For better or worse (…and it’s probably for worse), the fashion industry’s relationship with automakers doesn’t appear to be showing any signs of letting up. In fact, it’s only getting stronger. Car companies are still passing up the opportunity to work with talented trimmers in order to sign million-dollar deals with brand-name clothes designers who know absolutely nothing … [Read more...] about Car Couture: The Ultimate Bore?
Upholstery Meets Fashion
Bentley Launches Fragrance for Men
Tired of smelling like spray glue and exhaust? Bentley Motors has the answer. The British automaker has just launched a line of men's fragrance that smells like a super-luxury car's interior. Why? We have no idea. … [Read more...] about Bentley Launches Fragrance for Men
John Varvatos to Design Mafia-Edition 300c
Chrysler recently partnered with fashion designer John Varvatos to release a mafioso-styled 300c. While this special-edition Chrysler is the latest vehicle to have its interior designed and trimmed by a clothing brand, it's certainly not the first. Marketplace radio recently aired a short, but interesting, segment about the fashion industry's obsession with car interiors. … [Read more...] about John Varvatos to Design Mafia-Edition 300c
Let Aston Martin Wrap Your Smartphone
Cool things happen when upholstery and fashion collide – like leather jackets, satchels and even sexy pumps. That’s why I’m excited to hear that Aston Martin has teamed up with Beyzacases to launch a new line of luxurious mobile device cases inspired by the luxury brand. … [Read more...] about Let Aston Martin Wrap Your Smartphone
Finally a Man Bag that Ain’t So Girly
Remember those cool purses made from vehicle upholstery? Well there’s also an option for men. Mari Cla Ro, a Toronto-based fashion house, is manufacturing man bags and backpacks out of exploded airbags, salvaged car upholstery, truck tarps, seat belts and other junk. They're actually pretty cool. … [Read more...] about Finally a Man Bag that Ain’t So Girly
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