Minnesota-born, New Jersey-based artist Brian Farrell applies his illustrations to a range of home accessories, like this hand-painted and silk-screened mobile influenced by nature, survival and adventure, in a color created specially for Cool Hunting. Available at AmDC’s NYC pop-up, 27 Howard Street.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Brian Farrell Art and Design
Brooklyn-based designer Shahla Karimi’s debut collection lets you wear the NYC subway on your wrist. From Inwood to World Trade Center, Yankee Stadium to Wall Street, and Harlem to South Ferry, the 3D-printed accessories are available in sterling silver, 14k gold and gold vermeil.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Shahla Karimi
With locally sourced hides, spruce bark collected from the local lumbering industry, water from the Pite River and countless years of saddlery experience, Böle is producing some of the most considered leather goods in the world. The four generations-strong Swedish company uses a traditional, time-consuming, tree bark tanning method to achieve a fuller natural color and high quality leather that will allow their goods to last a lifetime. Their tanner’s apron is sure to make you the master of your own workshop.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Bole
Minnesota-based retailer and apparel maker Askov Finlayson was born and raised in the cold. The high-quality, 16-oz slub yarn fleece in their Aegis Sweatshirt provides warmth while contrasting canvas patches add durability and throwback color-blocking. Split wood and head right to the pub—all without a wardrobe change.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Askov Finlayson
Online art purveyors Rise Art offer affordable works by a variety of artists, that you can either rent or purchase. Also, with every piece sold, Rise Art sends a personal art supply kit to a child in the hospital (sharing supplies is often verboten for fear of spreading diseases). The site’s many filters makes finding a special piece for yourself easy enough, but they also offer gift cards for the art enthusiast in your life.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Rise Art
In blue and black indigo, Self Edge’s watch caps feature Japanese rope-dyed indigo yarns; each being a 100% cotton custom woven fabric. These snug, soft items also sport a custom pewter concho pin—a nice differentiating touch on a common staple item. In many ways, retailers Self Edge have become denim and indigo experts and this find from Made in the USA brand 3SIXTEEN demonstrates this, as well.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by 3SIXTEEN
Cozy up with a bit of good ol’ American patriotism. Woven in New York State on an antique loom, this red, white and blue throw is sure to warm even the biggest cold-weather haters. Crafted from 100% domestically sourced wool, the 48” x 72” throw weighs in at just under three pounds and is the perfect addition to any living or bedroom.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Outlaw Franky
From Deborah Pagani’s Queen Bee collection, these white gold dagger earrings give fine jewelry a punk edge. Set with pavé black diamonds, they channel the sultry spirit of iconic females like Grace Jones, Cleopatra and Rita Hayworth.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Deborah Pagani
“This is Permanence” reveals the personal writings of Joy Division songwriter and frontman Ian Curtis in a beautiful cloth-bound anthology. Curtis committed suicide in 1980, and the insightful book includes a foreword by his widow, Deborah, as well as song lyrics, an appendix listing his personal book library and a selection of interviews from his relatively short but important career.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Ian Curtis
What happens when the British stalwart of hunting jackets Barbour teams up with Australian custom motorcycle makers Deus Ex Machina? You get the handsome Horace Jacket, a waxed-cotton marvel with leather accents, pockets galore and a belt.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Barbour + Deus ex Machina
Each of Vestige’s t-shirts embodies a story, fact or myth culled from a certain period of time and given a contemporary graphic emblem. This super soft raglan t-shirt features an hourglass glyph, reflecting the freshly launched brand’s creative ethos.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Vestige
Laser-cut from “mean green leather,” Brooklyn-based Death at Sea’s bifold wallet is constructed without the need for thread or glue. The design features one pocket for bills and two pockets for card, and boats a deep green hue specially for Cool Hunting that’s sure to become more beautiful over time. Available at AmDC’s NYC pop-up, 27 Howard Street.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Death at Sea
Pommes Frites candles don’t need fancy packaging or foreign-sounding names. “Sweet Grapefruit” speaks for itself with warn citrus and fruit notes (think peach and mangosteen) and is one of the DTLA-based candlemakers’ strongest scents—making it a perfect pre-dinner party room filler.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by PF Candle Co.
