SIHH 2014: Watches with Visible Movements

A look at the artistry of mechanical watch movements

Among the many magnificent watches we had the opportunity to preview at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in Geneva, more than a few incorporated visibility into their movements and complications. From skeletons to just a peek, watches that offer a view to their heart are fascinating. Beyond just showcasing jewels, an exposed movement or tourbillon reveals the miniature mechanical universe behind …

Trout Rainwear

Attractive, technical outerwear for women, designed in Toronto and made in Vancouver

While visiting the Westcomb factory in Vancouver, BC earlier last month we happened upon a stack of classic-looking raincoats being sewn by hand. After further inspection, it was revealed that the brand was in fact Trout; a Toronto-based women’s rainwear label that commissions Westcomb as their manufacturer. After an initial launch in summer of 2013, today the burgeoning brand welcomes four new designs into their …

Potipoti

The Berlin-via-Spain duo merges graphic design and fine art with fashion

Designing unique apparel that appeals to both the home crowd and international shoppers is easier said than done. But when two artistsNando Cornejo and Silvia Salvadordecided to transfer their ideas from the canvas to a new medium of knits and silk, they hit the sweet spot between la mode and avant-garde. Berlin-based Potipoti launched in 2005 and ever since, they’ve been producing collections that echo …