Advertorial content: Even fans of urbanization don't usually talk about the cacophony of crowded sidewalks and highly-trafficked thoroughfares. What if all you really want to do is sleep in the city that never sleeps? But we're always ready to obsess more about NYC, so when tiny car brand smart asked...

Advertorial content: Best known for her hand-blown glass and sculptural brass lighting fixtures, Lindsey Adelman is no stranger to exploring the limits of industrial design. Driven by this pionering spirit, Adelman's studio, in collaboration with Kiel Mead of the AmDC, teamed up with Sonos to create the "Soundalier", a centerpiece...

Advertorial content: To commemorate the release of their new fragrance, Only The Brave Tattoo, Diesel invites the worldwide community of inked individuals to share their unique body art and the story behind their tattoo. Launching today, the Only The Brave Tattoo Gallery invites fans to submit pictures while browsing their...

Sponsored content: We recently hosted a series of parties in five U.S. cities to bring the Subpop Showcase at SXSW to those that couldn't make the trip to Austin. To ensure the highest level of sophistication to the bar, we enlisted our friend Jim Meehan of NYC's famed speakeasy PDT...

Advertorial content: Selected from a pool of six finalists among more than 30,000 entries from 100 countries, design student Rodolfo Kusulas of Monterrey, Mexico and freelance designer Lee Dunford of Sydney took top honors in the Heineken Limited Edition Design Contest, and their winning design will be featured on the...

Advertorial content: Gathering at a loft in New York CIty, CH's very own Evan Orensten joined Mark Dytham of PechaKucha and Heineken's Global Head of Design Mark van Iterson to sort through the 100 finalists from the Heineken Limited Edition Design Contest. Narrowing down the worthy competitors from 30,000...

Advertorial content: Having built a brand based on better-fitting pants, Bonobos recently sought out to rethink the five-pocket jean. For the Premium Denim collection the brand made sure to incorporate the Bonobos fit—marked by a more tailored thigh for an athletic fit that's not too tight or baggy, and a...

In partnership with MasterCard, on 16 March 2012 we'll be streaming the Sub Pop Showcase live from SXSW in Austin to parties in NYC, LA, DC, SF and Chicago. In anticipation of the showcase we shot this video at Sub Pop's headquarters in Seattle to get to know the...

Advertorial content: Debuting today, the all-new Art.com iPad app artCircles offers a fascinating way to navigate the world of visual art. Utilizing a multi-faceted user interface, the artCircles app allows you to search through specially curated collections of art as chosen by a variety of notable figures, ranging from...

Advertorial content: Getting around on a bike comes with its own set of benefits and challenges. One of the primary issues most commuter cyclists face comes from having to change clothes after working up a sweat or riding through the elements. Designed with the specific needs of the commuter cyclist...

Advertorial content: With Valentine's Day a week away, people everywhere are nervously approaching flower shops. Most don't know what they want and they may be worried about getting the wrong thing. With this in mind, H.BLOOM brings you a handy info-graphic to help you pick the right bouquet for your...

Advertorial content: The window is drawing to a close for designers to submit their proposals for the Heineken Limited Edition Design Challenge. Open until 31 January, the competition asks creatives to submit original work that reflects the way people will be connecting over the next 140 years. As an added...

Sponsored content: You may have read about the Heineken Design Challenge to redesign Heineken's iconic bottle on the site a few weeks ago, and now they've released a video with more details. In celebration of the company's 140th anniversary, Heineken has announced an open call to artist pairs to submit...

Men often wonder what women truly want. Love is definitely on the top of the list, but a gift once in a while wouldn't hurt. Here are some ideas to inspire a surprise for your lady. Timex Traveler Watch For their most recent collaboration with iconic American watchmaker Timex,...

Advertorial content: The explosion of tablet computing has brought on just as many challenges as opportunities—one of them being how best to interface with touchscreens. Fingers do well enough for most tasks, but lack the precision that some users may want. Most stylus pens that try to address this issue...

Advertorial content: To honor their forthcoming 140th anniversary Heineken is hosting an international competition to redesign the iconic green bottle, with the winning design to be unveiled as a limited edition in December 2012. Falling in line with the company's creative spirit Cool Hunting co-founder Evan Orensten has been selected...

With the holiday season well underway, your mom just might have all her holiday shopping finished. Now, it's your turn to treat her—these won't make up for all she's done for you, but you can make a valiant effort. Yves Saint Laurent clutch This ultra-luxe leopard-printed calfskin clutch is...

