Inside Airtight Cycles’ Brooklyn Studio

We speak with Mathew Amonson about building beautiful Möbius-style bikes by hand

Just over two years ago, Mathew Amonson began toying with the idea of building himself a custom bicycle. Research turned to experimentation, which then led the Brooklyn-based enthusiast to travel to Colorado to study under legendary bicycle builder Koichi Yamaguchi. There, Amonson learned the traditional frame-building techniques that he now employs under his own newly established label, Airtight Cycles. Working with steel, bronze and silver …

Studio Visit: Building Block

A look inside the minimalist designers' new digs, an alternative store and studio experience

The paradox of a minimalist black bag is the difficulty of making it distinguishable and memorable. However, Kimberly and Nancy Wu—the two sisters behind the young brand Building Block—have no trouble with this. For the past three years, the LA-based duo has been redefining the idea of luxury—not with big logos or brands, Nancy tells CH, but through quality and function. With plenty of experience …

JS Watch Co. Reykjavik

Classic timepieces designed and assembled by hand in Iceland

A quiet, colorful city at first glance, Reykjavik bubbles with creativity—just like the geothermal activity under its feet. As the cultural hub of Iceland, the city houses every type of designer, from fashion to furniture and, in this case, watches. JS Watch Co. stands as Iceland’s only watchmaker, designing and assembling handsome timepieces in their unbelievably small workshop-meets-storefront on Laugavegur Street, Reykjavik’s main drag. Founded …