Robert Lazzarini is an American, New York based sculptor and artist who I recently had the chance to interview and learn more about his process and work.  I first learned about his work when my friend and artist Dennis Hoekstra [http://dennishoekstra.com/] assisted Robert’s studio in fabrication of

A chat with Shanghai based designer and fashion critic Gracia Ventus

I first met Yoko Kumano and Kayoko Akabori of Umami Mart when they first interviewed [http://blog.umamimart.com/2011/05/custom-made-noodles-at-ken-ken-ramen-sf/]us atKen Ken Ramen [http://www.kenkenramen.com] about 5 years ago. Over the years the girls have evolved their culinary blog into a retail venture covering homewares,

Evan Kinori designs beautiful, simple, long lasting garments in San Francisco. From a visit some highlights: How would you define Luxury? Evan: There is an interview from Inventory magazine with Maurizio Donaldi (Maurizio former creative director of Levi’s Vintage) - where he says something along the lines of ‘luxury

"I simply came here to be an observer with an outsider's perspective."