May 21, 2012
- Williamsburg's newest hotel stays true to its Brooklyn roots
Housed in a renovated factory building on the Williamsburg waterfront, the Wythe Hotel marks the long-due maturation of the booming Brooklyn neighborhood. The place embraces local flavor by blending grungy...
May 15, 2012
- Peeling back the layers for a portrait of human truth
by Katharina Galla
The portrait photographer Christian Witkin is best known for his advertising and editorial work for major publications like New York Times Magazine, Harpers Bazaar,...
May 7, 2012
- Hammarhead Industries' heavy duty backpack meant for motorcycle commuting
Known best for their beautifully bad ass repurposed motorcycles, Philadelphia's...
May 3, 2012
- We check out the NYC of Israel with local fashion blogger and cultural maven Eyal de Leeuw
Head of External Relations at Tel Aviv's Design Museum Holon, Eyal de Leeuw is not only a natural tour guide, but as co-founder of Israel's leading men's fashion blog Ha-Garconniere, he is clued into some of the most interesting city sights and the...
May 1, 2012
- Alternative accommodations for the discerning traveler
Created by London-based graphic designer Hannah Woodcock, The Common Pursuit is a new travel site designed to inspire your next holiday. The simple format currently features 72...
April 30, 2012
- A showdown of heritage alarm clocks
This past year saw the relaunch of a slew of throw-back designs to the so-called golden age of Braun....
April 27, 2012
- Local design blog editor Cassandra Pizzey shares five must-see places
After a five-year stint studying in the picturesque Holland town of Leiden, Cassandra Pizzey moved to Amsterdam, where she interned and was subsequently hired on as an editor for Design.nl. Working as a freelancer has allowed her to explore by bike during her more than two years in...
April 26, 2012
- Our interview with the designers of New York's new boutique hotel
You know a neighborhood has made it in New York when it receives its own abbreviated nickname. The latest addition to the map is NoMad—short for North of Madison Square Park—which is also fittingly the name of...
April 11, 2012
- The infamous French artist creates an invisible installation of his dripping logos at the newest W Hotel
To celebrate the opening of their newest property, the W Paris Opéra, W Hotels brought in the best of young European artistic talent to interpret the spirit of their...
April 9, 2012
- The multidisciplinary designer re-imagines travel in a transformational line
When designer Dror Benshetrit joined with Tumi to create a line of luggage, the unlikely marriage was bound to produce something unique...
