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Jakarta-based illustrator Melissa Sunjaya brings Indonesian craft global with totes and more

by Maureen Ferry Cuellar When designer and BlueLounge co-founder Melissa Sunjaya, returned to her beloved but chaotic hometown of Jakarta, she was struck by the disconnect that exists among the country’s population of more than 250 million. As a natural resource and manufacturing-rich nation, Indonesia ships top-quality components and ingredients all over the world, yet at the same time, large cities like Jakarta are teaming …

Annoyed Grunt

Mr. Kiji returns to gallery walls with a solo show of design prowess

Not long after Mr. Kiji removed his paintings from the walls of NYC’s Mallick Williams Gallery in April last year, he was struck by a car while riding his bike around his Brooklyn neighborhood. The hit rendered Mr. Kiji with a hand lacking feeling and he was unable to draw for several months. The industrious young illustrator, painter and sought-after graphic artist didn’t let this …

Whipping + Post Vintage Messenger

Former musician Ryan Barr finds inspiration in life on the road and old postal bags

Musician turned designer Ryan Barr’s latest accessory is a refreshingly simple take on a classic messenger bag. Like the rest of the products under Barr’s leather goods label , Whipping + Post, which include instrument cases and other accessories, the new bag is entirely handcrafted and built to last. Finding inspiration in Barr’s experiences as a musician on the road as well as old-school US …