Cool Hunting Video Presents: RVS by V

Our video on a young Turkish eyewear fanatic's line of vintage-inspired frames

Vidal Erkohen is equal parts eyewear designer and collector. With a love for eyewear that has been nurtured since childhood, Erkohen has channeled this passion into RVS by V, a small-run eyewear line based in Istanbul focused on producing classic high-quality frames. In our latest video we talked to Vidal about the history and significance of eyewear, and the formation of RVS by V.

Test Drive: 2012 Audi A7

The speed and ease of driving Audi's latest A7 in Los Angeles

Where other sedans in its class swaddle their passengers in cloud-like comfort down to pillowy handling, Audi’s A7 stands out for its adrenaline-revving performance and similarly bold design. First stepping into the car, the well-apportioned interior (and lack of a rear middle seat) immediately signals that this car is not for the child-toting but is a less versatile vehicle geared toward someone (or a couple) …

Lights Out

Catch better Zs with this blackout sleep mask's REM-promoting molded shape

Hibernation might be a bear thing, but getting serious shut-eye is key to not just more pleasant and productive days but longterm health benefits too. While I’ve tried a few gadgets designed to help you sleep, nothing quite beats the simplicity of a good mattress and sleep mask. One I found recently called Lights Out does just as its name implies. Made from contoured foam …