If you were disappointed with everyone else that was hoping for a new iPhone design there are still a number of ways to add a new look to your phone without hiding its iconic form factor. One new option is this panel of handcrafted Zebrawood Veil handcrafted from Maple Wood ($30) from the talented folks over at Killspencer. Link

Today is your last chance of entering our competition in collaboration with Purely Gadgets to win the Moshi Moshi POP retro handset! ENTER NOW!

You simply just need to answer the following question:

Which designer was quoted saying:

“Enjoy failure and learn from it. You can never learn from success.”

Was it:

A. Dieter Rams

B. James Dyson

C. Jonathan Ive

Please email your full name and answer to [ info@dtail.com ] and we will pick a winner at random from the correct answers on Friday 4 November 2011.

The winner will get to select a Moshi Moshi POP retro handset from the range of colours. (subject to availability)

*Don’t worry we won’t be using any of your email addresses for marketing or spamming purposes or passing it onto a third party.

Liberty of London has assembled some of the UK’s most influential people to create limited edition pieces in support of various charities. One of these collaborations includes a limited edition Globe-Trotter & Fox Brothers Suitcase ($1,466) that features Cocoa leather trim and is lined with Fox Brothers’ signature Glen Check. Link

Entertainment rooms are now the norm in many houses. Making it look good however is another thing. An entertainment room will probably the room where you spend most of your time at home so why wouldn’t you want it looking good. Here are 20 beautiful examples of entertainment rooms to inspire you.

Inspired by the WWII-era gentlemen’s watch, Uniform Wares launches the 250 Series. The watch continues their minimalist design aesthetic with a 39mm watch that features applique hour markers, baton-style hands, and a chamfered chapter ring. Link

Killspencer hits it out of the park again with their new Utility Backpack. Available in black leather, 22 oz black wax twill, or 22 oz Korean War Era twill, the bag is an impressive piece featuring bullhide leather detailing, padded areas for a 15” laptop and a dedicated suede-lined MacBook Air/iPad compartment, and military-style attachment areas for accessory pouches. You can also get your bag customized and have your initials hammered into the bag’s black leather nameplate. Link