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Lana Marks, known for luxurious alligator handbags and accessories, is finally giving the green light to a new collection of men’s exotic-skin leather goods, which was introduced at the designer’s new shop in Shanghai, China, for fall. “This new men’s collection has been in the works since we opened ...

Craigslist brought classifieds to the online masses; these fast-growing companies are the niche next-generation of social buying and renting. Location : Brooklyn, New York Founder : Campbell McKellar How it Works : Loosecubes matches people with an extra desk, studio, or office space with independent workers looking for a place to be productive. How it Makes Money : Hosts are charged a 10 percent fee for each transaction

Spare yet stylishly detailed, the custom bikes of the Factory Metal Works (FMW) evoke 1940s-style bobbers refined by modern technology. Beginning with original engines, FMW reworks the mills for reliability and durability. Though they retain their decades-old appearance, internal components like valve train, bearings, and seals are updated with higher ...

Adorn your table with the works of silversmith Kevin O’Dwyer, and dinner conversation may turn to the likes of Daniel Libeskind.

Adorn your table with the works of silversmith Kevin O’Dwyer, and dinner conversation may turn to the likes of Daniel Libeskind. "Maybe I’m a ‘wannabe’ architect," O’Dwyer posits when discussing his latest coffee and tea services. "I can actually see them scaled up as large sculpture and buildings." The 57-year-old ...

Ecosse Moto Works has a reputation for concocting perfectly unreasonable motorcycles, flawlessly detailed six-figure bikes that are handmade for a small but dedicated clientele. But the Denver, Colo.-based boutique builder's new flagship elevates the company's artistry and performance to new heights.