The Handsome, Portable Vifa Copenhagen Speaker

The revitalized Danish brand's debut product sounds as good as it looks

Launched at the 2014 Stockholm Furniture Fair this past February, Copenhagen is the first wireless speaker from Vifa. Though the Danish company has over 80 years experience making loudspeaker components, they rebranded as a consumer audio company, with Copenhagen leading the way as their debut product—more will follow, with each earning the name of a different Nordic capital. Merging Bang & Olufsen’s minimalism with Jambox’s …

Archer Hotel, New York

The service-focused hotel offers hidden surprises in each nook and cranny

Joining the cluster of hotels south of Bryant Park in midtown Manhattan is the boutique Archer Hotel, a new brand from the privately-owned LodgeWorks Partners. The brand’s philosophy is represented by a fictional, enigmatic yet gracious host named Archer, who makes himself present in the smallest of details. Archer’s aim is to make guests feel welcome and comfortable, and the resulting efforts from the staff …

Edgy Leather Travel Bags from The Transience

Feel (and customize) the function-focused, NYC-made accessories at their Bowery pop-up shop

For the most part, leather travel bags are pretty predictable; sticking to the tried-and-true formula of vegetable-tanned shades of brown in vintage-inspired shapes. If you’re looking for something less ho-hum and more in tune with a modern aesthetic, NYC’s The Transience offers some creative alternative options. The new brand’s leather bags and accessories—geared towards travelers—merge functionality, quality and unique designs that are eye-catching, yet subtle …