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Our long-form interviews uncover the stories and craftsmanship behind the brands and experiences we cherish.
Timeless Style Rooted in Italian Artisanal Excellence: How Foulon Reimagines a Golden Era
Some things just look better with age and patina: think of how a leather briefcase softens…
The Architecture of High-Fidelity Joy: écoute and the Analog Soul of Sound
Sometimes, the greatest innovations come from not knowing that a task is supposed to be…
Fostering Connection and Shared Memories: House of Nobilique’s Contemporary Board Games
The ping of a notification is the modern thief of presence. It is just a sound, but it has…
Handwriting as Intentional Practice: Kaweco and the Culture of Deceleration
Sometimes a single object is enough to ignite a lifelong passion and shape a career path.…
Taking Time Back: Nanu’s Mission to Make Minutes, Hours and Days Count Again
The beginning and end of the day are moments in which our body transitions from activity to…
Written in Time: Fears’ Journey Through Family Legacy and British Character
Animated by an authentic love for watches from a young age, Nicholas Bowman-Scargill decided…
Mismo, An Everlasting Connection Between You and Your Bag
Mismo was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2006 by Adam Alexander Bach & Rikke Overgaard.…
Italian Heart, American Mindset: Bosca’s Cosmopolitan Leather Goods
Bosca is a manufacturer of leather goods founded in the US by an Italian immigrant: the…
Crafting Timeless Leather Accessories: A Conversation with Sartolane’s Founder
The journey of Sartolane began in 2013, seeking to create a brand rooted in local…
Timeless Design Bags That Last a Lifetime
A Q&A with Vincent Roussel, Founder of lundi, a French brand committed to designing and…
Timeless Style Rooted in Italian Artisanal Excellence: How Foulon Reimagines a Golden Era
Some things just look better with age and patina: think of how a leather briefcase softens…
Balancing Heritage with a Contemporary Sense of Ease: Stenströms’ Formal-Relaxed Philosophy
Sometimes, knowing how to break some rules while still honouring heritage is the best way…
The Original Performance Fabric: Walker Slater and the Rugged Soul of Tweed
Long before synthetic fibers and high-tech fabrics, there was a material born of the…
Enduring Design, Measured Choices: Artknit Studios’ Timeless Knitwear
A sweater worn for a decade. A jacket mended instead of discarded. What was once second…
Confidence in Every Detail: The ETON Approach to Empowering Men
Founded in Sweden in 1928, ETON has made it its mission to perfect the dress shirt. The…
Rooted in Portugal, Built on Transparency: ISTO.’s Promise of Authentic, Sustainable Craft
It’s not always easy to navigate the market of menswear and buy with confidence: how is a…
Cubitts: Crafting Statement Frames for Spectacle Lovers
Inspiration from style and design icons and an unwavering commitment to authenticity are the…
Crafting Eyewear Legacies: Inside the World of MOSCOT
More than a hundred years after its foundation in 1915, MOSCOT is still family owned and…
A Slower Way Forward: Crown Northampton and the Pursuit of Purposeful Craft
Crown Northampton is a quiet rebellion in the world of footwear. Founded in 1908 and…
The Beauty of What Endures: Sebago and the Slow Rhythm of Storytelling
Born in Portland, Maine, Sebago left a lasting mark on the history of American footwear,…
ACR(LA): How Friendship and Passion Ignited a Sneakers Brand
Founded in 2023 by Mexican friends Bernardo Amador, Roberto and Luís Collazo and Federico…
For the Sanders Family, Heritage Is the Key to Looking Forward
Sanders Shoes is one of the oldest footwear factories in the UK. Megan Sanders, director of…
In Every Cheaney Shoe Lies the Soul of a Crafting Community
For one and a half centuries, the Church family has been a foremost player in the world of…
Myrqvist, a Scandinavian Approach to Traditional Footwear
Swedish footwear brand Myrqvist blends traditional shoemaking to an unexpectedly fitting…
Selahatin’s Unexpected Approach to Oral Care
We tend to think of oral care as a (maybe boring) part of our daily routine. In this issue…
Monoware: A Table Set for Life, Designed with Purpose and Care
Every meal can be a ritual, even the simplest breakfast. What matters is intention—the…
Rocket Espresso: Craftsmanship and Technology in a Cup
Advanced engineering and traditional craftsmanship are the driving forces of Rocket…
Time, Reimagined: How Vario Watches Honours the Past While Pursuing Modernity
A watch is more than a tool to tell time—it’s a companion to our rituals and a marker of…
Squale: A Watchmaking Legacy of “Polite Divers”
The name Squale will probably ring a bell to watch enthusiasts. Founded in 1959 by Charles…
Orient Watches: When Tradition and Innovation Tick at The Same Pace
Orient watches are manufactured in Japan since 1950. Almost seventy-five years later, the…
Rapport London’s Dedication to Timekeeping in All Its Forms
Born in 1898 as a clock manufacturer, Rapport London transitioned to the creation of watch…
From Songwriting to Watchmaking: a Conversation With Lorca Watches’ Founder Jesse Marchant
Jesse founded Lorca Watches in 2022 in New York City with the goal of offering uniquely…
Reimagining the Watchmaking Industry through Minimalism, Functionality, and Collaborations
A Q&A with Giovanni Moro, Co-founder and Designer of UNIMATIC, an Italian watch brand that…