Moratorium Jewelry

Our interview with designer Jeanette Lai Thomas on her design preference for clean lines and bold, geometric shapes

Whether she’s riding her Ducati or looking after her one-year-old daughter (and South African mastiff), self-taught jewelry designer Jeanette Lai Thomas exudes dedication. Her brand Moratorium favors sleek, structural lines and geometric shapes with a distinctive gothic edge, while avoiding harsh or clunky pieces. Sold around the world in retailers including Opening Ceremony and Hong Kong’s WOAW store, Moratorium is gaining an audience of people …

Tribe Coffee + BMW Motorrad South Africa

A specialty cafe within a motorcycle dealership makes for an exciting lifestyle hybrid

by Chérmelle D. Edwards The connection between coffee and motorcycles is a natural fit; adrenaline rushes aside, both cultures attract deeply devoted fans that enjoy conversing about machines, nuances and destinations. The latest place in Cape Town to combine these two passions is at the BMW Motorrad dealership, which is serving up fresh brews from Woodstock’s Tribe Coffee Roasters. The collaboration began when BMW Motorrad …

3D-Scanned Customized Protection by Bell Helmets

Customized for the perfect fit and heightened safety on (and off) the streets

Bell Helmets, the all-American helmet company—has spent the last 60 years protecting racers and enthusiasts from head injuries. In various disciplines ranging from self-powered to gas-powered sports, Bell has positioned itself at the forefront of helmet technology. Now the company is taking “custom fit” to a whole new level with their new 3D imaging which conforms helmets to each customer’s unique head shape. This process …