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Astronauts in Sunglasses

Ben Branch November 19, 2013
  • Accessories
  • American
  • Gear
  • NASA
  • Retro
  • Style

It’s always surprising to me how many people don’t know that the American Optical sunglasses worn by the Gemini, Mercury and Apollo astronauts are…

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Moto Guzzi Le Mans Mark I by Revival Cycles

Ben Branch November 18, 2013
  • Cafe Racers
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Moto Guzzi
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

The Moto Guzzi Le Mans was originally launched in 1976, it was exceedingly well received and went on to set a series of styling…

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uglyBROS Armoured Cargos

Ben Branch November 17, 2013
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Retro

uglyBROS is a Korean motorcycle gear company that prides itself on its unique, slightly offbeat designs. The popularity of the brand has been growing…

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Classic E-Bike by Caterham Bikes

Ben Branch November 16, 2013
  • Bicycles
  • British
  • Design
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

The Classic E-Bike by Caterham Bikes is the 2nd in the series of 3 new designs just released by the still brand-spanking-new motorcycle marque…

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Buell Lightning X1 by Deus Ex Machina

Ben Branch November 12, 2013
  • American
  • Cafe Racers
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

The decision by Harley-Davidson in 2009 to shut down Buell Motorcycles in order to consolidate their focus on their v-twin cruisers was met with…

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Perfecto Asymmetrical Motorcycle Jacket by Schott

Ben Branch November 12, 2013
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Jackets
  • Retro
  • Style

The Perfecto Motorcycle jacket is almost certainly the single most iconic piece of motorcycle-specific clothing that money can buy, Marlon Brando wore one in…

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Captain Fawcett’s Hand Crafted Safety Razor

Ben Branch November 11, 2013
  • Accessories
  • Gear
  • Retro

Captain Fawcett’s Hand-Crafted Safety Razor is a classic interpretation of the original safety razor design, originally patented all the way back in 1847 by…

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Indian Four Poster

Ben Branch November 10, 2013
  • Art
  • Motorcycles
  • Rare
  • Retro

This minimalist, outline drawing of a classic Indian Four measures 8 x 11 inches and each one is signed and numbered by the artist….

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The Original Blade Runner Sketchbook – Featuring The Art Of Syd Mead

Ben Branch November 8, 2013
  • Art
  • Books
  • Design
  • Films
  • Retro

The original Blade Runner Sketchbook is a fascinating look into the minds of the people responsible for the film that would go onto become…

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Red Wing Heritage Ice Cutter Boot

Ben Branch November 7, 2013
  • American
  • Boots
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Retro
  • Style

This is the new Red Wing Heritage Ice Cutter Boot, it’s been designed specifically for winter use and has an internal wool liner, full…

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Gringo Blast Shields

Ben Branch November 5, 2013
  • Accessories
  • American
  • Gear
  • Helmets
  • Retro

For those of you who’ve already snapped up a Biltwell Gringo full-face helmet these new Blastshields have just come into stock in both a…

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Harley-Davidson 883 by TJ Moto

Ben Branch November 4, 2013
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Indian
  • Retro

It isn’t everyday we get an email from a new custom motorcycle builder based in India, despite the fact that the country has a…

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