Safilo by Marc Newson

To celebrate its 80th anniversary, the eyewear brand partners with the famed Australian designer

Italian eyewear brand Safilo is turning 80 this year and instead of hosting a retrospective celebration of its achievements, they chose to honor the important occasion by asking Marc Newson to work on their next set styles, drawn with inspiration from their historic catalogue. An Australian designer extraordinaire, Newson is very well known for his ambitious projects, having designed everything from chairs to airplanes, watches …

Masterpiece Coloring Book

Two Japanese artists interpret the classic works of old masters with childlike but intelligent perspective

Often irreverent and always original, Zurich-based indecent publishing house Nieves has been publishing offbeat zines and art books since 2001, for a dedicated fan base that’s global and ever-growing. Their latest release, “Masterpiece Coloring Book” is one of their more abstract releases, but it’s entirely captivating. In the 36-page book Nieves regulars Ken Kagami and Masanao Hirayama showcase their raw, unfettered, childlike interpretations of the …

Modern Farmer HQ

On the eve of their one-year anniversary, we visit the publication's Hudson, NY office and EIC Ann Marie Gardner

With their latest print issue now in stores and hordes of dedicated daily online readers (CH staff included), Modern Farmer continues to delight in its quest to make people aware of the path their food takes from farm to plate. With a brilliant voice, ever-important stories and design mastery in both their print and online components, it’s equal parts charming and relevant. They’ve taught us …