Toro y Moi’s Bookshelf

The Brothers Grimm uncut, solar bike paths, a $24 million watch and more in our look at the web this week

Chaz Budnick of chillwave act Toro y Moi dropped a new record this month under his new (and decidedly dance-driven) moniker Les Sins. To celebrate, our friends at It’s Nice That visited the graphic design grad’s flat to peruse through a few of his favorite visual tomes. Budnick is responsible for much of the artwork that accompanies his music and a look through his diverse …

Uniform Wares’ New Swiss-Made Watches

The clean, sophisticated, British-designed brand gets an interior upgrade

After much acclaim for their minimalist, refined aesthetic—with innovative flourishes—the London design team behind Uniform Wares watches has upgraded their timepieces to all Swiss-made components. Since launching the brand five years ago, founders Oliver Fowles and Patrick Bek have continued to seek out the highest quality components, which they couple with clean, contemporary round faces. The upshot of their dedication is a newly redefined collection …

Cool Hunting Video: Q&Q SmileSolar Watches on CH Edition Zambia 2014

Our most exclusive collaboration yet: a limited edition solar-powered timepiece for students in Mfuwe

When we first saw the colorful SmileSolar watches from Japanese brand Q&Q we felt they were the perfect partner to work with on our CH Edition trip to Zambia. Fortunately, they loved the idea of joining us on safari and, more importantly, helped us do something special for the secondary school students in Mfuwe—the remote village bordering the national park where most of the families …