Jack Erwin’s “Cooper” Boat Shoe

Updating the classic style with natural leather and a longer silhouette

NYC-based Jack Erwin is on a mission to create well-made, high-quality affordable men’s shoes. Their latest style, the Cooper, is their take on one of summer’s most classic styles, the boat shoe. The 100% leather welt shoes are available in three colorways—Navy Calfskin, Caramel Nubuck and Slate Nubuck—and have a natural finish so they maintain a subtle and sophisticated look. With a slightly longer, more …

Sean Parker’s Rebooted Airtime App

Effortless video group chatting with up to six friends on mobile, all the while sharing songs, GIFs and more

It’s been easy to take part in group video chats on web browsers thanks to Google Hangouts, Skype or Oovoo. On the go, however, FaceTime (for example) sticks strictly to a one-on-one formatand Snapchat only allows for two-way conversations. So what’s the best way to tell your extended family (all at once, to keep things fair) that you just got engaged, or discuss the new …

“Old Kyoto”‘s Historical Machiya Rental Properties in the Gion Neighborhood

Live like a local in renovated traditional accommodations in the old geisha district

Developed for travelers visiting Kyoto’s Yasaka Shrine (which began construction in the year 656), the alluring Gion neighborhood later transformed into an exclusive geisha district with plenty of tea houses, bars and restaurants. Gion today has plenty to offer locals and tourists alike, and is home to countless traditional machiya (wooden townhouses). Kyoto, more than many other cities, calls you to live like a local …