NYC-based illustrator Kimberly Ellen Hall, who boasts the Whitney Museum and Coach as previous clients, created a quartet of holiday wrapping paper to suit any receiver. Christmas Crazed, Secular, Pagan and Best Friends will spread the holiday cheer starting from minute they lay their hands on your carefully considered gift.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Nottene
Commission a custom geometric portrait from Los Angeles-based designer and illustrator Allison Kunath, who started making freehand geometric portraits of famous icons a few years ago, abstracting the faces of Maya Angelou and Frida Kahlo among others. Both single and multiple-subject portraits are available.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Allison Kunath
There’s something retro about May Furniture Company’s Riviera Tray, as if it was salvaged from some bygone beach resort. Place the oiled walnut catch-all by the door, and you may start remembering where you put your keys for once.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by May Furniture
Alison Jean Cole cuts rocks and minerals by hand using old tools in her garage, grinding and polishing them into stunning jewelry pieces that showcase just a peek of the Earth’s beauty and history. Geologic formations on brass hooks have never looked so good.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Alison Jean Cole
Made of 100% hand-poured acrylic with a creamy, pearlescent finish on white between jet black stripes, Edie Parker’s Jean Striped Clutch puts a little treasure right at your fingertips. The inside houses a mirror with an etched logo, so you can check your face while grabbing your phone or gloss on a dressed-up night out.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Edie Parker
We’ve all been mesmerized by magnets since childhood. Now, a new game utilizes a handful of tiny ones and a ring-like “playing field.” Users toss a magnet into the space, and when they begin to stack up, the user collects. The game doesn’t end till all have been stacked together and collected. It’s a simple game about attraction and repulsion, with the laws of nature as the referee.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Magnets The Game
Standing just five centimeters tall, these die-cast cycling figurines from London café and bike shop Look Mum No Hands! offer the perfect desk distraction for the dedicated cyclist. Coming in a pack of three in random colors and positions, the hand-painted figurines call to mind the days before carbon fiber when riders dined on wine and sausage instead of protein bars.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by LMNH!
Brown-bag it in style with this heavy duty waxed canvas lunch sack. Made in Duluth, Minnesota, the 13” x 8” by 5”-deep bag features brass hardware, leather accents and a water-resistant coating. The 18-oz canvas is sure to last for years to come and only improve with age—so don’t just limit this versatile piece to lunchtime.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Frost River
These super cute special edition Beats + Hello Kitty Solo² lightweight high fidelity headphones come with a custom case to commemorate Hello Kitty’s 40th Anniversary. They feature a blue and white headband design with Hello Kitty’s iconic red bow and a RemoteTalk cable to take calls and control music on iOS devices.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Beats by Dre
This handmade unisex travel kit features a vintage plaid outer to add a touch of the Scottish Highlands to your travel setup. A waterproof inner keeps toiletries from spilling into the rest of your luggage should a seal fail or a cap come loose. Leather accents and a brass zipper details lend to the case’s elegant appeal.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Fritz & Fräulein
Pairing unrivaled sound quality with refined design, Bang & Olufson’s A2 is perhaps the pinnacle of wireless speakers and sure to impress even the most discerning audiophile. At just 2.5 pounds, the speaker features True360 spherical sound projection technology, while a handsome leather handle, the ability to connect 8 users and a 24-hour battery life to keep the party going anywhere.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Bang & Olufsen
Parra’s irreverent cartoony illustrations have been featured on everything from gallery walls to record covers to skateboard decks. Bring Amsterdam-based artist’s work into your bathroom with this nylon shower curtain that’s sure to catch the attention of guests and add some character to your morning routine.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Parra
Published by Printed Matter, “Non Stop Poetry: The Zines of Mark Gonzales” chronicles the skateboard legend’s extensive artwork from the over 145 zines he created, starting as far back as the early ’90s. With contributions from the likes of Harmony Korine and Tom Sachs, the highly visual hardcover is extremely limited and one not to miss.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Philip Aarons and Emma Reeves
