Hermès Upgrades the Apple Watch with a Luxe Strap

The iPad Pro, iPhone 6S and Apple Pencil may have been the stars of Apple’s latest keynote, but a new Apple Watch strap may have actually been one of their best releases. Made in collaboration with French luxury brand Hermès, the leather strap comes in three different styles—the “Double Tour,” “Single Tour,” and “Cuff”—and are crafted by artisans in France. To compliment the elegant new …

Inside the Boro Hotel in Queens

New boutique lodging in Long Island City doubles as a design showroom, where almost every room has its own balcony

At the moment, all eyes are on the borough of Queens, as the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center’s acrylic hard courts host this year’s US Open—where many wait with bated breath to hopefully witness Serena Williams’ first-ever calendar year Grand Slam. But there are plenty of reasons to stay and explore the area long after the championship finals are over. Travel guide company Lonely …

Maison & Objet 2015: CH Picks, Part One

Five vibrant highlights from the acclaimed Parisian design fair

Going strong since 1995, French design show Maison & Objet just held its 20th anniversary edition in Paris Nord Villepinte from 4-8 September. The gigantic fair space was divided into eight different sectors, covering everything from fashion to homeware. The venue had been turned into a treasure trove of exciting new products from big names to emerging companies. Though there’s some run-of-the-mill design here, this …