Link About It: This Week’s Picks

1. Lamborghini Countach Concept CarPhotos of the retro-futuristic 1971 Lamborghini Countach and LP400 have us wishing for a new car and more '70s photo shoots.via IS050 2. The Gentleman's Deck For a pocket-sized deck of etiquette tips for the modern man, look no further than The Gentleman's Deck. 3. Build It With Me A sleek and simple website, Build It With Me connects experienced web …

Valerie Sloan Jewelery

by Fabrice Fortin Before launching her Paris-based couture label Valslo, French jewelry designer Valerie Sloan worked as a sculptor—a background that reveals itself in the masterful play of light, shadow and texture in her designs. Produced by hand in her atelier beneath her new Paris boutique, Sloan uses the ancient technique of “lost-wax casting.†First sculpting a design out of a block of wax, she …

Sandra Backlund Knitwear SS2010

by Richard Prime When we first learned about Sandra Backlund's experimental knitwear last year, she made all her garments to measure. Now, thanks in part to the Milan-based non-profit White Club, Sandra Backlund's 2010 collection will reach a wider audience. Retaining her signature silhouettes and strong eye for angular form, the upcoming collection features a slightly revised look while still showing her penchant for artisanal …