Matt Singer Lighter Covers

Wrap your Bic in a limited-edition leather case from Of A Kind
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Matt Singer‘s single-stitched leather lighter covers turn the ubiquitous Bic fire-starter into an item worth holding onto. The former Jack Spade creative director peddles the small sleeves from his eponymous online shop, but the playful Qbert and giraffe patterns gracing his latest designs were created exclusively for the Tumblr-based retailers Of A Kind and sell as a set for $40.

The covers—limited to a run of 80—are part of Of A Kind’s first anniversary celebration, which will feature nine designers they worked with over the past year. Singer, who made a toiletry kit for the site last May, stands out for his consistently detailed craftsmanship and playfully simple designs.

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Of A Kind is offering CH readers free shipping on the Qbert and giraffe set, which are now available online until they run out. Simply enter CoolHuntingxOfAKind at checkout to snag the savings.


Dering Hall

New online shop grants discerning consumers access to top-flight designers

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Those looking for a more specialized interior decorating process than thumbing through the latest DWR catalog can try the new site, Dering Hall. Launched by Waterworks CEO Peter Sallick (though unrelated to that company), the shop links consumers to designers, granting the non-professional, but discerning, home decorator exclusive access to top-tier goods.

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Dering Hall uses an easily navigable interface to deliver what Sallick claims is the web’s “first marketplace for designers, architects, artisans and design dealers to offer the products they have historically offered largely to their private clients.” The site also weaves in elements of social media, giving members the option to save products and “follow” their favorite designers to track recent additions.

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Many items are made to order, and some have customizable options that further enhance the connection between the producer and the customer. Members can also browse by designer to view portfolios of past work from industry names like Meier / Ferrer, HB Home, and Robert A.M. Stern before shopping their products.

Combining the concept of a lookbook with good, old-fashioned online shopping, Dering Hall makes it easier than ever for individuals to imagine and thoughtfully execute their next redecorating project.