Richard Chai for Acura

Flat-pack platforms, Playboy's archive for iPads, a sneaker encyclopedia and more in this week's look at the web

Fashion designer Richard Chai created an elegant set of limited-edition driving gloves for Acura, inspired by the new film Thor made using the automaker’s leather and based on the curves of the vehicle’s interior.

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Flat-pack platforms, Playboy's archive for iPads, a sneaker encyclopedia and more in this week's look at the web

1. Inception Chair Designer Vivian Chiu created this fascinating chair within a chair within a chair. The conceptual seating is so enchanting I almost can’t remember whose dream I’m in. 2. Female Foosball Showing up in NYC for ICFF, the first-ever female foosball player finally puts the ladies in power on the table. 3. Build Your Own Platform Fashion-forward shoe designer United Nude teamed up …

Sneakerpedia

Flat-pack platforms, Playboy's archive for iPads, a sneaker encyclopedia and more in this week's look at the web

On the heels of an upswing, Foot Locker is launching Sneakerpedia on 17 May 2011. The encyclopedic sight will offer info on when the shoe hit the market, materials, style and pretty much anything else a sneaker freaker would want.