CT Scuderia’s City Racer Chronographs

A vibrant line of automatic watches inspired by café racers

Third generation watchmaker Enrico Margaritelli, founder and CEO of Contatempo Scuderia—better known as CT Scuderia—embodies the fundamental element that make his watches distinct: modern, yet rooted in history. Margaritelli launched the brand in 2012, after spending years as a motorcycle racer and a lifelong innovator in the watch industry. With CT Scuderia he has finally realized his true vision: the amalgamation of passion and profession. …

The Last Spruce Tannery: Sweden’s Böle

Purveyors to the royal court and champions of doing things the old way for the right reasons

Despite a recent resurgence in craftsmanship, some of the old methods are simply dying out. Tanning leather is among the oldest crafts, with the first evidence of the profession dating back several thousand years. Today, the traditional European method of using tree bark—specifically the bark of the spruce—is all but lost. One tannery in the northern reaches of Sweden is carrying on the tradition of …

Luxe Leather Goods from M&U Co.

American-made wallets, iPhone sleeves and wooden home accessories

Taking a break from his day-to-day design and production work with General Manufacturing, Hunter Craighill recently signed on with Brooklyn’s Maxx & Unicorn to breathe new life into the brand best known for their folded leather wallets. The outcome is M&U Co., a fresh brand identity with improved materials, new designs and a more sophisticated aesthetic. Officially launched this week, M&U’s new line introduces a …