High Fashion in “Akira”

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With an uncanny eye for cut and detail, blogger Jason Chan of Fashion Indie spots key pieces from designer collections—among them Balmain, Patrik Ervell and Marc Jacobs—in “Akira,” the 1988 anime classic.

Hermès Orion Suitcase

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Selectism spies Hermès’ Orion Suitcase designed by Gabriele Pezzini, with its handsomely modern contrasts of brushed aluminum (reinforced with carbon and Kevlar) accented by trademark Hermès tan leather.

Anthony Bourdain Honors Comic Great Harvey Pekar

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Anthony Bourdain of the Travel Channel pays respects to the late Harvey Pekar on his site. Pekar, who won acclaim and fame with his autobiographical comic book series, “American Splendor,” passed away 12 July at age 70.