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PINEL & PINEL ARCADE PS TRUNK

It takes most people years to acquire a reasonable amount of add-on junk for the console of their choice — but if you lack the time and have the money the Pinel & Pinel Arcade PS Trunk ($90,000) can have you gaming like an old pro on day one. This insane set includes a PS3, two Formula 1 racing seats with Thrustmaster steering wheels, a selection of 24 PS 3 games, an 1,800-watt sound system, a Playstation Move camera, four Move controllers, two Move shooter guns, four PS3 wireless buzzers, four Dualshock 3 controllers, two arcade fighting sticks, a 55" Sony TV, and four pairs of 3D glasses, all of which is housed in a custom trunk that's covered in calfskin and measures just 51" x 55" x 36" when closed.

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ELECTROPOLISHED STEEL FOOSBALL TABLE

No worries about this one ending up like the rickety table at the neighborhood bar. This Electropolished Steel Foosball Table ($4,000) is crafted in Spain from the aforementioned electropolished steel and hardy iroko wood. It features metal players and built-in levelers for keeping things perfect even when that surface isn't, all of which combines to make it rugged enough for outdoor use — even if you're unlikely to ever take it outside.

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LOUIS VUITTON TAMBOUR DIVING WATCH

There are plenty of rare watches out there, but few are literally one-of-a-kind. Created for the Only Watch auction in 2011, this Louis Vuitton Tambour Diving Watch ($TBA; Auction) is crafted from 18K black gold, and features a black and orange design, a square button chronograph, counter, date, and an orange rubber strap. It comes encased in a custom Damier Graphite canvas presentation trunk, and includes additional black and orange alligator straps, as well as a certificate of authenticity. (Uncrate)

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GLOBE-TROTTER JAMES BOND COLLECTION

When Skyfall opens next month, you might notice a rather stylish bespoke rifle case — but you don't need to wait to buy it. The Globe-Trotter James Bond Collection (£725-£5,000; roughly $1,160-$8,000) includes the Stabilist Aluminium case — inspired by the aforementioned rifle case — as well as a variety of cases ranging in size from 16" to 33" and a line of leather goods that includes a bag, wallets, and card holders. Each one has subtle Bond detailing, but thankfully avoids any tacky displays of branding.(Uncrate)

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COLE HAAN WATERPROOF & REFLECTIVE WINGTIPS

Walking in the city can be rough — so outfit yourself properly with these Cole Haan Waterproof & Reflective Wingtips ($280-$330). Available in Cooper Square and LunarGrand styles, the waterproof versions are seam sealed to keep water out, while the reflective versions feature panels of light-refracting material in between smooth leather. No matter which you choose, you can count on a subtle grey colorway accented with striking splashes of pink. (Uncrate)

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Menswear Spring/Summer 2013 – Colour Trend | Neon

Topman

Juun J

Topman

Louis Vuitton 

Neon brights drove home the American sports themes seen throughout apparel, as baseball and basketball silhouettes came to the fore. Within accessories, orange, lime and pink updated the sports loafer at Juun J and were used as an accent on the classic white tennis shoe at Qasimi Homme. Use these colours with confidence and contrast with a sharp white accent. (Lab Daily)

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Roberu iPhone 5 Case

Japanese brand Roberu have updated their iconic iPhone case to fit the latest iPhone 5. It comes in a range of 5 different colors utilizing oil and camel leather and fitted perfectly with elasticity in the center back. The sewing detail is spot on and there are openings for the earphone portion, the back camera, speakers and headphone jack so you don’t compromise convenience for design. Pre-orders are available now through Roberu with deliver to begin later this month. (Porhomme)

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STEVE JOBS TRIBUTE MACBOOK PRO

One year ago, the relentless visionary and innovator Steve Jobs passed away. Now you can celebrate his legacy with a Steve Jobs Tribute MacBook ($TBA; Auction). This extremely limited edition — only three are being made — MacBook Pro with Retina Display features the Jobs silhouette Apple logo design by Jonathan Mak carefully cut from the edges of the Apple logo, and Jobs' "You can change things" quote laser-etched on the bottom. All proceeds from the auction will be split between the crowdfunding charity Get It Done and a new fund being set up for iPhone apps that add value to society (Uncrate)

