Interview: Alexander Valdman of Giro

Giro's Design Director on creating for the innovative New Road collection, Kanye West and city cyclists

Spring 2013 saw the introduction of Giro‘s cycling lifestyle collection New Road. While the initial launch was semi-soft, Fall 2013 made waves when launched a month or so ago and, from what’s been seen of Spring 2014, attention isn’t fading. The innovative collections blend technical design with man-made textiles for a range of clothing designed to be worn on the bike, but stylish enough to …

Cool Hunting Video: Cantabile Piano Arts

A glimpse into the intricate process of reconstructing vintage pianos

In Yonkers, NY, an extensive collection of piano cases, keys, pedals, bridges and strings reside in the Cantabile Piano Arts warehouse. Each part is waiting in queue to be utilized by a passionate team who work to repair, refinish and reconstruct vintage pianos. We spoke with Ivan Brunner, a piano-tuner who works on each instrument in its final stages—giving each piano its very own unique …

Molly M Designs

Jewelry and homeware inspired by the High Atlas Mountains and architecture of Morocco

by Eva Glettner The symmetry and array of colors in Moroccan architecture are striking, and everyone, from mathematicians to artists, has found inspiration in the great domes and arches of these magnificent buildings by the Mediterranean Sea. San Francisco-based architect-turned-designer Molly McGrath was similarly moved by the beautiful geometric shapes, curves and bold colorations and uses them to create jewelry and housewares. McGrath explains her …