32 REGULAR: March 2012

Billy Reid – Savannah Wingtip

Handmade in Italy of 100% calfskin, Billy Reid's brogue wingtip oxford the "Savannah Wingtip" is a beautiful thing.

The short wing is finished with rust burnishing and slight distressing - the perfect balance of brand new & designer "lived-in".

Add doubled-stitched 360 Goodyear welt on a flex leather outsole and you have quality all around.

The shoes are available now from Billy Reid at www.billyreid.com, but be quick!

Design: Samsung "Cook Idol" Induction Hob

Winner of the 2012 IF Design Award, Samsung's "Cook Idol" Induction Hob is as culinarily functional as it is visually appealing.

The induction hotplate boasts a touch-sensitive dial backlit by white LEDs, 15 power levels ranging from 50 Watts to 2,200 Watts and functions including boil alert and Booster.

Helpful and innovative, the portable induction hob can sit atop any benchtop or in any kitchen and accommodate any pan, wok or grill – the ideal hotplate for a college dorm room, studio (or lazy bachelor pad).

Pick yours up today at www.colette.fr

Design: The Most Perfect Chair Ever Created

Forming part of the Museum of Modern Art's permanent collection, Herman Miller's "Aeron Chair" has been touted as the most perfect office chair ever created.

With its resilient build, ergonomic design, visual presence and its ability to naturally adapt to virtually every body - it's hard to argue.

And thanks to this video, it's good to know that the chairs aren't merely "assembled" but are also rigorously tested and tested (and tested again) before they eventually roll off the production line.

For more information on the Aeron Chair visit www.hermanmiller.com

RRL Herringbone Zip Jacket

It's not tshirt weather just yet, but it is time to consider packing away that North Face puffer for another year.

RRL's Herringbone Zip Jacket could just be the perfect outer layer for the spring-summer transition.

Made of 16-gauge fine Italian Merino wool, the jacket boasts a classic herringbone jacquard pattern and is available online at www.ralphlauren.com

Pre-Trailer: "Total Recall" [HD]

Can the remake of a classic ever be more successful than the original?

Only time will tell.

Buttero - Ripple Sole Raised Top Boat Shoes

For almost 40 years, Italian company Buttero have created shoes with a passion for tradition, creativity and authenticity.

The Ripple Sole Raised Top Boat Shoe from their current collection is no exception - a contemporary take on the classic maritime footwear.

Hand made in the Tuscan region of Italy, the shoes boast 100% leather uppers with natural leather welt, hand stitching, punched eyelets and full leather cushioned insole.

Underneath, they sport 100% rubber Vibram® Gumlite ripple soles.

Available in China Blue and Dark Grey, these can be picked up at Por Vocacao at www.porvocacao.com

4 of the Best: IWC Pilot's Watches

For over 76 years, Swiss watchmakers IWC have been producing extraordinarily robust and reliable timepieces that have always met the requirements of contemporary pilots and aircrews.

IWC's Collection of Pilot’s Watches have a wide range of functions, are made of high-tech materials like ceramic and titanium, and have a dial that offers optimum legibility at all times.

This was the reason IWC developed the cockpit-style design for its very first Pilot’s Watches. It gave an entire segment of the watch industry its identity and has remained the model for IWC’s professional Pilot’s Watches ever since.

Below are 4 of my personal favourites from the current IWC Pilot's Watch Collection. The hardest part is deciding which one to buy!

IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Top Gun

The IWC-manufactured 89365 calibre is protected against magnetism by a soft-iron inner case.

The dial references classic cockpit-style design all the way through to the altimeter-like date display.

The central hand shows recorded times in seconds, while the hand in the subdial at "12 o’clock" shows the number of elapsed minutes.

IWC Big Pilot's Watch Top Gun Miramar

With its polished ceramic case, hands and chapter ring in beige, the Top Gun Miramar boasts a green textile strap inspired by the colour and material range typically favoured by the military.

Thanks to the 51111 calibre, the largest manufactured in-house by IWC, the watch will continue running for a week when fully wound.

The sapphire glass is secured against drops in pressure in the cockpit.

IWC Pilot's Watch Double Chronograph

Colourwise, the double chronograph has the classic instrument look and the date display is reminiscent of an altimeter.

The third push-button at "10 o’clock" can be used to stop the split-seconds hand at any time; pushing it again synchronizes it with the chronograph seconds hand, making it ideal for timing laps or intermediate times.

