The Thing Quarterly: Issue 25

In his first monograph "Reproductions," Brian Roettinger weaves his past design work into collage form using a photocopier

Since commissioning John Baldessari to create a set of pillowcases, the team at conceptual periodical The Thing Quarterly has been hard at work to send subscribers delightful (and usable) objects dreamt up by creatives—most recently a 12″ LP designed by Kate and Laura Mulleavy of fashion label Rodarte. The Thing Quarterly’s first installment for 2015 kicks off with a self-compiled monograph, titled “Reproductions,” by the …

Filson’s Watch Line Now Available

Timepieces that beg to be used outdoors, assembled by hand at Detroit's Shinola factory

Almost a year ago we got a first look at Filson‘s ambitious, in-development watch collection. Today, they’re not only finalized, but available for pre-sale. Unsurprisingly, the finished products bear many attributes that we’ve come to love about the brand. Every watch is assembled by hand at sister company Shinola‘s Detroit factory—and with that comes Shinola’s lifetime guarantee. But the core of each piece happens to …

Cafe Racer-Inspired Seals Watches

An affordable watch line debut designed with motorbikes and more in mind

With its inspiration from battles tanks of the 1940s and cafe racer motorcycles, Seals Watch Company‘s Model A is a great example of what a micro watch brand can do when blended with a genuine passion for detail. Based in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Seals is aiming its first timepiece, currently scooping plaudits on Kickstarter, at those who want more than a …