Pointer Footwear
During a recent visit to the Shoreditch area of London, I had the chance to drop in on the five-year-old brand Pointer Footwear. Housed in a space with both Edwin and Carhartt, …
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Paperfinger Calligraphy and Hand-Drawn Design
Breathing new life into the time-honored art of calligraphy, Paperfinger, a new hand-drawn design company, brings a personalized, human quality to everything from wedding announcements to logo designs. The truly homegrown business …
Evisu’s Comeback: Interview with CEO Scott Morrison
Media coverage touting While applying high-concept fashion to the humble American classic isn’t new ground, the former Paper Denim & Cloth and Earnest Sewn designer brings expertise, a passionate knowledge of his …
Esquivel Handmade Shoes
by Eliminating the need to jet to Europe for a pair of gorgeous, handmade shoes, the new destination for custom soles isn’t in Paris, London or Milan but in a back alley, …
Marianne Batlle
Of the many subversive crafts we’ve seen over the years—crocheted cupcakes, cameras and hamburgers come to mind— Her brooches pay homage to fashion legends Karl Lagerfeld, Yves St Laurent, Coco Chanel and …
Six Handbuilt Bikes
Thanks to the ever-rising global trend, we’re seeing more and more custom-made, one-off or otherwise tricked-out bikes. For those who want a bike with a unique story behind it, we rounded up …
Lineaus Athletic Company
Lineaus Athletic Company, based out of the artist’s enclave of Marfa, Texas, makes old world-style leather sporting equipment. Handmade by Lineaus himself using the best materials, his beautiful work will last a …
Kraus Custom Motorcycles and Choppers
Whether making birthday cakes or a 600-pound motorcycle, working from scratch like Kraus Motor Co. makes it better. Nestled among the towering redwood trees in rain-soaked northern California, this young upstart brings …
Pijama Cases
by Paolo Ferrarini of Future Concept Lab Pijama, a small company embodying the luxury trademark phrase “Made in Italy”—represents good design, deep research, fine materials and a handmade process. This time, rather …
Leigh-Anne Mullock: Needlepoint Jane Austen Book Covers
by Laura Neilson Channeling Jane Austen’s characters by imagining their creative leanings in needlepoint, graphic designer Leigh-Anne Mullock‘s conceptual cover illustrations offer winsome and eye-catching alternative to the traditional oil-painting portraits found …