Converse taps the world famous architect Oscar Niemeyer for their latest collection of limited edition sneakers. One of the masters of modernism, Niemeyer is perhaps best known for his work creating the Brazilian capital of Brasilia from essentially the ground up — one of the greatest feats of architecture ever completed. His use of curved concrete […]

This knife designed by Phil Longstaff is kinda curvy, like a crescent moon, or what the Italians would call a “mezzaluna.”  Not only is it meant for easier cutting, but the name “Longstaff” kind of sounds like it comes from a man who knows what he’s doing. And that’s important. I mean, would you buy […]

Van Hulsteijn is a bicycle company started by a Dutchman named Herman Hulstejien, known in the neighborhood for his overtly wrought curve-framed creations. Mr. Hulstejien found it difficult to even sit in a bar without someone striking up bike talk, so he took his most famous design, the Cyclone, and brought it to limited production. […]