Ochobags

Multipurpose accessories for the day-tripper

Born out of Genova, Italy’s school for industrial design, designer Arianna Vivenzio founded Ochobags in 2006. Centered on a modular and customizable bag, Vivenzo describes her mission as “obviously to combine function and aesthetics.” Staring with the idea of a “useful yet fashionable object, made of functional and mobile compartments that can contain and separate each one of the objects a woman carries,” she gradually …

Midsummer Moccasins

Comfy, casual alternatives to the boat shoe

An update to the ubiquitous boat shoe, mocs combine slip-on appeal with a style nod to the original outdoorsmen. For options that lend laid-back looks without putting you in Phish fan territory, check out these current favorites. Our friends at Furni recently partnered with a Canadian family-owned business with over forty years experience in Native American handcrafts to produce their “Rockassins.” Featuring three eyelets in …

Caligrafia

East meets Wests meets rope in designer Rodrigo Almeida's new foray into jewelry

Already known for colorful furniture and art pieces reflecting his homeland’s diverse culture, Brazilian industrial designer Rodrigo Almeida recently designed his first jewelry collection called “Caligrafia” for São Paulo jewelry shop Aria Joalheiros. The collection, consisting of seven one-of-a-kind bracelets and necklaces, explores the theme “East meets West,” as interpreted through a visual exploration of language. Drawing on the calligraphy and brushstrokes of written Eastern …