Ladies and gentlemen, Maniquis handily demonstrates the bike check. (Warning: do not attempt these Ninja tai chi moves at home unassisted.)

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As solid, wistful fans of the Hermés brand and their unwavering dedication to craft and quality, we remain in mourning at having missed the Seattle appearance of Hermés Festival des Métiers. So close! Here, Hermés exports their master craftsmen and workshop experience into the public space. These photos and video make us feel the smallest bit better.

(Photos via you_have_broken_the_internet)

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Beautiful little film by Brett Novak showcasing the talents of Spanish freestyler Kilian Martin. The world needs more work like this, yes it does.

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Art construction from Megan Pahmier. Better than beautiful; perfect. Find further perfection of the simple at Kindling, a collaboration with her brother, also a maker.

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Highly superfluous and strangely covetable are these designer…axes. Hand forged in Maine then shipped to New Jersey for paint and polish in a “small workshop environment.” Upscaling an everyday utilitarian object into a finely honed display accessory….we hate ourselves for loving them, yes. (Thank you Austin)

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Danny MacAskill from Inspired Bicycles gets his freak on.

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