Maven Moment: Always Thinking and Moving Forward!!

I haven't blogged about what I have been doing really but come Wednesday all that will change. It has been a cool year for me and Jimmie and the rest of the team at Infinite. I'm really looking forward to all the projects that we are working on for 09 and the future. Got to big up Oren at Easel, who is one of the best graphic designers in the game. I know every one says that about their friends but it's the truth. I can't forget L.H.P.R. who holds down my press and the Ryan and Brian at LiveNites. Then there's Mannie at TTS Mag, if you don't know about him yet then you sleeping under a rock. Last but not least I look forward to the competition in 09 with all of you other forward thinkers and Mavens out there. If it wasn't for all of you(there's only 1000 of us) I would be bouncing off the walls some where in France.

Things We Love, Are Always Close To Our Heart!

For the people who love wine here's a treat for you, this is the latest creation of French artist Etienne Meneau, yet another functional and unique piece designed to provide new, unconventional ways to consume the most famed product from the region of France he calls home. Called Petit Couer, meaning Little Heart in french, his latest work of art is an abstract reinterpretation of the human heart, complete with its atrium's, ventricles, and an aorta for a spout.

Only twelve will be made, eight of them bearing a unique number and the artist’s signature, and the other four being artist proofs. Each one of these distinctive pieces costs 1500 euro's, so you better have you money up. (via) Luxury Insider.

Ben Sherman Driving Gloves

Let's just assume you want to take the roadster out for a late afternoon joy ride with your lady friend. When I say roadster that means a luxury sports car, usually a drop top... anyway you have you keys in hand but wait, your missing a very important part of your look. Don't worry Ben Sherman has you covered with his driving gloves... I mean whats the point of having a roadster if you can't drive it in style!

Apple We Have a Problem!

This is a Mp3 player concept, created and envisioned by Portuguese-based designer Nuno Teixeira. This looks so ill, I want one right now just based off of the pics....(via, J.Lorenzo)

VISA Black Card!

VISA is turning on the heat in the ever aggressive credit card scene. Even with the credit crunch now breaking into lives of elite. Their latest offering is the $495 VISA Black Card, sounds like a deal right? It's really not, there is of course extra fees attached but having one. It does make the the larger purchases easier. VISA's version looks to compete against the super cards offered by other various outlets such as the invite only “Centurion Card.” Like the latter, the VISA Black card offers 24hour full service concierge level perks, priority access at airports, hotels and more. Top it off with a special “carbon graphite” black card, and you are already well beyond the normal VISA user. Like the other super cards I'm sure a card holder has to spend at least 250K per year like AMEX (American Express) and don't forget about the membership fee.

Pushing the Limits

China’s Olympic Stadium aka The Bird's Nest by Herzog and de Meuron was one of this years greatest structures to me and many others. Paul Goldberger, of The New Yorker, who is an expert has posted his top 10 buildings of 2008 check them out and see if you agree. Use the link above.

NASA TSAR Tritium Diver's Watch

Nasa is issuing a new watch to their drive team, this watch uses the same 316L stainless case, 120 click timing bezel and sapphire crystal as the recent model used by Canada's SARs (Search and Rescue) team. This is the only Genuine Issue Quartz Tritium Wrist Watch with a Date display today.” Take a look at the bulk of this watch. It features a date reading set between the 4th and 5th hour and a nice thick 27.7mm bezel. Its a really good look, if you know how to rock it. It costs $450...

Apple Is Back At It!!

Our good friends at Apple are hard at work on the iphone nano. Now we all know they would come up with something, I just don't know how the consumer will take to it. The price point has to be right and it would have to be several carriers. But that won't happen since AT&T has the exclusive rights in the U.S.. We will see what happens....

Louis Vuitton Man Spring/Summer 2009 Collection

Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton are at it again with their new spring/summer collection. With this collection they are paying homage to the golden age of Silent American Film. If you want to see a few more check out Selectism

Tom Ford Man Spring/Summer 2009

It's Tom Ford, what else is there to say! But what I will say is that Mr. Ford knows how to make a great suit and accessories. The man also knows his fabrics, I'm just not to sure about the colors. But you be the judge, check out more at Tom Ford

Scarf Bomber Jacket

The good people at Pleasure Principle have upgraded the classic bomber jacket, by replacing the hood with a scarf. I think it is a good look for people who like to push the limits alittle bit. I'm sure that I will be grabbing one.

Via-Selectism

Quantum of Belief !!!

When I first saw this I thought it was a set from a new spy themed film or maybe part of the next Bond film. To my surprise it wasn't, it is a security center that is run by one of Sweden's largest ISPs

. It is newly opened and positioned deep below the bedrock of Stockholm city, in an abandoned nuclear bunker. It is completely shut off from the world with the help of blast doors that are 16 inches thick. This place is sick, it has a greenhouse, waterfall and they simulate daylight for the workers. There's a lot more to know about this place....Here

Vertu Constellation Collection

Those of you who already know about Vertu, know that they are one of best brands when it comes to creating stylish mobile phones. What you might not know is that the fine people over at Vertu have a new addition to the family "The Constellation Diamonds phone". It is encrusted with one hundred and seventy brilliant cut diamonds totaling 0.75 carats encircling the phones edges. Just in case you wanted to know, you have the option to get one in eighteen karat white gold or yellow gold.

Coming Soon: LiveNites.com

This is the screen shot for LiveNites.com, that was just sent to me by my cousin. Its still in the testing phase but it looks really good. I was told that the website will allow users get hotel rooms, find the best shops around, setup spa dates, make reservations at restaurants, get tickets to concerts and you can get a table or on the guest list at hottest lounge or club in your particular city. The Social Networking part of the site is up and running now so check it out. Services on the site will be available soon. Stay tuned for updates.....

Girard Perregaux's New Collection

The new watch collection by Girard-Perregaux is everything you are looking for when it comes to style and sophistication. This beautifully crafted watch is a tribute to the fascinating dance of the stars and the Cat's Eye Annual and Zodiac Calendars present an attractive version of time passing by. Guided by a lucky star, the signs of the zodiac glide by in conjunction with the months of the year. In the center of the dial, the moon shows its diverse faces. At 2 o'clock, the date completes the annual calendar, by an ingenious device automatically allowing for months of a different length. A single annual correction at most is needed, in February. This elegant creation requires 60 manufacturing steps to achieve its final look that consists of a mother of pearl dial along with other precious materials like gold and diamonds. This water resistant beauty comes in an even prettier pink gold case. This collection is definitely the finest mix of vintage and contemporary art when it comes to a watch.