DON’T GIVE UP THE MOTHERSHIP Since we hand-assembled our first Runwell with the finest materials in Detroit, Shinola’s mission has been to make non-disposable, heirloom-quality goods that are built to be lived in, worn out, and well loved. That’s who we are. But that’s not all we do. Every day, the people of Shinola […]
Did You Lose a Runwell? ALL WASHED UP At first, it looked like a lump of weeds. It was rainy and muddy spring at the marina nine miles outside Washington, D.C. So, thinking little of it, Mr. Jay Sullivan went about his business prepping his ’78 Teak Boat for the season. A few days went […]
A Photojournalist’s Pursuit of Great Lakes Ice Culture But where had he been, and what was he doing on all those frozen mornings? Decades later and now a Detroit photojournalist, Amy wanted to uncover the mystery. What started as a passion project to get closer to her father turned into a reflection of Midwestern culture […]
THE CHAMP’S CHALLENGE Crowds roaring, confetti flying, and national anthems ringing loud and clear. The podiums and pyrotechnics. The ceremonies and celebrations. There’s nothing like the sheer scale of the summer Olympics. 2020 was supposed to be no different—well, was. Flags were turned in for masks. Spandex was swapped for scrubs. Suddenly, the home team was […]
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 […]
[[{“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 […]
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 […]
We just launched our first dive and automatic watch, The Lake Erie Monster. To celebrate this launch, we’ve teamed up with another Detroit-based company, StockX, the world’s first “Stock Market of Things”, to offer an exclusive opportunity for anyone interested in purchasing one of five prototype watches available. From Nov. 7-12, five watches will be up […]
In 1894, sailors in Lake Erie spotted a menacing creature. It was said to be over 40 feet long and coiled, swimming at the crest of a swell in the water. It came to be known as the Lake Erie Monster. It is believed to still be out there among the thousands of shipwrecks on […]