Culture
Etsy Handmade Portraits: The Sword Maker
One of the last swordsmiths, Korehira Watanebe dedicated 40 years to the ancient craft. In this installment of Etsy’s Handmade Portraits series, Watanebe discusses his introduction to the world of … ...more
Fanwagen – The Volkswagen Facebook Car
Playing off of the antique Volkswagens of days gone by comes the concept of the Facebook car, a playful riff on the social networking site that has all but defined … ...more
The Men of Distinction Series by The Motley: Taylor Pemberton
Back with another entry into the excellent Men of Distinction series, men’s grooming specialists, The Motley, profile designer, creative director, and entreprenuer Taylor Pemberton of New York City. Pemberton has … ...more
The Men of Distinction Series by The Motley
There are some men who set out to define the eras they live in, men who unequivocally leave their impression in the sands of time, a group aptly titled The … ...more
The Knife Maker – Made by Hand
Once again focusing on artisans who craft their products by hand, this week Made By Hand videos focused on the work of New York worker Joel Bukiewicz. Bukiewicz is a … ...more
At Home with Scott Morrison by NOWNESS
We’re long time fans of NOWNESS here at Swipelife, and the editorial crew over there just keeps churning out these amazing pictorial and video features. Their newest one takes a … ...more
The Carpenter by Dimitris Ladopoulos
It seems that for some people, working with your hands is an extremely undervalued practice. In Dimitris Ladopoulos’s short film, the director focuses on the techniques used to achieve as … ...more
Strut your “stuff” whether Miranda Priestly gives you a nod or not on Fashion’s Night Out…
This year’s fashion’s night out (FNO) was absolutely juiced up! Although a number of fashion houses send invites to celebrities, socialites, media reps and the like any fashionista can strut … ...more
Las Calles de Borges by Ian Ruschel
In the short film “Las Calles de Borges” (The Streets of Borges), director Ian Ruschel paints a vivid portrait of Argentina, while paying homage to the illustrious Argentinian poet and … ...more
The Street Aesthetic of New York City
New York isn’t a stranger to being in front of the lens, playing it’s part as an excellent model in millions of tourist photos and multiple Hollywood movies. But truly … ...more
New York Times Profile on Mike Wolfe of American Pickers
We here at Swipelife are fans of the show American Pickers. Following the adventures of Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz is really quite entertaining as they drive around different States … ...more
Lego Volkswagen Camper Van
Lego seems to be on fire in reproducing pasts celebrated vehicles. After the successful launch of their Lego Lamborghini Gallardo, this iconic company will once again revive another automotive legend, … ...more
In Conversation with Jason Jules
Here is my conversation with the influential Ivy enthusiast Jason Jules of Garmsville. We had a chance to speak last year while I was in London to participate in … ...more
Inside look: Quoddy Workshop by Oliver Wilkins
We here at SwipeLife always enjoy getting an inside look at the meticulous work and craftsmanship that goes behind a quality product. Thanks to this well-produced video by filmmaker … ...more
Human Made by Nigo on Nowness
The Japanese take their vintage garments very seriously. They hunt down the rarest vintage pieces and either resell it at a higher price or keep it for their collection. It’s … ...more
