Alison Jean Cole cuts rocks and minerals by hand using old tools in her garage, grinding and polishing them into stunning jewelry pieces that showcase just a peek of the Earth’s beauty and history. Geologic formations on brass hooks have never looked so good.
Designed as an antidote to the piles of steel commuter bikes that line the walks and whiz through the streets of Amsterdam, Van Heesch Design’s Copper Bike—an edition limited to 10—transcends any adherence to drab utility. As copper’s natural patina sets in the bicycle shows off the structural elegance of a familiar object with the handy ability to get you from here to there.
Instead of promoting a corporate fashion label on your chest, why not spread the word about your favorite cause? 30% of the profits from Prinkshop’s Tap That Tee will go to an organization tackling water crises around the world. And whether your cause is access to clean water, gun control or women’s reproductive rights, Prinkshop has a tee to transform you into an everyday activist.
Created by celebrated Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen in 1955, the Tongue Chair was originally designed for the Munkegaard School outside Copenhagen (which Jacobsen also designed). The chair was sold briefly in the ’80s, but then went out of production. Now, Jacobsen’s grandson Tobias has resurrected the classic design—scaled up for adult derrieres—and reissued it in wonderful textiles, from leather to Kvadrat’s Divina MD.
Packs Project is known for its ethically-produced bags, all of which are made with sustainable materials in a socially responsible environment where all craftsmen are paid a fair wage. The Runwell Backpack uses jute-canvas, a soft yet tough plant fiber that promises to withstand and protect. Complete with a vegan leather padded bottom and contrast zippers.
Formafantasma took on the daunting task of beautifying water filtration and succeeded to the extreme. The Still purifier combines an engraved crystal decanter with copper attachments and utilizes active charcoal to elevate humble drinking water to its proper stature. Picked by The Macallan Whisky Maker, Bob Dalgarno
Comprised of eight pounds of hand-spun, hand-dyed, hand-loomed, hand-stitched cashmere, The Elder Statesman’s Four Panel Blanket can fairly serve as the only blanket you’ll ever need again.
Designed by award-winning Finnish illustrator Janine Rewell, Early Birds mixes the artist’s love for geometry with a bit of humor and appreciation for nature. Early Birds first appeared as part of Sound Creatures, a collaborative exhibit with composer David Kemp. Proceeds from sale will support Save The Orangutan.
Gone are the clunky, corner-swallowing sound systems of yesteryear. Make just a bit of room for SYMBOL’s smart, minimal Custom Audio Console. Crafted with low-sheen-lacquered Spanish oak in New York’s Hudson Valley, the consoles can be customized to accommodate streaming music, 1-4 turntables, and A/V hookups for TV based on your preferences. The amplifier features two 4″ driver speakers and an 8″ subwoofer. Allow two to four weeks for completion and delivery.
This limited run book by conceptual artist Mark Dion is the unofficial guide to NYC’s popular elevated park on the West Side. Let your imagination run wild as Dion blends fact and fiction about the High Line’s history, complete with observations, rumors and a section dedicated to the park’s lost and found.
Working with silk threads on Khaddar fabric, fair wage female artisans in Punjab, Pakistan spend 48 hours hand-embroidering the graphic pattern on each Trinidad Zip Clutch. Inspired by Old Havana tile work, the 10” x 7”-wristlet features all the attention to detail and quality for which Popinjay is known: Italian hardware, calfskin leather, meticulous handiwork as well as the brand’s signature woven parrot lining.
Family-run Smile Squared donates a bamboo toothbrush to a child in need for each toothbrush purchased. You can also forgo the brush and still join their altruistic effort with a simple $5 donation. Studies show that clean teeth are not only cosmetically uplifting, but that regular brushing also prevents heart disease.
Surname Goods’ Conductor Flask is made like an old tin can, whereby a thin layer of tin is lined to a metal exterior to prevent rust. Here, your portable tipple of choice gets encased in lustrous copper, which develops a natural patina over time.
Boasting the ability to put bioluminescence in the palm of your hand, the Dino Pet really is a pretty awesome little toy. The little crystal fella photosynthesizes during the day to light up at night, recreating a natural, beautiful occurrence without so much as a plug or battery.
Twins for Peace gives shoes to children in need on a 1-1 basis with what’s purchased from their French clothing and lifestyle shop. Their slim and sleek pair of Boubou black leather sneakers goes practically all black everything, and are accented by the brand’s trademark red-tipped laces.
Postalco offers two belts in one with the reversible Post Buckle Belt. Two sides of rich, oiled leather come in a variety of understated neutral colors, fastened by a ultra-simple buckle showing only one notch hole in the center. With no indication that such smart simplicity will go out of style, the belt makes for a doubly sound investment.
