PPB March 2018

Bes t Of Expo TERRY'S PICK JAMES'S PICK Forced To Choose, Here Are The Personal Faves Of The PPB Editorial Team TINA'S PICK I’ve long been a fan of tromp l’oeil, a painting technique that tricks the eye into perceiving a three-dimensional object, so this unique product caught my eye. Unlike a wrap or a decal, custom printing on doors takes customization to the next level. The market for this product is unlimited—a young attorney with a basement office can make his door look like he has a view from the penthouse; the kitchen door of a restaurant can be made to look like the servers are walking right into a Venice cafe. The ink is flexible to avoid cracking and allow for shrinking or expanding due to weather conditions. Ad-A-Day / PPAI 111105 / www.ad-a-day.com Timbuk2 Bags have real urban street cred. Founded by a San Francisco bike messenger who created the iconic messenger bag, Timbuk2 designs its products for city use, manufactures them locally and guarantees them for life. This roll-top bag offers a new twist on the traditional backpack, and the combination of textures and colors is fresh. Best of all, Timbuk2 offers online customization, so you can have them make a one-of-a-kind piece that reflects your clients’ taste. Timbuktu / PPAI 354229 / www.timbuk2.com JEN'S PICK Since the first 10 minutes of my workout inevitably involve untangling my headphones, I was pretty excited about a new product called Wraps . Seamlessly combining tech and fashion, this Expo standout is a pair of headphones that are worn like a bracelet. With 24 colors and several different styles, including beads, leather and in a houndstooth print, they’re a unique, edgy accessory for just about any outfit—and they sound great, too. Greenline / www.mywraps.com I was drawn to the HEX exhibit, which displayed its original line of bags, phone cases and computer/tablet sleeves in, on and around a vintage VW bus. The products are made from hand-selected materials, and the artwork is striking. Artist Aaron De La Cruz collaborated with HEX on its x line of products, which features designs inspired by sculptural and public art. Hex Brands / PPAI 709117 www.hexbrand.com 36 | MARCH 2018 | GROW