TIMEPIECES: The Santos 100 Skeleton
December 26, 2009 by ESM
Filed under Features, Style, Timepieces
This entry is a little unusual for me, primarily because I am not a huge fan of Cartier Santos watches nor am I a fan of watches where you can see the mechanical parts from the front instead of the back.
I always thought it was too hard to read the time.
In any case, the Santos [...]
FEATURE: Cirque du Soleil
If you’ve never seen a Cirque du Soleil show (travelling or Vegas), I recommend you do it right now. Don’t even read the rest of this article and go with whatever you have on.
It’s one of the most amazing things you will experience in your lifetime.
What makes it so different from regular shows and circus [...]
FEATURE: Essential Style’s Christmas (or Hannukah) Wish List
What do we want for the holidays? Ah, alas we are very complicated creatures here at ESM. We don’t want too much, but we definitely know what we want – and it ain’t cheap.
Below is a top ten compilation of things that would be great surprises underneath our tree this year:
10. A Vertu Phone
Yeah, yeah, [...]
THE DIME PIECE: Nicole Sherzinger
December 15, 2009 by ESM
Filed under Features, Media, Music, The Dime Piece
As I was cruising through TV channels last night I checked out a new show on NBC where everyone has to sing accapella for a recording contract and $100k in prize money. The actual show was of no interest to me, but the big news was seeing Nicole Sherzinger as one of the main judges. I have to say, [...]
FEATURE: 2009 L.A. Auto Show
December 14, 2009 by ESM
Filed under Features, Things That Move Us
I finally got a chance to make it to the 2009 L.A. Auto Show this year. I try to make the show every year to see what new things are out there, especially with the exotics and the aftermarket parts.
Most notable was the absence of Ferrari and Lamborghini this year. I wonder if they felt [...]
ICON: Santa Claus
I bet you’re wondering how Santa Claus can become an icon on an online men’s magazine featuring men’s style. It’s simple really – the chicks dig Santa. Actually, everyone digs Santa. He’s just so cool.
Here are a few more reasons:
He’s a billionaire (how else can he buy all those gifts?)
He’s made giving cool way before Oprah
He’s [...]
CLASSIC GARAGE: Falcon Motorcycles
December 12, 2009 by ESM
Filed under Classic Garage, Features, Things That Move Us
Now this is a true labor of love – Ian Barry and Amaryllis Knight get original motorcycle frames and parts from original BSA’s, Triumphs and other marques to create modern road vehicles that are as beautiful as they are classic.
I saw an article about this company on Los Angeles magazine, but unfortunately was unable to [...]
DREAM GARAGE: Ducati Desmosedici RR
December 12, 2009 by ESM
Filed under Dream Garage, Features, Things That Move Us
My love for road going versions of race vehicles are not limited to cars, such as the Maserati MC 12. My love also extends to motorcycles such as the Ducati Desmodici RR, built by Ducati to compete in the Moto GP championship.
Here is a little excerpt from the Desmodici RR Wikipedia entry:
Ducati made 1,500 Desmosedici [...]
GEAR: The Newham Jacket by Triumph Clothing
If you’re like me, you love motorcycles and are always on the lookout for a cool vintage jacket to wear when you ride.
I have been eyeing this particular Newham Jacket from Triumph online for quite some time now and finally decided to cruise over to the Triumph dealership to check it out. Originally, I thought it [...]
TIMEPIECES: Panerai Luminor Chrono Daylight 44mm Titanium
December 8, 2009 by ESM
Filed under Features, Style, Timepieces
I have always been a fan of the Luminor Chrono Daylights produced by Panerai. They’re clean, very mechanical and very beautiful.
This year, they have released one in a 44mm case made out of titanium.
Why titanium? It’s pretty strong and very light. If you’ve ever tried to wear the all steel version of any 44mm Panerai, [...]
