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Bombay Sapphire Worked With the Basquiat Estate on Its 3rd Annual Special Edition Bottle
Bombay Sapphire has embarked on a number of artist collaborations in recent times. Having partnered with Steven Harrington back in 2021 and Hebru Brantley a year before that, the Gin company turns its focus to the East Coast by tapping The Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat for its 3rd Annual Special Edition bottle. The artwork references one of Basquiat’s earliest works, Untitled (L.A Painting), which has never been licensed before and appeared only once in his second ever show. Dominated by the same light blue of the alcohol brand, the composition contains many key visuals emblematic of Basquiat’s career — the crown, the bird, the coin, and the skull, amongst many. In 2017, the painting set the record for the highest paid work by an American artist until that time, when it sold for $110...
From Rosie HW to Lily James—These Party Makeup Looks Are Too Good Not to Share
The party season is just on the horizon, and you best believe we’re ready to get glam. Party outfits are being planned, and next on our agenda is to work out our party makeup looks. If there’s ever a time to go all out, it’s this time of the year. Now is the time to experiment with makeup that you might not usually feel brave enough for day to day. It could be a deep-red lipstick that is vying for your attention from your makeup bag or that sparkling eye shadow that you save solely for special occasions. There’s plenty of room for experimentation when it comes to party-season makeup. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Bea...
8 Party Outfit Ideas I’m Stealing From Celebrities
There are few people who attend parties and events quite as regularly as celebrities. From red carpet premieres to fancy award season soirées, frequent event attendance is basically written right into the job description. So when it comes to party outfit inspiration, who better to turn to than those who dress up as a professional prerequisite? With party season just around the corner (how are we already halfway through November?), I’ve taken it upon myself to scour through the latest celebrity looks to bring you some of the chicest event outfit formulas and coolest party trends out there. Between actors, singers and models, there is certainly no shortage of stylish looks around, and whether you’re partial to a shimmering skirt or are more fond of tailored separates...
I’m a Stylist—9 Easy Trouser Outfits I Plan on Copying This Winter
Dressing for winter can be hard. There are so many factors to consider—not least the weather and how to navigate all those layers. If you’re a dress person, there’s an easy throw-on formula of a knitted midi dress and knee-high boots to turn to. But if you’re like me and feel much more comfortable and confident in a pair of trousers, there are many more variables, and it can sometimes be hard not to just turn to your trusty jeans and knits on busy mornings. That’s why I’m here today. I’ve recently been scrolling through the feeds of the best dressed people I know, searching for some trouser-shaped inspiration for the season ahead. There were nine looks I added to my saved folder that particularly stood out to me,...
Google and Renault Are Collaborating to Build a “Software-Defined Vehicle”
Google and French automobile manufacturer Renault first teamed up in 2018 to work on cloud computing. As part of Renault’s aim to undergo a “digital transformation,” the two companies will be expanding and accelerating their partnership to develop a “software defined vehicle” (SDV). While it’s not totally clear what a software-defined vehicle will look like, it seems that Renault is trying to bring upgrades to the software system of its vehicle fleet in the form of advanced and personalized AI capabilities. Renault currently utilizes an operating system developed by Android, along with Google’s cloud technology. The expansion of the partnership will see Renault lean more heavily on Google, particularly when it comes to new onboard and offboard apps and the implementation of con...
Tesla Reportedly Earns Eight Times More Profit per Vehicle Than Toyota
A recent report from Electrek claims that Tesla earns eight time more profit than Toyota and the Japanese headquarters are starting to notice. In the past couple of years, Tesla has reported consistent profits, despite its shortcomings that see thousands of models recalled. Q3 of this year saw over 356,000 cars delivered, a record number for the electric vehicles company. Last quarter also saw the company reach a record of $3 billion USD in profits, showing no signs of a slow down. Legacy automakers like Toyota deliver millions more vehicles than Tesla, yet it appears that it does not mean they make more money doing so. For instance, last quarter, Tesla reported $3.29 billion USD while Toyota reported $3.15 billion USD, despite the Japanese brand delivering eight times more vehicles that T...
