Art Paris 2014: Chinese Talent

Four standout creators whose works question consumerism, women's position in society, authenticism and more

As France and China celebrate the 50th anniversary of their state relations, Art Paris 2014 (27-30 March at the Grand Palais) took the opportunity to shine the spotlight on the ever-evolving Chinese art scene. Around 90 artists were on show by ten galleries from Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong and 20 Western venues all offered the public a fascinating insight into what is happening right …

Baselworld 2014: Filson’s First Watch Collection

Our first look at the in-development timepieces, built by hand with Shinola in Detroit

The momentum at Filson is palpable and exciting. Our Cool Hunting Video visit to Seattle in June 2013 captured the brand’s new headquarters the week it opened and the company has continued to evolve their core products, launched a bicycle, a customized Jeep and just announced a new line of gear for photographers, designed with the celebrated Magnum Photos team. One of their most ambitious …

DODOcase LeatherCraft Collection

The newly launched line features classic designs with American-made, rugged leather for stowing your devices

The traditionally minded craftsmen of San Francisco’s DODOcase (known for their quality phone and tablet cases) have just released their latest, handsome four-piece series, the LeatherCraft Collection. For these entirely handmade cases, DODOcase employed the highest quality leather from Milwaukee’s Thiele Tanning Company, an 80-year-old company producing some of the best leather in the country. Known as Logger’s Leather, the material used in DODOcase’s new …