Shinola Bicycles

The Detroit-based brand picks up credibility and direction with bicycle industry designer veteran Sky Yaeger leading the way

Launched less than a year ago, Detroit’s consumer goods company Shinola is still picking up speed, as well as worldwide recognition. In July 2012 we had the opportunity to visit their expansive HQ in midtown Motor City, where we witnessed first-hand the brand’s dedication to American manufacturing through impressive watch-making facilities and a bicycle assembly area in a space only a city like Detroit could …

Yue Minjun: L’Ombre du fou rire

Stories and works from the cynical realist's fascinating career

Following a major retrospective last year at Fondation Cartier, a monograph of Chinese artist Yue Minjun‘s work is now available through Thames & Hudson. The visually arresting compendium follows the painter’s process from start to finish—including photographic self-portratis, sketches and final pieces. In addition to the visuals, a substantial portion of the publication has been dedicated to introducing and defining the context of Yue’s work. …

Party Prints

From "Hot Dawgs" to "Babar Paris" to "Kimono Camo," this season's conversation-starting shirts in myriad patterns

Last year as the weather warmed up, it seemed like NYC—if not much of the Northern Hemisphere—had tropical fever. The Hawaiian shirt was visible in a variety of styles and patterns, but almost always kept to a palm tree or flamingo print. This season seemingly builds off those good vibes, and takes color and theme a step further with a range of modishly bold shirts. …