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For extreme sports enthusiasts in search of the utmost protection year-round, Bern recently developed a carbon fiber version of their stylish Macon, Baker and Watts styles. Taking advantage of the high-tech material, the extremely lightweight carbon shell withstands powerful punches.

The matte carbon models are available either as an EPS-certified helmet (the standard protection level for action sports) or as a Hard Hat—an ultra-ventilated helmet that uses resilient Brock foam technology to survive multiple impacts. Bern offers appropriate sizes for men and women, and their simple snap-in upgrade system easily transitions helmets from summer to winter sports.

The new shells sell from Bern’s online shop or outdoor sports stores worldwide for about $215.

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For frequent travelers with no problem looking like they stepped from the set of a “Silence of the Lambs” remake, one of designer Sruli Recht’s latest “non products” (as he calls them), reinvents the sleep mask with add-ons like built-in air purifiers and ear covers. Recht constructed the series of four masks from folded laser-cut parchment, incorporating a respirator into all models to make breathing cleaner with the use of replaceable N95 filters.

The different styles include various features—B has a twin respirator, D’s hinged eye mask lends a “Planet of the Apes” feel—but all offer functionality in a very forward-looking form.

To pre-order email contact [at] srulirecht [dot] com.

Photographs by Marino Thorlacius

As a mother who walks regularly, Brooklynite Micaela Birmingham discovered a design problem when going out with her child.
“When my first daughter was a newborn, I proudly stepped out with my fancy stroller for our first walk to the park and was devastated that the sun was in my precious darling’s eyes,” she said.

After an awkwardly draped sweater kept slipping out of place, Birmingham spent that evening experimenting with solutions—and CityMum‘s CityShade was born.

Parents approached her around the neighborhood about the shade and soon she was shipping to Dubai and London. “Our target is moms who believe that it’s okay to take some style to the playground.” New colors and organic fabric options will be ready for sunny spring days.

Made with EcoLiteVinyl and recycled cardboard in city-themed hues (including Soho Black, Brooklyn Brownstown and Paris Pink), Velcro holds the shade in place and allows for easy access to babies. CityShade works with Bugaboo Cameleon and Frog, Peg-Pérego Skate and Switch, Uppababy Vista, and iCandy strollers.

CityShades start at $70 and sell from CityMum.