Mouches Pour Bal

Reviving the seductive language of 18th century artificial moles

The nearly lost courtesan art of clandestine communication, through the application of artificial moles, might just be experiencing a modest revival. Literally translated as “Flies for Balls,” Mouches Pour Bal are self-adhesive shapes that last swarmed women’s faces during France’s decadent 18th century court. Bell’occio, the San Francisco vintage shop known for reproducing rare merchandise by select ateliers has reissued the self-stick insignias in velvet. …

ONA’s Sleek Camera and Laptop Bags

Style-conscious products with plenty of space for storage

It’s very easy to look and feel weighed down when carrying around cameras, multiple lenses, or even a laptop. To combat this, NYC’s ONA began producing simple and stylish bags, with functionality at the forefront. With a similar aesthetic to that of fellow camera bag makers Langly, ONA’s offerings feature room for a laptop, a camera body, several lenses and all the necessary accessories without …

Knit Wit Magazine

A new biannual print magazine makes textiles and fiber art relevant and enticing

Young knitters, weavers and even hobbyists rejoice—no longer do you have to resort to dusty old library books or wade through the barrages of cutesy pink images on Pinterest to learn, share and discover new material related to handicrafts. Making textiles and fiber art relevant to younger generations is a new print-only magazine, Knit Wit. With combined experience at Bon Appétit, C magazine and FOAM, …