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LOCKITRON

You can pay for your coffee, turn off your lights, control your TV, and start your car with your smartphone — so why can't you unlock your doors? That's exactly what Lockitron($150) does. This sleek box slips over the inside of most deadbolt locks, and sports built-in Wi-Fi to let you check on the status of and lock/unlock your door from afar. You can also add family and friends as guests to share access, but we're most excited about the Bluetooth 4 integration, which means it can sense your iPhone 4S or iPhone 5 and unlock the door automatically without you ever having to do a thing. (Uncrate)

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NIKE LEBRON X

This year saw LeBron win his first NBA championship, so it only makes sense that his followup sneaker boasts a number of firsts as well. The Nike Lebron X ($270) is the company's first signature shoe to offer Nike+ Basketball support, which lets you track in-game activity via your iPhone, and is the first Nike shoe ever with a full-length visible Nike Zoom unit. Modeled after a diamond, the shoe also offers Hyperfuse construction for a one-piece upper, Flywire technology for a secure fit, and a lightweight feel. Available in three colorways. (Uncrate)

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MAKR IPHONE SLEEVES

Enjoying your iPhone 5? Good. If you're anything like us, you're seriously considering ditching the case this time around. That said, it's still nice to have some protection in transit — and these Makr iPhone Sleeves ($95-$200) are a perfect compromise. Hand sewn from extremely high quality Horween leather, they're perfectly tailored to your device, feature skived and rolled edges and a small, classy label at the bottom, and are great for those times when you want protection but don't want to be pulling a piece of rubber out of your pocket.(Uncrate)

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2013 ZERO ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES

Most performance bumps amount to noticeable but relatively small increases. The lineup of 2013 Zero Electric Motorcycles ($9,500-$16,000) bucks this trend by offering an average power increase of 99 percent, thanks to a new Z-Force motor that's more powerful and efficient. Other improvements include higher-voltage power packs, faster charging, mobile phone integration, new bodywork for the Zero S and DS, the new FX urban cycle with modular power packs, and a new title for the S: "World's longest-range production electric motorcycle." (Uncrate) 

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McQ - London Store (Alexander McQueen)

Situated within a Georgian townhouse, the 3,000sq ft, three-floor space has been designed by Alexander McQueen’s creative director, Sarah Burton, in collaboration with London-based architecture and design agency David Collins Studio. (labdaily)

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ZEAL ION HD CAMERA GOGGLE

Why strap a camera to your head when you can simply wear it instead? The ZEAL iON HD Camera Goggle ($400) puts an eight-megapixel sensor and a 170-degree wide angle lens right between your eyes, capturing 1080p video or full-quality stills directly from your point of view — and letting you review your shots via an in-goggle viewfinder. They still have to work as actual goggles, and they don't disappoint there, either, with a high-density, anti-fog infused Optimum lens, impact resistant frame, and dual strap adjustments.

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Photo of the day. Kanye, Jennifer Lopez, Mr. Smart and more at the Chanel Show in Paris.

Photo courtesy of Samuel Sohebi

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Yves Saint Laurent Introduction Campaign Video

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Maiden Noir Fall/Winter 2012 Lookbook

Maiden Noir is set to celebrate its seventh anniversary with this capsule collection in collaboration with seven different brands: Challenger, Stussy Deluxe, NexusVII, New Era, Porter, Timberland and Skookum. Some of the pieces are already available , exclusively in a pop-up shop in the Stussy Harajuku chapter store. The pop-up shop will open its doors to New York (NYC Stussy) in early October and then onto Toronto (Haven), Los Angeles, and finally Seattle.

Maiden Noir “Rise of the Seventh” Pop-up Store Tokyo: 9/15 – 9/30 at Stussy Harajuku New York: 10/5 – 10/14 at Stussy NYC Toronto: 10/19 – 11/4 at HAVEN Los Angeles: 11/2 – 11/24 at OUR FAVORITE SHOP / OFS Seattle: 11/16 – 12/2 at TOTOKELO