Interview: Minna Kemell-Kutvonen and Sami Ruotsalainen

Two Marimekko creatives discuss the brand's learning culture and their latest "weather diary" collection

As the Helsinki-based brand gears up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its iconic Unikko (poppy) print, Marimekko is still very much the prolific and relevant design house that it was when it was founded by Viljo and Armi Ratiain in 1951. The brand was launched in an effort to combat and revitalize the dull palette that characterized post-World War II Finland, so painters and …

CH Edition: Budnitz Bicycles Model No. 1 Scorcher

Our latest collaboration results in the ultimate city bike, and we're giving it away

The contest concluded Wednesday 19 June at 4PM EST. Thank you to everyone who entered. In recent months we’ve teamed up with Tumi to design our ideal travel backpack and 3×1 for a denim apron worthy of the finest cook-outs. And now, to inspire further outdoor exploration in the coming summer months, we’ve collaborated with our friends at Budnitz Bicycles to create the ultimate single-speed …

Max Hazan’s 1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

The former airplane and boat builder's artistic take on custom motorcycle design

With a background in building airplanes, boats and even custom furniture, Max Hazan has an endless list of references to pull inspiration and ideas from. Through this varied experience Hazan has found motorcycles to be his be all and end all in terms of artistic medium. Using a range of materials, Hazan’s custom designs achieve a beautiful balance between mechanical art and functional machine. A …