Deflected

Brook&Lyn's light-reflecting amulets inspired by superstitious customs

As a follow-up to her popular debut lineup of agate pendant necklaces and body wraps, the stark leather and mirror pieces that comprise Mimi Jung‘s quietly powerful “Deflected” collection reveal an artistic progression that’s both varied and cohesive. Inspired by a friend’s great-grandmother who regularly hid a mirror under her blouse to ward off evil spirits, Jung wanted to create a collection based on the …

The Water Tank Project

Artists transform NYC's rooftop water towers to raise awareness about conservation

With less than 1% of all fresh water on Earth safe for human consumption—a number that works out to around 200,000 km3 of water—the truth about the world’s available supply is frightening. To draw attention to the urgency of water conservation, the not-for-profit Word Above The Street is working with an array of artists who will wrap 100 of NYC’s beloved water towers in a …

Cool Hunting Video Presents: Story

We took a drive with the founder of a new retail concept store based in NYC

Sponsored content: In this video we meet Rachel Shechtman, founder of the new retail concept shop, Story. Sponsored by the Range Rover Evoque, we take a ride with Rachel around Manhattan and hear about how she turned her passion for shopping in to a new venture.