The Eiger Field Jacket

The inaugural garment from Mission Workshop's limited-run Advanced Projects Series

Best known for their waterproof cycling rucksacks, San Francisco’s Mission Workshop has taken their material knowledge and redirected it into the Eiger field jacket, a limited-run waterproof parka from their Advanced Projects Series. We were lucky enough to get a hands-on preview of the Eiger, and can attest to its superior quality and neat, trim fit. At first glance the Eiger seems virtually bomb-proof, with …

Electric Skateboards from CES

Two lithium-ion powered boards that cruise up to 20mph

Nestled among the many iPhone gadgets and advanced home accessories at this year’s CES were a couple of companies taking a less conventional approach in the realm of outdoor activity. We spotted a pair of electric skateboards for those seeking the thrill of riding one without exerting the necessary physical effort. The soon-to-launch ZBoard might be the closest thing to riding a regular skateboard, with …

M.A.D. Gallery

Kinetic art and horological design at MB&F's recently opened boutique in the heart of Geneva

The collective group of timepiece innovators and artisans at MB&F have created a new way to showcase their yearly masterpieces alongside some of the world’s most equally elaborate pieces of kinetic art in Geneva’s recently opened M.A.D. Gallery (M.A.D. stands for Mechanical Art Devices). Although each piece is for sale, they have styled the space as more of a gallery than a boutique, displaying items …