More Than Just Raw Juice: Tiny Empire

The Williamsburg shop hosts skaters, dinosaur parties, and one day, a rally team

In the hubbub of Williamsburg, Tiny Empire‘s small, pristine space is where people who like juice stop in for a healthy drink in a creative environment. The shop’s artistic ambiance stems from owner Anthony Spadaro’s alternative youth. “I was part of a strange teen angst movement called vegan/straight-edge; ultimately a continuation of punk,” he tells CH. “We hung out in skate shops, backyard half pipes …

Anne et Valentin Arrives in Brooklyn

The bold and beloved French independent eyewear brand opens its first store in Carroll Gardens

For the daring eyeglasses wearer in search of a new signature pair of frames, a potential soulmate could be found within Anne et Valentin’s collection. The French independent eyewear brand was started by a couple in the 1980s, and has been producing eclectic frames in bold shades of turquoise, purple or red acetate ever since. The designs are conceived in Toulouse, and then manufactured in …

Moratorium Jewelry

Our interview with designer Jeanette Lai Thomas on her design preference for clean lines and bold, geometric shapes

Whether she’s riding her Ducati or looking after her one-year-old daughter (and South African mastiff), self-taught jewelry designer Jeanette Lai Thomas exudes dedication. Her brand Moratorium favors sleek, structural lines and geometric shapes with a distinctive gothic edge, while avoiding harsh or clunky pieces. Sold around the world in retailers including Opening Ceremony and Hong Kong’s WOAW store, Moratorium is gaining an audience of people …