Basilica Farm + Flea 2014

A Black Friday alternative in Hudson Valley is a three-day weekend fair dedicated to the region's bounty and wares

If Black Friday is synonymous with all that is wrong with capitalism, then the worthy antithesis to this unofficial sale-worshipping holiday is the Basilica Farm + Flea: an annual gathering of regional makers, farmers, food vendors and vintage collectors who show off what Hudson Valley and its surrounding areas have to offer. Under the roof of the 19th century factory-turned-event space Basilica Hudson, the juried …

Brooks England Dalston Knapsack

The legendary saddle-makers introduce a sleek, weatherproof bag fit for adventure

For nearly 150 years Brooks England has supplied the cycling community with hand-hammered, heirloom-quality leather saddles. In recent years however, a new enthusiasm for growth has pushed the brand to introduce numerous new bag collections and even a vulcanized rubber saddle made with organic cotton canvas. The latest bag collection to drop is the Utility series, with three bags in different sizes, though roughly a …

Cool Hunting Video: Q&Q SmileSolar Watches on CH Edition Zambia 2014

Our most exclusive collaboration yet: a limited edition solar-powered timepiece for students in Mfuwe

When we first saw the colorful SmileSolar watches from Japanese brand Q&Q we felt they were the perfect partner to work with on our CH Edition trip to Zambia. Fortunately, they loved the idea of joining us on safari and, more importantly, helped us do something special for the secondary school students in Mfuwe—the remote village bordering the national park where most of the families …