Minimalist Lingerie by Portland’s REIF

Comfort, functionality and a subtle, sexy twist establish the AW '14 basics collection

Amongst a sea of over-embellished, neon-colored intimates that clog retail spaces everywhere, Portland-based REIF‘s new minimalist lingerie is a big gulp of fresh air. The latest AW ’14 “basiks” collection introduces contemporary pieces that are seductive without being flashy and, most importantly, are meant to be utilitarian and comfortable in movement—as the lookbook demonstrates. Designed by self-taught Lindsay Reif (who first become known in local …

UPPERCUP + Coffee Supreme Reusable To-Go Cup

A colorful collaboration unites Australia's premier coffee culture

by Chérmelle Edwards Consuming takeaway coffee is a daily ritual for many. Though the experience of sipping such high quality coffee out of a paper cup leaves much to be desired. With this in mind, a group of Australian design (and coffee) enthusiasts created UPPERCUP, a simple, elegant and reusable alternative that both improves on, and references conventional disposable cup designs in silhouette and lid …

Word of Mouth: Paraty

Cachaça, fresh food and local art provide the rustic setting for this historic Brazilian town

by Abby Morgan and Blake Whitman Walking around the maze of streets paved with irregular stones, visitors can feel the Portuguese presence that first landed in Paraty 500 years ago. Situated in a sheltered bay at the edge of the wild Mata Atlantica (Atlantic Forest), the charming seaside town is a relic of Brazil’s colonial past. When the coffee and sugarcane trade dissipated, the old …