WATCHES AND MORE:

Gucci got into the luxury Apple AirPods case game back in January with its GG Ophidia pouch, and now the Alessandro Michele-helmed label has delivered two new offerings: the beige AirPods Pro case and a GG Marmont pouch.

First up is the AirPods Pro case, which presents itself as a little trunk for your earphones. It references plenty from the Italian brand’s archives, delivering a case covered with the emblematic GG Supreme canvas monogram that features a handle drawn from the Bamboo line and a faux lock and key inspired by the Padlock range.

Furthermore, this piece can be worn round the neck in light of the miniature bag trend that’s still going strong. Inside, you’ll find a bright red AirPods Pro-sized holder complete with magnetic closure.

Joining this is the GG Marmont pouch — a smooth black leather carrying option indebted to the archives. It features gold-toned hardware and details such as the GG logo on the front, and is complete with a carabiner-like hook that can attach to your belt loop or another accessory, such as a bag.

The Gucci Beige AirPods Pro case retails for $1,100 USD and will be shipped by the end of the month, while the GG Marmont is available now on Gucci’s website for $460 USD.A COLLECTED MAN is selling a very rare wristwatch made by one of the greatest horologists/watchmakers to have ever existed, and the father of the Co-Axial escapement — George Daniels (MBE). The English watchmaker was known for making an extremely small batch of watches, and as his watches involved thousands of hours of labor (making every bit of the watch by hand), he was extremely selective on who he would make his watches for.

Celebrating his Co-Axial escape, a feature now prominent in OMEGA watches, 47 pieces of the Millennium were made in 1998, in which only 8 were made in white gold — this is one of the 8. This 37mm watch comes from the original owner, a pilot by the name of Mr. Norman, a close friend of Daniels who was not able to afford a Millennium at the time of its release. He would eventually purchase it at a special price after supplying Daniels with spare parts for a project car he was working on.

This watch keeps with Daniels’ penchant for making clean dials that incorporate Roman numerals, subdials, and interwoven chapter rings. The signature blued steel hands can also be found in the Millenium. The dial uses texture to differentiate both functions — engine turning for the date and basket-work for the main time. The watch is powered by a self-winding, Co-Axial escapement movement with an 18-carat gold guilloché winding weight and hand-engraved ornate outer ring.

It should also be noted that the watch caseback is engraved with “AVIATOR 99” which is a first as most Millenniums see the owner’s initials. The story goes that Mr. Norman wished to keep the watch free from his initials which was a surprise to Daniels. The watch ended up with the “AVIATOR 99” engraving you see today.

For the serious collector with the funds, this rare timepiece can be obtained for the asking price of £450,000 GBP (approximately $583,000 USD). Learn more over at A COLLECTED MAN.Ever since the launch of the collection more than half a century ago, the Seiko Astronhas long been affiliated with jetsetters and the skies. With the advent of GPS technology integrated into something as compact as a wristwatch, the lineup pushed its boundaries even further, moving into space. Now, to pay tribute to these monumental achievements, Japan’s biggest watchmaker is releasing two new models that take you to the stars.

With two color options to choose from — the SBXC077 and the SBXC079 — both variations come equipped with a new dial design resembling a starlit sky. The former takes on a deep blue night sky-inspired look, while the latter offers a deep green option paired with a blacked-out dial. Both models feature ceramic bezels as well as all the goodness Astrons are now known for, including GPS technology that can automatically sync your time zone to your current location, a dual-time function, support for Daylight Savings Time, and battery life that can last you up to six months.

For those interested, the two new Seiko Astron watches will be available for $2,200 USD. Head over to the Japanese watchmaker’s website to learn more.BlackEyePatch and G-SHOCK have teamed up for a set of watches that nod to the Japanese Daruma, a traditional doll that symbolizes perseverance and good fortune. Featured are the DW-6900, DW-5600 and GA-100, each colored in the bold red tone that Darumas are commonly painted in.

Leading the trio is the DW-6900, which comes with a face mimicking that of the Daruma’s. Set against a white foundation, sleek black lines, in the style of brushstrokes, appear above the watch’s circular timers and at the sides of the main display, resembling a Daruma’s eyebrows and beard. The DW-5600 comes with a more minimal design, etched with traditional motifs around all four corners of the rectangular display. These patterns come in white, popping out from its red and black base, alongside a bold “CASIO” logo as well as a handful of labels. Finally, the GA-100 features the most intricate design out of the set. Like the DW-6900, the circular timers on the face have been outlined in yellow to resemble a set of eyes. The watch’s “1/1000 Second” dial is colored in red, following the edge of the face, while the tiny hand at the topmost timer comes with a Daruma-shaped design. Besides the thematic details, the watch comes with a bevy of useful features, like water-resistance of up to 200 meters, daily alarms, an anti-magnetic structure and a battery life of two years.

