The nearly lost courtesan art of clandestine communication, through the application of artificial moles, might just be experiencing a modest revival. Literally translated as “Flies for Balls,” Mouches Pour Bal are self-adhesive shapes that last swarmed women’s faces during France’s decadent 18th century court. Bell’occio, the San Francisco vintage shop known for reproducing rare merchandise by select ateliers has reissued the self-stick insignias in velvet. …
As Monday marked the 20th anniversary of what is widely considered to be the first secure online sale, the thought of visiting a physical shopping mall to peruse goods seems even farther fetched than ever before. Combining the experience and variety of shopping at a mall with the comfort and freedom of e-commerce is Spring, a new mobile marketplace. Launching today, 14 August 2014, the …
“Necessity is the mother of invention,” sums up Cynthia Rowley on her gold- or silver-plated stainless steel flask bangle; a stylish and subtle solution for keeping your spirit of choice on hand.