1. The Tati Bag by Nik Bentel
The Tati Bag cleverly uses the pliability and structure of leather to its utmost advantage. Simply pull the top flap up from the body of the bag, and the interior is revealed – release the top flap, and it snaps shut, no hardware required. So simple it seems like it should exist already, this is the magic of Nik Bentel Studio: the unexpected and the ironic converge, expertly wrought and always topical.
2. White Circle by LibeKBH
White Circle is a dreamy mohair exploration by Danish fiber artist LibeKBH, her whimsical and color-forward vision lending an unabashed delight to her work. I find it necessary to step back and listen when you really like something, and there is an indescribable coalescence of biomimicry and pop art in her work that is approachable, yet also elevated.
3. Green Room by Mulgil Kim
Artist Mulgil Kim eloquently pulls upon her Korean heritage and an illustrative sense of iconography, subverting objects we interact with every day and putting them in places that change perspective. This narrative, along with a mesmerizing use of brushwork – thousands of blades of grass working together to form her rippling compositions – that takes Kim’s work to the next level, wit and wonder at play.
4. Acqua di Parma Fragrance Holder by Antonio Fratantoni
Acqua di Parma collaborated with ceramicist Antonio Fratantoni to produce a limited run of these delightful fragrance holders, imbuing the amber bottle with a warm glow from the base, underlined by their happy sun shape. Cozy and cute, each houses your favorite scent in style, a beautiful way to display a precious object.
5. Grapefruit Generation by D.S. & Durga
While it starts off as a sparkling San Pellegrino in the sunshine, Grapefruit Generation dries down to be a nicely balanced, woody scent. The longevity and sillage leave a bit to be desired, but also is quite expected for such a delicate, fresh profile. With white floral notes rounding out the middle notes and an interesting base note of cork, any scant whiff through the smog of NYC summer is rare but incredibly welcome.
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