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The Future of Bourbon Is Behind This Door

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SDPNT Camera Lens Bracelets

Everyone has seen the Livestrong style silicone bracelets designed to look like popular camera lenses. The bracelets from SDPNT are actual camera lens pieces that have been converted into bracelets. The circumference of the bracelets range in size depending on what lens the bracelet came from originally, but they're flexible.…

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ABSOLUT Open Canvas

From Andy Warhol to Jay-Z, ABSOLUT Vodka has a history of collaborating with the world's most exciting artists. Now they're ready for their next partner: You. ABSOLUT is bringing their Open Canvas campaign to San Francisco and they're giving you the chance to have your artwork displayed for all the…

By Mike Newman
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KeyonPod

The idea behind the KeyonPod isn't new. Your everyday carry aresnal may already include a similar key-holster. What we like about the KeyonPod is that it gets the modern key "ring" right. With a smart mechanical system, you won't have to grow out your fingernails just to pry your keys…

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Italdesign Giugiaro Parcour Concept

Pretend for a moment that you were given untethered access to the automotive toy boxes at VW, Audi, and Lamborghini. What automotive pornography would you dream up? Fabrizio Giugiaro, from the Italian design and engineering firm ItalDesign, had just this opportunity as it was his passion to create a dual…

By Kevin McCauley
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Nixon Diplomat

Nixon always seems to capture a bit of classic style and modern cool in the watches they release. The latest, The Diplomat, is no different. The 45mm travel watch is simple and clean yet somehow bold and futuristic at the same time. The NATO style Horween leather strap is held…

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