Sponsored content: A consummate collector for more than a decade, George Kravis has cultivated one of the preeminent art collections of industrial design. "I've always been interested in anything with a cord, a plug, a battery or a light," states Kravis. Growing up in a household full of Russell Wright...

Sponsored content: Curatorial savant and innovator Philip Bither exudes an infectious enthusiasm for the performing arts, fueling a passion that has spanned more than 25 years. Commissioning a range of artists from the emerging playwright Young Jean Lee to such stalwarts of the art scene as Laurie Andersen and Philip...

At the end of the day, these are the people we spend most of our time with—show them the proper appreciation for the countless Internet videos they share throughout the year. Jeeves & Jericho Based in Oxford, contemporary tea company Jeeves & Jericho offers fresh and unique flavors for...

Sponsored content: Catering to "overambitious amateur enthusiasts," Machine Project conjures up an idiosyncratic fusion of classes and workshops that masterfully craft pedagogy out of the infinite realm of possibility. Hosting a range of workshops from psychic communion with plants to the typography of ransom notes, Machine Project is a non-profit...

Sponsored content: Creator, activist and entrepreneur Sean Bonner assumes the cyberpunk intrigue of a character cast in a William Gibson novel one might say. As both a co-founder of L.A.'s hacker haven, Crashspace and regular contributor for BoingBoing, Bonner is a subculture clairvoyant on the cusp of technology and social...

Sponsored content: Brooklyn-based visual artist and musician Hisham Bharoocha blurs the boundaries of artistic medium, creating multi-sensory anthems that deftly move between a daydream quality of images and sound. The skateboarding scenes in LA and San Diego instilled an interwoven sense of creativity and community in Bharoocha at an early...

They've got your back throughout the year, so now's the time to get them something special. Pierrepont Hicks Tie For a sartorial friend, this slim tie is equipped with just the right amount of go-to-hell two-tone flair. The tartan English wool accessory is made in New York by Pierrepont...

Advertorial content: Known by many to be the premier retailer of timepieces in the world, Tourneau's legacy in the world of horology is as reliable as the finest Swiss-made watch. From this strong foundation as a credible and storied brand emerges a line of watches under the Tourneau name...

Sponsored content: Navigating the strata of sound, composer and visual artist Kamran Sadeghi maneuvers a digital diving bell that harmoniously discovers new territories forged between art and music. Culling sounds from eclectic sources such as found objects, a grand piano and the chamber of a nuclear cooling tower, Sadeghi weaves...

The holiday season marks the only time of year it's acceptable to ignore the man—he may say he doesn't want any gifts, but get him something anyway. Tom Ford Tuscan Leather Perfume Coming in what is perhaps the most masculine perfume bottle ever designed, Tom Ford's Tuscan Leather Perfume...

Josh Rovner is the living embodiment of the adage "time is money." As a rider for Clementine Courier he pushes pedals on the pavement regularly, weaving through traffic with the precision of a well-oiled machine, all in the name of delivering packages on time. In just a year and...

Advertorial content: Since its inception as a small family business more than 100 years ago, Tourneau has since established itself as the top purveyor of "the world's finest selection of watches," boasting a comprehensive range of luxury brands and styles from contemporary to classic, as well as the world's...

Advertorial content: From its inception, Bombay Sapphire was crafted with the perfect martini in mind. This long-standing connection with the classic cocktail now provides the foundation for a new initiative that celebrates both Bombay Sapphire and the cocktail for which it was designed. Bombay employs a master botanist that is...

Jonathan Evans has seen a lot of quality bags in his lifetime. As an associate editor at GiltMAN, he writes posts related to wardrobe and quality beers, as well as copy for the site's flash sales—in other words, he has spent enough time with the variety of product the...

Advertorial content: Somewhere on the upper floors of a midtown high rise, a florist is preparing amaryllis. As she hand-ties arrangements and packs them for delivery, a team of people type away on computers one room over. They're contacting growers and customers, linking some of the freshest flowers in the...

Flying frequently is never easy, and for Tim Mislock, touring guitarist for Brooklyn-based indie rock band The Antlers, packing can be even more difficult when he has to decide between the band's essentials and his own personal extras. "With flying and all that stuff, obviously we try to check...

