The team at Izola have a special knack for making stuff that I’d commit an armed felony to own. This “The Hell With Work” hip flask is a great example of their gear, it’s made from stainless steel, has a flat bottom and a screw-on cap to keep that sweet, sweet nectar safe.
These incredible suitcase stereos are each made by hand from an authentic vintage suitcase, this case is called “The Lady Bug” and it has 4 individual speakers, a 40W amplifier with volume, bass & treble control, a built in lithium battery good for 8+ hours of music and a jack that connects to any iPhone/iPad/MP3 player.
The Aether Canvas Travel Bag is the sort of carry-all you need for a winter weekend away, it’s made from durable Italian-canvas and has a Schoeller® base with metal feet.
The Japanese company Harold’s Gear used to produce some of the best retro motorcycle gloves you could find anywhere, sadly the state of both the global and Japanese economy have been tough on the small firm and they recently went out of business.
The Superdry Time Trial Jacket is the kind of coat you can wear on or off your BSA and not look a whisker out of place. It has classic diamond-pattern quilting, tough brass zippers and a belt to stop it flapping around when you’re blasting up the M1.
The Vintage Shoe Company is based in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania, they hand make some of the best looking footwear in the USA and this is their current favourite from their collection.
Roland Sands Design is an American custom motorcycle company and clothing label that produces some of the best looking, alternative gear on the market. This is their Rocker Motorcycle Jacket, it’s made from lightly distressed 1.1mm genuine cowhide, it has pre-curved sleeves for comfort and has structural rivets placed at stress points to increase strength.
The only way to own an iPhone and not smash it to bits every time you drop it, which we all do rather often, is to put it in some sort of case. You then face the problem of finding a case that isn’t hideous and won’t make your phone look like a 3rd rate Chinese knock-off.
The Autodromo Monoposto is a watch designed in the spirit of the gauges used in ’60s era Formula 1 cars, in fact, “Monoposto” actually means “single seat” in Italian.
Those of us who have seen Skyfall have fond memories of this little fellow from M’s desk, he has a small but surprisingly meaningful role in James Bond’s latest film.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, the cardigan just doesn’t get the respect it deserves anymore.
ODFU is a new clothing label based in England, its founder is a friendly guy by the name of Kevin Wilson who like many of us, loves motorcycles. “ODFU” actually stands for “one down five up” – the transmission layout on a standard motorcycle.
