Although women have been buying and wearing Shinola‘s watches for years, not long ago, head designer Daniel Caudill and the Shinola team decided it was time to create thoughtfully designed, high-quality accessories especially for women. “We noticed a consumer demand for female-specific products within our two main categories, watches and leather,” says Caudill. Now, next to the manly Runwell, Canfield and Guardian timepieces, glass cases …
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Downtown Detroit’s Bedrock + Shinola Hotel
A first-ever boutique hotel from the lifestyle brand and real estate firm
2011 was a very important developmental year for Detroit. It was then that full-service real estate firm Bedrock began taking tremendous steps toward revitalizing the city. At the same time, Detroit-based lifestyle brand Shinola was founded and began ramping up production in the Motor City—and sending a message around the globe about the importance of Detroit- and American-made products. Five years later, Bedrock and Shinola …
Seven Exemplary Summer Watch Releases
Fancy or fun by way of bright colors, durable steel and more
As with many brands falling under the style banner, watch companies frequently release seasonal offerings to bolster their core collection. The summer season often sees a slew of new additions that warrant just as much attention as those coming out around milestone events—such as Baselworld, SIHH or the holiday period. And this year has been no different. From historic design houses to industrial designer collaborations, …
Shinola + Natas Kaupas Limited Edition Skateboards
100 made-in-the-USA decks, celebrating the brand's new store in Venice, CA
Skateboarding legend Natas Kaupas has joined forces with Detroit-based lifestyle brand (and CH favorite) Shinola for a new limited edition product to celebrate the opening of their Venice, CA store. The Shinola + Natas Kaupas skate decks, all made in the USA, feature original artwork by Kaupas—as well as his signature. The Hall of Fame street skateboarder, a pioneer in skateboarding’s acceptance as a professional …
Shinola’s First Single Speed: Detroit Arrow
The American manufacturing authority's latest offering is a utility-focused urban riding machine
Ever since its renaissance in 2011, Shinola has become synonymous with exceptional American design. And with bicycle culture rising in popularity throughout metropolitan areas across the country, it’s no surprise that Shinola has committed itself to compete with the classically international industry by producing the best American-made velocipedes. Launching today, 17 March 2015, the Detroit Arrow is hand assembled—like all Shinola products—in Detroit by the …