Oct 19
BigFoot lamp
Posted in: Uncategorized
BigFoot lamp, Designed and handmade by Tim Vinke in the NetherlandsThis BigFoot lamp has a unique, industrial feel. This entire lamp is handmade from ..
Oct 17
Interview: JAQET: The LA-based car designer makes minimalist leather wallets by night—and debuts his newest color: Smoke
Posted in: cardesign, madeinamerica, smallbatch 
Many of us have experienced the rush of finding the perfect wallet—only to discover one feature that breaks the final decision, whether it’s an ostentatious logo or machine-stitched threading, promising to unravel. When a car designer decides to take matters into his own…
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Oct 15
Thin King Salmon Skin Card Case: An aluminum answer to a bulky wallet, handmade in Helsinki
Posted in: artisanal, salmon, scandinaviandesign 
Designed and produced one at a time in Finland, Thin King is Helsinki’s answer to the bulky wallet most people have sworn to never own again. The sturdy anodized aluminum card case has been making noise…
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Oct 14
TEN & Co. Shoes: Colorful, vintage Moroccan rugs sewn into handmade unisex oxfords and two new styles this fall
Posted in: Morocco, unisex 
After a trip to Marrakech, Tory Noll was hooked—on the bold, multicolored rugs and blankets she found in the open-air marketplaces. “I’ve always been obsessed with pattern and textiles, and rugs have been an idle passion of mine for some time. I went…
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Oct 11
Tree Art Rugs by Moore & Giles: Leather rugs made in Lynchburg, Virginia inspired by the rings in tree trunks
Posted in: cuirbouilli, moore&giles, vegetable-tanned 
Known for their gorgeous leather goods and travel accessories, and more recently their black walnut furniture, last weekend the artisans at Moore & Giles extended their range even further…
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Oct 01
City Guides Spotlight: Portland: Vintage shopping, craft coffee, handmade leather goods and more in Portland, for locals and visitors alike
Posted in: autos, foodanddrink, lexuscityguides, sponsored, sponsoredcontent 
Sponsored content: Stereotypes aside, Portland has become a mecca for young designers, little startups and big creative companies—all existing harmoniously between the Cascade Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. The booming creative community in…
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Sep 30
Neon Wetsuits: Custom, handmade swim and surfwear from England’s Cornish coast
Posted in: cornwall, madeinengland, neonwetsuits 
England’s rugged Cornish coast might not be the first place you’d expect to find a flourishing, stylish, custom wetsuit company, but Neon—located in England’s surf mecca, Newquay—handcrafts made-to-order men’s and women’s wetsuits out of their workshop…
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Sep 26
Malin Henningsson’s “Jocalia æris”: The Swedish designer debuts her handmade jewelry, which is both tough and delicate
Posted in: independentdesigner
“Materials that are biting and fighting, delicate detailing and dramatic tension,” are, according to young Swedish jeweler, Malin Henningsson the hallmarks of her work. It’s an exciting and bold description…
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Sep 25
Fischer Clothing: A former costume designer applies the farm-to-table approach to her made-in-NY apparel
Posted in: madeinamerica, sustainable, womenswear 
Operating out of her apartment in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Kristina Angelozzi is a firm believer in quality over quantity. Sewing since she was a child, she started her own label almost four years ago with the goal of “making sartorially classic, American-style clothing” that’s…
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Sep 24
WE’VE BUILT: Lulan Artisans’ founder Eve Blossom launches a community of designers, craftsmen and purchasers
Posted in: artisanal, e-commerce, eveblossom, lulanartisans, we'vebuilt 
Back in 2009, CH met with Eve Blossom to learn about her sustainable textile initiative, Lulan Artisans, for which she employed women in rural villages throughout Asia to produce high-quality products. Launched today, 24 September 2013, Blossom has expanded upon Lulan…
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