Muxu

A Barcelona brand puts their spin on urban cycling attire

Barcelona label Muxu designs durable attire suitable for cycling, yet refined for urban environments. Recently launched, they make their limited line of comfortably lightweight shorts, shirts and accessories in Portugal out of cotton and spandex, providing the utmost in breathability and mobility. Muxu’s technical components, road tested by bike messengers around Barcelona, are cleverly integrated for stylish convenience. Pockets on the 3/4-length shorts are placed …

MoMA Design Store: Destination Portugal

Tapping Portugal as their next port of call, the newest in the MoMA Design Store's Destination Series will highlight products from emerging and established designers. Launching in May 2010 with a limited run of a few months, the collection showcases over 100 products, many of which are available for the first time outside of Portugal. Many of the products use traditional materials, techniques and leverage …

Boca do Lobo Furniture

by Richard Prime Fusing local craftsmanship traditions with modern techniques, designs and colorways, Portuguese design brand Boca do Lobo's furniture never fails to charge the senses. Crochet, the latest and a masterstroke of overindulgence, prevents the eye from settling. (Pictured above.) Glittery swaths of dark blue brass layered over the entire gold leaf surface make for a chest that we can imagine in Liberace's living …