The New Yorker’s Impressive Animated Cover

The New Yorker’s latest magazine cover extends beyond its physical manifestation to an animated video viewable on the website—and an entertaining one at that. A collaboration between the magazine and the radio program “This American Life,” the lighthearted animation explores the real-life implications of a mother’s subconscious slip-up, in which she says, “Wow, you look so much better,” after seeing her daughter put on makeup …

Holiday Gift Guide 2015: Hand-Held Design

From the PAX vaporizer to classy scissors and an uncommon bottle-opener

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While many items—whether for travel or household use—have been designed to look beautiful, they oftentimes sacrifice function for aesthetics. That isn’t the case with the products in our Hand-Held Design gift guide. From gold-handled scissors to an art-inflected mirror, these gifts are useful and striking. Included in the guide is the PAX 2 in silver—a vaporizer that’s been designed to be powerful and efficient, and …

Holiday Gift Guide 2015: Indigo Enthusiasts

From sweaters to socks, rugs and jewelry, our favorite items dyed with the lush blue hue

Cool Hunting’s co-founders have long been indigo experts and enthusiasts, and their obsession has proven to be contagious—with the entire editorial staff sharing the passion. The lush, inky hue isn’t just heavenly to gaze upon; the process, textures and history of indigo all factor into its significance. From bandanas to sweaters, rugs and necklaces, we have gathered just a few of our favorite indigo-dyed items …