BIO:DIP at Red Bull Studios New York

Soap sculptures and a modified ventilation system make for a unique dual art exhibition

Even before entering “BIO:DIP“—an exhibition at Red Bull Studios, New York that comes with a healthy dose of chemistry information—visitors will notice that the building’s windows have been painted over in a lush, ruby red. It turns out they were painted with lipstick (from a 55 gallon drum) which will degrade as the exhibition continues. This entry point is an indicator of what one will …

KUON’s Contemporary Boro

Reusing textiles from articles of clothing between 50 and 150 years old

Debuting at the end of 2015 and now available in Hong Kong and Japan, Japanese fashion house KUON incorporates pieces of vintage textiles into their bohemian wares. While that’s not uncommon (from Japan or elsewhere), their choice of materials stands apart from the rest. KUON upcycles indigo-dyed cotton clothing as old as 150 years. Japanese Boro—which translates to old or tattered textiles with layers of …

Test Drive: The Bentley Bentayga

The most powerful, luxurious and expensive SUV in the world can do all the things its customers will only dream of

Premium SUVs are a funny concept—the words “sport” and “utility” are in general tension with the notion of “luxury.” The reality is, most customers will never push their SUVs (or sports cars for that matter) as far as they’re capable. But somewhere between having peace of mind and wearing a badge of honor, luxury car customers seem to want it all. Enter the Bentley Bentayga. …