A JOURNAL BY SHINOLA DEDICATED TO JOY OF CRAFT

Interview with Duo Behind New Brand Argent

Argent launched in June ’16 and believes a woman’s work wardrobe should reflect the way she feels, and be appropriate for whatever she does. Co-founders Sali Christeson and Eleanor Turner are looking to make getting ready in the morning easier for all women with what they call “smarter work apparel” — clothing that marries style […]

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Illustrating the London Skyline

“I love drawing ornate architecture,” says London-based artist Robin Mackney. “When I started to draw architecture on location, I realized it became a form of meditation.” This month, Robin debuted his first solo exhibition featuring the Skyline Series. We followed him around downtown London as he biked to some of his favorite buildings and sketched them to life in […]

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10 Minutes with Tanlines

The soundtrack to your happiest, most carefree moments would likely include Tanlines’ music. The synth-pop duo’s newest album Highlights is perfect for any roadtrip playlist with it’s light-hearted, easy-going vibe. Read our interview with Jesse Cohen, the band’s percussionist, to hear what inspires them most. Join us for a live performance by Tanlines on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 5-7 p.m. at […]

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Meet the Maker: Colin Tury

National Week of Making kicks off today, and we’re celebrating the people who have risked everything to start small businesses based on their passion for craft. Meet a maker working right within our office, Colin Tury. Outside of his work as an industrial designer for Shinola, Colin is an artist that values craft as a vital factor to culture […]

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Time Lapse: Watch Kelly Breez Paint our Miami store

Multidisciplinary artist Kelly Breez just finished our Miami store’s new mural after three days of painting all by herself. Before she started this project, she flew to Detroit for the first time to get a behind the scenes look at Shinola. While here, she kept a film camera on hand to document her 24-hour Motor City adventure — […]

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Discussing the value of craftsmanship with Heath Ceramics

Heath Ceramics has been thoughtfully making simple, functional, and satisfyingly beautiful objects in the Bay Area since 1948. Similiar to Shinola, Heath Ceramics is a design-driven business and together in our San Francisco store this week we’ll be discussing the use of design-led manufacturing principles and craftsmanship as fundamental business practices for longevity.  Join us […]

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Meet the Masterminds Behind our new Puzzle

The Shinola + Craighill stainless steel jack puzzle is not just a beautiful object, it’s a brain puzzle for all ages. Comprised of six notched stainless steel bars which interlock, this paperweight takes on a classic “jack” shape that inspires childlike creativity, just as the designers intended.  Craighill also makes this puzzle in brass, but […]

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