Shinola Bicycles

The Detroit-based brand picks up credibility and direction with bicycle industry designer veteran Sky Yaeger leading the way

Launched less than a year ago, Detroit’s consumer goods company Shinola is still picking up speed, as well as worldwide recognition. In July 2012 we had the opportunity to visit their expansive HQ in midtown Motor City, where we witnessed first-hand the brand’s dedication to American manufacturing through impressive watch-making facilities and a bicycle assembly area in a space only a city like Detroit could …

Interview: We Are Handsome

Sydney's cult swimwear label dives into a new range of photo-based offerings

Back in 2009, buddies Indhra Chagoury and Jeremy Somershad a great idea for what was potentially just a side project. What began with five sample products is now Australias We Are Handsome, a fully-formed label thats exploded at an international scaletheir goodies are available in more than 40 cities around the world. WAH swimwear initially made waves among fashion editors and style authorities with their …

Paris Photo Los Angeles 2013

Rare vintage finds and cocaine compounded imagery at the fair's first US edition

Having established itself as one of the most significant art fairs for collectors, dealers and artists involved in the photographic community, it seemed only natural that Paris Photo would try to extend its influence to a new stateside audience. The fair moved from the City of Lights to the City of Angels, taking up residence in LA’s iconic Paramount Pictures Studios for its first edition, …