New York fashion startup Stitch Collective released the latest in its line of leather accessories this week. Dubbed The City Bag, the $465 design by Parsons alum Omar Aguirre is a gray and green tote that’s enough to hold a laptop, yet streamlined and architectural enough to look polished, even when packed full with your [...]
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There’s an obvious allure to getting something extremely covetable before most of the rest of the world even has a chance. So much the better when early access means a lower price, because then you can bask in the feeling of not only being dialed-in (look at you, Miss So-in-the-know), but also a bit practical [...]
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I’m fascinated by the intersection of content and commerce and all the more so when such a collision involves print media, fashion and technology.* An example that came across my desk this week is the partnership between Women’s Health and Birchbox. The two will team up to offer a limited number of branded boxes to [...]
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High-tech underwear? Apparently, yes, technology may soon be going undercover and, well, getting involved with your undergarments. I’ll admit, I did think this was a joke when this guy told me about Thinx, women’s underwear made of a high-tech textile that controls moisture, stops leaks and happens to be anti-microbial to boot. Part of it [...]
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NFC technology has yet to his the mainstream (though some research points to this year being an important one in its move towards wider adoption), but it’s at the center of many a geeky dream. Here’s one with a solidly stylish twist: Cherry on the Bag, a collection of leather bags and tech accessories imbedded [...]
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A friend of mine refers to traveling with children as “luggage with luggage.” Well here’s an accessory with an accessory: see that little rectangular dongle on the handbag above? It’s the Trellie, and its purpose is not for mere show. It’s a Bluetooth-enabled device with LED lights that illuminate when your phone is ringing. When [...]
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