Bringing together an unlikely pair, Gunter Wermekes was the first to combine stainless steel, an industrial material with the timeless beauty of diamonds into a complete jewelry collection. He believes that every material speaks its own language; that stainless steel speak of today, of building, and of making future plans, while a diamond, on the […]

German fashion designer Elke Walter creates a one-on-a-kind piece using a rectangular piece of fabric that is bolstered together using repetitious folds, a technique that is unique to the designer. Various dimensions available. designer: elke walter material: fabric

Zaha Hadid explores the idea of non-conventional dining using interposable black melamine elements in her Niche dishes. The piece is made of 5 separate dishes which can be stacked or arranged in various configurations. L x W x H 30 x 60 x 10 cm 12 x 23¾ x 4 inches designer: zaha hadid producer: […]

Driven by the desire to simplify the face of a watch without making it unreadable, designer Naoto Fukasawa created the Twelve Watch for Issey Miyake. The face itself exhibits pristine minimalism while the case is asked to indicate the hour with twelve angles. Various configurations available. designer: naoto fukasawa producer: issey miyake material: mineral crystal, […]

No place rambles like Chicago. In the context of the “weather-proof” backpack by Mission Workshop, that would be a fond reference to Chicago’s weather and politicians. Both are ramblers. However, the Mission Workshop Rambler is likely the most pragmatic. The fabric of the messenger style bag is a waterproof TPU- Urethane coated nylon, that comes […]

Who says adults cannot play with toys? OK, so wearing this coyly chic ToyWatch might not exactly be considered playing. After all, everyone needs to keep up with the times. And this “Plasteramic” watch is one way to do so, in an array of pearlized colors, such as: pink, white, gold, purple, aqua, gray and gunmetal. There is a slight variation on the approximately 1.5 inch faces. Prices range from about $225-275.

designer: marco mavilla
producer: toywatch
material: plastic
period: 2000s

You can’t help it. It’s a reflex. You stick out your hand when you fall — it’s better to stop the descent with your palm than your face, right? That’s fine when you’re ambling down the street, but add an extra 80 mph and the weight of a motorcycle to the momentum equation and the bones in your paw might not take the strain very well. They could shift, buckle — even snap. What you need is an exoskeleton. If you know Tony Stark, you might be able to get something custom. For the rest of us, there’s the Knox Handroid, a Kevlar-, kangaroo-hide-, and, yes, exoskeleton-reinforced motorcycle gauntlet. Thermoplastic urethane spines run down the outside of each finger and flex with your digits. To keep the armor in place, a ratchet system cinches 19 strands of stainless steel wire, spreading the pressure across your entire forearm. Then, when the pavement tries to persuade your bones to move beyond their comfort zone, the Handroid answers no. That’s the reflex you’re looking for.

Specifications:
# Knox Handroid live exoskeleton finger and knuckle protection on all fingers and thumb
# Knox metapod protector
# Knox Sport styled Scaphoid protection system
# Knox wrist slider
# Knox cuff slider
# “Dialled in” Boa lacing system
# Kangaroo leather palm
# Amara grip pad with silicon print for improved control
# Japanese race quality drum dyed Aniline leather
# Japanese polyester high tenacity thread
# Superior fit and comfort

producer: knox
material: leather
period: 2010s

The Bunch vase takes on the look of a, bunch of flowers, with the stems bunched together. The case is a sleek combination of a container and its contents inspired by art of ikebana, in which the flowers and other natural elements are arranged to form compositions of elegance. Available in both black and white.

designer: naoto fukasawa
producer: b&b italia
material: ceramic
period: 2000s

The aim of Michael Young’s collection for Zixag is to reflect how technology blends into modern life.Young’s collection of bags for Zixag have a distinctive functional, urban feel and look.The city and studio lines are made of canvas and polyster, depending on the line- offering the wearer a stylish way to tote their belongings. Materially, they are a mixture of soft cottons and tough nylons, hand-sewing and machine moulding. Here is a contrast to make use of.

Designer: michael young
Producer: zixag

Specifications:

Stainless steel 40mm case

Quartz movement

Dual analog display

Gray rubber strap

Water resistant up to 3ATM

Designer: philippe starck
Producer: kenmar watches
Retailer: style ceo