Five Folding Knives

Classic pocket knife designs from trappers to toothpicks

The token tool carried by boy scouts and mountain men the world over, a pocket knife is a useful device to have whether in a city or outdoors. The versatile tool can can cut you free in an emergency or simply slice an apple for lunch, keeping it a classic everyday necessity. Below are five traditionally-styled folding knives that will help in quick bike emergency …

Stamps of Approval

A celebrated collector brings to life the latest series of USPS commemorative stamps

Philanthropic art collector George R. Kravis II has a penchant for “almost anything with a motor, light, cord or battery.” The former radio head’s passion for industrial design has led him to amass thousands of objects. Some he used over the years and some he kept in pristine condition, but all are equally treasured. Tulsa-based Kravis was recently at NYC’s Cooper-Hewitt museum for the unveiling …

Vans DQM General

A skate industry vet teams up with a legendary NYC boutique for a collaborative shop with street culture appeal

The most talked about collaboration between skateboarding and street fashion of late, Vans’ first brick-and-mortar store champions NYC sneaker institution DQM. Opening today in the heart of SoHo, the Vans DQM General brings boutique founder Chris Keeffe’s well-edited contemporary skate style to a broader shopping audience. From custom-made tables to the handpicked photographs that adorn the walls, the historic space’s lofted ceilings and worn hardwood …