Belly Love

With a shape inspired by coral and covered in glowing tentacles that move, Florence Jaffrain's "Belly Love" looks more like a prop from Burning Man than a piece of furniture. Prioritizing a more sensual experience, the Paris-based designer lined the womb-like structure with a new photo-luminescent textile comprised of thousands of tiny soft bristles with essential oil-diffusing microcapsules. The fabric cover "breathes" as well, cradling …

Eight Thank You Cards

Expressing appreciation for those who celebrated the season of giving makes a great way to begin the new year. We highlighted some of our favorite ways to say thanks here. From affectionate to witty, each card channels sincere sentiments of gratitude. Applying trendy catchphrases to letterpress cards, NYC-based Greenwich Letterpress offers "Mad Props" on recycled paper while L.A.-based Richie Designs lets that someone special know …

Cool Hunting Video Presents: Nike Flagship, Harajuku, Tokyo

Interior designer Masamichi Katayama talks about his vision for Nike's new Harajuku store

by Nike’s new store in the heart of Tokyo’s Harajuku district, interviewing interior designer Masamichi Katayama about how he came up with a way to suit the brand and its locale. Also check out the original story that we wrote about the store opening in November—all courtesy of Nike.