IWC Spitfire Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month

For the first time ever, an IWC Pilot’s Watch shows the date and month digitally in large numerals, inspired by instruments – like the altimeter – found in the cockpit.

The four-year leap year cycle is also shown digitally.

The dynamic interchange of polished and satin-finished surfaces on the 18-carat red gold case with sapphire-glass back gives the watch its premium-quality look.

For a closer look at the entire collection of IWC Watches, visit www.iwc.com

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Shipley & Halmos - "Ralphie" Team Jacket

Helmed by CFDA Award-winning designers Sam Shipley and Jeff Halmos, New York City-based creative firm Shipley & Halmos produce an amazing collection of fashion, footwear and accessories.

Case in point - the Ralphie Team Jacket.

Made in United States, the "Ralphie" is a contemporary release of the classic varsity jacket made of 100% Navy Wool with contrast 100% Leather sleeves and snap closure.

The jacket is also fully lined with banded & ribbed stand collar, cuffs, and bottom hem and boasts one interior snap pocket.

Take a closer look at www.shipley-halmos.com

Trailer: "Prometheus" - Full Trailer [HD]

Ridley Scott, director of 'Alien' and 'Blade Runner,' returns to the genre he helped define with "Prometheus".

Starring Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbender and Noomi Rapace, Prometheus is described as a prequel to the entire "Alien" series and the ultimate battle to save the future of the human race.

Pinarello x Diesel - "Only the Brave" Bike

Pinarello's "Only the Brave" bike fuses Pinarello's technology and know-how with fashion brand Diesel's style and creativity to create the "Only the Brave" Bike.

Pinarello worked on the creation of the Bike inside its R&D lab together with the Diesel Creative Team.

The end result is an aluminium bike, reminiscent of the classic messenger bike, which is a single speed, lightweight, versatile urban ride - everything a men's urban bike should be.

Available in Black and Acid Green, visit www.pinarello.com for a closer look.

Supreme x Comme des Garcons

A new collaboration between Supreme x Comme des Garcons will be available in Supreme shops in Los Angeles, New York, London, Japan, and online at www.supremenewyork.com

A personal fave includes this polka dot hoodie available in Navy, Grey and Black colourways.

www.supremenewyork.com

Career: Do You Have the Wrong Career Plan?

"Where do you see yourself in five years?"

This remains a fairly popular question when you are looking a job.

It's an extremely silly question. It assumes the world is going to remain constant between now and then.

If you don't know what the world is going to look like five years from now, there is not a lot of sense trying to predict potential external factors planning your career based on that dubious prediction. ("Let's see, it's 2007 and I am associate store manager of a Blockbuster store. The world is always going to want to make it a "Blockbuster" night, so I am going to plan on being a Regional Manager. Yes, two promotions in five years. That feels right. So, that's my plan.")

So are we saying career planning is waste of time? Yes, much of the time it is, at least as it is typically taught.

Let's deal with the exceptions first. If you want to work in an industry where the industry is fairly predictable — say Nursing — then plan away. The courses you need to take to gain an entry position are well known and so is the career path and the things you need to do to advance. So, simply figure out where you actually want to be in five years, and work backwards, just like all the career planning manuals tell you.

But increasingly, the world is not this predictable. And it is in settings of high uncertainty where traditional career planning is both a waste of time and potentially dangerous.

A career plan can lead you into a false sense of confidence, where you fail to see opportunities as they arise and miss taking smart steps you otherwise hadn't planned for.

You need an alternative. Let us suggest one.

Paraphrased excerpt taken from Harvard Business Review article "Career Plans Are Dangerous". Read the rest of the article HERE.

6 of the Best: Movado Watches

You don't need to spend thousands upon thousands of dollars for a stylish, Swiss-made watch.

One of the world's premier watchmakers, The Movado Group, designs, manufactures and distributes quality Swiss-movement watches - not only for its Movado brand, but for labels such as Coach, HUGO BOSS, Juicy Couture, Lacoste and Tommy Hilfiger.

With its manufacturing plant in Switzerland and Corporate Headquarters in the United States and Switzerland, Movado's swiss-movement watches start from as little as $250.00!

Below are 6 of the best from the current Movado Men's Collection. Work, rest or play – one of these watches will work at any occasion:

Movado Bold (Gold)

Movado Series 800

Movado Bold (Black Aluminium)

Movado Sport Classic

Movado Beacon

Movado Filmore

For more information visit www.movado.com

K-Way's classic waterproof "Claude" jacket also gets the treatment with it's nylon upper, taped seams, and duel New Balance x K-Way branding on the left chest.