Articles Archive for May 2010
ART & ARTISTS, FASHION, THE FREDDIE LIFE »
There may only be one of Keith’s magical skull rings in existence and there is certainly only one Keith, but now you can get the closest possible thing to the genuine article. When Keith first got his iconic ring as a birthday present from David Courts and Bill Hackett in 1978, little did he know he had just received what would become arguably the most recognizable ring in history. The ring and its famous wearer have garnered numerous imitators, from kids at Hot Topic to Johnny Depp, but if you want the real thing from the real source, there’s only one place to go.
FASHION, HEALTH, POWER »
Someone asked us the other day which was our favorite cologne. This got us to thinking because most times an eau de toliette or cologne is best for a certain time of year. Maybe it’s fall and the leaves are changing colors. You would want something woody and rich, like a great class of scotch. If the time of year is spring or summer, most would prefer a more youthful cologne with grass, fruits and hints of the ocean. Once we really began to think and go through our collections, one rose above the rest as the single best solution to a year-round perfume.
THE FREDDIE LIFE, TRAVEL »
So with everyone’s eyes on the new Panamera, and rightfully so, another recent addition to the Porsche line up has managed to slip under almost everyone’s radar. Think James Dean 2010 and you’re getting closer. For a lower-than-expected $61,200 base MSRP, the Spyder makes more sense than its new four door cousin, and also won’t completely break your bank if you’ve been taking care of your money. Next time you pull up alongside one of these babies, you’ll know exactly what it is, but not many others will.
ART & ARTISTS, HOW TO'S »
In today’s day in age, when people want what they want when they want it, we at FreddieBlack have been totally surprised by the number of people who have not taken full advantage of one of the best inventions ever: The Podcast. The podcast is the ultimate in take-anywhere information, updated daily for your discretionary consumption. On my computer, I currently have 47 podcasts, some of which update daily, others every few days, and some only once a week. The content is as diverse as one could think of, but its great to simply click “refresh” each morning and not quite know what you’ll get. Below, we have chosen six of our favorites, but pick and choose whichever you want from the ITunes store; the best part is that they’re all free!
