Fender’s ModShop Offers a Custom Experience with Digital Ease

A few clicks is all it takes for a unique, made-to-order guitar

Musicians tend to develop special relationships with their instruments. Though some rockers famously trash their gear after shows, many cherish particular pieces of equipment for decades. Eric Clapton once wept after selling one of his prized six-strings at auction. Keith Richards is said to own more than 3,000 guitars. Whether it’s one of many or the only one, every guitar is special to the person …

Test Drive: 2017 Honda Ridgeline

A not-so-traditional truck that picks up speed and handles seamlessly

by Justin Kaehler Honda is looking to shake up the truck market—again. The company has just introduced its second-generation Ridgeline mid-size pick-up truck—delivering what the brand believes is the ideal blend of real-truck capability with real-city comfort. We recently took delivery of a 2017 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition and drove it from Los Angeles to Palm Springs, with a few runs to Joshua Tree National …

Process and Material Innovation at Paris Fashion Week SS17

Three brands that caught our attention with out-of-the-ordinary offerings

One may be quick to assume the inherent theatricality offered by Paris Fashion Week pertains to the exquisite venues. To a certain degree, this is true. But a far greater power stems from the fearless, exploratory nature of the designers showcasing within. At most of the New York Fashion Week shows we attended only a few weeks ago, a lot of what we saw was …