Hyla Frank’s Pet Sketch Pillows

Hand-embroidered cushions that boast super-charming and cute pooch portraits

Back in February, LA-based textile artist Hyla Frank was trying to help a friend feel better about moving to a new apartment without her dogs. So she pulled out some of her favorite Belgian linen and got to work: hand- and machine-stitching the likenesses of the pal’s pooches, Leon and Stanley. “I created these pillows with the idea that she needed something to remind her …

Interview: Maserati Head of Design Lorenzo Ramaciotti

The vision, inspiration and direction of the man heading design at the historic car company

How does Maserati translate Italian power, performance, luxury and sex appeal into sheet metal? We sat down with the man behind the mystique, Lorenzo Ramaciotti—Maserati’s head of design—to understand his inspirations, influences, and how he leads design for some of the most eye-catching automobiles on the road. How do you look at every day objects—outside of the world of cars—and how do they inspire you? …

Everyman Porter Key Knife

A sleek, unobtrusive blade plus bottle-opener that weighs under an ounce

While we appreciate a good crafted knife here at CH, those beauties are often reserved for wilderness adventures—and stay tucked in their leather sheaths most weeks. But even for desk-locked souls, a blade is necessary for routine tasks like opening packages and letters. Andrew Capener and Asher Seevinck (who also sings in the band Loud Harp) have started the brand Everyman, designing products “to solve …