Lexus HS Hybrid 10

A recent stay in Miami for Art Basel afforded us the opportunity to test out the new Lexus HS Hybrid 10. The ventilated seats kept us cool as we cruised around for the week, and the extra highway and city mileage meant we rarely had to pause for a fill-up, but what we loved most about the car was its smart technology. Because it uses …

Magimix Vision Toaster

The result of 15 years of research and design, Magimix's new Vision Toaster uses revolutionary long-lasting quartz heating elements to perfectly toast bread and let you get a peek at the action through a window. Tucked away in the corners of the French appliance brand's toaster, the hidden quartz parts replace the traditional metal components not only getting them out of the way for a …

Best of CH 2009: Top Five Collaborations

When designers and artists team up to multiply their talents, the end result is sometimes greater than the sum of its creative parts. To celebrate the collaborations done right, we've listed five standouts from 2009 below. Ace Hotel New York UniformsDrawing on a few different tried-and-true brands, the uniforms for the latest Ace Hotel include exclusively-designed drab green monochrome Chucks by Converse along with custom-fitted …