designer-collaborations
(3)
Ruggable made rugs washable. Then it changed the rug.
A puppy’s accident inspired a washable rug business. Years later, customer complaints pushed Ruggable to rethink the two-piece design that made its name.
DITA Eyewear
DITA Eyewear is a Los Angeles-founded luxury eyewear house that designs and handcrafts high-end sunglasses and optical frames in Japan. Founded in 1995 by childhood friends Jeff Solorio and John Juniper, DITA is known for meticulous production - a single pair can involve more than 100 steps and months of finishing using beta-titanium and premium acetates. The brand sells direct through dita.com, its own flagship boutiques, and a network of premium optical retailers, and has built a cult following among musicians, athletes, and film celebrities. It positions itself as 'A Category of One' in discreet, design-led luxury eyewear.
Paperless Post
Paperless Post is a New York-based digital stationery company that lets people design, send, and manage invitations, cards, and event pages online. Founded by siblings James and Alexa Hirschfeld, it pairs free customizable templates with premium, designer-collaboration cards and built-in RSVP and guest-management tools, and has been used to send invitations to hundreds of millions of recipients.