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
Cartier first introduced the panther into it’s iconography back in 1914. Still to this day, the powerful imagery plays upon the idea of what a ring can actually be. This ultra-luxuriant iteration, crafted from gold, green tsavorite garnets and onyx, realizes the excellence of balanced geometry and imagination. It’s a statement piece, true to the Cartier brand, but rather than being over the top, it’s ferociously fine.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Cartier
An elegant hammock for your wine—this rack holds six bottles in its simple structure of cherry wood, steel and leather. There’s an edge of clean Americana (and it’s handmade made in Brooklyn), and it’s sized just right for easy countertop placement—even in a city apartment. Altogether, it’s a great option for keeping your “go-to” bottles on hand and on display. It speaks to sophistication, but with a clear lack of pretense. This product is made to order and typically ships in 4-6 weeks.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by COIL + DRIFT
Bedecked with artist Brian Farrell’s illustration work, this Good Candle—created in a seasonal orange hue and campfire scent specially for Cool Hunting—is one to hang onto long after the wax withers away. Once empty, the glass can double as a pencil holder or slender vase. Available at AmDC’s NYC pop-up, 27 Howard Street.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Good Candle with Brian Farrell Art and Design
Leave it to Billy Reid to bring the classic work coat to high fashion, but preserve a durable, practical look. The Harper Chore Coat is water-resistant, with a quietly striped exterior in a wool, cotton and water-resistant synethic blend, and plaid on the inside lining.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Billy Reid
Artist Michael Shindler revived the 19th century tintype photography process in his San Francisco studio, creating beautiful portraits with an old-fashioned and almost haunting feel. The handcrafted method is a painstaking process Shindler recreates on modern-day equipment, preserving a sense of nostalgia with contemporary clarity. Contact Shindler to book a personal four-session anywhere within the continental United States.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Michael Shindler
Much of what we know about the Post-Impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh in fact, comes straight from the artist himself. A new book from Yale University Press highlights 265 (from a collection of over 800) of Van Gogh’s written letters, giving the reader not only an autobiography of the troubled artist’s life but also insights into his motivations and values as he regularly pens words to his brother Theo.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Yale University Press
Royal College of Art alums Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby may be best known for designing the 2012 Olympic torch, but the industry vets—who teamed up in 1998—have a diverse portfolio of bespoke objects. One such is Lanterne Marine, a hand-blown sculptural glass flower vase uniquely crafted by the master artisans at Venini and inspired by the lamps hanging from boats along the Venetian lagoon on the way to Murano.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Barber & Osgerby
A game for those who enjoy a little creativity in the kitchen, the “Foodie Dice” provide inspiration for those looking to test their hand at whipping up something new and exciting to eat. Five primary dice offer up protein options, cooking methods, grains, herbs and a bonus ingredient. Four seasonal vegetable dice add a little flair to the mix. Simply shake up the dice in the included tumbler, toss onto a tabletop and you’ve got a recipe on your hands. Imbibers should look to their Mixology Dice for a different kind of fun.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Foodie Dice
These eco-friendly alternative bulbs are fun variations on the incandescent standby. There’s no need to shade, as these lights look great exposed.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Plumen
Designed as an antidote to the piles of steel commuter bikes that line the walks and whiz through the streets of Amsterdam, Van Heesch Design’s Copper Bike—an edition limited to 10—transcends any adherence to drab utility. As copper’s natural patina sets in the bicycle shows off the structural elegance of a familiar object with the handy ability to get you from here to there.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Van Heesch Design
Made in Canada of rich leather from Chicago’s famed Horween tannery,
the Small Banff Bag is perfect for weekends away or those that vow to never check a bag. The handsome carryall features a large main compartment and zipper closure for secure stowage, while brass feet prevent unwanted wear and tear.
Added: November 2014
This product is sold by Roots + Horween
