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Dropping Democracy: How the Army Yanks a Humvee Out of a Plane and Drives It Away 750 Feet Later
– From the September 2015 issue – The car is the ultimate mobility tool—right up until impassable terrain or enemy combatants come between you and your destination. Then you need a vehicle strapped to a parachute and packed into the back of a plane. The United States Army, perhaps the world’s foremost authority on getting wheels on the ground in hard-to-reach places, routinely airdrops vehicles such as forklifts, ATVs, and
No More Gettin’ Handsy: Cadillac’s Super Cruise Won’t Require Touching the Wheel
– Over the last couple of years, we’ve spent a fair bit of time fooling around with Mercedes-Benz’s Distronic Plus With Steering Assist. Though we’ve experimented with other semi-autonomous systems, the Mercedes system currently seems to be the most predictable and confidence-inducing. The downside? The red hands that light up, reminding you to put your hands on the wheel, despite the fact that the Benz is caroming merrily down the
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'Last bucket' hailed at NY Hudson Yards project's first building
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Leasing activity in the third quarter for office space in Manhattan dipped below a 10-year rolling average for the first time since 2013, a crack in an otherwise robust commercial real estate market, Colliers International Group Inc said on Wednesday. The asking rate for rents is at record highs and property sales are poised to set an annual record, while the availability rate for office space fell to 9.7 percent,
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Georgia May Jagger for Mulberry British leather goods house Mulberry has once again turned to its ambassadresses as the source of creative inspiration. In an email and social campaign Mulberry has announced that model and brand ambassador Georgia May Jagger has worked with the brand to create a “dream leather” biker jacket and accessories. Recently, the role of the model has evolved to be much more than just an attractive
Mulberry transitions Georgia May Jagger from model to creative
Georgia May Jagger for Mulberry British leather goods house Mulberry has once again turned to its ambassadresses as the source of creative inspiration. In an email and social campaign Mulberry has announced that model and brand ambassador Georgia May Jagger has worked with the brand to create a “dream leather” biker jacket and accessories. Recently, the role of the model has evolved to be much more than just an attractive
Givenchy aims for product longevity with anniversary lipstick case
Givenchy’s limited-edition lipstick case French fashion house Givenchy is celebrating a decade of beauty with an exclusive offer through Net-A-Porter. Ten years ago Givenchy launched its Givenchy Beauty range which offers couture-inspired cosmetics alongside its fragrance offerings. As an extension of runway fashion, having a beauty line allows an aspirational consumer to actively pursue a brand even if its wares are out of her price range. A case of the birthdays Givenchy
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Anya Hindmarch reflects on unorthodox designs via craftsmanship
Anya Hindmarch’s leather stickers British accessories label Anya Hindmarch is touting the craftsmanship behind its whimsical and often humorous products through a new social effort. Introduced on social media, Anya Hindmarch selected one of its most stand out pieces, the Crisp Packet clutch, to demonstrate its dedication to craftsmanship even though its designs are not of a traditional design aesthetic seen in luxury goods. Craftsmanship videos and accompanying copy reinforce
