Interview: Max Schmidt

Detroit's 1701 Bespoke aims to launch a one-on-one virtual tailor, making custom suits for men

A quality, individually tailored suit is perhaps one of the few things to have escaped the tsunami of online shopping. Although, according to Max Schmidt and Tom Daguanno, the Detroit-based duo behind 1701 Bespoke, men will soon be able to experience genuine “one-on-one virtual tailoring,” allowing them to simply click and buy a suit—tailored perfectly to their shape—online. CH met up with Schmidt to discuss …

Chrome Reflective Camo Collection

Three packs made with reflective glass-bead print for heightened visibility up to 100 feet

From the sleek Niko camera bag to the ever-spacious Sotnik duffel, San Francisco’s Chrome seems to really be on-point these days. And since they’re best known for their bike-ready commuter bags, the introduction of their latest high-vis line of bags was a welcome one. The limited edition Reflective Camo Collection is made with a special glass-bead-printed fabric that reflects at a distance up to 100 …

Interview: Welfe Bowyer

The Melbourne-based designer of Welfe Jewellery creates bespoke jewels using locally-sourced leather and stones

It’s the little details that matters when it comes to good design, and this Kiwi designer is all about the details. We caught up with Welfe Bowyer, a New Zealand native making a name for himself with his now Melbourne-based bespoke jewelry line, called Welfe Jewellery. After successfully producing for local buyers and boutiques, he’s on the cusp of launching his online store for a …