The Man Who Refused to Sell the Original Mustang from Bullitt Back to Steve McQueen: Here’s What We’re Reading

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1. Steve McQueen’s Mustang from Bullitt has finally come out of hiding

“Steve McQueen made one last effort to buy his favourite Mustang in 1977. He sent a letter, typed on a single piece of heavy off-white vellum, to the car’s owner in New Jersey. The logo for his movie company, Solar Productions, was embossed in the upper left corner and opposite that resided the date, December 14, 1977. The letter is just four sentences.

“Unlike most cinematic chases that feature cars performing impossible feats, the one from Bullitt was every bit as exciting, but the driving was obviously real. Those who know cars knew. It’s 10 minutes of film nirvana. McQueen wanted the Bullitt Mustang back.”

– Hagerty

2. Behind the scenes of Netflix mega-hit Black Mirror: Season 4

“Now that Black Mirror fans have had two weeks to process the fourth season of the punishingly bleak sci-fi series, Netflix has released a series of featurettes that allow viewers to take a deep dive into the making of each of the six episodes.

“The season’s episodes were “USS Callister,” “Arkangel,” “Crocodile,” “Hang the DJ,” “Metalhead,” and “Black Museum,” helmed by directors Jodie Foster, Toby Haynes, John Hillcoat, Tim Van Patten, David Slade, and Colm McCarthy. See how they brought their episodes to life in the individual featurettes below.”

– Slash Film

3. The loudest sneakers from Milan Men’s Fashion Week so far

“If you’re packing for fashion week, don’t forget your toothbrush, or your statement sneakers. Loud, eye-catching kicks have become the status quo for fashionistas, not limited to Acne Studios’ Manhattan, Gucci’s Rhyton, and 2Chainz’s new collaborative Chain Reaction sneaker with Versace in slide 16.”

– High Snobiety

4. What to look for on the menu at Drake’s newest restaurant Pick 6ix

“The 178-seat restaurant at 33 Yonge St., where LeBron James hosted a birthday bash for Cleveland Cavaliers player Dwyane Wade last week, is a partnership between Drake’s OVO label and Chopped Canada chef Antonio Park’s restaurant group.

“It’s something affordable for everyone and I want to provide for families and couples who wouldn’t normally go to a sports bar. You don’t have to eat chicken wings and fries, I wanted to create something healthier and have a proper, sit-down meal that goes from Mediterranean-style, steaks, sushi, Latin to Korean.”

 The Star

5. Finally stop your sweaters from pilling — follow this guide for copping a sweater shaver

“If you have a sweater, you need a sweater shaver. That’s because all sweaters pill, a term for the fuzzy little balls that appear around areas of high-friction.

“By safely getting rid of those pills, you can turn back the clock on your favorite knits, making them look like they were just bought yesterday.”

– Put This On