Sometimes a product is so hard to believe it exists, it makes you question the very fabric of our society. They’re actually the products that inspired us to start this site — a simultaneous celebration and measured excoriation of consumerism in all its glory. From the gorgeously handcrafted to the vapidly inspired to the fallaciously […]


I’ve always thought, of all the ways to assassinate someone, the bow has gotta be a top option. Not that I’m in the market for a high profile political take down or anything, my mind just wanders and I think if I absolutely had to, say, I don’t know, take out that shitstain Muammar Gaddafi […]


This hipflask is welded by hand from stainless steel, each flask baring its own design one-of-a-kind serial number letting you know it’s special. No mass-produced, Chinese-made disposable flask for you — these are all individually made by British product and furniture designer Tom Cecil. He’ll even engrave it with your initials should you so request […]


4 Feb
Handcrafted in Hudson, Massachusetts

The New York boutique of Japanese retailer Nepenthes commissioned the Arrow Moccasin Company to craft a double sole ring moccasin exclusively for them. The boutique excels in warm weather shoes (like their Spring Plimsoles) among other things, and these moccasins are no exception. The shoes are handcrafted of one seamless piece of leather in Hudson, […]


17 Dec
Beauty under the harshest conditions

The Holy Grail of parkas, the B7 Parka, is an incredibly elegant and of course difficult to find leather and wool jacket. Originally supplied to crews bound for extremely low climates, this B7 Parka by Stewart is nearly impossible to get your hands on. “As I understand it there should be a couple of companies […]


4 Nov
Fine handcrafted shoes from eco-friendly leather

A unique style of footwear on par with Native American stylizations, the Italian company Lazy Point is even named after a particular seam used by American Indians on their woven loafers. Designed by Michele Secchiari in collaboration with a team of Japanese designers, these fine shoes are handcrafted from eco-friendly leather, with rubber soles that […]


Without question the most aptly named jewelry line in the existence of humanity, Cast of Vices is back with their third collection and, as expected, it’s a doozy. Beyond their past cigarette butts and beer bottle caps, Cast of Vices has decided to up the ante in their Collection No. 3 by adding a little […]


23 Sep
Handcrafted 7-hole boots for Autumn Winter 2010

The Belgian label Nom de Code (n.d.c.) handcrafts all their items, promising premier quality with all their leather work — like in this new Sargent boot for Autumn Winter 2010. Although made of pre-stressed leather, the military-inspired 7-hole boots are rain proof, durable and highly resistant to damage, with some beautiful detailing like the dual […]