Amanu
Simplicity is a forgotten art, especially in the world of fashion. Year...
craftsmanship
Feit Super High
New York based Feit is introducing a new style to their collection of hand sewn shoes this spring, the Hand Sewn Super High. The high top sneaker is a softer, more casual version compared to their sleek, calf leather cousin. We…
Yosuzi Hats
Inspired by her childhood immersed in the traditional ceremonies and artisanal crafts of her Guajiro heritage, designer Yosuzi Sylvester recently launched her eponymous brand with a collection of gorgeous hand woven hats. Each ‘woma‘ is made of a palm…
Bellerby & Co: Globemakers
A failed attempt at finding a well crafted globe, a gift for his father, was...
The Shoemaker
Dustin Cohen, the filmaker behind last year’s The Violin Maker, has added a new artisan to his “Made in Brooklyn” series. Frank Catalfumo has been making and repairing shoes at F&C Shoes, in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, since…
Green Village
Green Village, founded by jewelry designer John Hardy and designed by his daughter Elora, is a community of sustainable and ecological houses sitting along the Ayung River in Bali. Each of the homes are made entirely…
Levi’s + Maine = Fall 2012
For their fall collection Levi’s turned to a handful of craftsmen and artisans, of the breathtaking state of Maine, for inspiration. So when they asked me and a few other editors to join them on…
The Violin Maker
I spent many years of my childhood playing the piano. Interestingly enough, the...
How It’s Made
I have an obsession with understanding how things are made, which explains my love for shows like How It’s Made. My most recent obsession is FoodCrafters – a must see if you love artisanal foods! Anyway,…