For cycling purists, simplicity of design is king. Any changes to a bike’s parts or design—especially when it comes to a single speed commuter—must come with some serious functional benefits. Berlin-based bike company Schindelhauer predicates its full line of urban-focused rides on a major design change: belt drive systems in lieu of standard chains. The trade-off is reduced maintenance, a quieter ride and no need …
Brooklyn-based shop Species By the Thousands offers everything from original illustrated greeting cards to alchemy-inspired jewelry—not to mention a collection of scented soy wax candles. The unique labels for each of their different candles make it hard to choose just one but Levitating Lavender, with hints of rosemary, is a particularly excellent pick for illuminating the bedroom after hours.
Fresh off a stint as an on-set illustrator for HBO’s “Looking” social campaign, Brooklyn-based artist Paul Tuller—who first won our attention with a thoughtful queer categories poster series—just debuted a Devotion to Pop candle line. This play on traditional seven day prayer candles feature the visages of some of the pop world’s most idolized: FKA Twigs, Lana Del Rey, Harry Styles, Taylor Swift and more. …
