The Story Behind Prince’s Last Guitar

In February 2016, custom guitar maker and creator of the distinct Purple Special guitar, Simon Farmer received an email from Prince’s former drummer Kirk Johnson. Years prior, in 2007, Farmer produced the Purple Special with one person in mind: Prince. After years of internet support and rave reviews about instrument, Johnson reached out to Farmer to acquire the guitar for Prince and only a month …

Inside NYC’s Storied The Beekman Hotel + Residences

One of the most anticipated developments in years finally opens its doors

There are few buildings in NYC that carry as much allure as 5 Beekman Street, once known as Temple Court. Built between 1881 and 1883, a central enclosed nine-story Victorian atrium defines the interior. It was unparalleled at the time and would play host to decades of activity—from a theatrical beginning to a law firm and publishing house. In 1998, the building’s facade would be …

OTHR Design Studio

Beautiful, useful homewares 3D printed on demand in steel, precious metals and porcelain

There are three pillars to the products released by OTHR design studio: they must be useful, they have to fit the right aesthetic, and they need to be unique. Combining these guidelines with an inventory-free model, as they 3D print homewares on demand, OTHR isn’t an average organization. They’re quick, they’re collaborative and, since their launch during New York Design Week, they’ve demonstrated that they’ll …