Breville Oracle Espresso Machine

The dual boiler equipped machine makes manual quality coffee with automatic precision

Given time and the proper tools, it’s not difficult to learn how to make an exceptional cup of coffee—but to do it consistently, time after time? That’s the real trick. In this instance, the Breville Oracle aims to save the day. The recently released machine boasts the precision of an automatic with the consistency and quality of a manual machine. We’ve been testing out the …

Trout Rainwear

Attractive, technical outerwear for women, designed in Toronto and made in Vancouver

While visiting the Westcomb factory in Vancouver, BC earlier last month we happened upon a stack of classic-looking raincoats being sewn by hand. After further inspection, it was revealed that the brand was in fact Trout; a Toronto-based women’s rainwear label that commissions Westcomb as their manufacturer. After an initial launch in summer of 2013, today the burgeoning brand welcomes four new designs into their …

Squair Curvaceous Bumper for iPhone 5

Machined aluminum offers protection and a soft, elegant edge to Apple's latest smartphones

Few protective cases match the sophisticated design of the iPhone—though rare, they are out there. Take the fantastically named Curvaceous Bumper for iPhone 5 and 5s from Japanese accessories brand Squair, for example. Made entirely in Japan, the machined aluminum bumper is cut from a single block of the material for a sturdy, seamless design lacking witness marks that plague most plastic alternatives. The exterior …