Alpinestars

Superslim body armor and mobile airbags from the leaders of state-of-the-art motorcycle gear

For over 40 years Alpinestars has been developing state of the art technology for motorcycling and motorsports safety. From the racetrack to the street to the sketchiest off-road terrain, Alpinestars leads the way when it comes to motorcycle apparel and protective technology. The statement, “We believe the best design and research is achieved under extreme conditions,” comes as no surprise, considering Alpinestars products have been …

Undpartner

Three inventive bike accessories that double as urban furniture

Spotted at Salone Satellite, the work of the Austrian duo Undpartner aims to not just design a few bike accessories but to reinvent urban experiences. As Barbara Gollackner and Michael Walder say, “Undpartner is ready to reconquer public space: city residents are being given the opportunity to reconquer room for communication and create a spot for everyday living with wear-it-yourself furniture.” The Parasite seat can …

Camparitivo

Escape the Milan fair frenzy at designer Matteo Ragni's Campari bottle-inspired bar

In the beautiful gardens of La Triennale Design Museum, Italy’s famed aperitivo Campari created a new look for the outdoor bar, a bright red vision designed by Matteo Ragni. Dubbed Camparitivo, Ragni tells us the spirit behind this Talent Capsule design “is continuing toward a ‘futuro meraviglioso’ (wonderful future), like in the previous seasons.” The Italian designer (known for his all-in-one spoon and fork called …