Art Brand BFGF

The LA-based designer blending pop culture and nature in a delightful way

Lilian Martinez calls her creative endeavor BFGF an “art brand” since her ingenuous yet lush and compelling designs can be found on almost anything. From T-shirts to digitally printed rugs, Martinez’s creations draw from pop culture (Nike swooshes and Lisa Simpsons) as well as nature and the dreamy qualities of the human form. While Martinez works solo, she collaborates regularly with other artists and the …

TYG Spectacles

Luca de’ Finis + Enrico Prisco share coastal inspiration and made-in-Italy design

Sponsored by MINI

by Ivan Carvalho for Freunde von Freunden With over 7,000 kilometers of coastline, Italy is blessed by geography since locals are never too far from a beach and a chance to soak up the sun’s rays. It’s no wonder then that wearing sunglasses has become second nature to them. “It’s an unwritten rule we Italians have,” says Luca de’ Finis, co-founder of eyewear brand TYG …

Holiday Gift Guide 2015: Brick and Mortar

For those who ran out of time and have to dash to the shops

If you had a hectic time leading up to the holidays and are suddenly panicking—while looking online at shipping times and balking at the fees for same-day delivery—this is the gift guide for you. Also a judgement-free zone, our Brick and Mortar Gift Guide includes uncommon, thoughtful presents you’ll find at real-life stores, and not just hard-to-find boutiques. Chances are there’s at least a couple …