Test Drive: 2015 Ford Mustang

The all-new Pony does the brand proud, inside and out

In late 2013, a first look at the 2015 Ford Mustang with its design team impressed us, and since then we’ve been anxiously waiting to get behind the wheel. Finally, yesterday was the day—and it was everything we had hoped it would be. The all-new Mustang does American muscle proud, as dealers worldwide will see in the coming weeks. Design is always a give-and-take process, …

Venice in a Bottle

An unusual gallery space and shop in Italy offering a modernized version of the humble souvenir

Venice, Italy is a truly iconic city and, even though it’s a multi-faceted place, it’s oftentimes portrayed as a little stereotyped or clichéd—all gondolas and glass. In an effort to show the city’s ever-evolving identity and culture, a group of talented young art consultants has re-imagined one of Venice’s most classic souvenirs with a contemporary and artistic twist—and all of it occurs at Venice in …

The Ripple Series from Haand Ceramics

Brighten up the table with naturally shaped, asymmetrical dishes, handmade in NC

If you’re on a search for high-quality wares to set the table with that are minimalist enough to match any mood and decor but are unusual enough to be memorable, look no further than Haand Ceramics. Founded in 2012 by childhood friends (now business partners) Chris Pence and Mark Warren, the modest operation designs, creates and fires their functional porcelain wares—with an aesthetic described as …