COOL HUNTING® - Limited Edition

Limited Edition Original Cabin Optical Suitcase

Evan Orensten — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:05:20 +0000

Rimowa’s limited edition game is always strong, and this time it’s the company’s classic hero piece, the Original Cabin roll aboard suitcase, that gets a simple, substantial, twist. Riffing off the brand’s iconic groove design, segments are polished in opposite directions instead of in the same direction—what appears to be changes to the anodized aluminum grooves is simply an optical illusion. The interior printed materials also get the optical treatment. Limited to 2002 pieces, the bag’s size and other features are unchanged at 21.7″ x 15.8″ x 9.1″.

Stoneware Dog Bowl by Helen Levi

Evan Orensten — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:35:48 +0000

This limited edition stoneware dog bowl is a collaboration between ceramicist Helen Levi and Kismet, a new pet food company. A donation to Project Street Vet and Paws for Life is made for each purchase.The bowl is also available in a larger size, along with a matching mug for pet parents.

Reporter Jacket

Josh Rubin — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:59:04 +0000

The AETHER x Leica Reporter Jacket is a meticulously designed piece tailored for photographers who value both functionality and refined style. This limited-edition outerwear celebrates the art of photography while addressing practical needs in the field. Inspired by Leica’s Reporter series cameras, it’s rendered in a distinctive army green and features waxed cotton construction for water resistance, seam-sealed finishes and thoughtfully placed vents. Clever design details include a collar pocket for SD cards, internal battery slots (that also fit rolls of film) and large, soft-lined pockets capable of holding a camera or lens. From a tablet-sized back pocket to the detachable microfiber cleaning cloth, so many aspects of field photography are considered. Guided by input from four top Leica photographers, this jacket blends AETHER’s rugged elegance with Leica’s precision. Available in an exclusive run of 125 pieces, it’s available at AETHER stores and online.

The Dragonflower Hammock Lilo

Evan Orensten — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 12:36:15 +0000

A limited edition pool float that marries the signature styles of fashion and design brand La DoubleJ with that of luxury swimwear label Orlebar Brown, the Dragonflower hammock is composed of Jacquard woven outdoor performance fabrics custom-developed by Oliver James Lilos. It stays afloat thanks to two engineered, puncture-resistant, inflatable cores at each end, linked by a comfortable Phifertex mesh. After use, the Dragoflower—which holds up to two people—rolls up for easy transportation to your next dip. Available in many colors.

Timex x Ghostly Navi

Josh Rubin — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:13:42 +0000

The Timex x Ghostly Navi hides clever details in an otherwise understated design. Celebrating Ghostly International’s 25th anniversary, this watch features a 38mm stainless-steel case with a black aluminum top ring marked by favorite cities of the Ghostly team, with Ann Arbor in “Ghostly purple” to mark the label’s origin. The black dial, under a flat mineral glass crystal, includes luminant hands, co-branded logos and bold purple numerals at 3, 6, and 9. Powered by a precise quartz movement, it is 100m water resistant, has a sturdy crown protector and the caseback is engraved with “Everywhere, Nowhere.” A black fabric slip-thru strap ensures comfort.

Wolves American Single Malt, 11 Year

Evan Orensten — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 11:17:22 +0000

Wolves is a dynamic force in American single malt whiskey, with Master Distiller Marko Karakasevic making a single barrel of distillate a day in a single alembic pot still in California. Editions are made from a lot of ten barrels made over a ten day period. The American Single Malt, 11 Year was distilled in 2012, aged in new American oak with a range of toast levels, and bottled in 2023 from nine of the ten barrels, with the tenth being held for a special single cask release. The liquid is fruit forward, spicy, with oats, caramel, and honey notes and a long finish. From the heavy, French-cut glass bottle to the hand applied sheepskin label and maple capped cork stopper these truly hand-crafted bottles and the considered spirit inside make this a unique and limited opportunity for passionate collectors and enthusiasts.

Todd Snyder + Navot Miller Artist Series Terry Beach Towel

Evan Orensten — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:44:55 +0000

All proceeds from Todd Snyder’s newest Artist Series collection with Navot Miller go to Visual AIDS, a not for profit that “uses art to fight AIDS by provoking dialogue, supporting HIV+ artists, and preserving a legacy, because AIDS is not over.” Navot’s colorful collection appears on several products. This extra large terry towel is based on his work “French Boys in Deià” and brightens up any beach, park or pool for you and a friend.

Shells and Crustaceans III Decoupage Tray

Evan Orensten — Tue, 07 May 2024 10:58:33 +0000

John Derian’s new collection is inspired by “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at the Met’s Costume Institute. He sourced the museum’s vast collection for the 100 piece collection of his classic paperweights, trays, cake stands and more. His muse for this tray is an illustration in the museum’s collection by Franz Michael Regenfuss, an 18th century illustrator fond of natural history specimens, and hand colored by his wife, Margaretha Helena. It measures 8″ x 10.5″ and is handmade in Derian’s NYC studio.

Critical Thinking Hoodie

Josh Rubin — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 10:11:25 +0000

When the creative folks at Advisory Board Crystals pick a theme for their collections they lean into it with full force. Their Critical Thinking Hoodie Planet Saving Information Fungi Edition 2 series celebrates the magic of medicinal mushrooms with four different perspectives. Mega Spore, Dislike Everyone Equally, Predictive Programming and Home Team Welcome each feature unique colors, textures and text layered onto their signature heavyweight fleece using puff paint, glitter, graphic transfer and chain stitching. Finished using contrast threads on inside-out seams, no detail is left unconsidered.

6″ Pocket Lounge Short in Indigo Sunrise

Evan Orensten — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:05:32 +0000

Nice Laundry’s 6″ Pocket Short is well-proportioned, well-priced, comfortable (one of our editors ran a half-marathon in them) and come in many patterns, some of which are limited edition. The 6″ inseam shorts have pockets, a drawstring, and a Micromodal stretch nylon interior.