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Bellroy Phone Cases

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Bellroy's new Phone Cases are the best of both worlds. You get the slimness of a card case, but also a protective cover for your phone. What makes Bellroy's case special is that you not only have room for a few of your cards, there's also a hidden pocket that holds an extra sim card for your travels.

Each case is made from a vegetable tanned leather and durable polycarbonate and the cases are lined in microfiber to keep your phone scratch-free. They've also got an even slimmer model that only holds one card so you can keep your most used card holstered and ready to go.

iPad Foosball Table

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Well-noted that the iPad is more than capable for game-playing, yet often users are confined to solitary or online engagement. Adding a more physical aspect to an already physical and social game, here we find the iPad Foosball Table. The table connects to iPads via the 30-pin connector at the bottom, allowing control of the four handles at each side. Scorekeepers for both teams are included at the top, as well as rubber legs to give an authentic presence to the piece. The accompanying app takes advantage of the iPad’s graphic capabilities, with both the fields and players fully customizable.

iPad Foosball - $20

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider

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The car that brought Alfa Romeo back to the US will hit arrive at dealers this summer in a new 4C Spider variant ($TBD). On top of the mid-engined turbo, the car will feature carbon fiber windshield surrounds, a trunk-stowable soft-top roof, and each car is handbuilt in Modena, Italy like a proper Alfa Romeo should be.

Poler Stuff x Airblaster Ninja Suit

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Portland-based outdoor goods label Poler Stuff connects with snow gear retailer Airblaster to produce an all-purpose Ninja Suit. Engineered as a base layer for outdoor activities, the suit is constructed with odor-resistant and functional premium merino wool, providing good heat insulation and protection from the elements. Detailed with a 7-panel form-fitting hood and front and back waist zips, the suit offers utility in addition to its outdoor performance capabilities. Available in both men and women sizes, the Poler Stuff x Airblaster Ninja Suit

Leica Moncler 113 Compact Camera

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Leica has partnered up with French outerwear brand Moncler to produce a special edition of its X 113 compact camera. Called the Leica X “Edition Moncler,” the camera features a special colorway of Moncler’s signature stripes of red, white and blue. Paired with a Summilux 23mm ASPH (equivalent to a focal length of 35mm on a 35mm sensor), the camera offers a CMOS size APS-C sensor of 16.5 million pixels with an aspect ratio of 3:2, as well as a built-in flash. Assembled by hand in the Leica factory with premium materials, the Edition Moncler comes with a special down-filled camera case by Moncler

Alexis Ross x Vans Syndicate OG Authentic Pro CV "S"

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Idolized for his cartoony depictions of Los Angeles’ overlooked communities and economies, artist Alexis Ross pairs with Vans Syndicate to release a special rendition of the OG Authentic Pro. Drawing his inspiration from “Chinese laundry bags,” this model sports a plaid, textile upper with mixed oxford linings, UltraCush HD sockliners, Duracap™ underlays, Vans original waffle gum rubber sole and custom Alexis Ross woven labels. The Alexis Ross x Vans Syndicate OG Authentic Pro CV “S”

Aston Martin "One of Seven" Vanquish

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Demonstrating the level of customization available from their Q service, Aston Martin has presented its "One of Seven" Vanquishes to seven lucky customers who requested a special version of the British supercar in a finish that is much more than its matte black exterior leads you to believe.

The Q team created a special exterior finish that involves taking layers of carbon fiber that are interwoven to create a smooth finish. If you were wondering to what extent Q will go to deliver a bespoke vehicle, this finish required Aston to add a whole new component to its manufacturing.

The carbon fiber is then wrapped in a satin Jet Black paint and also features a diamond-quilted leather interior, Aston Martin badging crafted from machined carbon, and gloss black trim throughout.

Nike Kobe 9 Elite "Brave Blue"

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Nike has released a new colorway for the Elite high-top silhouette in the Kobe 9 lineup. Here, the entire Flyknit upper is done in Brave Blue with a black carbon finer outer heel support and contrasting metallic Swoosh branding on the medial. The shoe is rounded out by a white Lunarlon outsole, resulting in a cool, crispy aesthetic. The Kobe 9 Elite “Brave Blue”

Bamford Watch Department Rolex Explorer II "Element 79"

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A frequent proponent of dark aesthetics on their high-end wrist wear redesigns, here we find a surprisingly gilded version of the Rolex Explorer II from Bamford Watch Department. The iconic timepiece is here outfitted with BWD’s penchant ‘Element 79′ enduring gold matte coating, meaning that the watch’s handsome looks will also last a lifetime. Often concerned with the Deepsea or Milgauss silhouettes from Rolex, it’s refreshing to see the Explorer II get the Bamford Watch Department treatment.

Porsche Design Chronotimer Series 1

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You could say Porsche Design was ahead of their time in the world of watches when they debuted the first timepiece to be fully encased in titanium back in 1980 with their Titanium Chronograph. The company is tapping into that heritage with their newest collection of watches that are inspired by the Titanium Chronograph and the Chronograph I from 1972.

Launching in July, the Chronotimer Series 1 collection has that technical styling you know and love from Porsche Design and each style is made from titanium with 42mm cases and a ETA Valjoux 7750 movement with a 48 hour power reserve. The movement can be seen via the exhibition back that features sapphire crystal that has been finished with a black tint.