Whitewash

The stark side of sunny LA in a book of contrasts

Back in 2002, photographer Nicholas Alan Cope picked up his camera and moved across the country from Maryland to Los Angeles, the city he documents in his new book “Whitewash.” Cope’s LA is one of stark geometric architecture rendered in black and white, a far cry from the colorful Hollywood glitz the city so often tries to project. By harnessing the bright, Southern California sun, …

Thomas Fuchs Creative

Murano glass creations inspired by the natural world

Back in 2011, after serving as global creative director of Donghia—a brand best known for textiles—designer Thomas Fuchs met Michou Mahtani, then global brand director for Remy Martin Louis XIII. The encounter marked the perfect opportunity to bring to life Fuchs’ love of Murano glass, which was originally sparked when he was asked to create a lighting division for Donghia. Combining that passion with the …

Colorful Chukkas from Christian Kimber

Boots from Melbourne in styles named for Darjeeling, Oolong and Rooibos tea

It’s not exactly breaking news that Melbourne is quickly becoming one of the world’s most stylish and exciting cities. Melbourne’s growing art and culture scene has been luring people from across the globe to start new ventures in Australia’s second city—nice weather and a killer coffee culture probably aren’t hurting anything either. Christian Kimber landed in Melbourne back in 2011 after a few years working …