Designers Chen Chen and Kai Williams’ collaborative Greenpoint studio space was flooded during Hurricane Sandy, perhaps causing these Pratt grads to ponder the immense power of the natural world. Their recent collection of keychains raises the question, how will the polymers, the structures, the chemicals and the art that we have created hold up to the freezing and fiery nature of the cosmos? Aptly titled “nuggets,” each intricate resin sculpture showcases a dense universe, meant to represent man’s forgotten excess of material and its inevitable fusion.
Described to be the “choice of champs,” MBS MFG. CO.’s quality caps are a win, for sure. Made with classic five-panel construction, these brimmed beauties have just the right mix of timeless simplicity and downtown freshness. Homegrown in Jersey City and made in the USA, this soon-to-be favorite chapeau is available in a multitude of colors and fabrics to suit any and all noggins.
A wallet with a subject matter as loud as its styling, this colorful billfold is stitched with a Pop Art-inpired pattern and a retro boombox motif, fusing our favorite ’90s stereo system with an ironic dash of East Coast prep—a cash-worthy combo on multiple levels that’s far from grandma’s needlepoint projects.
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.
While it would be hard to go wrong with any of Jill Platner’s divine accessories, the wearability and simple beauty of her CC Rider bracelet make it a sure winner. Named after Jill’s favorite song by Elvis, the CC Rider is available as a wrap or single bracelet crafted from rawhide, comes in five stunning hues and is finished with a sterling silver toggle clasp, blending just the right amount of rugged durability and streamlined femininity.
For the detail and data-focused athlete, this watch has it all. Where other fitness trackers fall short, the miCoach from Adidas soars measuring heart rate without a strap and a touch screen with coaching prompts New Years Resolutions have never been easier to keep up.
Fashion expert Sass Brown’s book shows the future of sustainable fashion—ethical and experimental, without losing its focus on aesthetics. ReFashioned features 46 international designers which demonstrate a solid reality that is shaping creativity and manufacturing.
Seattle-based Potluck Store makes baby accessories that you might want to steal when they’re not looking. Using feather, felt and bright geometric prints, these special gems will delight any chic toddler along with their parents. The customizable His and Hers Bowtie and Hairclip Set consists of an exotic feather clip for her and an eye-catching bowtie for him, and reminds darling little twins or siblings that sharing is always in style.
On average, we spend 1/3 of our lives sleeping. Therefore, any investment in a better sleep experience—be it high thread count sheets or bank-breaking beds—is completely acceptable. Yet, no matter how wonderful our down pillows, a bad nightmare really sends the whole experience straight to hell. Welcome, a dreamcatcher for a new millennium. Designed by Remee, this robotic, LED-flashing eye mask guarantees the wearer more lucid dreams–—that is, the ability to understand that you are dreaming while in the dreaming state, to take some control and fully relax.
Dressing for serious business often means concealing the zanier items in your wardrobe, so to expose a bit of personality when suited up, look to Soxfords’ unconventionally-patterned, soft cotton and nylon dress socks. While we love many of the offbeat themes, the Seigaiha socks pair as nicely with selvage denim as they do with Yohji Yamamoto pants.
Ditch plastic frames for a pair of sunglasses handmade by local artisans in Istanbul. These unique wooden shades, designed by the environmentally-minded, Barcelona-based eyewear shop Mahonki, are supremely crafted from walnut and birdseye maple and feature CE-certified, 100% UVA & UVB protection lenses.
A hooded sweater made from Italian cashmere, the Portofino combines the same versatile hoodie design we all know and love, with some of the most luxurious cashmere in the world. Whether you’re docked along the Italian Rivieria or reading a book on the couch, this sweater is always the right fit.
A good belt does more than just keep your pants up. The finishing touch on a truly great outfit, with its brass hoof pick closure the Red Hook belt adds that extra dash of surprising panache.
Artist and Designer Shanan Campanero founded her organic yet modern line of wallpapers in 2008, and has been creating divine interiors with a commitment to environmental responsibility and natural luxury ever since. Those who aren’t ready to take on any interior decorating projects can still take joy in the ethereal beauty of Campanero’s hand painted works of art with this stunning array of iPhone cases depicting her exclusive designs.
From Detroit-based watchmakers Shinola comes The Birdy 34mm—a handsome watch with just the right about of femininity and rugged accents. The Birdy features an elegantly slender double wrap leather strap, a decorative crown and case plating and a pearlized white dial, and is made with a commitment to the rebirth of American manufacturing.
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.
