Vide Poche: An industrial but elegant double-sided dish for your daily bits and bobs

Vide Poche


Australian multidisciplinary designer Henry Wilson’s Vide Poche is a perfectly-sized tabletop organizer for your day-to-day detritus. Sand-casted in either aluminum or bronze, the tray’s sloping silhouette is reminiscent of an…

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The Thing Quarterly: Issue 22: Godfather of conceptual art, John Baldessari reimagines the pillowcase

The Thing Quarterly: Issue 22


John Baldessari, the prolific visual artist and living legend hailing from southern California, has left nary a medium untouched—painting, photography, printmaking, video, sculpture, installation and more—in his quest to find beauty, drama and art in the…

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Unerdwear: A geeky Polish duo designs comfy, print-heavy “softwear” for nerds

Unerdwear


Two graphic designers working in Poland’s burgeoning tech industry have taken “softwear” startups to the next level. Their unintentional product: Unerdwear, boxer shorts that unleash your true inner nerd. Kasia Bojanowska and Joanna Socha’s combined eye…

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Steve “Espo” Powers Note Cards: The beloved NYC artist releases a set of syrupy sweet greeting cards

Steve


Beloved NYC-based artist Steve “Espo” Powers—famous for his very public love letters on walls from Philadelphia to Coney Island—officially retired from the graffiti game way back in 1999, but thankfully he continues to share his art with…

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CH Gift Guide: Valentine’s Day 2014: From the provocative to the romantic, an array of goods sure to warm the heart

CH Gift Guide: Valentine's Day 2014


It may take a muscle to fall in love, but bestowing someone you care about with a token of your affection on Valentine’s Day is sure to help keep romance in the air. It’s one of the more difficult holidays to shop for, but we’ve pulled together a handful of…

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CH Gift Guide: The Printed Page: “Madonna NYC 83,” Questlove’s “Mo’ Meta Blues,” Tom Dixon’s “Dixonary” and more books and magazines that make the perfect present

CH Gift Guide: The Printed Page


Whether you’re looking for the ultimate book for the budding Thomas Jefferson in your life or you simply need to pick up a thoughtful last-minute gift, the printed page is always a solid option. Show how much you care by giving the gift of intellectual entertainment on a subject dear…

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CH Gift Guide: Coffee Culture: Chris King’s espresso tamper, DFA’s tazza, Slate Coffee’s Nightcap decaf, year-round beans from Heart and more items inspired by the complex tropical plant

CH Gift Guide: Coffee Culture


Maybe it’s a cappuccino on a cold winter morning, an espresso during your afternoon fika or a cup poured from a French press after a dinner with friends—whenever and however you drink coffee, chances are you always feel it hits the spot. As one of the world’s favorite beverages—enjoyed in…

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CH Gift Guide: Big Bonus: Private submarines, gourmet cycling excursions, arcade coffee tables and more luxurious presents culled from our holiday assortment

CH Gift Guide: Big Bonus


For those fortunate enough to have deeper pockets than the average gift-giver, have a look at the Cool Hunting gift guide for an array of ideas that go well beyond a Bentley or fancy watch. From U-Boat’s private submarines to Gufram’s iconic cactus coat stand, and with personalized travel…

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Brown Cardigan Greeting Cards: The team behind the internet phenomenon have taken business offline

Brown Cardigan Greeting Cards


Purveyor of memes, laughs and occasional NSFW oddities, Sydney-based website Brown Cardigan has just taken their business offline with a set of 25 greeting cards. As well as covering the obvious—Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Hanukkah, Mother’s Day—the…

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CH Gift Guide: Schlep It Up a Notch: 10 easy ways to transport heavy loads or personal goods

CH Gift Guide: Schlep It Up a Notch


Whether it’s hauling home groceries in the trunk of a classic car, kids in the cargo carrier of a Christiana bike, or tackling laundry in an urban environment, schlepping is a natural part of a busy life. Make it easier on your favorite workhorse with one of the gifts from…

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