Cool Hunting Video Presents: Sovereign Beck

From ties to music to kites, the pair known as Sovereign Beck give us a glimpse into their world

From kite-flying on a Brooklyn rooftop to frying an egg and playing electronic music, episode 72 spends some quality time with the duo called Sovereign Beck. Known for their gorgeously-designed line of silk ties, Ryan Sovereign and William Beck also show us the finery in their Spring ’07 collection, explaining their influences and inspiration along the way. Also on Cool Hunting: Sovereign Beck Ties

Mechanical Music Box

The Mechanical Music Box comes with paper strips and a hole punch for DIY music-making without a need for actual musical talent. The little devices presents endless possibilities for creating your own melodies, covering pop songs or to add a low-tech juvenile sounds to your next remix. It also comes with a pre-punched "Happy Birthday" strip if you're just looking for something gifty. It's available …

Cool Hunting Video Presents: The Dachshund Spring Fiesta 2007

Going on its third decade, the annual Dachshund Spring Fiesta is a celebratory gathering of the breed and those who love them

In this video we visit the 19th annual Dachshund Spring Fiesta in NYC’s Washington Square Park. Put on by the Dachshund Friendship Club, the event is one of two get-togethers they hold each year and draws hundreds of Dachsies and their owners. The only official activity is the singing of the Dachshund Song, composed by Murray Weinstock (who also made a CD of “dog tunes” …