Test Drive: 2014 Jaguar F-Type

Our thoughts on the British brand's heritage revival after a behind-the-wheel experience

Design matters at Jaguar, but the British car-makers have only recently evolved their overall aesthetic. A few years back, when they unveiled the Jaguar C-X75, we got a glimpse of where the creative direction was heading for the sportscar facet of their business and now we see the first fruits of that labor—the all new F-Type. While their current line-up is high-class, it’s somewhat understated. …

Manfrotto Befree Tripod

A lightweight, packable tripod for traveling photographers

No longer does traveling fast and light also have to mean leaving your camera gear behind. Case in point: the Befree Tripod from Manfrotto. Weighing just over three pounds and standing under 16 inches when folded, we found the portable tripod to be more than manageable on a few recent excursions. Central to the experience is the time-saving quick release switch at the base, which …

Boro—The Fabric of Life

Domaine de Boisbuchet hosts an exhibition of rare household textiles made by 19th and 20th century Japanese peasants

Around a month ago I had the privilege of visiting Sri, a private gallery owned by Stephen Szczepanek that houses an incredible archive of rare vintage Japanese textiles. While the experience was educational and fascinating, it did little to curb my appetite for fine Japanese fabrics. With this in mind, it was exciting to see the announcement for “Boro—The Fabric of Life,” a new exhibition …