It’s no longer difficult for us to imagine the kind of upheaval that happened during World War II, having just experienced a global pandemic that brought the world to a halt. But that’s all the more reason to take hope from the real stories of courage and innovation shown in those tumultuous times. Inspired by […]
No matter who you vote for or why, voting is your way to get your voice heard. It’s a civic duty, a right, a privilege, and a beautiful thing—and at the end of the day, it’s an action. We don’t just want to celebrate the power of every vote—we want to empower every voter to […]
Chronograph watches are some of the most useful and sophisticated timepieces. This guide will discuss the details of chronographs, their history, and the important considerations for purchasing and finding one perfect for you. What Is a Chronograph and Where Do They Come From? A chronograph is a watch that combines the traditional watch face with […]
The Champs of Summer 2020 Baldas has a long and storied journalism career, spanning decades, states, and different mediums. From D.C. to Chicago, print to television, Baldas still describes it as “the best job in the world.” She’s been at the Free Press for ten years now, covering the federal court beat—reporting on injustice and […]
Quality grocery stores were scarce in Detroit proper. She recalls that as a DPS student, “We would always hear the difference in numbers and funding that other school districts would receive…It was just hard to feel—and—to be—undervalued. That was sort of my catalyst: The deep disparities.” What a catalyst it was. Today, as Michigan Executive […]
But for the first time in a long time, they found themselves separated. It wasn’t because of summer vacations, busy schedules, or growing families. It was for their own safety—and the safety of their loved ones. Suddenly, David and Chris were two brothers thrust onto the frontlines of a global pandemic. David has been a […]
Early Beginnings 1275, Invention of the mechanical clock The modern watch traces its lineage to the mechanical clock. These clocks typically didn’t show the time, but tracked it and tolled loudly on each hour. Clocks began to be used in manors and towns to help people track the time. Throughout the 13th, 14th, and 15th […]
Born in Detroit, Michigan on February 19, 1940, William “Smokey” Robinson Jr. is credited with helping to define a new era of sound, co-founding Motown Records and establishing hits across the span of four decades with his group. That’s why we are honored to name him our newest Great American and introduce the limited-edition Smokey […]
This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating personalization with our collection of gifts that were meant to be monogrammed or engraved. Because what you call the important people in your life—your partner, your sister, or yourself—is important. It’s a unique expression of love and affection that no one else can claim. And it’s a way to turn […]
Shinola is excited to introduce the Shinola x Mapplethorpe Wall Clock collection. Using Robert Mapplethorpe’s own designs that had never-before been brought to life, Shinola built three wall clocks to honor his artistic legacy. [[{“type”:”media”,”view_mode”:”media_original”,”fid”:”4812″,”attributes”:{“alt”:””,”class”:”media-image”,”height”:”4320″,”style”:”width: 960px; height: 540px;”,”typeof”:”foaf:Image”,”width”:”7680″}}]] Mapplethorpe, born in 1946, produced artwork in a variety of media. In the early 1970s, he began […]