Love It or Leave It

Ten NYC designers explore consumerism, religion and the detritus of the American dream

The second-floor space at Gallery R’Pure has been transformed into a visual conversation about what America means today. “Love It or Leave It” explores notions of consumerism, patriotism, religion and the suburban dream through the critical eyes of 10 acclaimed New York-based designers. The idea for the show was conceived during months of brainstorming by both the designers and gallery director Odile Hainaut, who described …

Rack360 by Naolab

Sleek and slender rotating storage

Standing 80cm tall, Naolab‘s recently released Rack360 is a creatively arranged storage unit for small spaces. The 12 stacked drawers fan out like a spiral of steps that can rotate a full 360 degrees to accommodate any number of configurations. Described by Naolab as being “perfect for long things”, the rack can hold a wide array of items from food and kitchen supplies to tools …

Scout Regalia Bikes

LA designers come to NYC to launch a bike perfect for both coasts

Just one floor up from “Scale,” Cool Hunting’s curatorial contribution to Noho Design District at the Standard Hotel, the work of 12 West Coast designers was on view in the “Hotel California” exhibition. Among the group was Scout Regalia, a multidisciplinary design practice based in LA’s Echo Park neighborhood. Co-founders and architects Benjamin Luddy and Makoto Mizutani have built a body of work spanning furniture, …