Wood Links

In a dramatic departure from her delicate china Stain tea cups, British designer Laura Wood’s latest project is all about big, chunky and funky jewelry. Working with sheets of plywood and a laser cutter, Laura has been having fun with geometric patterns inspired by the joining mechanisms of her drawing board. Laura says that this project focuses on reduction of material wastage; by using the …

Thom Browne x Brooks Brothers: Black Fleece

Brooks Brothers is the latest to add a designer collection to their shelves. Black Fleece, their collaboration with Thom Browne was announced last September but not unveiled until yesterday. For the Fall collection, Browne produced 47 pieces that preserve his sturdy, clean and detailed lines while maintaining the high and tight formfitting aesthetic he is so well-known for. Determined to bring in new clients, Browne …

Max Bill Chronoscope for Junghans

In 1962 Swiss artist Max Bill (1908-1994) created a few mechanical watches for the German company Junghans. Reissued in recent years, most were and are very simple-looking, too understated for my personal tastes. But this rare Chronoscope model has a certain something. Its minimalism is just plain attractive. Apparently this particular version isn't sold anymore and the only one I could find was here A …