Though no official dates have been revealed, BlackEyePatch and G-SHOCK’s Daruma-themed release is expected to arrive sometime this month on CASIO’s website — prices have yet to be confirmed.

NEW BOOTS:

Following on from its recent release with Viberg, HAVEN has continued its footwear collaborations by linking up with Diemme. The new release focuses on the Italian label’s Roccia Vet hunting boot which features new touches including a luxurious leather upper and modern hardwear courtesy of HAVEN.

The boot itself is constructed from a mix of premium leathers — including a smooth, nappa leather on the mudguard and a padded deerskin leather lining — as well as supple suede panels. Other features of the collaborative footwear include a custom YKK Excella zip on the medial side, gunmetal lace hoops and a mixture of Vibram’s New Winkler outsole with Zeppa NG5 midsole. The hunting boot is then finished with a webbed nylon heel pull tab and debossed HAVEN and Diemme logos on each tongue.

Take a look at the HAVEN x Diemme Roccia Vet boot in the gallery above. The collaborative silhouette will arrive at the HAVEN web store in black and “Sand” on December 5.Never one to shy away from producing something bold, Off-White™ is back with its latest product — the chunky sneaker-boot hybrid. Fitted with a Nubuck upper, the hybrid shoe sports a spray-painted body with a mottled gray tone that splashes all over the front of the shoe and drips onto the chunky sole unit, which fades as the paint moves towards the mid-sections.

This boot features a number of technical elements all around, from its Nubuck-covered and mesh-backed double tongue situation to the purple-colored metal D-ring eyelets and khaki green “SHOELACES” found running through them. The sole unit sports a lugged, almost wave-like detail to the base which is channeled further thanks to the shapes that run around the midsole and to the rear, leading the eye to the heel where you’ll find Off-White™ branding.

More Off-White™ branding appears on the lateral-side rear-quarter in the form of a white tab, while the brand’s signature zip-tie tag has been given a marble effect makeover.

Take a look at the Virgil Abloh-designed Off-White™ sneaker-boot hybrid in the gallery above, and purchase a pair for yourself from retailers such as Sevenstorewhere the shoe is priced at $1,347.50 USD.Dr. Martens has been celebrating its 60th anniversary for the past 12 months, tapping the likes of Marc Jacobs, NEEDLES, and A-COLD-WALL* for a number of 1460 boot makeovers. Today marks the final 1460 Remastered collaboration, this time around working with mastermind WORLD for a fittingly punk-inspired take on the iconic boot.

Masaaki Homma‘s mastermind JAPAN and its sub-brand mastermind WORLD is the cult Japanese streetwear brand known exclusively by its use of the skull as a motif. With this, Homma says the skull represents “a fight until death to fulfill one’s destiny,” and this ride-or-die logic has been used throughout the twenty-plus years mastermind has existed. It consistently references the punk world and has made this one of its core aesthetics, appreciating the British subculture all while giving it a distinguished twist.

As a result, the mastermind WORLD x Dr. Martens 1460 Remastered boot is perfect for the punk within you. Made from black leather, the boots feature iconic yellow welt stitching alongside a black and yellow heel loop that notes its AirWair soles. mastermind WORLD comes into the collaboration by adding not just its signature skull motif to the lateral-side collar and heel, but by also adding a skull-branded dog tag, a jungle-zip on the front with a mastermind WOLRD-branded zipper pull, nickel trims, and a medial-side zip.

The mastermind WORLD x Dr. Martens 1460 Remastered boot can be seen in closer detail above, and will release on Dr. Marten’s website and at select retailers worldwide on December 12.

Rowing Blazers Wants You To Relive Your Youth With Babar the Elephant Capsule

Irreverent New York-based label Rowing Blazers is known for combining a serious, traditional aesthetic with playful undertones, and its latest collaboration does exactly that. Working alongside Nelvana and The Clifford Ross Company, Rowing Blazers has created a 20-piece capsule collection inspired by Jean de Brunhoff’s original illustration of Babar the Elephant — a legendary children’s book character from 1931.

Spotlighted in a lookbook (which was shot on A$AP Nast by Ty Hampton), the Babar-inspired capsule comprises the character’s iconic green suit in a bright green gabardine, as well as rugby shirts, sweats, embroidered pants, jackets, T-shirts, hats, totes, and ties. It’s a rather formal affair, but as expected is livened up with Rowing Blazer’s playful touch.

