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LuLu Frost Plaza Collection
(17 November 2009) - by Anna Carnick Shutting its doors in 2005 for renovation, much of the interior of the infamous Plaza Hotel was broken down and put up for sale. Jewelery designer Lisa Salzer of Lulu Frost recognized this as an opportunity to marry pieces from the hotel with her own design sensibilities, resulting in one-off vintage necklaces, bracelets and brooches (click on any image for expanded view)....
(17 November 2009) - by Anna Carnick Shutting its doors in 2005 for renovation, much of the interior of the infamous Plaza Hotel was broken down and put up for sale. Jewelery designer Lisa Salzer of Lulu Frost recognized this as an opportunity to marry pieces from the hotel with her own design sensibilities, resulting in one-off vintage necklaces, bracelets and brooches (click on any image for expanded view)....
Creston Electric Instruments
(04 November 2009) - by Noah Armstrong A one-man operation in Burlington, VT, Creston Electric Instruments builds fairly traditional electric guitars, generally styled in the Fender tradition, but custom-designed according to each customer's expectations. Owner Creston Lea works with his clients throughout the entire process, resulting in highly personalized instruments and a body of work that reflects the pride and enjoyment he takes in his craft. “I stress, more...
(04 November 2009) - by Noah Armstrong A one-man operation in Burlington, VT, Creston Electric Instruments builds fairly traditional electric guitars, generally styled in the Fender tradition, but custom-designed according to each customer's expectations. Owner Creston Lea works with his clients throughout the entire process, resulting in highly personalized instruments and a body of work that reflects the pride and enjoyment he takes in his craft. “I stress, more...
Golden Orb Spider Silk
(02 November 2009) - Spun from the silk of millions of golden orb spiders found in Madagascar, the 11-foot long tapestry currently on view at the American Museum of Natural History in NYC represents a uniquely remarkable example of a rigorous, formerly obsolete weaving technique and the stubborn vision of a couple of enterprising men. The project—orchestrated by British textile expert Simon Peers and American fashion designer Nicholas...
(02 November 2009) - Spun from the silk of millions of golden orb spiders found in Madagascar, the 11-foot long tapestry currently on view at the American Museum of Natural History in NYC represents a uniquely remarkable example of a rigorous, formerly obsolete weaving technique and the stubborn vision of a couple of enterprising men. The project—orchestrated by British textile expert Simon Peers and American fashion designer Nicholas...
Guy Chanel Leather Accessories
(15 October 2009) - by Zeva Bellel A one-man luxury brand, Guy Chanel works alone out of his atelier on the outskirts of Paris handcrafting a variety of one-of-a-kind designs out of leather, crocodile, ostrich and other fine skins. From saddles, handbags and wallets to belts, armchairs and even lamps, Chanel makes every creation to measure, building them by hand using artisanal tools and techniques. By keeping production slow...
(15 October 2009) - by Zeva Bellel A one-man luxury brand, Guy Chanel works alone out of his atelier on the outskirts of Paris handcrafting a variety of one-of-a-kind designs out of leather, crocodile, ostrich and other fine skins. From saddles, handbags and wallets to belts, armchairs and even lamps, Chanel makes every creation to measure, building them by hand using artisanal tools and techniques. By keeping production slow...
Erik Halley Accessories
(02 October 2009) - by Zeva Bellel For fifteen years Erik Halley has been handcrafting one-off pieces—triple-tiered shoulder pads encrusted with rhinestones and metal-spiked headphones—in his Parisian atelier for the best names in fashion, e.g. Lagerfeld, Yohji, Givenchy, Mugler, Dior, to name but a few. His mischievously extravagant designs (headbands with doll faces painted like Kiss for example) blur the boundaries between accessories and art. Halley’s big break came...
