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Ten ideas from the members-only product-sharing site

A newcomer to the crowd-sourced shopping scene, Nuji has set itself apart from sites like Pinterest and Svpply with a tightly-edited array of goods selected by its invite-only members since its launch a year ago. Created by European trio of creatives Dean Fankhauser, Anton Meryl Nithianandan and Vincent Thome, the site features a global assortment of finely crafted leather goods, stylish design-focused items and an array of quirky objects in between. To celebrate the site’s talent for proffering distinctly covetable wares, below are 10 items found in our Cool Hunting Gift Guide that we sourced from Nuji.

Berlin-based architect Sigurd Larsen designed The Shrine (€4,000) as “a product of the labyrinthine courtyards of Kreuzberg.” He moves beyond the traditional record player cabinet to include a maze of drawers where you can keep records, headphones, an LP player, whiskey and more.

The ultimate spy scope, the Clap Mini USB Camera ($55) allows you to capture snapshots on the go and easily upload them to any laptop. The tiny device runs on a rechargeable Lithium ion battery and shoots 1280×1024 resolution images.

Kurt Geiger’s Isla Mittens (£35) are a delicate balance of form and function. The soft leather mittens unzip to reveal knitted fingerless gloves, sure to keep you warm even when fashion is the focus.

Known for their supremely crafted leather goods, Portland-based Tanner ($82) turns the classic camera strap into a handsome accessory that will only look better with time. The strap comes in natural leather (pictured) alongside a slew of other hues like oxblood, black and olive.

Originally from the 1980s, this salvaged six-digit inventory stamp ($22) has been reconstructed for modern use with any medium that needs a little extra ink or old-school numerical detailing.

A “representative of the era of the music cassette,” the RE-BO ($1,200) is Bootleg Objects’ interpretation of Jacob Jensen’s Beocenter 1400, which he designed for Bang&Olufsen in 1973. This cleverly updated version now houses a smart card reader in place of the cassette slot, a DVD drive and a 16:9 TFT display.

Handcrafted in Italy from Florentine Vacchetta leather, Travelteq’s sophisticated roll-up case (€65) holds 19 choice pencils and keeps them from rolling off the desk when not on the go.

Ikou Tschüss’ signature crochet-trimmed scarf designs (£309) were borne from the Swiss label’s desire to weigh down the accessory while riding a bike. Each is lovingly knitted by hand by “a network of grandmothers and passionate home-based workers.”

Waterproof Aqua Notes ($13) are the perfect gift for those whose best ideas happen in the shower, or your favorite sailor.

A beautiful combination jewelry box and ring holder designed by Swedish architect firm Claesson Koivisto Rune, the brass “Belle” ($120) spins around like a toy top for added effect.

Dutch designer tries his hand at travel-inspired leather goods

After 18 years in the fashion industry, John van Dorst has made a foray into leather goods, debuting Vandorst in a test phase earlier this month. Van Dorst happened upon the leather accessories and diaries from his grandparents’ travels during the 1920s, which served as inspiration for the eponymous brand.

Van Dorst quickly discovered the challenges of working with a prestige material like leather, spending a year and a half studying its finishes and nuances. Each of Vandorst’s six bags and four small pouches are created with the finest skins possible, sourced from central Europe and finished in the Netherlands’ last remaining tannery.

Constructed in the same atelier that produces the country’s leather footwear, the pieces speak to the heritage of leatherwork in the Holland. “All this is my passion,” says Van Dorst. “I decided to make my own bags and accessories borne from a personal quest for the ideal product. The entire collection has been created in classic shapes like the briefcase, the sports bag and the tote.”

As a nod to the travel accessories created for the wife of King George III of England, each bag is lined in royal blue. Those wishing to get their hands on a Vandorst bag will have to be patient—the line’s “launch” this month sent 15 individuals on a journey to road-test the various styles, but the collection won’t be available to the general public until next year. Van Dorst tells us that he’s been inundated by orders already, so visit the site’s contact page to get your name on the waiting list.

Italian elegance meets modern convenience in luggage handmade in Chicago

For all the recent proliferation of American-made men’s leather goods, few brands have been able to unite old-world elegance with domestic craftsmanship. More formal than the ubiquitous rugged duffel but no less relaxed, Libero Ferrero‘s luggage moves in a new direction with a smarter aesthetic for high quality classics made stateside.

The brand’s Oak & Eddon bag caught our eye with its clean and modern take on a classic carry-on suitcase. The bag’s double-zip closure lends nice symmetry to the silhouette, along with a surprising amount of space—designed with FAA requirements in mind, it can accommodate laptops up to 20 inches. While weekenders remain a great standby for casual trips, this bag is for the kind of gentleman that springs for extra legroom.

Brothers Matthew, Adam and Peter Lafferty, founded Libero Ferrero as an homage to their craftsman grandfather, the first in his family of Italian immigrants to be born in America. The bags are handmade in Chicago from heirloom-quality materials like plush suit-wool linings from England’s Holland & Sherry and domestic leather sourced from the much-coveted Horween Leather. These details, combined with the all-brass hardware finishings, make for luxurious yet understated luggage.

To ensure function and durability on par with the aesthetics, the brothers spent a year and a half in research and development in collaboration with head designer Julia Salamon. The Laffertys bring their respective backgrounds in architecture, art direction and design to the line, which also includes the Thompson medicine bag, Portage shoulder brief and the gym-ready Duffle.

All told, the strength of the debut collection seems promising for the longevity of the brand. The bags are available online through Libero Ferrero, with prices ranging from $850 to $2,650.

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