Very few timepieces have influenced the industry quite like Swiss watch brand Girard-Perregaux’s reference 9931, produced between 1976-78. Nicknamed the “Casquette,” this Quartz w…

I missed Los Angeles Art Week in 2023 for one very good reason: I wanted to attend my husband’s ceremony to become an American citizen here at home in New York City. This year, with no confli…

Our latest Design Tangents podcast guest, Maximilian Büsser (who we have known for more than 15 years) is nothing less than a renegade in the very traditional Swiss watch world. As the founder of M…

Known for its cobblestoned streets, gothic buildings, steep closes and centuries-old castles, Edinburgh looks like a fairytale. But the Old Town and its charms are just part of this dynamic, ever-e…

As international artists, art collectors and gallerists arrive to Mexico City for the 2024 edition of Latin America’s leading art fair, Zona Maco, they’ll continue a cultural conversati…

Belgian lifestyle brand Loop understands that those of us attending concerts and live, immersive events need decibel protection to safely participate in peak cultural moments—but we often don’…

Brian Eno has released his next generation light art turntable following the success of his first in 2021, which achieved cult status and became the muse for U2’s mind-blowing show at The Sph…

Technology-driven telescope startup Unistellar’s new eVscope eQuinox is a powerful new digital astronomy tool, giving novices the power to discover the universe—even from a balcony in the city—whil…

Premiering on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 show, “For The People In The Back” by ROLE MODEL (aka Tucker Pillsbury) is an ode to independence, a notion that’s emphasized through the c…

LA-based indie-pop duo Middle Child (aka celebrated songwriter and vocalist Mikey Wax and producer Jacob Lee) debuts with “Burn Out,” a slow-burning lead single from their forthcoming E…

The artistic allure of Bentonville, Arkansas is often anchored in the architectural gravity of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, as well as its renowned permanent collection and temporary exh…

At last, after months of replaying the moment McLaren unveiled its 2020 Grand Tourer (GT), we found ourselves behind the wheel of one in southern France. From the outside, the vehicle offers plenty…

If one thing can be said of Game of Thrones fans, it’s that there is a near insatiable desire to enter the universe in as many ways as possible. While we all wait for the Season 6 premiere th…

The idea that the near-future will be radically different from the present might be false. Yes, we’ll see progress and innovation, however broad acceptance of new technologies only really occurs wh…

There can be no discussion of Mexico City Art Week without first mentioning the magnitude of Zona Maco, the art fair that anchors it all. There are no greater highlights than the Mexican and Latin …

The oceanfront walk along the marina from Praça do Comércio to the Ponte 25 de Abril is like a dose of euphoria in the morning, passing runners, leisurely strollers and small fisherman boats jettin…

It’s challenging to reduce the immensely influential, future-defining contributions of meriko borogove—a designer, engineer, director and photographer, as well as a close friend to COOL HUNTI…

Pop star Mika’s visual world is notoriously imaginative and bright, poetic and surreal. Unsurprisingly, his forthcoming TV show, “Stasera CasaMika,” boasts a set that truly embodies this wild…

For the most unabashed auto enthusiasts, driving a car is only part of the obsession. In fact, the opportunity to marvel at their beauty—the intricacies of the design and the brilliance of its prod…

Driving around Lime Rock Park, we think we’re fast. But then we sit with Hans-Joachim Stuck. He’s fast. The Le Mans racer knows how to push the five cylinders of the new 2018 Audi TT RS coupe and R…

It’s an unfortunately rare sight to see more women than men at a racetrack, but that was the case when Audi held an all-women track day at Monticello Motor Club to celebrate their new 2017 R8…

As anticipation surges for the 30 July release of auteur David Lowery’s epic Arthurian adaptation, The Green Knight, from independent media company A24, LA-based composer and violinist Daniel…

A dazzling disco-infused collaboration, “A Second to Midnight” finds legendary pop singer Kylie Minogue teaming up with electro-pop recording artist Years & Years (aka Olly Alexande…

As web3 continues to find its place within the broader realms of society, PFP (profile picture) projects are looking for new ways to maintain the hype and many, like PROOF Collective and Moonbirds,…

As far as mountain towns in North America go, Aspen is unmatched in its appeal thanks to its walkable downtown, a variety of activities and top-tier hospitality options. Whether you’re looking to g…

by Michael Frank When DJI launched the Spark Drone last year, anyone who likes to take photos on the move went a little nuts. Past drones, even the reasonably small, 1.6 pound Mavic Pro (three by t…

The most prestigious global gathering for individuals interested in wristwatches and other time-telling devices, Watches & Wonders commenced today in Geneva, Switzerland. As the luxuriant event…

Many aspirational travelers keep lists of hotels they hope to overnight at around the world. In advance of its 15th anniversary, the St. Regis Mexico City—which rises 31 stories along the verdant P…

Following the 2023 debut of Maserati’s all-new five passenger midsize SUV, the Grecale, its battery-electric version, the Grecale Folgore is now available. We traveled to its native soil, traipsing…

Amidst the nostalgic neon lights and shimmering disco balls that currently populate Central Park’s Wollman Rink, Madonna and music industry legend Nile Rodgers donned roller skates to celebra…

Celebrating their new album release—What Went Down—and the Labor Day long weekend in the US, we asked Foals’ drummer Jack Bevan to make an end of summer playlist for Cool Hunting. As he expla…

Tech has always been influenced by art and creative pursuits, and artists have been playing with the idea of immersive, omniscient and innovative AI and computer technology for eons. While the six-…

From Aspen’s Main Street to the Continental Divide at Independence Pass and from Phoenix out into the cacti-laden Sonoran Desert, we’ve thus far taken the 2018 Audi RS 5 Coupe on two ad…

Across the water from another MoMA Design Store favorite, Copenhagen, lies Malmö. The third-largest city in Sweden, it’s less known than its sibling Stockholm, but since the construction of t…

Speed, or rather the sensation of it, is relative. The way our brain makes sense of zooming through time and space isn’t really all that complicated; auditory, visual and tactile cues come to…