Lemongrass Body Oil by S.W. Basics

Founder Adina Grigore on why raw ingredients are best, and her new summer product out today

If you glance over the label on any skincare product sitting on your shelves, you’ll most likely find a long list of chemical or synthetic ingredients. Resolutely taking the opposite approach is Brooklyn-based S.W. Basics. To simply label them “all natural” seems inaccurate, since the phrase is tossed around so freely in the unregulated cosmetics industry. Instead, S.W. Basics can be described as a line …

Cool Hunting Video: Upstate

Handmade tie-dye garments for the fashion-forward bohemian

We first came across Upstate back in 2010 and were intrigued by their intricate tie-dyed run of flowing garments. Recently, we had the chance to revisit the duo behind the dye at their studio in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. We gained some insight into their process—including a method discovered by accident—and learned about how they have evolved into a dynamic fashion line.

Test Drive: 2013 Lincoln MKZ

We test drive the revamped American luxury sedan through Brooklyn's waterfront

American luxury car-maker Lincoln, a division of the Ford Motor Company, is transforming. Long known for their plush sedans, the Lincoln Motor Company is making a push from their large, traditionally American sedans toward sporty, technology-minded cars for the contemporary age. We tested the 2013 MKZ—the brand’s mid-sized luxury sedan—in both the 3.7L Duratec V6 and the 2.0L Hybrid editions. Lincoln’s “Hello, Again” tour saw …