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.

Playboy for iPad

Flat-pack platforms, Playboy's archive for iPads, a sneaker encyclopedia and more in this week's look at the web

The final element has fallen into place to make reading on the iPad a classy experience for any debonair gent with the release of Playboy for iPad. Hef and company have finally gone totally digital, offering ever issue since the magazines inception (1953) for mobile viewing.