When filling a flask before a night on the town, class acts reach for Wentworth Pewter Flask Funnel. Not only does the scale of this tiny object—a miniscule 1.5 x 1.25 inches—make it an adorable item unto itself, but we take comfort in knowing that not a drop of pricey spirits might be wasted in an important liquor transfer. The legend of pewtersmith Arthur Richard Wentworth, who sold pewter items from his suitcase in the 1950s, lives on today in Wentworth’s well-crafted and inherently beautiful objects.
Dargelos’ reflective vest perfectly merges safety and style. Custom-made highly reflective 3M material is hand-netted into a wide fishnet, which makes any biker’s presence known on the road. Best of all, the vest is extremely lightweight and folds up small enough to put in your pocket, so there’s no excuse for invisibility.
For those who fantasize about getting behind the wheel a 1969 Jaguar convertible, but aren’t quite willing to make the investment, try the Classic Car Club Manhattan. A mecca for classic car enthusiasts, this club is an endless joyride for members, who can access an elite fleet of 40 of the most coveted vehicles of all-time. With membership priced at less than the cost of a monthly Manhattan parking spot, this car club will fulfill any Mustang fanatic or Lambo lover’s wildest dreams.
The Christiania cargo bike was born out of the autonomous and unconventional Copenhagen commune, where hash is legal and cars are not. One or both of these factors perhaps led to Lars Engstrom’s ingenious original cargo bike design, created as a one-off for his wife Annie to transport their two kids. In bike-friendly Copenhagen, there are now 40,000 on the street. These easy-to-ride miracle workers are a necessity for carrying oversized loads: surfboards, groceries and even the most precious cargo of all, small children.
A Turkish bath towel that can double as a scarf? Centuries of Turkish bathers can’t be wrong. It’s a modern notion to ditch the terry cloth for a handsome and moisture-defying Hammam towel. Born in Tunisia, this lovely piece of fabric has taken a detour to the US market and is ready to be your number one multi-use item. Woven from a lightweight, hand-woven cotton, the Hamman becomes even softer and more absorbent over its long and happy existence.
For those who value excursions into nature as much as they do personal hygiene, the Nemo Helio Pressure Shower is the gadget of choice. Engineers blended the ease and packability of a traditional basic gravity shower with a foot-pump, which lends a satisfying pressure usually achieved only with heavier and more high-tech camping showers. An even-pressured shower in the wilderness requires nothing more than an enclosed alcove in the trees and a few stomps of the tootsie.
Cocoon your beverage of choice in this classy hand-stitched leather drink holder from Friday & River. As you save the earth, one disposable koozie at a time, the biggest challenge you will face is whether to sip on the booze or hit the caffeine. Crafted in the US from a natural vegetable-tanned leather, which only gets better with age.
You never have to worry about being overdressed, not having RSVPed, being late or overstaying the party, when you are the party. Jawbone’s Mini Jambox is an all-time favorite speaker companion as we thump our way through life. Besides giving one-touch access to your killer collection of saved and streaming music, it’s small enough to fit in your bag, so you will never be stranded without a soundtrack. The geometric design of this intriguing box, available in nine colors, was born out of the mind of genius Yves Béhar, with whom we would love to bust a move.
Aptly described as “organizational origami” this smartly designed and expertly crafted organizer holds your travel goods in style. A hang-hook means you can easily access your goods on the go from three pouches and a zippered pocket. Fold it all up and throw it in your bag—you can even access exterior pockets without opening the main compartment.
Marimekko’s floral prints and bold patterns brighten up the dreariest of days. The famed Finnish brand’s mini umbrella in their signature Unikko print will keep you dry while neatly fitting into a small bag or purse when not in use.
Dubbel Duffel’s ultra-clever travel bags unzip and expand from a medium sized handbag into a small backpack or messenger bag. Selling exclusively from Opening Ceremony, they’re as useful as they are stylish.
Even after production ceased, Braunsline of travel alarm clocks continued to ring a bell in the minds of minimalists. Based closely on the original 1994 AB1A model designed byDietrich LubswithDieter Rams, the Travel Alarm Clockis a reliable timepiece with a clear, crisp crescendo alarm.
Travel and photography go hand-in-hand so it makes sense that Lomography created Map Editions for the Diana, Diana Mini, Fish Eye No 2 and La Sardina. As if Lomographers didn’t already have the cutest cameras around, these take the cake!
For cycling enthusiasts, this journal by Nigel Peake features 20 illustrations with sections divided by countryside, mountain and city rides. We’ve always liked Peake’s work as lead illustrator for Hermès, and this is great insight into his personal work.
