Unempire Socks

The Melbourne-based brand offers a sanitary way to wear sausages, cheese or tuna on your toes

To say there aren’t many creative sock brands around right now would be a lie—but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for more.The latest brand to bring a smile to our face (via their feet) is Melbourne, Australia’s Unempire. Using the always eye-catching all-over-print concept, Unempire’s socks are adorned with original artwork that features cans of tuna, bricks of cheese, sausage links and sandwich spreads. …

Bon Vivant

Leather goods, handmade in Brisbane, inspired by the many forms of the Good Life

The Good Life is a concept best left to individual dreamers to interpret. While some may see it as a life spent lamping in the sun or lapping the local ski hill, others feel it’s defined as time dedicated to a passion project. The latter rings true for the team behind Brisbane, Australia-based Bon Vivant. Translated literally from French, Bon Vivant means “one who lives …

Parabellum and The Fashion Fund

Discussing recognition and growth with LA's premier leather studio

Tucked behind a lush residential street in West Hollywood are the offices of leather goods maker Parabellum. “It has been a busy year,” Head Designer Jason Jones tells CH, as he welcomes us with his very old but faithful dog Charlie in tow. He has just returned from yet another trip to New York City. “Growth has been good. It’s been about what we expected. …