J.L. LAWSON & CO.
For years, Anthony Lawson dabbled in jewelry design. But like most guys, he didn’t wear much jewelry himself. The only piece he did wear was a stainless steel ring that his father, a veteran machinist, made for him as a gift. That ring eventually prompted Anthony to reexamine his approach to designing jewelry and led him to create J.L. Lawson & Co., a collection of men’s accessories based on simplicity and good old fashioned craftsmanship.
Anthony named his collection in honor of his grandfather, Jimmie Leonard Lawson, a machinist for more than sixty years who taught the trade to his three sons. Anthony designs all of the pieces, which are then machined by his father by hand in the high desert town of Joshua Tree on the same equipment his grandfather used.
There is an archival quality to all of the pieces in J.L. Lawson & Co.’s collection. They feel like perfectly preserved heirlooms that have been passed down for generations. Here’s a closer look.
To learn more about J.L. Lawson & Co., and view its entire line of offerings, visit the company’s website.
AUTUM / EPITAPH
The leather-goods maestros at AUTUM have eclectic taste (you may remember that they followed up their plush iPad case with a dark-but-sexy casket-loveseat). They’re keeping it going with their latest release, a beach cruiser called Epitaph.
The Epitaph is a beautiful beast.
For starters, this bike is actually four-wheeled, with custom crafted double-wheels both in front and back. The plush leather trimmings, which are all made from scratch using high quality aged leather, finish off the bike’s old-school, lowrider-inspired look.
Like all of AUTUM’s offerings, the Epitaph is available in a very limited production run - only twelve available. But as is usually the case, exclusivity comes with a rather large price tag. Here’s a closer look.
Visit AUTUM’s website to learn more about the company and see its entire line of exclusive offerings.
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OTAAT / DENIM CANOE BAG
Design label Otaat recently got together with LA-based concept shop Iko Iko to produce a denim edition of its unique and utilitarian bags. Our favorite from the new and very limited denim line is the Canoe Bag.
The Canoe Bag is unlike any carrier you’ve likely come across. It utilizes an odd and seemingly impractical shape to create a functional, practical bag capable of holding things of all sizes and shapes. You can carry it completely unfolded as one very long bag; fold it in half and use it as a long double-slotted tote; or fold it in quarters and use it as a four-slotted pouch.
The canvas-lined bag is made with high-quality indigo-dyed denim sourced directly from Okayama, Japan. It also includes a pouch that attaches to the interior. Here’s a closer look.
Visit Otaat’s website to view its entire lineup of limited edition bags, or follow Otaat on Facebook. You can also learn more about Iko Iko by visiting its website.
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ETHNOTEK BAGS / WOVEN-INDIA 1
Ethnotek is a brand new start-up founded by Jake Orak. The idea behind the company is simple: use high-quality, functional backpacks and messenger bags as a medium to promote ethnic cultures and artistry.
Every Ethnotek bag has a removable main front panel which the company calls THREADS. These THREADS are made from fair-trade acquired textiles, sourced in-person and purchased directly from the artisan or village where they originated. That means each purchase of an Ethnotek bag directly supports artisan weaving communities around the world.
It’s hard to pick, but our favorite is the Woven-India 1. Like Ethnotek’s entire collection, the Woven-India 1 includes a huge main compartment, separate laptop compartment, padded shoulder straps, and a bevy of pockets for ample stow away space.
The hand-loomed THREAD featured on this particular backpack is created by master weaver Vankar Shamji of Bhujodi-Gujarat, India. Shamji and his family dye, loom, and weave the intricate textile by hand, using techniques that date back generations. Here’s a closer look.
To learn more about Ethnotek, visit the company’s website. You can also follow Ethnotek on Facebook.
