Klemens Schillinger’s Objects Aim to Combat Smartphone Addiction

Designer Klemens Schillinger has created a collection of objects that are essentially substitute phones, with the goal to combat smartphone addiction. Around the same size as most phones, the objects contain stone beads in ways that—when interacted with—imitate the motions we have grown so accustomed to: scrolling, swiping and more. Schillinger says, “More and more often one feels the urge to check their phone, even …

Hintlab’s Customizable LEGO Jewelry

With LEGO blocks as the centerpiece, Paris-based hintlab’s 3D-printed precious metal rings can be customized according to the wearer’s whims. Each ring comes with multiple LEGO pieces in a range of colors—solid and translucent—for swapping out. Naturally, they can also be stacked one atop the other. There are various styles of metal frames, but the heart is all the same: a little piece of nostalgia. …

YSL + Colette For the Iconic Store’s Final Collaboration

First opening in 1997, Paris concept store Colette is officially closing next month, on 20 December. Over the past 20 years, the shop has teamed up with countless artists, designers and fashion houses for special collections, and the final one is with YSL. The collection includes leather paddles, skateboards, and more—even an all-black Vespa. Rumor has it that YSL will be taking over the three-story …