Kaibosh Eyewear

Pushing design boundaries, the Norwegian label that makes reversible sunglasses

“People will stare. Make it worth their while,” says the motto of innovative Norwegian eyewear label Kaibosh. As a multi-channel eyewear concept led by design above all else, Kaibosh was founded by Helge Flo and Michelle Rowley to make buying glasses more fun. Informed by a youth spent in and around the optical business, Flo felt that optical stores lacked in providing an enjoyable eyewear …

Adidas + Streetmachine: 25 Years of European Skateboarding

Copenhagen's hub celebrates a quarter-century with a football-inspired collaboration

The winters in Scandinavia are long and rough, but the summers are glorious. It’s no secret that when the midnight sun is in full swing, skateboarding thrives on the streets of the North. Originally opening in Paris in 1989, the now Copenhagen-based Streetmachine is (arguably and now officially) Europe’s premier skateshop. Holding a place in the city’s culture that transcends streetwear, fashion, art and skateboarding, …

Run in Style with Ciele Athletics’ GoCap

Montreal's handsome contribution to functional, performance running gear

As the interest in functional, well-designed sports gear continues to grow, many forward-thinking brands are moving in parallel; delivering just what you need to perform at your top level—or at least look like an athlete. The latest to take on the specialized area of apparel is Montreal’s Ciele Athletics. With a direct focus on performance and protection, the brand launches today, 15 August 2014, with …