Whoever first claimed that patience is a virtue was wrong (or at least, very frustrated). No one needs to stoically, passively wait for whatever life might add or subtract, surrendering free will to fate without fighting back. Better instead to celebrate anticipation, to make that a constant state of mind. It’s about readiness and an excitement for what’s new, what’s next, and what’s yet to come, even if it might take some time to appear. Set your mental gears to expectant before you dive into this week’s assortment from The Vault, each of which should generate equal parts anticipation and desire. It’s fine to be impatient, but it’s forbidden to be incurious.
Photo : Courtesy of Vogel
Vogel’s Nine Pair ICONS Collection Featuring Roper Boots Just Like Paul Newman’s
Imagine that you could walk in Paul Newman’s shoes—well, boots, actually. We’ve partnered with the cobbler who was the screen legend’s go-to bootmaker, Vogel, on an extraordinary unique design. King Cool’s favorite style was ropers, that go-everywhere, go-with-everything boot in a distinctive shade of suede. Of course, he last walked in those boots almost 20 years ago, but you could score a brand-new pair just like this right now. It will take six months for the shoemaker to handcraft a pair of Newman-style ropers for you—and they’ll use a never-to-be-repeated bolt of leather that they’ve just unearthed, with its own connections to the actor-turned-racer. Want to put a spring in your step? Read on.
Photo : Courtesy of Alexandra Llewellyn
Limited-Edition Celestial Chess, Backgammon & Checkers Set by Alexandra Llewellyn
Alexandra Llewellyn’s boards and tables for games are handmade, with precision and impossible artistry, at her atelier in Britain. Each of them is more like functional art, as much to be admired as played, the time and effort required to produce such masterful designs self-evident. No wonder she would want to partner with The Vault to offer a tabletop version of her signature, convertible games table, offered in an ultra-limited edition. Each buyer can work with her as she crafts the piece, adding a handwritten message or engraved dates to personalize the set for themselves or a loved one. And each set includes one element that’s truly out of this world—read on to learn more.
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