RM Sotheby’s Auctions 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E Evolution II
Following all of the attention surrounding A$AP Rocky‘s real-life Mercedes-Benz 190E which replicates the Need for Speed Unbound hero car, a new listing has now appeared from RM Sotheby’s offering up a pristine 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II. While the BMW M3 is widely considered the most iconic car which emerged from the German Touring Car Championship (DTM) in the late 1980s, one of its fiercest competitors on the track was the Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16 made in collaboration with engineering firm Cosworth for the Group B category. Fast forward to 1992, the Mercedes’ W201 chassis reached its peak in success when the Evo II took the overall victory that year in the DTM championship. Shown above is one of 502 Evolution II vehicles, designated number 229. The ...
BMW’s New M3 Competition Proves You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks
Few cars possess the critical acclaim and fanboy nature of the BMW M3. Since its arrival as the inaugural – and formidable – E30 M3 in 1986, the Bavarian skunkworks M division has pumped out five more generations of the seminal driving machine, leading us to today’s schismatic BMW M3 Competition G80. But, before Hypebeast straps into the G80’s carbon-clad bucket seats for this issue of Open Road, we must dissect what is in front of us. The BMW M3 is a roaring success for the marque, most in part due to it being one of the definitive driver’s cars. For years, the M3 put a focus on automotive excellence and purity – six-cylinders, manual gearbox, rear-wheel-drive, fin. But after fettling around with V8s and automatic transmissions, many purists steered away from the car as it become more of...
BMW’s New M3 Competition Proves You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks
Few cars possess the critical acclaim and fanboy nature of the BMW M3. Since its arrival as the inaugural – and formidable – E30 M3 in 1986, the Bavarian skunkworks M division has pumped out five more generations of the seminal driving machine, leading us to today’s schismatic BMW M3 Competition G80. But, before Hypebeast straps into the G80’s carbon-clad bucket seats for this issue of Open Road, we must dissect what is in front of us. The BMW M3 is a roaring success for the marque, most in part due to it being one of the definitive driver’s cars. For years, the M3 put a focus on automotive excellence and purity – six-cylinders, manual gearbox, rear-wheel-drive, fin. But after fettling around with V8s and automatic transmissions, many purists steered away from the car as it become more of...
Volvo Unveils Electric 2024 EX90 SUV With 300 Miles of Range
On the road to a fully electric future, Volvo has revealed its latest EV: the Volvo EX90. The vehicle, which is a true seven-seater SUV, marks the first of several electric cars that Volvo will release on an annual basis. The vehicle will arrive with a four-wheel, dual-motor powertrain, capable of producing a combined 402 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque in the base model. Meanwhile, the Twin Motor Performance version will reach 496 horsepower and 671 pound-feet of torque. The company estimates that the former model will accelerate to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds, while the latter will reach the same speed in 4.7 seconds. The EX90 is being built on the all-new Scalable Product Architecture (SPA2), which allows for a larger battery, stronger motors, faster charging and bidirectional power. ...
The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing That Inspired Andy Warhol’s ‘Cars’ Series Is Up for Auction
When Mercedes-Benz commissioned Andy Warhol for a series of Cars paintings and prints that celebrated their 100th anniversary in 1986, Warhol took his initial inspiration from the 1955 300 SL Gullwing, a slender coupe that got its name from its “winged” doors. Now, Sotheby’s is auctioning off the exact Gullwing — confirmed by its registration number, documents and a full inspection from Mercedes-Benz’s classics arm — that Warhol used as inspiration for the series, some of the final pieces he worked on before his death in 1987. One of only 1,400 Gullwings ever made, this model was painstakingly restored to its original specifications by Brabus, an effort that took 4,500 hours of labor. It boasts signature silver-grey paint on its exterior, combined with a blue leathe...
Lamborghini’s Huracán Sterrato Is a Bonkers V10 All-Terrain Supercar
Lamborghini has officially unveiled the unusual and utterly bonkers Huracán Sterrato. It comes as competitive companies such as Porsche showcase its off-road-ready 911 prototype, and conventional all-terrain cars become increasingly capable of keeping up with the supercars of today. However, for Lamborghini, it takes this one step further by creating the world’s first all-terrain supercar. Starting with the known and loved Huracán base and its formidable V10 engine, Lamborghini brings an off-roading sensibility to the car with plenty of necessary adjustments. Starting with the looks, the Sterrato features a ride height increase and a serrated undercarriage for better ground clearance and plenty of rough-and-ready add-ons like extended bolt-on wheel arches, front LED lamps, roof racks...
