Studio Visit: Aakash Nihalani

A look inside the Brooklyn artist's studio, where two-dimensional shapes come alive through tape and a unique perspective

Passing by one of Brooklyn artist Aakash Nihalani‘s fluorescent installations, it’s hard to not take a second look. Then a third, and likely after that, a few photos. Nihalani uses simple materials like tape, plastics, magnets and wood to create geometric shapes that appear to be Photoshopped into the real world. Playing with dimension and manipulating the visual language of space in both gallery and …

Gore-Tex’s Surround Technology

The industry leader's new footwear technology promises the first all-around breathability and waterproofing

Staying dry inside and out is one of the core challenges designers and materials scientists face when creating apparel and footwear for performance in the elements. Oftentimes, breathability is sacrificed for greater waterproofing or vice versa—except in the case of Gore-Tex, a breathable and waterproof membrane material which is often the mark of performance in the outdoor world. Long used in footwear to provide lateral …

EAST Surf Co. Wax Tool

A functional and elegant surf accessory cut and crafted from American Walnut

Any surfer worth their salt knows the importance of a proper layer of wax on their deck. After a few sessions, the sticky bumps that once held your traction through turns soon feel slick like a freshly mopped floor. Meaning, it’s either time to rough up your existing wax or strip it and start anew. With this in mind, Brooklyn-based surfwax-maker EAST Surf Co. set …