(02 October 2009) - by Zeva Bellel For fifteen years Erik Halley has been handcrafting one-off pieces—triple-tiered shoulder pads encrusted with rhinestones and metal-spiked headphones—in his Parisian atelier for the best names in fashion, e.g. Lagerfeld, Yohji, Givenchy, Mugler, Dior, to name but a few. His mischievously extravagant designs (headbands with doll faces painted like Kiss for example) blur the boundaries between accessories and art. Halley’s big break came...
Six Handbuilt Bikes
(21 August 2009) - Thanks to the ever-rising global trend, we're seeing more and more custom-made, one-off or otherwise tricked-out bikes. For those who want a bike with a unique story behind it, we rounded up a few covetable rides. Renovo Wooden Bikes Smooth and stiff, the hollowed-out these hardwood bikes' high-tech capabilities are as remarkable as their elegant appearance. Portland-based Renovo uses computer-aided machines to create the sustainable...
(21 August 2009) - Thanks to the ever-rising global trend, we're seeing more and more custom-made, one-off or otherwise tricked-out bikes. For those who want a bike with a unique story behind it, we rounded up a few covetable rides. Renovo Wooden Bikes Smooth and stiff, the hollowed-out these hardwood bikes' high-tech capabilities are as remarkable as their elegant appearance. Portland-based Renovo uses computer-aided machines to create the sustainable...
Lisa Sitko's Ceramic Apple Pipes
(02 July 2009) - An apple a day might keep the doctor away, but Lisa Sitko's ceramic apple pipe will likely do more for relieving built-up stress—as much for the way it riffs off the adolescent stand-in as for its actual purpose. The L.A.-based artist sculpts and glazes the one-offs by hand, creating an unusual and charming device for smoking or just a lovely addition to any bookshelf....
(02 July 2009) - An apple a day might keep the doctor away, but Lisa Sitko's ceramic apple pipe will likely do more for relieving built-up stress—as much for the way it riffs off the adolescent stand-in as for its actual purpose. The L.A.-based artist sculpts and glazes the one-offs by hand, creating an unusual and charming device for smoking or just a lovely addition to any bookshelf....
Tentar La Suerte Fully Custom Bike
(19 May 2009) - At Brakeless Bike shop in Montreal, the best way to build a bike is from the ground up. Sylvester, founder of Brakeless and all about taking chances, created his latest personal bike, "Tentar La Suerte." Loosely translated as "tempting fate," Sylvester's newest creation was born out of an urge to do a different looking bike that's also comfortable and fun to ride. The upshot...
(19 May 2009) - At Brakeless Bike shop in Montreal, the best way to build a bike is from the ground up. Sylvester, founder of Brakeless and all about taking chances, created his latest personal bike, "Tentar La Suerte." Loosely translated as "tempting fate," Sylvester's newest creation was born out of an urge to do a different looking bike that's also comfortable and fun to ride. The upshot...
Chris Mendoza x Ray-Ban Wayfarers
(26 November 2008) - by Ariston Anderson Until Barnstormer Chris Mendoza teamed up with Ray-Ban to custom paint 100 pairs of Wayfarers in his inimitable style, nothing would've torn me away from my trusty black ones. Chris's personal history with the brand dates back to his childhood when he'd see them on his father, who played for the Nicaragua national football team. The senior Mendoza, a close friend of...
(26 November 2008) - by Ariston Anderson Until Barnstormer Chris Mendoza teamed up with Ray-Ban to custom paint 100 pairs of Wayfarers in his inimitable style, nothing would've torn me away from my trusty black ones. Chris's personal history with the brand dates back to his childhood when he'd see them on his father, who played for the Nicaragua national football team. The senior Mendoza, a close friend of...
William the Brave Bronze Rings
(21 November 2008) - These stylish hoops of bronze have a profound effect on me. Created by Australian jeweler Stannard Inc., William the Brave bronze rings are stunning, look like something a crusader from the middle ages would wear and the raw look exudes an air of individuality. But the nice thing is that despite their virile attributes, you can actually get away with wearing them if you're a...