Advertorial content: As part of a new competition, Duvel invited graphic artists from around the world to customize beer goblets with their work. The winning entry will become part of the Duvel Collection and will be available through their shop for enthusiasts. Building on more than a century of brewing...

Advertorial content: To compliment the changing foliage this fall in NYC, a number of street festivals and other events popping up around the city reflect the spirit of transience and take advantage of the seasonal temperate climate. From a reinvented triathalon to a Farmer's Market on steroids, there's no better...

Advertorial content: Savvy readers may have noticed that we were featured in the Voices of New York campaign last month, the first of many initiatives that Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo undertook to celebrate the imminent arrival of their two latest NYC flagship stores. Since then, the brand has been literally...

Sponsored content: With summer in full swing, poolside patio chic just got that much more appealing with Spain's top designers on deck to transcend pedestrian lounge sets into sleek and functional furnishings. Turning outdoor furniture into an inward meditation on minimalism and ingenuity, Spanish artisans craft dual-function designs that are...

Advertorial content: Given that technological advancements in digital art are progressing by leaps and bounds, it's almost impossible to produce an excellent portfolio by just playing around on your laptop after work. If you've decided to bite the bullet and get back in the classroom, New Zealand's Media Design School...

Advertorial content: With a history steeped in robust flavor, Belgian beer brand Leffe recently turned to the intriguing men of NYC to find a cast of characters whose personal stories matched the beer's extraordinary qualities. Part of Leffe's nationwide "Craft Your Character" campaign, the five finalists shared intimate stories from...

A few weeks ago we announced that we were running a contest to find out who you thought deserved Icon status, as a part of our content series with Audi. What we didn't tell you back then was what the exact prize is. As the Audi Icons series nears...

Advertorial content: Building as exhibition: the Guggenheim pioneered the larger-than-life model we've come to expect from any international museum worth its salt. New York and Bilbao have their Guggenheims, and Rome has its MAXXI. Now, Antwerp has its own iconic piece of museum architecture and it's poised to make the...

By now, you'll hopefully have read one or more of the profiles we've been producing as part of the Audi Icons series, highlighting the work of emerging creative figures like Leon Ransmeier and Rafael de Cardenas. Though the individuals we're profiling work across a spectrum of disciplines, they all...

Advertorial content: We recently visited a New York City set where we met the models, creative team and crew behind the campaign for the launch of Diesel's newest fragrance line, Fuel For Life Denim Collection. Conceived by the acclaimed director Melina Matsoukas, the fast-paced, sexy videos feature models Marloes Horst...

Even as our hemisphere finally begins to thaw, we at Cool Hunting think that everyone who's suffered countless blizzards, waist-high slush and bone-chilling cold deserves a break. For sun-worshippers, powder junkies or anyone in between, we put together our latest favorite getaways and the accoutrements—classic products with exceptional design—that...

Advertorial content: It wouldn't be surprising if after reading our recent round-up of great travel bags that some of you were bitten by the travel bug. Luckily, Virgin America is offering Cool Hunting readers a chance to win a round-trip flight from any of their U.S. hubs. As if the...

Advertorial content: Launched in 2009, Jetsetter, like its sister Gilt, applies the winning sample-sale concept to travel. Expanding on its success, their new Jetsetter 24/7 allows members to book trips at any time with the assurance that its team personally vets each hotel, tour and cruise, has an easy-to-use site...

Advertorial content: When Virgin America asked us to road-test luggage, we followed their lead and looked for bags that not only look good but offer some well-designed practicality too. Saving space in both closets and luggage, low-bulk bags tuck neatly away when not in use and easily unfurl for weekend...

Advertorial content: It's one thing to master making a cocktail, and yet another to actually craft a spirit. Here at CH, we've experienced first-hand the skill and art that goes into creating a variety of our favorite drinks. The balance between rigorous dedication to tradition and having an eye on...

Advertorial content: Identifying 12 people that truly represent the Nau spirit, the Portland-based brand created ten compelling profiles of subjects spanning writers to butchers. As part of their ongoing project called "Portraits of our Friends," Nau's Provocateurs live by codes in keeping with the Nau ethos and serving as a...

Advertorial content: Pushing insistently at what a blog is and can do, the recently-launched The Smartest Thing She's Ever Said is an interesting take on storytelling in the digital age. Teams of visual artists and writers collaborate to create a loose serialized narrative over the course of three weeks under...