Vinegar and Brown Paper

Britain's Andy Poplar gives glassware a sense of humor with etched messages and mantras

by Elyssa Goodman After working in advertising for over a decade, Britain-based designer Andy Poplar was burned out—he decided to quit his job and be a stay-at-home dad. Then one day, two years ago, he decided to teach himself how to etch glass, and his unique glassware called Vinegar and Brown Paper was born. Poplar, looking for a way to “mend his head” after his …

Totora Furniture at Maison & Objet 2013

Juan Fernando Hidalgo Cordero's designs embody the juncture of modernity and tradition

by Dora Haller Totora is a thick, hollow grass that grows along lakeshores high in South America’s Andes Mountains. This indigenous plant has been used for generations to build everything from houses to floors, hats and even boats. Ecuadorian architect and designer Juan Fernando Hidalgo Cordero identified the astounding versatility of the material and imaginatively expanded its usage—by creating furniture with it. CH met with …

Test Drive: 2014 Range Rover Sport

The all-new middle sibling hurtles ahead of the pack

Unveiled at the New York Auto Show and just now hitting the streets, the 2014 Range Rover Sport completes a chapter of the Range Rover family’s evolution. We saw a new design language introduced with the Evoque and all-new manufacturing and performance technology delivered in the Range Rover. Now, the Sport bridges the two by bringing the Evoque’s striking lines to the Rover’s unprecedented agility. …