Indigofera

Co-founder Mats Andersson on the Swedish label's fresh approach to pure denim

Mats Andersson, the co-founder of Indigofera says the Swedish denim label, which is embedded in the very roots of the country’s jeans history, approaches denim in a different way. He explains that “the basic idea was not to do what everyone else is doing. From how you approach each piece, the fabric, how it’s seen in the marketplace and—in doing so—stand out from the ‘pants …

Braun’s Iconic LCD Watch Reborn

One of our favorite watches celebrates Dieter Rams' impeccable style

In 1978 Braun issued the digital DW30 watch with a groundbreaking style departure designed by Dieter Rams and Dietrich Lubs. Retired in 1981, only 8,500 were made (4,500 first edition and 4,000 second edition), and most were sold in Germany. There were 200 black case watches also made, which are now highly collectible. I was lucky enough to find one of the originals years ago, …

The Contemporary Eau by Thirdman

A refreshing take on 19th century scents

Mystery swathes the fragrance brand Thirdman. Founded by Jean-Christophe le Greves in New York in 2012, their four scents are made in collaboration with some of the world’s most noteworthy perfumers: Jean-Marc Chaillan, Bruno Jovanovic and Clement Gavarry. Each embodies a modern take on 19th century scents, or the “Eau de Cologne.” Fresh and minimal, yet historically inspired, all four products are fit for man, …