Drawing upon the geometric “Swiss Style” which originated in Russia, Germany and the Netherlands in the ’20s but became popularized by Swiss designers in the ’50s, jewelry design firm Rabbitneck created their Lustig ring. In contrasting blue and neon green acrylic, the statement-making (and stackable) piece was hand-assembled. All of the work—from construction to sanding and polishing—takes place in Rabbitneck’s Red Hook, Brooklyn studio.
A Japanese-inspired floral pattern punches up these Supima cotton American Trench dress socks. Extra long staple Supima cotton, grown in the US and woven in Georgia, was ultimately knit into these mid-calf items in Pennsylvania. With flowers in blossom, it makes sense to also wear them on your feet.
A decade ago Hermès opened the doors to a retail location on Broad Street in lower Manhattan initiating a commercial return to a neighborhood in recovery. Only steps away, the Battery—a 25-acre park that now sees seven million visitors a year—was also under development, spearheaded by the Battery Conservancy. Both of these organizations emphasized—and continue to emphasize—the importance of building and supporting community, especially through …