ExIT Shoes
by Adrienne So Jeff Mandel owns a one-man shoe shop in Portland, OR called ExIT Shoes. After learning his craft in the Netherlands, he set up shop where he emphasizes the importance …
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Shwood Sunglasses: The Govy
by Adrienne So Shwood, the new Portland label making classic frames out of wood, recently launched their latest model, the Govy (pictured above). Refining the retro looks of the Canby (below), their …
Blamo Toys
by Julie Wolfson From monsters with solid brass mouths to three headed shark-man-bunny creatures, the handmade creations of Blamo mix elements of designer toys, art and craft. San Francisco-based designer Spencer Hansen, …
Noörsea Industries Weekend Bags
The Reise weekend bags from Nörsea Industries take their inspiration from the rugged North England coastline from where the label hails. Reworking traditional fabrics from the remote region, they feature hand-trimmed leather …
Hästens Beds: Hands-On Review
Few of us can boast that we sleep in the bed of Scandinavian royalty but a new offering from Hästens—supplier of beds to the King and Queen of Sweden—gives you some idea. …
Guy Chanel Leather Accessories
by A one-man luxury brand, Guy Chanel works alone out of his atelier on the outskirts of Paris handcrafting a variety of one-of-a-kind designs out of leather, crocodile, ostrich and other fine …
Ken Diamond Moccasins and Leather Goods
Run by partners Ken and Jolene out of their East Vancouver studio, their brand Available online and through select retailers, the collection is a testament to doing things right, constantly striving to …
Cool Hunting Video Presents: The World’s Largest Lemonade Stand
To honor the opening of the High Line, revelers enjoy lemonade from an iconic NYC water tank
Erik Halley Accessories
by For fifteen years Erik Halley has been handcrafting one-off pieces—triple-tiered shoulder pads encrusted with rhinestones and metal-spiked headphones—in his Parisian atelier for the best names in fashion, e.g. Lagerfeld, Yohji, Givenchy, …
Base-V: Box 3 Art Prints
Kicking any hint of soccer rivalry far aside, Sao Paulo’s Base-V art collective got together with their compatriots south of the border to release a super-limited-edition set of 25 color prints showcasing …