It hums, it beeps, it buzzes, it clangs — but only the artisans in blue lab coats can make Shinola’s leather factory sing. The team, 66 in total, is made up of people of all ages, from all walks of life and nearly every industry from automotive to healthcare to hospitality. Their one common thread […]
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Richard + John: Life, Well-Made
The secret to designing the ultimate accessory line is simple: Live a lot. For Richard Lambertson that means painting, gardening, entertaining and scouring the ends of the earth for antique treasures. For John Truex, it’s weekends spent in nature, on his horse. It’s tennis one day, skiing the next. And he’ll look for any excuse […]
Styling Detroit with Roslyn Karamoko
Meet Roslyn Karamoko, founder of the brand Détroit is the New Black. Just this summer, she opened her first brick-and-mortar store in the heart of downtown Detroit. After moving here from Seattle in 2013, she started the brand as a platform for design and inspiration in the city with pop-up shops around town. Today, her […]
Leni Sinclair: From Outsider to Insider
To coincide with the launch of The Runwell Turntable, we collaborated with iconic rock n’ roll photographer and cultural activist Leni Sinclair. Her images capture jazz and rock legends — from Miles Davis to the MC5 and Prince — during a pivotal era in American culture. Framed, black and white prints will be for sale […]
Meet the Maker: Byrne Electrical Specialists
The partnership between Shinola and GE is monumental, not only for our Detroit factories but also for other small American manufacturers across the country. When we set out to make premium power cords, production was kept close to home by working with Western Michigan-based Byrne Electrical Specialists, Inc. Byrne shares the same goal as Shinola — to create […]
Shinola Leading Ladies: Audio Mechanical Engineer Dextina Booker
As a mechanical engineer in the new Shinola Audio Division, Dextina Booker has been an integral part of bringing the design of the Runwell Turntable to life. As a ’15 MIT graduate who moved here last year as a Venture for America fellow, Dextina’s smile says it all — she’s a genuine, big-hearted person with a passion […]
Meet the Maker: Zieba Knives
When Michael Zieba was 11 years old, he found himself lusting after a pair of Adidas — decidedly different footwear from the more practical shoes his parents had been eyeing for the upcoming school year. So, Michael’s father encouraged him to work at his furniture factory to help him earn spending money. At first, Michael […]
Introducing the Maya Angelou Limited Edition Watch
As a woman of unshakable faith, Dr. Maya Angelou’s influence as a leader reached far beyond the confines of any single cultural sphere. This poet, producer, singer, actress and civil rights activist overcame a multitude of hardships and beat impossible odds to become one of the most celebrated public figures of our time. Inspired by […]
Interview with Joana Avillez: the illustrator behind the gomelsky collection
Shinola’s new Gomelsky Collection is best described as sophisticated, feminine, and timeless. In order to achieve watch designs that will remain wearable for generations to come, our creative approach was a little different this time around. We hired NYC-based illustrator Joana Avillez to design a fictional woman, Gomelsky, who encapsulates all the characteristics of the women who […]
Meet the Maker: Jewelry Designer Pamela Love
Pamela Love began making jewelry in her Brooklyn apartment in 2007. Since then, she has created a full production facility and design studio in Manhattan’s garment district. Today, Pamela is embarking on her newest adventure with Shinola to produce a jewelry collection that marries her bold style with our classic aesthetic. “There wasn’t much hesitation,” […]