Plan B Vintage-Inspired Watches

Well-priced luxury timepieces with a case shape drawn from 1950s French watchmaking

As we’ve noted time and again, there’s no short supply of emerging watchmakers taking to Kickstarter to launch their debut products. Many of these brands cite throwback influences and strong materials. Rarely, however, are they as interesting as Plan B watches and their debut model, the Edmonton. These 43mm chronograph timepieces—featuring a battery-powered Ronda Startech Caliber 3520.D movement—manage to embrace the clean, classic stylings we …

The Elder Statesman’s Luxurious NBA Capsule Collection

Iconic sports logos find a home upon high-quality, hand-dyed cashmere

Cashmere might not be the first material you think of when considering either NBA attire—or athletic apparel in general. It’s easily associated with LA-based luxury knitwear brand The Elder Statesman, however. Since their inception in 2007, The Elder Statesman’s won fans for their high-quality, hand-dyed garments and accessories. While they may appear to be an unlikely partner for the world’s most famous basketball organization, when …

The Importance of Glass at the Arlo Hotel Nomad

Beds set into the cityscape, a stunning see-through rooftop floor and more

When glancing skyward from the base of the brand new Arlo Hotel Nomad, one notices an overhang composed of glass. It isn’t until guests step out on the spacious 31st floor outdoor bar that it becomes evident this is a small, transparent floor. It may be vertigo-inducing for some, but it’s more than an uncommon design flourish; it’s actually a telling indicator of the importance …