CH Omakase 2016: Editions de Re Belt

Getting hands-on with one of our favorite design collaborators

Rarely does one see a common, everyday item—like a belt buckle—transformed functionally by way of a change to its geometries. That was certainly some of the allure pertaining to the work of Editions de Re, a design collective founded by Jim Hinz and Todd Vladyka. Their minimalist metalwork maximizes the visual impact of each source material, making simple shapes shine brightly. In the case of …

Shinola’s Jewelry and Watches for Women

The Detroit-based company joins forces with Pamela Love for thoughtfully designed delights

Although women have been buying and wearing Shinola‘s watches for years, not long ago, head designer Daniel Caudill and the Shinola team decided it was time to create thoughtfully designed, high-quality accessories especially for women. “We noticed a consumer demand for female-specific products within our two main categories, watches and leather,” says Caudill. Now, next to the manly Runwell, Canfield and Guardian timepieces, glass cases …

Miami Art Week 2016: MM6 Maison Margiela + Aaron De La Cruz

The brand's first-ever Design District pop-up shop features a striking, on-site only artist collaboration

Across the street from their permanent Miami Design District boutique—which played host to a stunning glass and crystal installation way back during Miami Art Week 2013—luxury fashion innovators Maison Margiela have opened the doors to their MM6 collection pop-up. The feminine, dynamic MM6 range—featuring clothing and accessories that employ their three-in-one promise of functionality—dots the considered, minimalist space. And within, artist Aaron De La Cruz …