Designed in collaboration with the very talented, multi-disciplinary artist and designer Geoff McFetridge, Warby Parker’s new “Edgemont” sunglasses are vintage-tinged and available in two colorways—peppercorn tortoise or (our pick) rosemary crystal. Crafted from hand-polished cellulose acetate, they feature scratch-resistant lenses, which protect wearers from 100% UVA and UVB rays.
Black Badger (aka James Thompson) is well known in horology circles as an artist with more than a passing devotion to high-powered lume and hard-to-find materials. If you’re a contemporary watch designer looking to inject a little oomph into your pieces, the chances are Thompson’s on your list. Likewise, Bamford Watch Department is consistently pushing the boundaries of custom watchmaking and when the two collaborate—and …
Eight Frank Lloyd Wright Works Added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List In a serial nomination, inscribed as “The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright,” eight major works of the beloved architect join UNESCO’s World Heritage List. This is the first recognition of modern American architecture by the cultural organization. To coordinate the conservation efforts, the Frank Lloyd Wright World Heritage Council has been formed. The …