Pressed Newspaper Necklace

Vij5 reshapes newspaper into a stunning abstract accessory by pressing the black-and-white daily and enclosing it in brass rings. Designed by rENs—Renee Mennen & Stefanie van Keijsteren—each of the soft, stylish pendants is engraved with the date the newspaper was printed and sells in a variety of sizes.

Personal Code Cuff

Industrial designer Giorgio Bonaguro explores personal barcodes in his first foray into jewelry

Milan-based engineer-turned-designer Giorgio Bonaguro has worked in a variety of different fields—from furniture to packaging to lighting, with subsequent experience in the prototype department at the acclaimed Studio De Lucchi (lead by Michele De Lucchi, founding member of the influential Post Modern-minded Memphis Group). Bonaguro, who cites great Italian designers like Bruno Munari and Achille Castiglioni as inspirations, is now making his first foray into …

CH Gift Guide: Valentine’s Day 2014

From the provocative to the romantic, an array of goods sure to warm the heart

It may take a muscle to fall in love, but bestowing someone you care about with a token of your affection on Valentine’s Day is sure to help keep romance in the air. It’s one of the more difficult holidays to shop for, but we’ve pulled together a handful of creative items which serve as a physical reminder of your perpetual admiration. Below are a …