Vignettes at Capsule

The NYC menswear edition invites other design disciplines to take the show beyond fashion

Now in its fifth year, Capsule aims to offer something different than the expected fashion tradeshow. Inspired by the simple idea that expanding one’s awareness beyond their primary industry fosters creativity and progress, this season the New York installment of Capsule introduces “Vignettes,” a set of unique installations that bring together ventures in art, design, literature and beyond for the opportunity to share experiences and …

Banana Boards

Retro-styled skateboards inspired by sidewalk surfing

As always, what’s old is new again. Conjuring up memories of butt-bombing hills and weaving cones like in the days of Dog Town, many companies are remaking retro-styled banana boards that combine the concept of yesteryear with the superior materials of today. The low-tech, high-performance cruisers are quick, stout and a hell of a lot more fun than that monstrous longboard you don’t ride anyway. …

Portable Eco Grill

$125 width=”300″ height=”300″ class=”none” /> $125 Portable Eco Grill Smoking on the go is easy and environmentally friendly with EcoQue’s new collapsible grill. Consuming 75% less fuel than similar-sized grills, it burns briquettes, lump charcoal, wood chunks, alcohol–even twigs–and is surprisingly easy to clean. Reduced to about one inch thick when collapsed. Available from A+R for $125 width=”300″ height=”300″ class=”none” /> Portable Eco Grill Smoking …