Milan Design Week 2015: Incredible Mirrors

From the iridescent to the structural and trippy, designs that take viewers through the looking glass

by Jill Singer What is it that makes the mirror such fertile ground for experimentation among designers? Is it its stubbornly unchanging material DNA? After all, is a mirror made from anything other than glass really a mirror? Whatever the case may be, designers this year across Milan Design Week took the challenge to reinvent this enduring everyday object to heart. From iridescent and ombré …

Union Surfboards

Shaping custom surfboards for New York City's dedicated surfing community

Founded by Chris Williams and Jeff Schroeder, Union Surfboards is a small custom board company based in Brooklyn, NY. Focused on making unique boards that are specifically crafted to each individual, Union Surfboards aims to make sure each customer achieves the best ride possible. Williams walked us through the shaping process and gave us a lesson on the basics of surfboard construction.

Timbuk2 Red Hook Crit Travel Backpack

Built for racers but perfect for the bike lane, a new bag made in honor of the Brooklyn race

Every year the streets of Red Hook, Brooklyn are blocked off and track bikes take over. But this isn’t just a ride where the weekend warrior can show up, it’s the Red Hook Crit and it’s arguably the most prestigious event of its kind. Combining urban bike handling skills with professional cycling levels of fitness, the event is held at night for extra dramatic effect. …