Alpinestars Women’s Renee Motorcycle Jacket

Combining durability, safety and style for girls who ride

Finding a women’s protective motorcycle jacket is not an easy task—and finding one that is both stylish and complementing to a woman’s shape is near impossible. But the latest effort from Italian motorsports gear brand, Alpinestars, offers an answer in the form of the Renee leather and textile jackets. Staying away from all-black leather as well as stereotypically “feminine” colors, patterns and other overly decorative …

Cool Hunting Video: Shinola Leather Factory

Continuing their quest to revive American manufacturing, the Detroit brand brings their leather work in-house

During a trip to Detroit’s Shinola headquarters, we got a first-hand look at its recently opened leather factory and design studio—another step in their continued quest to revive American manufacturing. The brand has commenced operations with the making of leather watch straps, right next door to where the popular watches are themselves constructed. This clever move for Shinola will help streamline their manufacturing across products, …

Studio Visit: Building Block

A look inside the minimalist designers' new digs, an alternative store and studio experience

The paradox of a minimalist black bag is the difficulty of making it distinguishable and memorable. However, Kimberly and Nancy Wu—the two sisters behind the young brand Building Block—have no trouble with this. For the past three years, the LA-based duo has been redefining the idea of luxury—not with big logos or brands, Nancy tells CH, but through quality and function. With plenty of experience …