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.

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.

Aston Martin Vantage V12 Zagato

Aston Martin reinvents a legendary sportscar with a new V12 beast

The 1960 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato was something of an automotive legend. A lightened DB4, designed by the famed Italian Design house Zagato, only 20 of them were ever produced. The carmaker, never shy about revisiting their storied history, are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the original with the new Vantage V12 Zagato, announced today. Where the original Zagato Astons were dictated heavily by the …