JP Hitch

Jill Platner's latest bracelet design—inspired by the utility cord used to hang her last sculpture show

When hanging her sculpture show this past spring, Jill Platner became enamored with the strength, weightlessness and feel of the marine rope she carefully re-wove to elegantly suspend her work. That inspiration led to this fall’s newest item in her jewelry collection, the JP Hitch. The classic JP Clasp has been refined and simplified without compromising its distinction. To seamlessly affix the clasp to the …

Endless

Ross Lovegrove explores elegant furniture design through fluid sculptural form in a new show in Milan

A design novice might be quick to throw the work of Ross Lovegrove in with the grandiose designs so highly sought after a decade ago, but the legendary Welsh designer’s glossy aesthetic isn’t without purpose. His new solo show in Milan, called “Endless,” demonstrates Lovegrove’s continual exploration of new materials and his elegant approach to functional design. Endless picks up where his 2007 show “Endurance” …

Cool Hunting Video Presents: Lou Nasti

Our behind-the-scenes video of Brooklyn's animatronic master

For our latest video we trucked deep into Brooklyn, NY to explore Mechanical Displays, Lou Nasti’s fantastic studio. Nasti is the animatronic mastermind responsible for installations around the globe, most notably some of the most iconic Christmas displays on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. Obsessed with robotics since childhood, he’s been doing it professionally for over 30 years, applying an uncanny mechanical skill reflected in his …