Cool Hunting Video Presents: Calico Wallpaper

A look at the process behind the beautifully handcrafted wallpaper from a small Brooklyn-based duo

Those who spent some time at NYC’s recent International Contemporary Furniture Fair may have come across the duo behind Calico Wallpaper, who were at ICFF displaying their striking designs. The Brooklyn-based couple has been making large-scale marbled wallpaper prints since they were left stranded in their apartment for a week after Hurricane Sandy. In our latest video we witness the hands-on process behind their fantastic …

Unit Portables + Ucon Arko Bag

Celebrate the Stockholm label's two-year anniversary with a collaborative rendition of their Unit 01 shoulder bag

The makers of highly functional, modular bags for everyday use and extended travel, Stockholm’s Unit Portables are celebrating their their second year of superlative bag design by teaming up with Berlin-based clothing brand Ucon to recreate their founding design; the Unit 01 shoulder bag. Released today as Unit Portables’ first collaborative project, The Arko bag blends both companies’ creative spirits in a limited edition release. …

Topo Designs Travel Bag and Trip Pack

A modular set of American-made bags for multifarious excursions

When we last caught up with Colorado’s Topo Designs, they had just released a slim sling bag for daily commuting. Now, nearly two years later, the vintage Americana-infused brand has set their sights on longer journeys with the introduction of the Travel Bag and Trip Pack; a semi-modular backpack series to keep you covered whether your next trip lasts a few days or a few …