CH Omakase 2017: Artist Danner Milliken USB Keys

Tiny, colorful vaults of digital art that are works of art themselves

When a USB key is actually a work of art, and features more art saved within, there’s even more reason not to lose it. New media artist Danner Milliken, who we met by way of Instagram, outfitted USB keys with his signature retro tech aesthetic and modern abstract forms. These USB keys—which also work as a paper clip—also hold seven pieces from his Square series—a …

CH Omakase 2017: Jill Platner Bronze Nugget Keychain + Sandstone Blue Bracelet

Two beautiful accessories by jewelry designer and sculptor, in unique variations

It takes a mastermind to produce something so surreal that is appears to be born of nature itself—though equally alien in nature. In many ways this describes the sculptural work and jewelry of Jill Platner, an artist and designer we’ve long admired. Platner frequently brings biomorphism into her designs. Together, we created a bracelet, a variation on one of her newest designs, in an up …

CH Omakase 2017: Native Union Night Cable

Premium 10-foot-long smartphone charging wires, in an edition of 100

For Omakase, these premium 10-foot-long NIGHT charging cables from Native Union, made only in an edition of 100, were customized with a CH-embossed leather strap. The signature weighted knot, one of many simple, smart innovations the brand has released thus far, keeps the cable (and devices) from moving around. For anyone who’s stepped away from the standard charging cables provided when purchasing a smartphone, there’s …