Stylites’ Items: The Opera Trailer

Christmas is coming. I thought I would do a weekly roundup of the most interesting or questionable gifts.

The ‘Business Class’ USB necktie from Dialog05 is frightening. It takes the analogy of ties to nooses to a new level. I prefer my ties to be decorative rather more practical. Still more classy is the After Office Tie from Sinapsis of Argentina. I guess stylish office boys won’t have to use their teeth to get at the lager any more.

I’m wondering if the Mulberry-Apple laptop bags will be available at the store in Sanlitun. This idea is going to be very successful globally.

I would like (or like to have something made in the style of) some of the new items from Band of Outsiders, a brand that clearly understand the zeitgeist.

These Japanese tweed jackets also seem perfect for this, autumn, moment.

I’ve always seen trailers as an extremely tasteful and stylish means of getting from A to B (they’re even chic as permanent residences). Though a step below sedan chairs and rickshaws, they are a valiant attempt at living a life of excess and they are available to the average American. The Opera trailer brings an iconic structure to your driveway and the highways. From Belgian architect Axel Enthoven, this would be nice for your next cross-Henan road trip.

Nels Frye is a freelance writer, photographer, consultant and stylist, based in Beijing. Focuses are on street style, other consumer trends, and broader social issues.