10 Pairs of Sweats

From classic and drop crotch to sporty shorts and fleece robes, a new era of design-forward sweats has arrived

Whether you choose to recognize it or not, it’s happening—sweats are having a moment. From the cozy boy and goth-ninja menswear movements of seasons past to the tech-sweat-driven warm-up fashions of fall, sweats are now as likely to be seen in SoHo and on streetstyle blogs as with ice cream stains on a dorm room floor. To take a look at some of the many …

2014 Snowboard Setup

A ride review of what's been on and under our feet so far this season

CH HQ is in NYC, but we’re big fans of hitting the slopes. Whether it’s riding the local toe rope in Minnesota or exploring some side country in California, having the right gear can make all the difference. While early season snow conditions run rampant out east, we recently went west in effort to find some snow in British Columbia (stay tuned for our visit …

Ruphus

Wooden bicycles and fenders from the Portland-based design and build shop

Founded this past September as a creative outlet for the smaller ideas that would otherwise go untouched by designer Matt Rafael at his home and interior design/build company Raphael Design, Ruphus utilizes Rafael’s 20 plus years of design experience to produce a modest range of furniture and bicycle-oriented products. While the innovative wooden Woodsman bicycle is immediately attention-grabbing (much like the design direction previously seen …