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Old Money by Yoko Devereaux

In these days of soaring gas prices, yelps of cash crunches and real estate depression, the last thing anyone would do is destroy money. Well, anyone but Yoko Devereaux that is!

Launching for spring/summer 2008, Old Money, is a collection of coins hand cut into works of art Yoko has attached to aged sterling silver necklaces. As Creative Director, Andy Salzer, explains, “It is about taking something that is so relevant in our society and then destroying it. Yet we're also transforming it into something truly unique.”

Don’t fret though Freedom Fighters, no U.S. coins have been used. The coins collected are from around the world including Canada, Croatia, England, Russia and The Czech Republic. Some rare coins will also be sold as limited editions.

The results are very masculine: Proud moose heads, stoic tall ships, mighty birds and regal profiles. Retails at $88 and available on www.yokod.com and select specialty retails.

 “When I was young, I thought that money was the most important thing in life; now that I am old, I know it is” – Oscar Wilde

KLEINby Stefano Guerrini

In the 80s we wanted our MTV, in the 90s we wanted our Calvins…in 2008 we desire a lot of things, many of them related to the luxury market, but Calvin Klein is still deep in our hearts, linked with all the right fashion trends. How could you resist to be such a fashionable nerd with a pair of Calvin Klein glasses? At the same time it’s easy to imagine ourselves at the pool wearing a trendy pair of Calvin’ sunglasses…maybe drinking our glass of champagne and discretely spying the situation around!

For spring-summer 2008, Calvin Klein Collection Eyewear, produced by Marchon Eyewear, Inc., brings a combination of the quintessential modern shapes with contemporary technical styling. The 947 model, for example, has futuristic digital geometric pattern details and a cool optical mood, the metal frame with its modern rectangle shape is available in bold shades of shiny silver, sand and gunmetal. A contemporary and very confident style.

VIVE LA ARM-REVOLUTIONby Stephane Marquet

An unusual alternative to standard cufflinks is this creation in Japanese steel. Currently available by appointment only in New York and London, ARMREVOLUTION realizes that you don't want to go out of your way for cufflinks, they bring the goods to your home or office. You can now join the movement ... right from your keyboard.

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SPEXTONby Aleksandar Tomovic

Spexton is rings, cuffs, neckwear, and belt buckles that are handcrafted from stainless steel, copper, sterling silver, gold, and diamonds. Created without the help of computerized machines, Spexton is the finest, most organic steel jewelry collection available.

For more information you can visit Spexton online.

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Splace Goes Karbon Nonoxide

Last few months guys at SPLACE studio have been very busy concocting new inventions and are exited to complete the design of a whole new line of neck wear, which they call 'Necklins'.

A Summer “Must Have”by Stefano Guerrini

George Gina & Lucy’ shopping bags are simply this hot summer’s coolest item. Take them to the beach or on a trip abroad, they’re the perfect companion! Already a hit with girls, the male bags are more comfortable and bigger and they are dedicated to design and fashion addict men. Who are we to disagree?

Al Sole With WEB Eyewearby Stefano Guerrini

Web eyewear continues the journey started in the 30s in the skies of the Americas and the new continents. Tested for the very first time on male and female pilots, the Web eyewear brand still maintains the original design that made it essential for the needs and daring adventures of these heroes. The original heritage concept is reinterpreted in an innovative contemporary line that uses the latest technologies to create broad, enveloping contours for panoramic vision and extralight structure.

For men Web offers a revamped version of the original models, in matt black celluloid with smoked green lenses for a highly sophisticated masculine look. They are so cool that I have to wear my sunglasses even at night and on the front rows!

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LE BHV HOMME OPENS IN PARISby: Stephane Marquet

A new temple dedicated to you gentlemen has just opened it's doors in central Paris. Located in the romantic area of the Marais BHV HOMME is a concept male store with over 150 brands, including mane great and some new designers.

4 levels, and 43.000 square feet of everything you may need, that will for sure save you some precious shopping time, but that won't help you save any money.

So after shopping you can have a drink in the patio so you won't drop of shopping exhaustion ;-) That is if you are not intimidated by a surounding of mannequins in underwear. Le BHV HOMME is located, 36 rue de la Verrerie, 75004 Paris. Opening hours: 10am/8pm monday/saturday and till 9pm on wednesday and saturday.

Splace

OK when we saw this original jewelry designed by Franz Schnaas, we were amused, amazed, surprised, and curious... Designer Franz Schnaas makes "body furniture" for your wrist. Handcrafted jewelry that ranges from "minimal Japanesque to highly gestural, with sliding components which add to their structure or dangling pistils that double as adjusting straps. Some mimic sea bottom creatures, others resemble slick, otherworldly, archetypal ritual objects.". All are thoroughly different and new - Splace

John S. Brana’s Jewelry

Bold in scale, unique and precious, John S. Brana’s pieces are perfect for those who enjoy interesting jewelry design and are seeking to make an unusual statement. Brana’s specialty is in fine silver, gold, and gold-filled wire combined with fresh-water pearls, Swarovski crystals, Venetian glass, and precious gemstones—all carefully hand-selected during John’s frequent trips to Europe, Asia, and throughout the United States.