Cool Hunting c/o Quarterly Co: Shipment Nine

Focused around the sun, this gift holds two solar products helping communities and the world

We created this edition of Cool Hunting’s Quarterly with Africa on our minds. Inspired by the sun’s potential to power our world in ways both big and small, we partnered with two innovative brands implementing solar power in inventive, intimate ways that also give back to the communities that inspired their products. A virtuous circle, if you will. The Luci lantern from Mpowerd is an …

Miansai Swiss Movement Men’s Watches

The Miami-based accessories brand launches a timepiece line featuring Ronda movements

In addition to furthering their beautiful core watch designs, today, Miami-based accessories brand Miansai has upgraded their insides with a Swiss-made Ronda quartz movement. This latest line, the M12 Swiss, comes in stainless steel and PVD copper versions—not to mention, a choice between the premium Italian vintage leather strap or the sportier strap cut from durable rock climbing webbing. At 39mm, they’re a comfortable, classic …

Leonard & Church Watches

A new timepiece company offering sleek designs and affordable luxury

When Jeff Leung graduated college, he began the arduous odyssey of job searching and, even though smartphones display the time, Leung felt wearing a watch was a necessary part of appearing professional. He also decided that an inexpensive plastic or metal watch does make for a polished look. Now by corralling manufacturing contacts around the world, Leung and his team at Leonard & Church have …