The company has teamed up with director Matt Beauchesne at Irons Brothers Productions, on a new film called “Scratching the Surface.” This beautifully shot HD surf film documents the adventures of professional surfer Julian Wilson, along with friends and fellow professionals Dane Reynolds, Taj Burrow, Dusty Payne, Mick Fanning and others as they spend a year hitting some of the world’s most beautiful surf spots. Destinations include South Africa, Australia, Indonesia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, California, Hawaii, France, Spain and Brazil. In other words, viewers are in for a scenic ride, that also packs a surprisingly emotional punch, as the 22-year-old Wilson experiences the trials and tests that come with growing up in the sport’s public eye, while simultaneously trying to conquer his own demons and — often surfing-unrelated — fears.

While we wish we were better surfers (we barely stayed up on our board the couple of times we’ve tried to ride a wave), we loved the pacing and cinematography of the film. The crew used everything from motor boats to helicopters to capture their shots, while incorporating shots from a so-called, non-intrusive “Phantom Camera.” The film is definitely worth checking out for the shooting quality on its own.

“Scratching the Surface” premieres next week in California. Check out the trailer below:

“Went to the gallery where they were having a little exhibition of the glittery Shoes, and had to do interviews and pics for the German newspaper and then we had to go back to the hotel and be picked up by the “2,000” people – it’s a club of twenty guys who got together and they’re going to buy 2,000 bottles of Dom Pérignon which they will put in a sealed room until the year 2,000 and then open it up and drink it and so the running joke is who will be around and who won’t…”

And so the entry continued: a nostalgic, if not endearing, ode to Dom Perignon and fine champagne and the night he wouldn’t soon forget.

Now, some 30 years later, Dom Perignon is hoping to re-capture some of that magic — as well as some of Warhol’s iconic work with culture, codes and color — through a limited-edition Warhol-inspired bottle. The creative team at Dom Pérignon commissioned the Design Laboratory at Central Saint Martin’s School of Art & Design to reinterpret its timeless bottle in homage to the artist’s iconic color games. The result is a unique collection of three bottles, each with its distinct label in bright red, blue or yellow. The bottles will be available to the public starting October 15th at a suggested retail price of $150 and can be found at fine wine purveyors nationwide.

BSS released a fan-made video for their anthemic instrumental song, “Meet Me in the Basement” today; a video that sets the song’s pulsating melody against images from the recent G20 Summit in Toronto. In a press release, BSS singer Kevin Drew wrote that the video was sent to the band “by a lover of our music who wants to remain anonymous,” before adding simply, “the rest speaks for itself.”

The video — a YouTube clip-like mash-up of sorts — juxtaposes images from the G20 protests with clips of everything from kids’ TV shows and Nike ads, to Justin Bieber and even “Obama Girl.” It’s a political statement for sure, but dare we say, an artistic one as well. Check out the video for Broken Social Scene’s “Meet Me in the Basement” below:

Lately, we’ve been obsessed with the letterpress cards produced by upscale stationary line The Forgetful Gentleman. Started in 2008 by two business school chums-turned-business partners, the company has made it its mandate to help men (and women) rediscover the art of writing and sending thoughtful, articulate notes. The small gesture of handwriting a card has been lost in this world of text messages and emails, which makes receiving a personalized card all that more special — and important.

The company’s so-called “Elephant Cards” feature simple, classic letterpress designs pressed onto 100% sustainable cotton or linen paper. It’s tactile and luxurious; bold and masculine enough for men to want to send, but elegant enough to (hopefully) melt the hearts of the women receiving them. And with postage-paid envelopes and a signature hardwood storage box included in the Letterpress Set (not to mention the “Little Blue Book” — the company’s take on the classic address book and daytimer — available for purchase), it’s safe to assume that gentlemen-in-training everywhere won’t be quite as forgetful the next time.

Forgetful Gentleman cards and accessories are available at select retailers across the U.S. and online at forgetfulgentleman.com.

When we learned that we would be staying at The Faena Hotel + Universe during our week-long stint in Buenos Aires, our skepticism was palpable. We thought not even the Philippe Starck pedigree (he designed it) could rescue the hotel from its pretentious moniker. Well, we thought wrong.

Upon walking through the floor-to-ceiling red glass-stained doors of the century-old former grain warehouse (located in Buenos Aires’ thriving Puerto Madero neighborhood), we were immediately taken aback by how truly unique the space was. Instead of a central lobby, the Faena’s backbone is a towering, cathedral-like hall that disects the building in two, acting as a focal and undeniably visual meeting point for the hotel’s staff and jet-set guests.

We’ve been a fan of Philippe Starck for some time (and even featured him in issue six), so it was an honor to stay in one of his legendary boutique hotels. The design maestro’s flourishes were everywhere. From the life-size unicorn heads mounted on the walls of the ultra lavish white-on-white bistro, to the antique-filled El Mercado restaurant, walking through the Faena felt more like strolling through a carefully curated museum rather than a hotel, which is exactly how owner Alan Faena intended it.

The eccentric mogul considers himself an artist, rather than a developer, and his intention with his space was to create an immersive world where different cultures, ideas, and eras intersect. The hotel’s library lounge and restaurant are elegant homages to the Belle Epoque, replete with decadent leather sofas, red silk curtains, and beautiful exposed brick at every turn. The infinite pool is the perfect meeting spot for Argentina’s creative class, and the Turkish bath, gym, and spa are all world class. It’s no wonder Starck and Faena’s collaboration has won over a dozen awards, and is responsible for the rejuvination of an entire neighborhood.

- Daniel Barna