While pop ups have officially gone mainstream, just in time for Black Friday the American Design Club (AmDC) presents Black Market, a shop filled with clever objects made by independent designers. The event, hosted by Digital Fix at their Culturefix Gallery downtown, opens tomorrow, 26 November 2010, and among...

The side project of CH contributor Mike Giles and his girlfriend Judy Lawrence, Miju jewelry is a peek into how the two mix Mike's furniture design with a creative Montreal-based partnership. For Fall/Winter the duo created "Manha"—an 11-piece assortment of laser-cut wood gems. Of the Native American-inspired collection, one...

Ripping off clothes in a fit of passion always sounds hot—until you find your expensive, "somebody's-going-to-see-these" underwear torn to unsalvageable shreds. To keep the heat up without sacrificing silk and lace, former costume designer and the Parisian mastermind behind Lingerie Dement Laetitia Schlumberger created rip-off bras, panties, bustiers, and...

Already known for their line of fashionable reusable bags, Baggu has teamed up with NYC's favorite downtown vintage and indie designer shop No. 6 for a stylish collection of animal and constellation print totes that speak to both label's interest in functional fashion and desire to keep from using...

The upshot of two fathers concerned about their childrens' nutrition, Yummy Earth's organic snacks burst with real flavor but are free of corn syrup or artificial ingredients. Created from all-natural vegetables and roots, like organic black carrots and pumpkins, the assortment of classic candy includes drops, lollipops and gummy...

Give store-bought or homemade cupcakes a DIY makeover with Ticings' edible icing appliques, a peel-and-press garnish now featuring holiday-inspired and artist-designed sets for the fall season's perpetual festivities. Created by award-winning artist Anne Keenan Higgins, the deluxe Halloween kit includes an adorably spooky set of over 80 appliques. Known...

A mix of conceptual design and traditional craftsmanship, Swedish designer Göran Kling recently released his first commercial collection, Replica. In an "homage to exclusive wrist watches, Swiss craft skills and cheap knock-offs," Kling integrates the intricate detailing and fine metalwork of classic timepieces into effortlessly sophisticated bracelets. The recent...

Following last year's successful debut of the party of all fashion parties, Vogue's back again with Fashion's Night Out, the magazine's banner event drawing out masses in NYC and beyond. While stores in cities around the world will open their doors for the occasion, it also serves to kick-off...

An opportunity for emerging designers to showcase their work, A+: The Young Designers' Platform took place earlier this month during the Accent on Design event at New York's International Gift Fair. The American Design Club curated the event, aiming to highlight raw new creatives and their recent contributions to the...

From close friends and Montreal design-dream-team Mike Giles, Daniel Julien, and Aaron Daley comes a new line of watches for those that appreciate both artistry and convenience. CH has featured time pieces and more from the masterminds previously (including the exclusive limited edition CH x Furni Farmer watch) but...

Quality materials, intriguing silhouettes and a flare for convertible structures make Bangkok-based Quote Bag Studio a refreshing label on the oft-banal bag scene. Handmade using thick Japanese canvas and tough leather, the bags are as durable as they are beautifully constructed. The Saddle Bag (above) takes an almost horn-like...

Writing "happy birthday" on someone's Facebook wall, along with hundreds of their other closest pals, doesn't really say much in the way of friendship. If you are one of those amazingly thoughtful types and have time to go out, buy a card, and mail it in advance, well, kudos...

Unless you're after a "Beetlejuice" decor scheme, you've probably at one point struggled with hanging a picture on a crooked wall or with awkward tools. Combining a level and marking device in one, the same company that brought you the Stoppy (Under the Roof Decorating) came up with the...

As the current gin revival continues to play off its speakeasy roots, the latest premium example departs from the French label Citadelle Gin. Distilled using historic techniques and a bevy of flavorful and aromatic botanicals from around the world, the spirit exists in a class that few other gins...

A kitschy new line of stationary, Takkoda's Famous Faces series features freakishly adorable pets dressed up as popular celebrities. The collection includes journals, bookmarks and greeting cards, each with stoic faces ironically mocking their silly appearance. Each of the 184-page lightly ruled journals (offered in pocket- or full-size versions)...

