Both a very cool gadget and a serious fire hazard, these cufflinks are fully operational miniature petrol lighters.

Very cool indeed, although the manufacturers do say that you have to remove the cufflinks from “any clothing” before using them, and I think that’s the downfall.  Not only would it be a royal hassle to light a cigarette, you’re also clearly going to think you know better and end up running around a dinner party shouting “Help!  Help!  I’m on fire!”.

Still, they’re gorgeous even if you don’t use them, and available for $80 from the Cool Material shop.

If you’re looking for inspiration for this year’s Movember or simply fancy yourself as a follicle aficionado then this could be the book you’ve been waiting for.

120 pages of portraits of straight-up hairy-faced trend-setters is just what your coffee table has been waiting for.

£8.99 from Amazon

Hopefully this is all licensed and not just someone ripping the designs off, but either way there are some cool items available.

Check them out at Obey Clothing.

Bringing a new meaning to “Robots in Disguise” is this Rorschach-inkblot-inspired t-shirt from Threadless featuring Optimus Prime, the king of the Autobots!

Anyone who was a kid in the mid 80s should have no problem answering “what do you see in this picture?” 

It’s called “Optimust” and it has to be one of the coolest Transformers t-shirts I’ve seen…

“Optimust” t-shirt – $15 from Threadless

Love this “Vague” t-shirt from Gateshead-based designers Disturbia.  Yours for £22, squire.

Found via iloveyourtshirt.com.

Here’s a nice casual trilby for when the sun decides to make an appearance.  If you’re going to be a “hat man” I think it’s wise to go somewhat understated (unless, you know, it’s a costume thing!) and this one fits the bill perfectly.

Also available in a lighter shade of brown with a rather dapper green band for the more rakish gent.

Fly53 “Konk” Trilby – £20

found via SmartGeezer

I’m loving this new t-shirt called “Pros & Cons” by Threadless.  Bright red and politically incorrect – what’s not to like?!

Styled like a vintage cigar advert and claiming to relieve asthma and bronchitis* this is a great one to cover your lungs with!

* May or may not be lies.

Threadless “Pros & Cons” T-Shirt – $18 (that’s, urm, about £12).

Head cold?  Need a stylish beanie?  Try this one  – £45 from Paul Smith.

Available from House of Fraser.

(found via Smart Geezer)

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This new watch from Diesel is either meant for the constant traveler or the unashamed nerd, but who cares either way – it looks like a crazy device from the future!

This enormous multi-dialed wrist-bling features the ability to keep track of – and display – no less than 4 timezones at once, and has a cool blue/orange face and black leather strap.

No news on UK pricing as yet, but in the US it’s advertised at $300 (£185).

(found via nerdwithswag)

The “Finger” t-shirt by Dark Muse features a large photo print of Heidi Klum on the front, and is available in grey (pictured), black or white.

£19.95 from Reem Clothing.

Found via French Truckers.