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Time Differences

Celebrating masculinity and femininity in watch designs
For centuries, the differences between men and women have been examined and studied. Even after conclusive findings and data, the complexities of the subject make it still a hot topic today, simply because defining masculinity and femininity has become far more intricate than neckties and frilly dresses. But fashion [...]

October-November 2008 | Melissa Moniz | 0 comments | Continued
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Kiddie Couture

Dress your kids in stylish designer wear
Styled By Yu Shing Ting
* Photos By Leah Ball
* Models: Lucia Kobayashi And Max Curran
Location: The Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort (With A 2009 Bentley Azure)
Clothing Courtesy Burberry

October-November 2008 | Yu Shing Ting | 0 comments | Continued
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Mane intention

Hair care for men goes simple and clean with Jack Black products
Jack Black appeals to “the man’s man.” Known primarily for its award-winning cream shave and facial care products, the company’s concept is to keep the grooming process simple. This is accomplished through its line of multi-use products, which have a corporate self-described “masculine edge.” [...]

October-November 2008 | Joey Calderone | 0 comments | Continued
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20 Years Of Roy’s

How acclaimed Hawaii chef Roy Yamaguchi created an empire built on respect
Picture this: It’s 1988, and in an office building somewhere in Honolulu, a shy young chef has come to ask an architect’s advice. Hearing his proposal, the architect reaches across his desk for the phone and makes a call.
“There’s some guy here in my [...]

October-November 2008 | Jo McGarry | 0 comments | Continued
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Los Angeles Luxury

From Bel Air to Beverly Hills, indulge in the city of the stars
We live in a world where it often seems like anything can happen - in Los Angeles, anything does. It truly is the land of limitless possibilities. The gritty, bustling streets of Hollywood are home to actors dreaming of fame and fortune, while [...]

August-September 2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Vicious Cycles

High-End Bikes Pedal A New Kind Of Luxe Ride
Ala Moana Bike Factory manager Carl Brooks believes that bicycles, like many things, need to fit each cyclist’s comfort - whether cost is an issue or not.
“There are handlebars that cost $50 and there are handlebars that cost $500. There are wheels that cost $200 and then [...]

August-September 2008 | Matt Tuohy | 0 comments | Continued
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THE AMPED UP MERCEDES

Four-Door, Five-Passenger, Super Sedan
The top-of-the-line Mercedes sedan, the S class, has tons of features and tons of horsepower.
But put the AMG initials on this Mercedes, and there is a major shift up in the power, handling, braking and feature trail. AMG is the specialty manufacturer for Mercedes that more than tweaks these German cars.
In the [...]

August-September 2008 | Ed Kemper | 0 comments | Continued
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From The Ground Up

Play with your best foot forward in the latest golf shoes
PGA General Manager And Director Of Golf At Ko Olina Golf Club
Long gone are the days where a serious golfer’s main option was a heavy leather spiked shoe that needed many rounds and caused many blisters before they were ever broken in. Shoes today are [...]

August-September 2008 | Greg Nichols | 0 comments | Continued