(21 November 2008) - These stylish hoops of bronze have a profound effect on me. Created by Australian jeweler Stannard Inc., William the Brave bronze rings are stunning, look like something a crusader from the middle ages would wear and the raw look exudes an air of individuality. But the nice thing is that despite their virile attributes, you can actually get away with wearing them if you're a...
Kate Cusack: Zipper Jewelry, Costume Design and Window Dressing
(04 November 2008) - by Ezra Natalia For Kate Cusack, the New York-based jewelery designer, costumer and wig-maker, her iPod's shuffle setting is an apt metaphor for the ups and downs of her hectic lifestyle, “The shuffle bounces all over the place and reminds me of music I like, but don't always remember to choose. Sometimes the song transition nicely from one to the next for a while, but...
(04 November 2008) - by Ezra Natalia For Kate Cusack, the New York-based jewelery designer, costumer and wig-maker, her iPod's shuffle setting is an apt metaphor for the ups and downs of her hectic lifestyle, “The shuffle bounces all over the place and reminds me of music I like, but don't always remember to choose. Sometimes the song transition nicely from one to the next for a while, but...
Camille Hempel Fingerprint Rings
(28 October 2008) - Adding a one-of-a-kind touch to the traditional wedding band, Brooklyn-based jewelery designer Camille Hempel's Fingerprint Rings are embellished with a cast of an actual fingerprint. The pair pictured were custom-designed as wedding bands but Camille's signature line also includes rings that replicate a finger (below). Contact Camille's studio for more info. ...
(28 October 2008) - Adding a one-of-a-kind touch to the traditional wedding band, Brooklyn-based jewelery designer Camille Hempel's Fingerprint Rings are embellished with a cast of an actual fingerprint. The pair pictured were custom-designed as wedding bands but Camille's signature line also includes rings that replicate a finger (below). Contact Camille's studio for more info. ...
Eric Haze x Lotus Exige
(23 October 2008) - by Tamara Warren With big, black bold sinuous lines, artist Eric Haze's interpretation of the Lotus Exige seemed to reverberate above the music on the platform where it was unveiled at the Manhattan Classic Car Club last week. The occasion was Jeff Staple's Downshift 08, an event bringing together gaming and cars, but Haze, a fine artist and New York subway art legend, stole...
(23 October 2008) - by Tamara Warren With big, black bold sinuous lines, artist Eric Haze's interpretation of the Lotus Exige seemed to reverberate above the music on the platform where it was unveiled at the Manhattan Classic Car Club last week. The occasion was Jeff Staple's Downshift 08, an event bringing together gaming and cars, but Haze, a fine artist and New York subway art legend, stole...
MINI Motoring Graphics
(03 October 2008) - MINI Motoring Graphics is MINI's partnership announced today with Original Wraps, Inc. that allows MINI owners to add a little flair to their exteriors and interiors. From full-on custom jobs to small round badges, the program presents over 5,000,000 options enabling drivers to stand out from the masses on the road. Designs include national flags, camo, abstract designs and a donut pattern to name...
(03 October 2008) - MINI Motoring Graphics is MINI's partnership announced today with Original Wraps, Inc. that allows MINI owners to add a little flair to their exteriors and interiors. From full-on custom jobs to small round badges, the program presents over 5,000,000 options enabling drivers to stand out from the masses on the road. Designs include national flags, camo, abstract designs and a donut pattern to name...
Calu Fontes Porcelain
(02 September 2008) - Distinctly and wonderfully Brazilian, Calu Fontes' painted, one-of-a-kind porcelain accessories are influenced by the lively Bahia region in northern Brazil, from where her family hails. The mix of colors with patterns — on trays, teapots, vases, plates, tiered platters, carafes and cups — reflects the cultural heart of the country. Each handmade piece is the result of a method that involves burning the painted...
(02 September 2008) - Distinctly and wonderfully Brazilian, Calu Fontes' painted, one-of-a-kind porcelain accessories are influenced by the lively Bahia region in northern Brazil, from where her family hails. The mix of colors with patterns — on trays, teapots, vases, plates, tiered platters, carafes and cups — reflects the cultural heart of the country. Each handmade piece is the result of a method that involves burning the painted...
