THE KNOTS

I just moved into my own apartment and have been struggling to find the perfect carpet for my living room. It took me weeks to decide but now I know what I want: THE KNOTS. I have created a post about this Berlin based brand a few months ago and can't decide on which one I would chose because they are all different and unique. To me, it's the perfect eyecatcher for a minimalistic home. Their vintage rugs were made about 80 years ago and are picked by Katrin, founder of the brand, with love and care. They are composed of organic materials and handcrafted applying traditional techniques. After going through a process of sun bleaching, restoring and washing THE KNOTS rugs are reborn into contemporary design with outstanding colors. Their authenticity has been accessed by a federally acknowledged expert for oriental rugs. Find out more about these outstanding rugs and visit their Showroom in Berlin for more information.

[ the-knots.com ]

NIC NITSCHE - Fashion Editorial with Davina

We love supporting young and upcoming brands but have decided to take it a step further by giving young and upcoming talents like photographer Nic Nitsche from Berlin a platform to present his work. This is our second editorial, this time with this beautiful girl, Davina.
We hope you enjoy these shots as much as we do. Our thanks go out to Fake PR for supporting us with amazing clothes.

SOUNDCLOUD PLAYLIST - AUGUST 2015

Photo by Nic Nitsche

ODACITÉ - Pure Skin Boosters

Odacité’s Pure Elements Collection comprises 18 ultra-targeted skin boosters. The individual serums diversify across six categories, formulated for perfect compatibility and absorption whether your skin is mature, sensitive or devitalised. Singularly strong, a serum’s single drop is a concentrated dose loaded with vitamins, antioxidants and anti-inflammatories, which are all essential in skin regeneration, hydration and detoxification.

A few drops added to your daily moisturiser are all it takes to supercharge your skin.

In 2004, Odacité set out to link absolute purity with ultra efficacy. Each ingredient is meticulously hand-selected and serves a purpose in all formulations ensuring the ultimate in antioxidant activity, effectiveness, freshness and potency. All ingredients are chemical-free botanicals that are either organic or wild-crafted in remote natural areas. Odacité is committed to only use fresh, pure and organic bio-active nutrients.

Photographed by Ali Baï and Gladys Fabie for GOODS WE LIKE

ABLETON PUSH - Mad Zach Performance

It looks complicated but it is actually quite simple: Ableton Push is an instrument that enables anyone to create songs from scratch. With Push, one can control pretty much anything without even looking at the computer once. It is one of the most popular hardware for music producers and DJ's alike. To give you a bit more insight, make sure to check out this amazing video by Berlin-based producer Mad Zach, who is working this instrument like he's never done anything else in his life. It's truly amazing to see that Push puts the fundamental elements of music making at your fingertips.

ASKET - Re-thinking T-shirt Sizing

A while ago my partner Alex has written a post about ASKET, a Swedish brand which has managed to create the perfect T-shirt. What makes ASKET different from other brands is that they have expanded on the traditional sizing system to offer a product that fits all men at a fair price. All T-Shirts are made in a small, family-owned factory in Portugal, enabling the founders Jakob Dworsky and August Bringeus to have full insight into the factory's labor conditions. Another upside of their European production facility is the outstanding quality of their T-Shirts. Besides offering the usual S, M, L, XL sizes, they give customers the option to chose a suitable length also. I can only recommend purchasing your next basic on their website. The future is all about transparency and brands that make sure the people who are involved in producing the final product are looked after and work under fair labor conditions. You won't regret it.

MIDORI – Brass Stationery Made in Japan

Established in 1950, Japanese brand MIDORI creates sophisticated and creative stationery, combining design aesthetics and functionality. The brand designed a range of brass stationery products including this beautifully sleek ballpoint pen, pencil and ruler. The beauty of brass lies in its somewhat nostalgic feeling as its texture uniquely ages over time depending on how and in what environment you use it. Brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, has its own gloss, and has been used in architecture, furniture and hardware, art and craftworks, etc., since antiquity. Over the years, its surface oxidizes to become a deep, tender colour hue worthy of long appreciation. Both the solid brass ballpoint pen and pencil are designed in a compact, two-part (open and closed) bullet-like shape.

Photographed by Ali Baï and Gladys Fabie for GOODS WE LIKE

Nic Nitsche - Editorial with Shanice Corbeille

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This is our first editorial for GOODS WE LIKE shot by Nic Nitsche. Our thanks also go out to Berlin-based Agency FAKE PR for providing us with these amazing pieces by Barbour Lifestyle, Denham, RAEY and Chinti & Parker. Stay tuned for more exclusive shoots in the future.

Ratio Knit Dress by Barbour x Range Rover
Twirl Marl Dress by Denham Blazer and Longline Wool Shirt by RAEY
Horizontal Rib Sweater by Chinti & Parker, Flare-Leg Jeans by RAEY
Coat by RAEY

Photographer: Nic Nitsche
Hair & Make-Up: Anna Luft
Model: Shanice Corbeille

005 - The Leather Bag by Simon Freund

Simon Freund - the brand which, until now, was commonly known as SIMON&ME, and which you might have come across within several features on GOODS WE LIKE, has undergone a fascinating transformation. Celebrating its global launch during CIFF RAVEN in Copenhagen on August 5th, the forward-thinking brand will from now on carry the name of its visionary, founder and designer: Simon Freund. Apart from re-working all existing products with meticulous attention to detail, quality, and manufacturing, the brand will launch a collection of 20 products, which is grounded in permanent objects that are further added to in irregular regularity.
With a profound understanding for design and the use of materials, 005 – The Leather Backpack is an ideal reflection of Simon Freund’s very personal understanding of design, aesthetic, and functionality. This Made in Germany backpack is made from coated, water repellent and sturdy core leather. The bag features three partitions, and comes with adjustable and felt-padded shoulder straps. Measurements: 30 x 15 x 43cm.

[ simonfreund.com ]