The Petoskey stone is a unique fossilized rock found exclusively along the shores of Lake Michigan. Millions of years and ice ages ago, Michigan was covered with warm sea water and living coral, which eventually turned into the petrified Petoskey stones found today. Hard to spot and very collectible, the legend of these stones have made them […]
California’s skateboarding culture exploded in the 1980s as surfers who were used to riding waves sought out more adventurous moves on planks of wood with wheels. Their haven was Venice Beach, nicknamed Dogtown, where Hall of Fame skateboarder Natas Kaupas was born and raised, and still lives today. As the inventor of daredevilish moves like […]
Shinola’s Detroit leather factory isn’t the type of place where automated machines do all the work. From leather hide to finished product, there are ten artisans meticulously completing 39 steps to build just one Mini Drawstring. This new handbag is the direct result of Shinola’s dedication to learn the skills needed to increase in-house production. Read more to learn about the […]
Mixing classic and contemporary, our newest jewelry designed with Pamela Love was designed to elevate your everyday style. This collection combines sterling silver and 14k yellow gold with hand-selected stones like malachite and lapis, both prized for their vivid colors and timeless appeal. The result is forever classic jewelry you’ll wear over and over again. […]
“What I love about travel, is that it’s the perfect medium for people to become the mapmakers of their lives,” says Jessica Wright, the blogger behind Bon Traveler. “Travel becomes a place where we grow, change, and become better people.” Shinola sent Jessica off with an accordion crossbody and passport holder for her most recent trip to […]
This fall, start with a clean slate in Shinola’s American-made journals and planners, now available in new colors. The majority of our journals are manufactured in Ann Arbor, MI by Edwards Brothers Malloy — a family-run printing business that has made books and journals since 1893. Get to know our newest Work Essentials below. For the Teacher For […]
Shout out to the people doing big things in their communities without any recognition at all. You inspire us and are the epitome of the #RollUpOurSleeves spirit. Recently we launched the #RollUpOurSleeves Contest, asking everyone to share their own unique #RollUpOurSleeves story with the opportunity to win a Shinola watch. Each month through December 2017, we’ll be […]
Igee Okafor’s lifestyle blog is a destination for people to learn and create conversation about menswear and culture. Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, Igee now lives in New York City and travels often. He recently took a trip to the Bahamas and we sent him off with two of our favorite men’s leather products: the Large […]
Just before turning 13, Daniel Trush had five undetected brain aneurysms in his head. Today Daniel is a co-founder (alongside his family) of Daniel’s Music Foundation, a New York City-based nonprofit launched in 2006 that empowers individuals with developmental and physical disabilities through music. It was this lifelong journey, one that continues every day, that […]
The purpose of Shinola’s Roll Up Our Sleeves campaign is to showcase the spirit of getting to work and getting the job done in communities across the globe. #TeamShinola is proudly made up of several people who regularly volunteer in the community, so we asked a few to share how they get involved. Watch their videos below […]