The Mustaches Skateboard Deck
(22 August 2008) - I’ve been into skateboarding for about a decade and mustaches, well...not quite as long. The latest project by artist Lawrence Melilli makes a great combo of the two. Although you might have seen this around a bit, we love Melilli's current series of hand painted skateboards which all feature a distinct and classic ‘stache. Available as a one-off, each mustache is retired once it's...
(22 August 2008) - I’ve been into skateboarding for about a decade and mustaches, well...not quite as long. The latest project by artist Lawrence Melilli makes a great combo of the two. Although you might have seen this around a bit, we love Melilli's current series of hand painted skateboards which all feature a distinct and classic ‘stache. Available as a one-off, each mustache is retired once it's...
Dossier Artist-Designed Totes
(13 August 2008) - Much like NYC-based arts and culture magazine Dossier's publication itself, their latest project, a series of totes customized by a hand-picked cadre of artists and designers, draws on the talent of their creative community. Bags feature the work of musicians, stylists, fashion designers and poets who each applied different techniques like wood-block printing, collage, photo transfers and quilting. The results of course are as...
(13 August 2008) - Much like NYC-based arts and culture magazine Dossier's publication itself, their latest project, a series of totes customized by a hand-picked cadre of artists and designers, draws on the talent of their creative community. Bags feature the work of musicians, stylists, fashion designers and poets who each applied different techniques like wood-block printing, collage, photo transfers and quilting. The results of course are as...
Weaponshouse x Brakeless “Leg Grenade” Track Bike
(21 July 2008) - The fruit of a joint project between Robert Squire of Weaponshouse and Sylvester of Brakeless bike shop in Montreal, the “Leg Grenade” is one slick track bike. Deciding to build a bike that rode tight and looked classic, minimal and tough, the primary components are a Large Affinity Marta frame with a Miche Drivetrain and a Surly lockring sitting on some all white Aerospokes....
(21 July 2008) - The fruit of a joint project between Robert Squire of Weaponshouse and Sylvester of Brakeless bike shop in Montreal, the “Leg Grenade” is one slick track bike. Deciding to build a bike that rode tight and looked classic, minimal and tough, the primary components are a Large Affinity Marta frame with a Miche Drivetrain and a Surly lockring sitting on some all white Aerospokes....
A.P.C Denim: Butler Worn Out Series
(02 July 2008) - Making a departure from their slim raw denim (with the label that famously advises against washing except in the ocean), A.P.C is expanding their line by releasing a distressed variety named the Butler Worn Out Series. Unlike the whiskered and bedazzled versions of other brands, the Butler stays true to its clever name. Rather than using sandpaper or washing techniques, a real human being...
(02 July 2008) - Making a departure from their slim raw denim (with the label that famously advises against washing except in the ocean), A.P.C is expanding their line by releasing a distressed variety named the Butler Worn Out Series. Unlike the whiskered and bedazzled versions of other brands, the Butler stays true to its clever name. Rather than using sandpaper or washing techniques, a real human being...
Vintage Terrycloth Stuffed Animals
(22 April 2008) - Made from reclaimed cotton terrycloth dating back to the '50s, '60s and '70s, these stuffed animals are a worthy challenge to their classic plush counterparts. Each neo-Boho monkey, pig or polar bear is handmade in Germany and is one-of-a-kind. The animals start at €28 from the new eco-friendly online retailer Matteriashop....
(22 April 2008) - Made from reclaimed cotton terrycloth dating back to the '50s, '60s and '70s, these stuffed animals are a worthy challenge to their classic plush counterparts. Each neo-Boho monkey, pig or polar bear is handmade in Germany and is one-of-a-kind. The animals start at €28 from the new eco-friendly online retailer Matteriashop....
