

Along the Ugly Path to Beautiful Jewellery
Mining precious metals and stones can often have devastating human, environmental and political impact. What’s being done about it?...


6 Core Beliefs Behind the New 'Apple Watch'
Today, as Apple unveils its much-awaited Watch, BoF has the early scoop. Here, we explain the new wearable device, Apple’s strategy for...


Windows 95 On An Apple Watch
What happens if the slick user interface and tight iOS integration of your Apple Watch leave you wanting more? A real operating system,...


Op-Ed | Machines Create New Opportunities for Craftsmanship
LONDON, United Kingdom — Some believe that traditional crafts, such asembroidery, are declining. The artisan is seen to be superseded by...


Bits & Bytes | Fossil Acquires Misfit, Retail's Digital Evolution, Athos Funding
Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space. "Fossil to Buy Wearable Maker...


2016 Interior Design Trends – Rose Quartz and Serenity Pantone
Next up in our series of updates on the latest interior design trends for 2016 is a colour trend—the Pantone colours of the year, Rose...


Welcome to the 'poo-tique': Shop in Thailand sells one-of-a-kind chunky jewellery made from
This is the incredible jewellery made from recycled elephant poop. Eco-tourism attraction Elephant Poopoopaper Park in Chiang Mai,...


Crystal Quartz Table
Heralded as a totally new concept in spa treatment tables, the MLX Quartz uses a base of alpha-quartz sand, which can be heated to...
Inspiration for Gothic & Renaissance Revival Style Jewels
TheMAGNIFICENT1800s Many antique and estate jewelry dealers have pieces that fall into either the Gothic or Renaissance revival styles,...


Shang Xia: Preservation Through Innovation
Backed by Hermès, luxury lifestyle brand Shang Xia is preserving ancient Chinese craft by blending traditional know-how with modern...