As the 100th Tour de France came to close on Sunday, 21 July, Briton Chris Froome hoisted the trophy for the first time. While the athletic accomplishment is an impressive one, the sculptural trophy itself is commendable as well. Produced by designer Peter Olah for Czech glassmakers Lasvit for the jubilee year of the race, the hand-blown and hand-cut trophy achieves an elegant balance; being …
When Michelin-starred chef Yves Charles couldn’t find a table knife to match the caliber of his cooking, he decided to make one. Inspired by the pocket knives carried by many of his compatriots—and the 9.47% ABV wine Charles and his friends shared when the decision was made—Charles took up with artisan atelier Perceval to create the 9.47 table knife. Now working in-house with the high-end …
Two’s one-of-a-kind caftans are perfect for stylishly padding around home or covering up at the beach. Designed by Brooklyn’s Monica Patel-Cohn, the handmade caftans come in a number of colors in fabrics that were hand-loomed in India.
