Japanese-Influenced Ties by Kiriko

The Portland-based duo introduce a line of silk-lined ties inspired by a grandfather's style

As we’ve seen in previous products from the Portland-based project of co-founders Dawn Yanagihara and Katsu Tanaka, Kiriko holds a deeply personal connection to each of the pieces that they create. Take for example, the new Kazuyuki line of ties, which was named after Yanagihara’s grandfather, Thomas Kazuyuki Yanagihara. The new collection was inspired by a vintage tie found in Yanagihara’s grandfather’s closet. Using the …

Tens Filter Sunglasses

The creative UK trio adds an Instagram touch to stylish, unisex frames with sense-heightening lenses

Thanks to the ever-expanding world of social media photography, many of us have become a little filter obsessed. The ability to enhance or modify everything we capture means easily morphing reality into the prettiest versions technology can envision. With that in mind, Edinburgh, Scotland-based sunglasses company Tens has crafted lenses to do the same—only offline. Many buyers tend to focus on shape and style when …

Satya Twena Sunhats

Packable, adjustable, waterproof and super protective, these hats mean there is no excuse to not be sun smart this summer

Known for her old-school methodology and handcrafted toppers, NYC-based milliner (and a CH favorite) Satya Twena is at it again with a line of sunhats that do more than make a beach-friendly statement. Launched this week on Kickstarter, Twena’s new hats are not only collapsible, waterproof and adjustable—making them highly functional—but also 98% sun-proof. (They have earned a UPF rating of 50+, which is the …