Thompson Beach House, Playa del Carmen

A new modern hotel in the heart of the city and directly on the water

Over the years, Playa del Carmen, Mexico has picked up a reputation for two things: it’s the hipper, more nightlife-centric destination for those who want to avoid the Cancun crowd, and it’s adjacent to beautiful beaches. The brand new Thompson Beach House does more than offer access to both. Two blocks from their sprawling main location, the boutique-style hotel rests directly on the sands. One …

Larsson & Jennings Norse Collection

The clean, modern watch brand introduces Swiss-made pieces in angular cases

It’s safe to say the bulk of watches on the market (Apple Watch, aside) feature round cases with round faces and, since their inception in 2012, UK/Swedish watch brand Larsson & Jennings has excelled at producing modern, circular wristwatches. With their latest debut, the Norse Collection, they’ve taken their minimalist design sensibilities and applied them to angular cases—with variations on the square and rectangle. Each …

Tattoo Artist Gets The World’s First Tattoo Arm Prosthesis

Twenty-two years ago, tattoo artist JC Sheitan Tenet lost his lower right arm. This didn’t prevent him from continuing with his artistic passion, but recently, compelled by the desire to draw tattoos with his missing limb, he helped to imagine the incredible. Partnering with tattoo artist (and engineer) Gonzal, he offered up an old prosthetic arm, which Gonzal then turned into the world’s first prosthetic …