Rains + Kai D.

Posted on March 04, 2014

Denmark is situated at the edge of the European continent, close to the seas and in the middle of the West Wind Belt. These factors contribute to a yearly average of 121 rain days.

Grown from rainy weather conditions comes the believe that a quick rain shower can be beautiful as well as moody, but first and foremost requires the right outfit. In combining the outdoor lifestyle, with the fashion city life comes RAINS. A new Danish rainwear maker focusing on a minimalistic style with functional details and comfort as top priorities. 

RAINS is based on a philosophy of creating unique rainwear which can complement the wearer's existing wardrobe in an elegant way, and bring positive associations to the rainy day.

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Posted in Jackets, Made in Denmark, Outerwear, Rains, Rainwear

Hudson Made soaps at Kai D.

Posted on March 04, 2014

Hudson Made was founded by Bill Hovard, at his beautiful home in South Kortright, NY.  His philosophy is to return to the roots of America, a time when craftsmanship and quality were valued above machinery and quantity.  For him, quality means knowing a product’s story, which means knowing the artisan who crafted it, knowing from where the product came and how far it traveled, and knowing what makes this product unique and how it can enhance your life.

 

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Posted in Home Products, Hudson Made, Made in USA, supplies

WOSE Shoes + Kai D.

Posted on March 04, 2014

WOSE (Working on Style Elements) was founded by Riccardo Gismondi.  He was born in Macerata, Italy, in the region of Marche, the most renowned hub of leather manufacturing and shoe making in Italy.  He inherited the art and passion for shoe-making from his grandfather, who spent all his life in a little workshop crafting handmade shoes.

 

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Posted in Footwear, Handcrafted, Made in Italy, WOSE

Brooklyn Grooming

Posted on March 04, 2014

Brooklyn Grooming was founded by McKenzie Santiago and Alfredo Ortiz Catedral with a simple notion to create authentic and natural products using trusted ingredients such as organic vegetable butters, beeswax, herbs, and essential oils.  The beard oils contain a combination of Sesame, Hempseed, Jojoba, and Argan oils. 

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Posted in Brooklyn Grooming, Grooming, Made in New York, supplies

AUSTRIAN ARTIST - DANIEL DOMIG

Posted on February 11, 2014

Since I opened my retail store, I have met so many interesting people all over the world who share similar values as me.  Daniel Domig is an artist based in Vienna, Austria. He walked into my shop during his last visit to New York.  We started a conversation which led to a spontaneous photoshoot in my studio.  You

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Kai D Retail Store Opening

Posted on December 05, 2013

Since the closing of my last retail shop at the Lower East Side in 2011, it has been my dream to open up my new flagship store.  After many tribulations and uncertainties, my retail store at 230 Grand Street was officially open on Nov. 22.  Located in a pre-war building built in 1910, we are happy to now call this our new home to showcase the complete Kai D. collection as well as Brooklyn Grooming, Hudson Made, 

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Posted in Kai D., Made in New York

Devin Martin

Posted on November 05, 2013

Brooklyn is the home of many passionate individuals who believe in using their craft and life experience into forces of good.  Devin Martin is a perfect example.  He has spent 13 years working in the security industry for organizations such as the New York Federal Reserve and Fortune 100 companies until he became bored, unmotivated and even dreaded to wake up.  He walked away from his career to live on

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Posted in Artisan

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