Colleen Choi

An accountant-turned-artisan's exoskeleton pendants, chunky resin necklaces and other statement-making accessories

Former CPA Colleen Choi left her California home and career, moving cross country to NYC to pursue her dream of designing jewelry. Since graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology, Choi now does just that, coming up with one-off accessories that expertly mix a range of high and low materials and speak to her strength as both a conceptual designer and skilled metalsmith. Choi studied …

Timeless Watch

Rogan gives the watch an extreme facelift for a cleverly casual accessory

Rogan recently released their newest bit of design re-invention with the Timeless Watch. Made in NYC, the wrist candy repurposes old watch pieces, making each one both unique and a chic example of upcycling. But the best part of this accessory, its “timeless” empty face, not only neatly dismisses the modern anxieties of analogue-vs.-digital and how to convey the appropriate importance without looking too flashy, …

Tease

T-shirts, Moleskines and other goods from advertising's renowned W+K

Preeminent advertising firm Wieden & Kennedy‘s “studio” recently released a new line of t-shirts, Moleskine notebooks, onesies and tote bags with an indie bent. The simple illustrations gracing the American Apparel tees span the quirky—Bear On Bike or Beardo—to neo-inspirational messages such as “The Work Comes First” and “It Takes As Long As It Takes.” In addition to clothing and office supplies, the team also …