Small space. Big sound. The Geneva Sound System Model XS is the perfect travel companion for the music-loving design enthusiast on the go. Made by Swiss masters of modern electronics, this highly portable and transformative speaker was inspired by the classic travel clock, designed to easily fold into a sleek leather-like case. The system’s packability and high-quality audio, Bluetooth-capability, and built-in alarm clock make it a convenient audio essential you will never leave home without.
Ideal for the traveling photographer, this waterproof camera bag from Lowepro is specially designed with a removable internal case for fast access. Whether it’s a surprise rain storm or rowdy set, the roll-top closure seals in your precious equipment and keeps the elements out.
Killspencer’s Black Bridal Leather and Paracord Camera Strap will hold its own next to even the most sophisticated of cameras. Master craftsmen hand-braid each cord in the company’s Los Angeles workshop from waxed linen thread, which is both tangle-free and highly durable, before it’s finished with hand-threaded leather trim. The result is a mixture of classic craftsmanship and modern minimalism that will keep ready to capture the next great snapshot in style.
Pierre Hardy originally rose to fame with his acclaimed footwear collections for Dior, Hermes and Balenciaga, to name a few, and has since created his own eponymous line of shoes and handbags, known for their graphic aesthetic and sleek architectural lines. The designer’s signature cube prints were originally inspired by Florentine stone floors, and are a constant in his coveted collections. Hardy’s Cube Print Pouch features this timeless print with just the right amount of graphic interest and refined sophistication, and is sure to get a knowing nod or two from the fashion-elite.
Terra New York’s semi-transparent, 100% waterproof jackets merge fashion with utility while keeping you dry—and looking good—during those cumbersome spring showers. This winter, they’ve added new capes, trench coats and parkas to their arsenal, which include a removable wool lining.
Your likes on Instagram are sure to go through the roof with just a moderate investment in these lightweight, easy-to-use lenses and tripod from Restoration Hardware. Polarized macro and fisheye lenses lend extreme zoom and wide-angle capability, and the foldable tripod is maximally effective when stability is necessary. Finally, your iPhone camera’s capability matches its quality.
Pendleton Woolen Mills’ relationship with Native Americans goes back six generations, when designer Joe Rawnsley spent years researching native culture, from the Southwest to Northwestern Oregon. Rawnsley noted colors and patterns that held the most meaning to the tribes, and interpreted these designs into Pendleton’s weaving processes, originally using blankets for trade with the natives. Invest in an American classic with Pendleton’s soft terry cloth towels, which are just like their authentic blankets, but ready for the beach.
Because private planes are just so passé! All it takes is a 3-week course and a well-earned chunk of change—next thing you know you can be at the helm of your own private submarine, exploring the ocean floor like never before. With depth ratings ranging from 100-1000 meters, this technological wonder is the stuff that dreams are made of. Take the plunge.
Since 1962 luxury travel experience company Abercrombie & Kent has led adventure-prone individuals on expeditions, safaris and cruises around the world. And for their latest trip, A&K has teamed up with Flexjet for a trip around the world, literally. You and a select group of friends or family will experience seven landmark destinations—from a traditional tea ceremony in Tokyo to a private tour of Le Louvre.
Let’s face it, urban living often requires a trolley. For those who have shied away from toting a pair of wheels on city sidewalks, we give you the DraMaten Stockholm Shopping Trolley, a stylish and mobile caboose that will provide some much needed relief to your aching shoulders. This little buggy folds up easy for compact storage—extremely necessary considering you’ll need that extra space for all the great new stuff you can now bring home with you.
Izola provides a good flask for every type of sipper. Constructed from the most durable of stainless steel, available in 5-ounce or 3-ounce sizes depending on one’s tolerance, these classy vessels are available inscribed with a number of different cheers-worthy expressions—”to hell with work” for instance. The pleasing circular shape of these containers is quite aerodynamic, easily moving from your pocket, to your mouth, and back again, and again and again.
Badass menswear nerds will earn some serious style-cred with this Mark McNairy Daisy Camo lighter. A flame starter so far beyond your basic Bic, this classic Zippo is covered with the designer’s signature daisy camo print, which brings to mind an era of flower power and peaceful resistance. It’s as powerful on its own as it is paired with McNairy’s signature duds.
During the heart of World War II, Victor Hasselblad was commissioned by the Swedish Air Force to construct a camera that rivaled one recovered from a German spy plane shot down over Sweden. The quality inherent in Hasselblad’s original design lives on today in The Stellar, an elegant compact camera that packs a big punch with its advanced technology, Carl Zeiss lens and portable size.
We know what you’re thinking: With so many amazing gifts on order from the CH Gift Guide, what wrapping paper could possibly live up to the absolute brilliance of your present array? This splendid Twigs and Berries paper from illustrator Colourbox is as environmentally friendly as it is delightful, and will certainly do the trick.
Help mini globetrotters keep a physical record of their childhood travel with this My Travels World Map from Children Inspire Design. Kids gain a global perspective, as they use stickers to document their trips and plot future journeys. A fun activity that doubles as a record of family adventures for years to come—and the promise of a gold sticker upon return might make that 14 hour flight home just a tad more bearable.
Give the gift of experience with this cycling journey through the mountains of the South of France complete with gourmet food, technical support and a massage at the end of a long day on the bike. When you’ve had enough of turning the pedals, there are plenty of cultural activities and immersions to unwind with. Let the expert crew at Rapha do all of the logistical work for you, you’ve got hills to climb.