A traveler's staple, beef jerky boasts a low calorie count but provides little other health benefits. Nature's Catch serves up a nutritiously tasty substitute with their Smoked Salmon Jerky. Using only wild Alaskan salmon, the Blaine, Washington-based company keeps sustainability in mind—the Environmental Defense Fund names salmon as one...

Just under a year old, the latest addition to Thompson Hotel's family, the Smyth offers the same casual sophistication they are known for with a custom-tailored interior suited to its TriBeCa location with understated wine-toned rooms, mini-bars stocked with Dean & Deluca gourmet snacks and incredible BBG architecture. Upon...

From chocolate to hard candy, we all love to taste test the latest in culinary confections. In time for National S'Mores Day (10 August 2010), below we share some of our favorite sweets to snack on. Dufflet Caramel Crackle Winner of the 2009 Sofi Outstanding Confection Award, the Caramel Crackle...

Typically made from earthy vegetables or grains like potato or wheat, Vermont Gold vodka, made from 100% maple sap, defies most preconceptions about the popular spirit. With an aroma that hints of tartness and butterscotch, it has a smooth taste with just a bit of spice and each sip's...

With nearly three hundred pages of glossy, full-bleed photos, teNeues' latest book on Porsche is the ultimate homage to the luxury car brand's history of style, design and performance. Bound in a hot-pink foil cover and at a whopping 11.5" x 14.5", the larger-than-life look at the legendary sports...

With his new graphic poster, San Francisco, CA-based industrial designer Joey Roth finds a new way to talk about his two-pronged tactic of "giving form to objects and then clearing a path for them to enter the world." The simple diagram, originally appearing in the hustler-themed first issue of...

For snacking or adding to our frequent afternoon cheese plate, we've found a few new crackers. Aunt Berta's Whole Grain Crackers Made entirely of natural seeds and whole grains, Aunt Berta's Whole Grain Crackers are as delicious as they are nutritious. Available in Whole Wheat, Rye and the tasty herbed...

Honoring one of the world's most adored children's book illustrators, L.A.'s Scion Space will show five artists and their works in tribute to Ed Emberley beginning 17 July 2010. Emberley, a self-described "old grandpa kind of guy," is the legend behind favorites such as "Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of...

Swiss video artist Pipilotti Rist's mesmerizing images often consume entire rooms, but at any scale her masterful manipulations of color, scale, and pacing draw viewers into dreamlike worlds. Her latest solo exhibition Friendly Game—Electronic Feelings, currently on display at two galleries in Barcelona and the nearby town of Girona,...

In light of the popularity of this year's World Cup, Minx Nails came out with yet another way to support your favorite team as they (hopefully) go into the quarter finals. Their new Fantastic Flags line of nail art features fourteen different countries with almost microscopic detail. It may...

Chef Adam Perry Lang's new book, "BBQ 25," takes outdoor grilling back to its rugged roots. Highlighting 25 of the most commonly barbecued items, Lang's instructional cookbook is perfect for any level of culinary interest. "BBQ 25" is not your average cookbook. Made of thick, cardboard-like pages, the book...

Brizo's new Venuto introduces touch-activation to a faucet with a strong geometric profile, making a busy cook's kitchen a little more convenient and cutting down on germs. When Brizo offered us a unit for our office, we jumped at the chance to replace a basic fixture that wasn't quite...

Designer Eliza Starbuck, launched her new label Bright Young Things last week with only one style—the always-fashionable Little Black Dress. Inspired by her work with the The Uniform Project, a challenge to wear only one dress every day for a full year to raise money for charity, Starbuck sought...

Recently announcing their first winners, Architizer's new contest (in collaboration with art and design non-profit BOFFO, architect Spilios Gianakopoulos, six clothing and accessory designers, and Supima Cotton) challenges architects to create innovative site-specific spaces that blend fashion with architecture. The Building Fashion project tasks designers with using NYC's attractive...

To those old-fashioned enough to view Cool Hunting on the web, you may have noticed updated images in the showcase above our logo. We hand-picked each of the images now in rotation, which are part of our ongoing collaboration with Society6. Clicking on the images leads directly to our...

Receiving due credit for his talent in a medium he mostly considered a hobby, the impressive oeuvre left behind by Leon Levinstein is on display in career retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. "Hipsters, Hustlers, and Handball Players: Leon Levinstein's New York Photographs, 1950–1980" features 45 rarely-before-seen photos...