A personal guide with a modern take on geek chic shopping
Sponsored content: What began as a digital dog-ear for products of interest has quickly evolved into one of the leading lifestyle guides for men. Aptly named Gear Patrol, the online magazine is a go-to guide for gear aficionados and design-minded urban adventurers. Recalling the sleek presentation of catalogs interspersed…
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From Phil Manzanera to Zsou, our look at the London concept shop’s collection of rare vinyl and audio goods
Late Night Chameleon Cafe—known by most as the covetable e-shop LN-CC—is a cosmic place of wonder, both online and at its Gary Card-designed brick-and-mortar location in the heart of Dalston. With an inventory of esoteric goods filling out the striking, cocoon-like space, it’s easy to feel intimidated by LN-CC’s…
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Local NYC storytelling in a new web outlet for long-form journalism
Dedicated to long-form, local human-interest journalism based around NYC, the web-based publication, Narrative.ly marks a sign of changing times for the medium, where the rift between breaking content and meditated stories is causing outlets to choose sides. As Narratively founder Noah Rosenberg explains, the site is essentially about storytelling….
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Bicycle skeletons evoke stories in a WNYC art display
If you live in a city you’ve likely seen one: a bicycle chained to a rack or sign post for weeks, months or years. Forsaken or simply forgotten, it rusts and decays in the elements and is pillaged for parts, losing a wheel, then the seat, the handlebars and…
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Curated style draws from old school roots to create new media culture hub
Sponsored content: Jeff Carvalho has been at the forefront of new media since the Internet’s golden age of staking out the digital frontier. Drawing on a DIY ethos rooted in indie zine culture, Carvalho has combined deft tech skills with a spot-on curatorial sensibility that has placed him above…
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The illustrated poetry magazine adds fiction to the mix in the October issue
For a glimpse at the changing face of poetry, cast aside the dusty anthology and make room for the 21st century’s answer to an ancient art form—Popshot Magazine. Created in 2008, the British-based print magazine is now the flag-bearer for a new generation of creative writers and illustrators. The…
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A conversation with Nick Schonberger on his new book
In part an examination of tattoo’s notable rising stars, Nick Schonberger’s “Forever: The New Tattoo” from Gestalten focuses on 16 of the industry’s most innovative artists. From prominent names like Scott Campbell to underground talents, the work is both a snapshot of evolving trends and a conversation with tattoo…
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Photographer Chris Buck’s revelatory book of hidden celebs
Over the past two decades, Canadian photographer Chris Buck has made his mark by putting famous people in vaguely incongruous situations and snapping at just the right moment. His creative take on portraiture not only exposes an alternative side of his subjects, but it also leads to images that…
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The challenges of providing education to the area’s 600+ high schoolers
For our first Cool Hunting Edition travel experience we brought 24 friends and readers on safari in Zambia. Over the course of eight days CH Zambia guests experienced the wonders and wildlife of Africa with a few surprises from our brand partners. More stories and videos here. Mfuwe Day…
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The private worlds of prominent illustrators exposed in a new book
“Looking through artists’ sketchbooks is like viewing those artists naked through a picture window. With 20-20 eyesight or high-powered binoculars you’ll see everything: warts, blemishes and all.” So begins the introduction for Steven Heller’s latest book, “Comics Sketchbooks.” Culling 700 private sketches from 80 artists, the collection is billed…
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