The pieces in Jenga’s new Ocean set are made from 100% recycled fishing nets. Using 25 square feet of nets procured through partner Bureo, the brand crafted black-hued pieces adorned with images of ocean animals—from sharks to sardines. The hand-drawn art on each piece, as well as on the exterior packaging (which is also made from 100% recycled materials), was done by artist and surfer …
While scavenging through a thrift store in Greenwich Village, Ryan Matthew became transfixed by several plastic beaded bracelets. It wasn’t the complete product that he found alluring, but the individual components. Matthew purchased the tired, older pieces and brought them home. Shortly thereafter, REBEAD was born. Matthew began to source other components—repurposed glass and wood beads, shells and stones. Through careful consideration and hand-assembly, his …
by Tariq Dixon Stephen Kenn’s approach to design is quite simple: “Strip things down to the barest bones.” Throughout the LA-based designer’s career, he has explored this philosophy in various forms—including two denim brands and an accessories line, Temple Bags. While tremendously varied in form and function, all of Kenn’s designs maintain a strong appreciation for the essential. Kenn’s most recent project, an eponymous label …
