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Coffee Grounds Take New Form with Kaffeeform
As a design student in Italy, Julian Nachtigall-Lechner enjoyed drinking coffee. When he found there was no use for coffee grounds, and they just went to the trash, he set himself the goal of creating a new material from that waste. Years of research eventually proved fruitful, and in 2015 he launched Kafeeform, crafting coffee mugs and other products from discarded grounds.
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 British shoemaking. After being at the helm of their namesake brand for generations, and following Prada's acquisition of the company, the fifth generation of the family moved on to a new adventure. William Church shares the story of his family and their business enterprises with us in this new issue of Brand Talks.
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 brand continues to produce mechanical timekeepers loved by first-time buyers and seasoned collectors alike, honouring tradition while keeping an eye on technological innovation.
Dynamo The Good Company: Outdoor Clothing For The Common Good
Dynamo The Good Company is a clothing brand born in Dynamo Camp, the first Therapeutic Recreation Camp in Italy, hosting children and teenagers suffering from serious and chronic diseases for holidays and leisure, free of charge. Inspiration came by observing the garments worn by the staff and volunteers during activities at the Camp.
Rocket Espresso: Craftsmanship and Technology in a Cup
Advanced engineering and traditional craftsmanship are the driving forces of Rocket Espresso, a coffee machine manufacturer setting the standard for high-end domestic coffee making. We sat down with Jacopo Bambini, the company's marketing director, to discover more about the brand and learn some precious tips on coffee making.
Cubitts: Crafting Statement Frames for Spectacle Lovers
Inspiration from style and design icons and an unwavering commitment to authenticity are the driving force of the English spectacle maker Cubitts. Tom Broughton, the brand's founder, looks back at his personal history and how it influenced his approach to eyewear.
Mismo, An Everlasting Connection Between You and Your Bag
Mismo was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2006 by Adam Alexander Bach & Rikke Overgaard. Right from the outset, the brand’s goal has been to design bags with a quintessentially Scandinavian approach: aesthetic longevity achieved through proven quality manufacturing, complemented by tactile materials in unique fabrics, all within timeless and shareable designs.
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 accessories in the early 2000s. Director Katie Goldblatt gives us an insightful panoramic of the brand's past, present and future.
Myrqvist, a Scandinavian Approach to Traditional Footwear
Swedish footwear brand Myrqvist blends traditional shoemaking to an unexpectedly fitting Scandinavian design approach. Sebastian Öhrn, founder of the brand, explains his philosophy and shares with us the challenges he and his team had to face over their almost ten years in the craft.
For Blugiallo, Individuality is the Ultimate Luxury
Timeless design, quality materials and cutting-edge technology come together in Blugiallo's garments, tailored to meet the demands of a clientele who values personalisation and individuality above trends and logos. We sit down with Alexander Moström, co-foudner of the brand, to better understand this interesting approach.