Issue 39 buyer's guide

Buyer’s

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Last minute holiday guide We’ve all been there – waiting, waiting – not meaning too, but still not getting the shopping done for our loved ones. So, here are a few ideas for some quick, and not so quick but really cool, gift ideas! Good luck!

Whistle River Trading

Fast and free shipping is paramount to a successful lastminute holiday gift shopping, and Whistle River Trading promises just that. To boot, they have a large selection of premium quality blouses, jackets, and skirts for the special lady in your life, meaning they’re likely going to have something she’ll really like. And, if she doesn’t, they offer free returns. Currently many of their items are on sale, offering sweet discounts against their normal prices. Check out their website and see what they have to offer – warm, stylish jackets, beautiful skirts, and fashionable blouses for just about any occasion. www.WhistleRiver.com | 205.371.9179

Luminous Nature

Marcia LaBant has been crafting 100% silk and bamboo scarves for a number of years, creating some of the most visually interesting patterns in the world. Dyed with ice, snow, and fiberreactive dyes, she uses leaves, flowers, and other natural elements to create scarves with stunning colors and patterns. Perfect for cooler weather, motoring, and just adding a little warmth and hair control to any situation, a good scarf is always a good thing to have around. Toss it in the glove box, ready to go, hang it in the closet with the winter coats, a scarf adds a level of subtlety and style to any outfit while proving functional. marcia3961@aol.com | 717.805.4494

Aerovault

When Peter Brock, designer behind the Cobra Daytona and Corvette Stingray, decided the world needed an aerodynamic trailer, the Aerovault was the result. Stylish, futuristic, and strong, the Aerovault offers owners a seriously lightweight and efficient way to tow a car or motorcycle. Made of aluminum and fiberglass, the trailer weighs just over 2,000 pounds. The shorter profile is styled aerodynamically to offer less resistance and downforce all of which helps aid in fuel efficiency and stability. It’s what happens when a race car designer builds a trailer. www.bre2.net/AeroVault.info | 702.843.5320 60

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Sony

Avionics

Everyone loves a great picture, and with today’s technology it’s getting easier and easier to capture them. While yanking out the smartphone and snapping away is easy and convenient, sometimes the pictures are a little soft.

Finding a smart digital camera that’s easy to carry with you and works around your interests is paramount to grabbing a great shot. Sony has been working very diligently in the past few years to create fabulously portable, easy to use cameras that provide stunning results. With plenty of lenses, filters, and other accessories available it’s very easy to build up a wonderful camera that will be with you for many years to come. Shown is the new Alpha 6000, a perfectly sized camera that provides extraordinarily good pictures with minimal effort. It proves that a big camera isn’t always necessary, and best left to the pros. www.Sony.com

The idea of an electric bicycle is nothing new, however, bringing a high level of art and exclusivity to the concept has taken Avionics to a new level. The retro-styling is only part of the magic behind an Avionics V1 bicycle – the electric motor is capable of propelling the bike to speeds of 36 MPH and provides a range of 75 miles. Crafted of steel and leather and wood, the Avionics V1 also has an integrated light, which, according to the designers, is the soul of the bike. Jatoba wood is used throughout the bike, while many have not heard of the wood, it is an exotic wood that is as strong as steel. It takes an exorbitant amount of time to craft and oil the wood revealing an inimitable character and stunning beauty. Once the lamp is fully crafted, a name is bestowed upon it, marking each Avionics V1 as truly a one of one. The soft glow emitted by the light provides a unique look and a level of safety while riding at night. An Avionics V1 is absolutely dripping with details and a high level of craftsmanship not normally seen in a bicycle, and, with such a limited production run, the rarity and exclusivity of them is fantastic. www.Avionics.bike

NK Collections

What can make a high-quality scarf the best thing in the world? A car-themed high-quality scarf. Made of cashmere or silk, each scarf features hand-drawn illustrations by Nic Waller. The designs range from automobiles to unique car grilles to travel themes to automotive marques, lending a wide variety of options to choose from. Scarves have long been a fashion statement by themselves, but are especially handy when motoring, particularly with open-top cars, helping to hold hair in place and provide a little warmth.

The top-selling cashmere shawl measures 135cm x 135cm and features travel stamps from around the world. A fabulously unique and wonderfully useful gift idea. www.CarScarves.com Garage Style Magazine Winter 2017

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