Columbia Sportswear Reinvents Raincoat Technology

Their proprietary OutDry Extreme technology offers protection and breathability by way of all new surface membranes

Most people are familiar with Columbia Sportswear‘s range of durable, stylish outdoor apparel. Many, however, might not be familiar with the fact that the brand holds more than 220 patents for technologies they’ve developed in just the last six years. Today, they announce their latest development, OutDry Extreme for raincoats, and CH had the opportunity to get hands on with the products during a visit …

Dirigible Flying with Hendrick’s Gin

A surreal and timeless experience, we roved the skies in a cucumber airship

There are fewer dirigible and zeppelin pilots in the US (and the world) than there are astronauts. Only seven or eight airships actively chart the skies stateside, and just a handful more globally. It’s a near-lost form of travel, yielding a sensation somewhere between a funicular and a sailboat of the winds. And fortunately, we just got to experience a flight in a blimp—one that’s …

Sotheby’s + eBay’s Online Art Auction: Contemporary Curated

Some 317 lots by leading artists in an incredible selection of works

Anyone who has attended a live auction can attest to the thrill of bidding wars and the chance to see rare, privately owned works. Through a collaborative online sale, known as “Contemporary Curated,” acclaimed auction house Sotheby‘s and e-commerce hub eBay are delivering that experience on the internet. Some 317 lots of post-war and contemporary art, ranging in price from $2,000 to over $60,000, are …