Interview: Almond Surfboards’ Dave Allee

We chat with the founder of the Californian company about shaping and building their boards and their future

by Kohl Crecelius In a world obsessed with the idea of more, Almond Surfboards has been able to carve out a niche within surfing that is both meaningful and intentional. Located in Newport Beach, CA, Almond’s young team has focused the scope of their work to create a recognizable identity and reputation for quality. Dave Allee—who began shaping Almond boards in 2007 and opened their …

Faustine Steinmetz’s Copper Woven, Bendable Fashion

The self-taught weaver reveals her inspiration and process

Three seasons ago, French designer Faustine Steinmetz started her eponymous label after buying a loom on a whim. Through reading old books bought on Amazon and watching YouTube tutorials, London-based Steinmetz taught herself how to weave and began creating the pieces that have lately captured the attention of London’s fashion insiders. Steinmetz uses her (now multiple) looms to make luxurious, handmade versions of ubiquitous everyday …

The First Issue of Puss Puss Magazine, Featuring Ai Weiwei

Using cats as a jumping off point to delve into art, fashion, environmental issues and more

In a world where the permakitten Lil Bub has her own media empire and Grumpy Cat graces the cover of Time magazine, an annual internet cat video festival attracts tens of thousands of people and Karl Lagerfield’s dear Choupette is the face of Shu Uemura’s beauty campaign; the feline frenzy doesn’t seem to be declining anytime soon. Raising the bar for cat-inspired creativity is London-based …