Jack Carlson, founder of Rower Blazers said, “The Babar books are a potent mixture of glamorous, mid-century jet-set travel, family dramas and diversions, feasts and parties, and, of course, occasional matters of state.” He added, “Babar has a perfect wardrobe, great adventures, and he always travels in style: whether he’s skiing in Switzerland, picking up an honorary degree at Harvard, or surveying Egyptian ruins. I’ve wanted to release a Babar collaboration since I started Rowing Blazers, and I’m so proud and excited that it’s now a reality.”

Standouts from the capsule collection include the fitted and tailored coach jacket that features a Babar graphic on the rear, as well as pieces such as the printed graphic tie, corduroy green car cap and matching pants, and the “Dinner” T-shirt.

Check out the lookbook above, and purchase the entire Babar the Elephant x Rowing Blazers FW20 capsule collection on Rowing Blazers’ website now.

WHIPS:

To celebrate the launch of its upcoming Sián FKP 37 hypercar, Lamborghini has partnered with Ducati to create a limited edition Diavel 1260, showcasing the very best of Italian automotive engineering.

Dressed in the hypercar’s own special Verde Gea shade and paired with Electrum Gold wheels, the collaborative bike receives upgraded air intakes as well as carbon fiber bodywork spanning across its central tank cover, radiator covers, dashboard cover, mudguards, seat cover, silencer cover, spoiler, and even the headlight frame. The exhaust housings have been transformed into hexagonal shapes as a nod to Lamborghini, while the Brembo brakes retain its signature Ducati red paint.

As for the power cruiser’s performance, the Diavel 1260 Lamborghini carries a 1,262cc Ducati Testastretta DVT homologated engine capable of pushing out a staggering 162 horsepower at 9,500 rpm and 129 Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm. The transmission comes in the form of a six-speed Ducati Quick Shift up/down Evo.

Limited to just 630 units, the Ducati Diavel 1260 Lamborghini will go for $32,000 USD. Head over to the motorcycle company’s website to learn more.Turning to a playful twist inspired by exotic plants and animals, British luxury automaker Rolls-Royce is now offering three of its cars from its Black Badge line in vibrant neon colors.

Aptly named the Neon Nights Collection, the new roster spans across three of the company’s most popular models, including the Wraith, the Dawn, and the Cullinan. The Wraith comes dressed entirely in Lime Rock Green paired with a Scivaro Grey interior, while the Dawn is painted in Eagle Rock Red, complemented by a Selby Grey cabin. A Mirabeau Blue Cullinan wraps up the collection, with pristine Arctic White on the inside offering a cool contrast.

For those interested, you can learn more over on Rolls-Royce’s website.In honor of the aviation heritage of both the revered French brand and some of its racers, Bugatti has now created a limited edition Chiron Sport with enough power to easily take flight.

Aptly named Les Légendes du Ciel — or “Legends of the Sky” — the new limited edition comes dressed in Gris Serpent, a specific tone of gray inspired by some of the French planes that took flight during the 1920s. A pristine white stripe runs down the entirety of the center to provide a dash of contrast, while the car’s rocket panels on either side are adorned with the French flag’s blue, white, and red. Complementing the exterior is an interior lined with a light whiskey-toned leather, coupled with bright aluminium accents to provide a truly vintage aesthetic.

As for performance, this particular Chiron Spot comes equipped with a quad-turbocharged 8.0-liter W16 engine, capable of pushing out a whopping 1,500 horsepower and 1,180 pound-feet of torque with the help of a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Top speed is electronically limited to 261 mph.

“Many successful Bugatti racing drivers, such as Albert Divo, Robert Benoist and Bartolomeo ‘Meo’ Costantini, flew for the French Air Force,” Bugatti’s CEO Stephan Winkelmann explains. “It is therefore almost an obligation for us today to pay tribute to the legends of that time and dedicate a special edition to them.”

Only 20 examples of the Chiron Sport Les Légendes du Ciel will be made, each going for roughly $3.41 million USD.

FASHION: OUTNUMBER IS A TORONTO BLACK-OWNED BRAND YOU NEED ON YOUR RADAR

Founded by Kakra Juma-Nuamah, OUTNUMBER is a Black and female-owned label that delivers sleek, sexy and refined styles for the modern woman. For its first collection, the brand has released a selection of garments and accessories designed in Toronto and produced in Italy.

The 12:00am Dress and Dust Bag Silk Top arrive in a halter silhouette made out of the finest silk fabric. Available in “Rich Beige,” “Cashew,” “Cognac,” “Smoke Bush” and “Nero,” the Mini Firma Bag features Italian bamboo handles and comes with two slit interior pockets. Rounding out the design are the custom brass gold hardware accents found throughout. Finally, the Racy Lacy Silk Thong is fabricated out of charmeuse silk and boasts a satin stretch waistband.

OUTNUMBER’s collection ranges from €35 to €725 EUR (approximately $42 to $880 USD) and is now available via the label’s web store.

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