Güs

by Christina Panas Mark Loncar, a former designer at Apple, and now one-half of the newly launched accessories line güs, says "güs is all about bringing back that really nice quality of handmade goods, but with the addition of contemporary style and functionality." True to fusionary form, their Passport Folio combines classic craftsmanship and sharp attention to detail with specialized features particular to the modern …

Mad.Elephant Jewelry

We love the ingenuity of Mad.Elephant's jewelery designs, which includes items as disparate as chicken bone knuckle ring, a 22-caliber bullet shell bracelet and a dove's foot bracelet. Of her work she says, "Art is the filter in my brain that sorts through and deals with all the thoughts in my head which are numerous and sometimes hard to deal with. I heal myself through …

Sruli Recht Shoes

Part accessory and part myth, "a memory that doesn't exist," each pair from the new line of unisex shoes by Reykjavik-based designer The "Grey Nurse" (above left) and its sister model (above right) share the drama of a Cuban heel and the impressive craftsmanship of pleated leather (made from one piece). But, the deep green ankleboot on the left is made from leather and inspired …