Earthy Yak Wool Products by Norlha

With traditional methods and local resources, beautiful textiles are made and a community supported

In the Tibetan language, “norlha” means “wealth of the Gods,” and is used by many local nomads in reference to their yaks, which are among the most important resources of the Tibetan Plateau. Referencing this, Norlha is a textile brand that aims to help preserve local tradition and connect it to a greater global market. Founded by US-born and France-raised Kim Yeshi and her daughter …

ION Hotel, Iceland

A place where luxury and design meet sustainability and adventure, all surrounded by lava fields and glacial lakes

Iceland is often dubbed “the land of fire and ice”—and not just because “Game of Thrones” chose the island nation as a frequent filming location. About the size of Kentucky, Iceland boasts some of the most starkly juxtaposed landscapes in the world. From black sand beaches to glacier fields to jagged peaks, the lava fields of otherworldly green moss to the countless active geysers, Iceland’s …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Crystal computers, NYC Club Kids, drinkable sunscreen and more in our weekly look at the web

1. Disruptive by Design Telling the story of Oakley, from its humble beginnings to becoming one of the world’s leading eyewear innovators, the newly released “Disruptive by Design” is a brand film of rather impressive proportions. Recapping its most impactful designs since the brand launched in 1975, the Kevin Spacey-narrated short film details the ins and outs of building a successful design-focused business, proving what’s …