April 13th is National Record Store Day, and this year we’re honoring a few of our favorite local record shops in the community. From Found Sound to Peoples Records, and UHF Records to Third Man Records, there are quite a few cool vinyl destinations in our neighborhoods. Peoples Records | Detroit | Owner Brad Hales[[{“type”:”media”,”view_mode”:”media_original”,”fid”:”4654″,”attributes”:{“alt”:””,”class”:”media-image”,”height”:”540″,”typeof”:”foaf:Image”,”width”:”960″}}]] Name […]
An Automatic Evolution: The Story Behind The Runwell Automatic
The Runwell Automatic is recognizable but refreshed with refined details, including microtracking, a richly printed dial and an iconic caseback with an exhibition window, giving people a peek at the timepiece’s workhorse movement. But taking a flagship product that is beloved and evolving it in the right way is not an easy feat. “We wanted […]
Detroit: The Real City Of Love
To get a sense of the real city of love (Detroit), we interviewed a few of our team members about the special love in their lives and how Detroit played a significant role. It Was Just The Right Time – Alicia L., HR Coordinator [[{“type”:”media”,”view_mode”:”media_original”,”fid”:”4629″,”attributes”:{“alt”:””,”class”:”media-image”,”height”:”540″,”typeof”:”foaf:Image”,”width”:”960″}}]] “Everything with us has always been about timing,” said Alicia […]
The New Vinton: Engraving Available—And Encouraged
That’s just one of the intriguing elements of our new timepiece, the Vinton. Many features of the Vinton stand out—like its classic design, its silhouette that flows seamlessly from the dial to the case to the strap or bracelet, and the way it fits so comfortably on the wrist. “With the Vinton, we set out […]
The Art Of Watching Paint Dry: Hand-Dipped Wallets
Matthew L., an artisan working out of our leather studio, spent weeks hand dipping wallets to achieve a two-toned aesthetic. [[{“type”:”media”,”view_mode”:”media_original”,”fid”:”4584″,”attributes”:{“alt”:””,”class”:”media-image”,”height”:”540″,”typeof”:”foaf:Image”,”width”:”960″}}]] The wallets are available at eight stores: Canfield, Woodward, Somerset, Rush Street, Tribeca, Grove, Venice and San Francisco. [[{“type”:”media”,”view_mode”:”media_original”,”fid”:”4590″,”attributes”:{“alt”:””,”class”:”media-image”,”height”:”3360″,”style”:”width: 960px; height: 640px;”,”typeof”:”foaf:Image”,”width”:”5040″}}]] Check out what he had to say about the process below: How […]
Better Than The North Pole: A Holiday Shopping Appointment At Shinola
There are skylights and large windows that make the 100-year-old building light and airy. A café brewing coffee and tea and serving locally sourced treats gives the store a sweet aroma. And even at noon on an average Monday in November, the store is filled—locals work on laptops in the café, a group of tourists […]
‘Don’t Use An Eraser’: Creative Advice From Disney Director Of Character Art Jeff Shelly
The Disney Director of Character Art credits an art school teacher and former Disney animator for igniting his passion for character animation. “He drew a giant Donald Duck up on the blackboard and it just kind of clicked,” he said. “I loved hearing his stories about playing tennis with Walt . . . working on […]
Exploring The Life Of Artist-Astronaut, Alan Bean
ALAN BEAN Astronaut Alan Bean prepared to step into uncharted territory. He would be the first of his kind to venture into this colorful new world. Drawing a deep breath of 20 percent oxygen, the astronaut pressed his boots into the strange white surface beneath him. “They don’t train you for this at NASA,” he […]
York Project: The Detroit Streetwear Company On A Mission To Help The Homeless
Naturally fascinated with the industry, he says it was one particular garment and its universal appeal that really stood out to him: the t-shirt. “No matter what group you’re in, people get t-shirts for things—it’s a unifier. To me, it was really cool. It was so simple and universal, but yet it could tell a […]
George Bamford & The Art Of Customization
“That’s everything in life,” George says. “Why not do it?” It’s exactly the response he gave when asked about whether he was nervous taking apart his first watch. “When I was 11, my parents gave me a watch and it just snowballed from there. I took that watch apart and rebuilt it, took it apart […]