamer who wishes to test their fragging metal against something more difficult than running riot over noobs in Call of Duty, may we humbly suggest trying one of the 23 most difficult video games ever made by human hands. How We Chose Difficulty Setting A game can have varying levels of difficulty depending on how it is played, and whether or not you’re looking for the best ending, putting yourself in the vaunted halls of gamer heroes....

If you are a sucker for a good barbecue, you know that it takes an experienced hand to pull it off. But what makes all the difference is the type of BBQ grill at play. Smokers come on top here, especially if you live for the authentic southern flavors. But smoking isn’t for the faint-hearted. It’s like babysitting; you must have the patience of a saint to pull through. But no amount of time will absolve a substandard smoker, so you must play your cards well....

Moreover, an Oxford shirt will do you good regardless of the season of the year. You can certainly have an Oxford button up shirt layered beneath thick jackets and coats during winter, or wear it in a more relaxed manner in the warmer summer months under a chino suit. Accessorize it right and voila, you’re all set to go! Check out our complete style guide for the OCBD The 11 Best Men’s Oxford Shirts for Any Budget Curating your wardrobe is the key to dressing consistently sharp....

From buying to donning, here’s a simple pinstripe suit guide to get you quaffed like a broker and ready for action. Pinstripe Suit Guide Having a good pinstripe on hand for special events should be your goal with the first pinstripe you purchase. You want to use it sparingly to make an impression, since it’s going to be more memorable than a standard solid suit. Since it’s generally seen as high-end professional garb, you generally wear it to impress clients, customers, board members, or competitors....

The concept of grid-by-design far predates the philosophies of web development. While the NotCot’s and StumbleUpon’s of today may exhibit grid elements in creative ways, the bees, the bridge builders and the chess masters have known the secret of the grid for centuries. Mother nature can construct a grid, alright, but here are 10 examples of creative grid-based designs on some of the world’s most beautiful websites. Enjoy, and the next time you find yourself staring at the rows and columns of an excel spreadsheet, may this TheCoolist feature brighten your perspective a bit....