Whipping + Post Vintage Messenger

Former musician Ryan Barr finds inspiration in life on the road and old postal bags

Musician turned designer Ryan Barr’s latest accessory is a refreshingly simple take on a classic messenger bag. Like the rest of the products under Barr’s leather goods label , Whipping + Post, which include instrument cases and other accessories, the new bag is entirely handcrafted and built to last. Finding inspiration in Barr’s experiences as a musician on the road as well as old-school US …

Natalie Martin Spring 2013

The designer presents one-of-a-kind embroidery and dresses made from hand-printed sarongs

Characterized by vibrant prints and delicate embroidery, LA-based designer Natalie Martin‘s Spring/Summer 2013 collection derives inspiration from the designer’s travels to Bali. The line of dresses, tunics and caftans exudes a bohemian allure captured in a new lookbook shot by photographer Ashley Turner in the dusty hills of California’s Topanga Canyon. We caught up with the designer to learn how she came up with her …

Pax

Ploom's high-tech way to enjoy a healthy toke anywhere life takes you

Shaped like a little kazoo, the Pax vaporizer is undoubtedly music to any concerned smoker’s ears, even without any actual instrumental capability. The ingenious gadget—created by San Francisco tobacco upstart Ploom—not only provides a healthier way to inhale plant-derived vapors, but it also makes smoking even more discreet. We’ve been diligently testing Pax since its launch several months ago. Those uninitiated with smoking from vaporizers …