Found in Berlin’s Schöneweide region, sculptor Przemek Pyszczek’s studio is a long way from home. Drawn to his home country of Poland’s kitschy charm, Pyszczek found his future muses in Soviet-era artifacts. With a background in architecture his artistic obsession began with photography of Wielka Płyta, Poland’s solution to the immediate need for post-war housing, and later evolved to sculptures that incorporated Soviet architecture-inspired elements.
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Toronto’s One of a Kind.
For more than 40 years One of a Kind has been a part of the Toronto artisanal movement with its design show, which provides a curated marketplace for creatives. Having previously been limited to the physical realm, with fairs only occurring a few times a year, they have recently expanded with an online shop. With a stock of gifts, home decor, and accessories, think of it as your own curated, Canadian Etsy.
M.A.C. Collaborates with Chris Chang.
M.A.C. announces an upcoming collaboration set to feature the signature aesthetic of China’s fashion sweetheart, Chris Chang.
Kim Haller: knit picks.
Kim Haller designed for Michael Kors, Jason Wu, and Derek Lam before thinking outside the box with her own line.
Martone Cycling Co.: more than a pretty frame.
Lorenzo Martone may be best known for his career as a fashion consultant, but his Martone Cycling Co. aims to change that.
Gallant & Jones: the chair.
Vancouver’s Gallant & Jones creates outdoor furniture inspired by and created for the Canadian West’s weather.
Pininfarina and 43 Cycles Collaborate: switching gears.
The Pininfarina Fuoriserie, a collaboration between Pininfarina and Milan’s 43 Cycles, brings the design company’s classic luxury into the 21st century in an unexpected way.
T.T.Trunks: trunk space.
Julien Trossat, former project manager at Louis Vuitton, now aims to please connoisseurs with T.T.Trunks’ travel cases, which can be personalized to enable any habit.
Brancale Apparel: life cycle.
Brancale dominated the cycling accessory market during the late 20th century with their leather helmet, but fell upon hard times when the “hairnet” style of protection went out of vogue. The company was recently revived with their new selection of leather cycling accessories.
Le Polo Hudson’s Bay by Lacoste: earn your stripes.
The Hudson’s Bay lend their signature stripes to Lacoste, bringing both brands’ most beloved touches to the Le Polo Hudson’s Bay collaboration.
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