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Anyone who works with their hands understands the beauty that comes with it. For us, it’s a means of simple, easy living, and an appreciation of the details. It’s this shared mentality that united us to create a collection of eyewear that celebrates both the handcrafted process, and the Pacific coastline that inspires our unique […]

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Carried for over 100 years by everyone from forest firefighters to weekend campers, Stanley products have long been a quintessential part of American outdoor culture. This limited collection pays tribute to the rugged essentials we rely on for a lifetime of adventure. Our collaborative Shwood x Stanley Adventure Pack includes two outdoor essentials: Shwood Titanium sunglasses […]

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A walk beneath the canopy of the Pacific Northwest forests inspires a feeling of tranquility unmatched by many other places. Your senses are awakened by the seemingly endless palette of colors, textures, and sounds created by the months upon months of rainfall. Existing in a state of constant growth and evolution, all life forms seem to intertwine and […]

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Artist Rob Mulholland found inspiration for his piece, Vestige, in the rolling, wooded hills of his native Scotland. Formerly an area used for grazing sheep, the herders were moved after the second World War to grow much-needed timber. Moved by the traces left, he created a community of eerie, ghostly mirrored sculptures. The visual void created […]

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220,000 polyethylene cubes. 70,000 square meters of fabric. 160 anchors. This is what went into famed artist Christo’s newest installation in Lake Iseo in northern Italy that lasted for a mere 16 days. Stretching almost 2 miles in total, the three walkways connected two towns and an island for the first time ever. In addition to […]

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