THE WRITE STUFF: Celebrating the centenary of its emblematic Meisterstück pen, Montblanc has tapped Wes Anderson, a filmmaker gifted in conveying a pleasing retro aesthetic via his studied use of symmetry, corduroy and saturated colors. The new campaign film, written and directed by the famous American auteur, breaks Wednesday on Montblanc’s digital channels and via … Read more
Some do it out of habit or nostalgia. “For example, they have been using a wallet for many years and are so used to its design that it’s part of them now. Now that it is worn with age, they are frustrated they cannot find the same one off the shelf anymore,” she explained. Some … Read more
Who knew paint had a loneliest color. Apparently, Dapper Dan did. According to Sherwin-Williams, Kingdom Gold is the shade with the fewest gallons of color produced. But by working with the Harlem, N.Y., couturier, the paint brand may just change that. Since 2011, Sherwin-Williams has singled out a Color of the Year. But to mix … Read more
Had I not visited the brand’s showroom the day before, I would not have known about its focus on natural Danish materials and mono-fibres, the latter a crucial help when it comes to circularity (multi-fibre textiles are much more difficult to recycle) but not on the to-do lists of a brand – yet. ‘Conscious living’: … Read more
Andy Boxall / Digital Trends Mobile World Congress (MWC) is the year’s premiere showcase for everything smart. While there are sure to be some big headline grabbers, some of the most exciting announcements from this massive show aren’t the phones and other devices, but the more subtle reveals. That’s exactly what’s going on with these … Read more
MILAN — Organizers of Italy’s leather trade show Lineapelle expressed caution for the rest of the year as inflation, the conflict in the Red Sea and European Union regulations continue put pressure on small companies’ ability to compete on a global level. “This year opened with several shadows on the horizon, which will inevitably lead … Read more
