I was more than a week overdue at the end of July and at my wit’s end with the scorching summer heat. The best remedy for moody me: shopping. Overpreparing is my game, a curse of the Type A nature. But right then and there, in the haircare aisle, I was completely unequipped to start […]
From plants to Campfire Audio: the story of Ken Ball
He was running a laboratory as a plant pathologist for the United States Department of Agriculture when he decided it was time for a change. The natural career move—of course—was jumping into the audio industry. “The government job was kind of boring and I was just on autopilot. It wasn’t really where I wanted to […]
Mother’s Day: Celebrating The Women In Our Lives
They make you eat your vegetables, help you solve your problems and tell it like it is—sugar coating is not in their vocabulary. Why? Because they said so. Every Mother’s Day, we pay homage to the mother figures who’ve helped raise us, shaping us into the people we are today. Here at Shinola, we believe […]
Examining the layers of the Canfield Sport
It’s style and sport. Power and precision. Craftsmanship and artistry. Our most refined and modern timepiece to date, the Canfield Sport is our take on the quintessential American sports watch. Because complexity takes center stage in this series, the design phase for these timepieces was anything but easy. “The challenge for this project was to […]
5 Yrs Of The Runwell, And We’re Just Getting Started
It was the newspaper ad seen around the country, showing off the watch that started it all. Five years ago, Shinola debuted the Runwell, a timepiece that captured our commitment to classic design, quality construction and American manufacturing. Time flies when you’re building well-made products, and we’re just getting started. But to have a vision […]
Leading Lady: Shannon Washburn President Of Shinola
“I played basketball my whole life—from fourth grade through high school. I’ve always loved being a team player,” says Shannon. [[{“type”:”media”,”view_mode”:”media_original”,”fid”:”4295″,”attributes”:{“alt”:””,”class”:”media-image”,”height”:”540″,”style”:”width: 960px; height: 540px;”,”typeof”:”foaf:Image”,”width”:”960″}}]] She had two state championships under her belt and a fierce love for sports, but another passion captured Shannon’s attention during her studies: fashion. While she didn’t end up on the […]
Valentine’s Day Hints
[[{“type”:”media”,”view_mode”:”media_original”,”fid”:”4280″,”attributes”:{“alt”:””,”class”:”media-image”,”typeof”:”foaf:Image”}}]] “Punctuality is an important aspect of every relationship in that it shows a commitment to your partner. This Guardian watch is one of the best-looking options to help you meet your date on time.” [[{“type”:”media”,”view_mode”:”media_original”,”fid”:”4281″,”attributes”:{“alt”:””,”class”:”media-image”,”typeof”:”foaf:Image”}}]] “This is my favorite watch right now, and one that I would LOVE to receive as a Valentine’s Day […]
The American Flag Dial Collection
Based out of New York City, Mark Chamberlain has worked on projects big and small that include interiors, decorative flooring, watercolors and more. Mark’s rich use of color and texture lends itself well to such a challenging project. “The process moved along very organically, and I actually painted about 100 watches to get to the […]
Our 5 Favorite Gifts for Valentine’s Day
Shinola Journal “I like to use a journal like a card. Monogram the front and write a note inside. Or buy a stamp and add a Valentine image on the front cover.” [[{“type”:”media”,”view_mode”:”media_original”,”fid”:”4268″,”attributes”:{“alt”:””,”class”:”media-image”,”typeof”:”foaf:Image”}}]] Monogrammed Jewelry “Monogram a ring or necklace with your partner’s initials for a personal, thoughtful gift.” [[{“type”:”media”,”view_mode”:”media_original”,”fid”:”4269″,”attributes”:{“alt”:””,”class”:”media-image”,”height”:”540″,”typeof”:”foaf:Image”,”width”:”960″}}]] Card Wallet “A card wallet […]
Meet the Makers: Double Eleven
When you purchase a pair of jeans from the Los Angeles based company Double Eleven, you probably don’t know that your purchase saved 1,850 gallons of water. That’s because Double Eleven, a Los Angeles-based clothing manufacturer, wants to let the quality and style of their clothes speak for themselves. “I want the quality of the […]