Worn & Wound Model 1 Horween Watch Strap

Pared-down watch bands made in NYC with leather from Chicago's legendary tannery

Even with less than a year of operation under their belt, NYC-based Worn & Wound has proved they know a thing or two about watch accessories and pared-down design—as CH recognized in their watch roll last winter. After selling out the first few runs of their debut band, today Worn & Wound introduces the Model 1 Horween watch strap. An upscale version of their introductory …

Interview: Welfe Bowyer

The Melbourne-based designer of Welfe Jewellery creates bespoke jewels using locally-sourced leather and stones

It’s the little details that matters when it comes to good design, and this Kiwi designer is all about the details. We caught up with Welfe Bowyer, a New Zealand native making a name for himself with his now Melbourne-based bespoke jewelry line, called Welfe Jewellery. After successfully producing for local buyers and boutiques, he’s on the cusp of launching his online store for a …

Taylor Forrest Furniture

A fashion designer's primitive twist on '70s glam in a collection of leather chairs

After graduating from Parsons with a BFA in Fashion Design in 2010, designer Taylor Forrest saw furniture as a sort of experiment. Come November 2013, she will have been experimenting with designing chairs for a solid year, and the upshot of her dedication can be seen in a recently-released first collection of leather sling chairs and lounges inspired by the malleability of the material, a …