FIELD - loop bottle opener by Oscar Diaz

The American brand FIELD has the dedication to create objects that are not only well made and timeless but also practical, useful and relevant. A brand with a clear, global perspective represented by their well-selected international designers. While Field captures the creativity across the board, the manufacturing is done nationally. The outcome:  thoughtful objects made with honest materials. Like this super minimal, but perfectly functional and stable bottle opener designed by Oscar Diaz. Pictures by FIELD.

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velt - contemporary shoes using classical production methods

'Velt is a footwear label created by designers Stefan Rechsteiner and Patrick Rüegg, exploring the possibilities of producing contemporary shoes using classical production methods. Their success lies in the combination of their creative ideas and their conceptual dialogue, allowing them to achieve their desired goals whilst simultaneously using suitable materials. Patrick Rüegg and Stefan Rechsteiner share the same belief that design and manufacturing must go hand in hand to create a holistic product. they develop their ideas and prototypes in their Berlin design studio, which are then manufactured in their factory in Switzerland.'  Pictures by Velt.

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Minimal Memo Blocks by Ito Bindery

Since 70 year Ito Bindery has been crafting high quality books and stationery in Tokyo. These minimal paper blocks, each containing 350 tear-off sheets are perfect for sketching out ideas, writing down a little note or any other purpose you can think of. Each block has a recycled paperboard base, providing stability and heft.  The memo blocks are available in three modular sizes that form a rectangular shape when combined. Pictures by Ode to Things.

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Ceramic Flask by Misc. Goods Co.

Misc. Goods Co. officially started in march 2013 after a very successful Kickstarter campaign, which even surprised the initiator Tyler Deeb himself. The beautiful Ceramic Flask is a newly designed drinking flask made with quarter inch ceramic white slip cast and accented with 2 leather straps, brass stud and brass button. The flask is 4.25 x 6.5 inches and completely made in America. The dark leather is oil tanned and the light leather is vegetable tanned.

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Budnitz Bicyles - handmade titanium belt drive bicycles

Paul Budnitz began creating titanium bicycles for his own use in 2002. Almost immediately people began stopping him on the street to ask where they could buy a bicycle just like the one he was riding. 8 years later Budnitz Bicycles was founded with the mission of offering top-end bicycles for daily use. Since then the small company based out of Burlington, Vermont creates the fastest, lightest, and most beautiful city bicycles in the world. Working exclusively in titanium and cro-moly steel the company claims, their handmade bicycles last a lifetime and are a blast to ride - which is not hard to believe when looking at these stunning pieces of design and craftsmanship. All bicycles feature top-end components, the majority developed for bike racing by small boutique fabricators in the USA, Europe & Japan. Pictures by Budnitz Bicyles.

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SIMON&ME x AFURA - Collaboration T-Shirt

The Amsterdam based online store Afura and the Berlin based menswear brand SIMON&ME collaborated on a limited edition of the brands iconic basic t-shirt. The collaboration features an arched ‘Afura Store’ chest print and three saltires (heraldic crosses) on the back, resembling the coat of arms of Amsterdam; Afura´s home base. The saltires are printed on the inside and only show when the light shines through perfectly. The t-shirt will launch at the beginning of october and will be available online as well as at their current POP-UP in Amsterdam. Pictures by Debbie Trouerbach.

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#PUTALIKEONIT - Instagram Like Sticker for Real Life

'We think that putting a like on something is not only a nice thing to do and fun - no it´s also very beautiful. That´s why we decided that there is a need to have a Like button for the real life. With our stickers you can now like everything you love in reality and not only on your phone.' Pictures by Simon Freund.

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’Talking to Myself’ by Yohji Yamamoto

In ‘Talking to Myself’ (2002), renowned Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto reflects upon himself and the objects he creates. Being personally involved in every stage of the book for the very first time, it meticulously recounts the phases of his life. Described as a veracious “extension of his own private world”, ‘Talking to Myself’ is more than simply a book; staying true to his signature style, pen and brush sketches and compositions help to emphasise Yamamoto’s conception of beauty and fashion – his desire to create anti-fashion through fashion itself. This artefact is a unique and dreamy, creative body of work hand-numbered in ink at the rear of each of the 6.500 copies. Pictures by Simon Freund.

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TIEFSCHWARZ ’Fire it Out’ EP on Watergate Records

As an integral part of the Watergate family, it is not altogether surprising to see Tiefschwarz making an appearance on Watergate Records. For the lead track, ‘Fire It Out‘, Ali and Basti decided to partner with the talents of Watergate resident Ruede Hagelstein: Deep and sinuous, the composition blends Tiefschwarz‘s distinctive, synth-y character with percussive grooves. Stay tuned for the duo‘s future releases. Pictures by Simon Freund.

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