Italy’s Stylish, Customizable Dudebike: A vibrant modernization of vintage cycling craftsmanship that’s customizable and doesn’t “make you look like a nerd”

Italy's Stylish, Customizable Dudebike


Francesco Bordin—creative director and co-founder at Dudebike—best explains the recipe that led to the increasing success of its new creation: “Take a typical Italian folding bike of the ’60s and ’70s with 20-inch wheels, take away…

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Interview: Marc Newson: The acclaimed Australian designer on his collaboration with Safilo and how all design is problem-solving

Interview: Marc Newson


Recently, we reported on the launch of a new collaboration between Safilo and acclaimed Australian designer Marc Newson, meant to celebrate 80 years of activity for the historic Italian eyewear…

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Incipit: The Milan-based lab helps talented young designers bring their ideas to life

Incipit


In Latin, the word “incipit” means “the beginning.” Reflecting the word’s meaning, Incipit is also a new Milan-based creative lab and business. The aim is simple yet brave: to help young designers produce their first objects…

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Studio Visit: Wood’d: The Italian company fuses leather and wood together to create phone and tablet accessories

Studio Visit: Wood'd


by Heather Stewart Feldman Italian company Wood’d makes tech accessories and other objects from wood and leather, seamlessly blending modern aesthetics and processes with artisan woodworking skills and techniques. Determined to contribute to the future of…

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Isaora + Ghostly Quadcube Insulated Shirt: A collaborative cold weather style staple from two creative powerhouses

Isaora + Ghostly Quadcube Insulated Shirt


Ann Arbor, Michigan’s Ghostly International may have started as an independent record label, but the enigmatic group of creatives has long since shed such categorical limitations, making influential contributions in visual arts, product design, technology and…

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Attaquer : Let your freak flag fly on the bike with this Sydney-based line of street art-inspired cycling gear

Attaquer


Technical road cycling gear has long-suffered from a dearth in style. While no roadie would ever shy away from spandex, the color schemes and the overwhelmingly Windows ’98-looking graphics in the industry have been overdue for a…

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Ledbury: Editor’s Picks for Fall 2013: Two versatile looks for the colder months featuring the American label’s expertly crafted menswear

Ledbury: Editor's Picks for Fall 2013


Advertorial content: There’s certainly a chill in the air here in the northern hemisphere, but it’s no reason to forgo style. In fact, the colder months are the optimal time to step up both casual and formal looks with layers and textures. After the successful 31…

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Giada Flagship Opening in Milan: The Chinese-owned, Italian-designed brand opens its first European store, designed by Claudio Silvestrin

Giada Flagship Opening in Milan


Giada is a unique case of Chinese-owned, Italian-designed fashion branding—and so far the only existing case in the world of luxury. The Asian side is invested in by RedStone…

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SuperDuper Handmade Hats: The brand embarks on the time-honored Italian trade with totally new approach

SuperDuper Handmade Hats


When we think of Made in Italy, we usually assume that family traditions, ancient techniques and heritage are naturally involved. SuperDuper Handmade Hats are the exception. The Florence-based company produces entirely handmade hats using unique wooden…

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