Eric Scollon Ceramic Sex Toys
(04 April 2008) - Our exploration of SF's Look boutique continues, leading us to local artist Eric Scollon's cock rings and butt plugs made of ceramic in the style of Tang dynasty blue-and-white pieces. The objects flirt "with the distinctions between art and craft, utility and uselessness and the boundaries between the world of art and the “real world.” Each one is unique, painted by hand and available...
(04 April 2008) - Our exploration of SF's Look boutique continues, leading us to local artist Eric Scollon's cock rings and butt plugs made of ceramic in the style of Tang dynasty blue-and-white pieces. The objects flirt "with the distinctions between art and craft, utility and uselessness and the boundaries between the world of art and the “real world.” Each one is unique, painted by hand and available...
Galen Trezise Crocheted Cozies
(01 April 2008) - From the newly-opened Look boutique in SF, these handmade cozies have all the warm appeal of a sweater grandma made with an offbeat Dr. Seuss shape. According to the site, they're intended for vases but we think they'd be well-suited for dressing up a different household object that holds water and plant matter. With unusual colorways, ruffles and perforated weaves, they also hold their...
(01 April 2008) - From the newly-opened Look boutique in SF, these handmade cozies have all the warm appeal of a sweater grandma made with an offbeat Dr. Seuss shape. According to the site, they're intended for vases but we think they'd be well-suited for dressing up a different household object that holds water and plant matter. With unusual colorways, ruffles and perforated weaves, they also hold their...
Lazy Oaf Pimp My Pumps
(20 March 2008) - The result of an exhibit called "Pimp My Pump", Lazy Oaf's off-the-wall designer shoes are inventive one-offs all using the classic plimsol as a canvas. Definitely in the same vein as French artist Manu Angot and our own Seth Brau, the collection includes works by such up-and-coming talents as Kate Moross, Brennan & Burch (pictured right) and Peskimo (pictured center). We like them all,...
(20 March 2008) - The result of an exhibit called "Pimp My Pump", Lazy Oaf's off-the-wall designer shoes are inventive one-offs all using the classic plimsol as a canvas. Definitely in the same vein as French artist Manu Angot and our own Seth Brau, the collection includes works by such up-and-coming talents as Kate Moross, Brennan & Burch (pictured right) and Peskimo (pictured center). We like them all,...
SISU Key Fobs
(18 February 2008) - Each a unique piece of wearable art, designer (and CH contributor) Phuong-Cac Nguyen makes SISU key fobs from vintage trinkets combined with new metalware. She creates the one-of-a-kind baubles in her adopted home, São Paulo, Brazil, from trinkets scavenged from flea markets during her travels. Mixing ornate gewgaws, playful kitsch, religious effigies and a bad-ass rock and roll sensibility, a SISU key fob will make...
(18 February 2008) - Each a unique piece of wearable art, designer (and CH contributor) Phuong-Cac Nguyen makes SISU key fobs from vintage trinkets combined with new metalware. She creates the one-of-a-kind baubles in her adopted home, São Paulo, Brazil, from trinkets scavenged from flea markets during her travels. Mixing ornate gewgaws, playful kitsch, religious effigies and a bad-ass rock and roll sensibility, a SISU key fob will make...
CH x Puma Eight-Speed Urban Mobility Bike and World Bicycle Relief
(25 January 2008) - When Puma recently sent us one of their Vexed Generation and Biomega-designed eight-speed urban mobility bicycles, we thought we'd do a little something special with it. We tasked in-house creative Seth Brau with customizing the bike and he went at it, covering the bike with shapes and patterns in a scheme of primary colors. The upshot is a little tribal, a little crazy and...
(25 January 2008) - When Puma recently sent us one of their Vexed Generation and Biomega-designed eight-speed urban mobility bicycles, we thought we'd do a little something special with it. We tasked in-house creative Seth Brau with customizing the bike and he went at it, covering the bike with shapes and patterns in a scheme of primary colors. The upshot is a little tribal, a little crazy and...
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