The Five Design Houses Behind Iconic Italian Cars

Italian automotive design owes its prestigious legacy to five main design houses: Pininfarina, Zagato, Bertone, Italdesign Giugiaro and Carrozzeria Ghia. It’s because of these five firms that Italian cars have become synonymous with speed, luxury and quality—and, while the hood ornaments may not show it, many Ferraris, Alfa Romeos, and Fiats owe their existence to them. For those not familiar with the history behind these …

Donald “Drawbertson” Robertson’s STORY

The acclaimed artist takes over the NYC concept shop to charming effect

For its 26th concept incarnation, NYC experiential retail store, STORY, offers a new sort of editorial installation. Founder Rachel Shechtman partnered with acclaimed artist and Instagram sensation Donald Robertson (perhaps best known as Drawbertson) and the result is “Donald.” Not only did Robertson lend his artistic vision to an array of exciting collaborative products, he’s donned the walls and display tables with his own work, …

Studio Ayaskan’s GROWTH Planter

An origami-like pot that grows with your plant

It’s safe to say that there are plenty of eye-catching planters on the market. That said, there’s nothing quite like London-based Studio Ayaskan’s new concept, GROWTH. More than just exquisite geometric patterning, the pot actually unfolds and grows as the plant it holds blooms and its roots extend. This is not the first company to offer this, but the origami-like nature of the piece sets …