Stewart/Stand

TRIVIA QUESTION : Chance to win another clutch!

2011-12-28T09:37:00.003-05:00

This weeks trivia question : What is the name of Brooklyn's very charismatic borough president?

Click here to find out how to win the Red Basketweave Clutch, our product of the week.

THE 'Want It' LIST : LCDP Mediterranee

2011-12-15T10:00:00.003-05:00

This week, Stewart/Stand wants the "Mediterranean Sea" bath & body collection from Compagnie de Provence. Made in France, these luxurious well-being products are delicately scented with a fragrance that features white flowers, ripe citrus with subtle hints of musk... appropriately topped off with a light note of salt. Forget the stress of your 'daily grind' and transport yourself to the turquoise blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea... Bask under the intense blue skies and feel your feet in the warm, white sands of the Côte d'Azur. Colorful, pure and modern; gift with confidence. The award winning typography-based packaging is sure to be well received.

Shop online at www.compagniedeprovence-usa.com.

TRIVIA QUESTION : Win A Wallet!

2011-12-14T09:00:00.000-05:00

This weeks trivia question : How many bridges & arches are there in Central Park?

Click here to find out how to win the Tan Bill Fold, our product of the week.

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK : Tan Bill Fold

2011-12-12T10:00:00.002-05:00

The Tan Bill Fold w. Stainless Steel Interior. Our RFID Blocking Stainless Steel Wallet with a tan leather exterior. Our best selling style puts a spin on the traditional mens wallet, for those who appeal to steel, but prefer to blend in with the crowd.

Check back on Wednesday for our Weekly Trivia Contest... enter the correct answer & win this wallet!

THE 'Want It' LIST : Lobster Tails, Rispoli Pastry Shop

2011-12-09T10:00:00.007-05:00

This week, Stewart/Stand wants a dozen "lobster tails" from The Rispoli Pastry Shop in Ridgefield, NJ (201 943 6002). Treat your family to something transcendent. Adding a warning label would be appropriate, this secret family recipe is mouthwatering, rich & highly addictive. Made with a thousand layers of paper-thin pastry that when baked forms a crispy shell. Inside a sweet cream, delicately balanced and indulgent. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar. Accompanied by an espresso, the Rispoli Pastry Shop lobster tail is an affordable luxury and the perfect treat to share with your family this holiday.

Call ahead to order for the holiday, if you arrive too late you may find yourself on a police-patrolled street and a line that stretches around the block. But, "If ya have to, ya have to."

Rispoli Pastry Shop & Fire Side Cafe
824 Broad Avenue, Ridgefield, NJ 07657
Phone 201-943-6002
Tue-Sat 8-7p, Sun 8-4p, Closed Monday with the exception of the Holidays

STEEL APPEAL : Promenade Magazine Gift Guide

2011-12-08T10:00:00.000-05:00

Promenade Magazine : Special Gifts for Someone Special by Ruth Katz

Featuring The Stewart/Stand Stainless Steel briefcase with grey leather trim.

Once Thanksgiving kicks off the unofficial beginning of the holiday season, the inner St. Nick in everyone takes over: Could you put a smile on Mom's face with a vintage, Saint-Louis Crystal fragrance flacon? Would Dad like to read about the history and production of whiskey? Would your holiday hosts' mouths water if you handed them a box of tantalizing chocolates? And, how to avoid a fruitcake (for anybody)? Scoring gifts that will be meaningful means fresh, inventive thinking about someone's hobbies, passions, needs, and wants. But gift-giving needn't take place only during the 'tis-the-season months; stash some of these nifty giftie ideas away in the memory bank of your iPad or in your mental filing cabinet, because there are many other occasions that warrant a special present designed to elicit a "You really shouldn't have."

TRIVIA QUESTION : Win A Wallet!

2011-12-07T09:00:00.001-05:00

This weeks trivia question : The first US President was inaugurated in NYC. What was the location?

Click here to find out how to win the Stripe Driving Wallet by Hella J., our product of the week.

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK : Hella J. Driving Wallet

2011-12-05T10:00:00.001-05:00

Hella Jongerius Driving Wallet, Inca Yellow Designer fabric by Hella Jongerius accent the stainless steel driving wallet. Bold & muted hues are set-off through a mix of reflective & flat bands of color. High Performance material that POPS! Blue, Gold, Yellow, Graphite & Silver. A vegan wallet. Made with 85%+ post consumer recycled stainless steel.Protect your holiday shopping power by protecting your credit cards & debit/bank cards from RFID Theft with this stainless steel wallet.

Win this wallet! Check back on Wednesday for our Weekly Trivia Question. Guess the correct answer & win the product of the week!

THE 'Want It' LIST : Wave Cave, Board Case + Tent

2011-12-01T10:00:00.000-05:00

This week, Stewart/Stand wants the "wave cave" designed by Product Designer Marta & Promoter Jez. Travelling through Australia & Indonesia for four years ... you will now find one of them at the most remote, (and unfortunately crowded), spots on earth introducing their brilliant design. A combination surfboard case and tent, Wave Cave can carry up to four boards in addition to creating a protective shelter. The padding that kept your boards cushioned earlier now makes for a nice place to lay your head. Shop their site: www.WaveCaveSurf.com

TRIVIA QUESTION : Win A Wallet!

2011-11-30T08:40:00.000-05:00

This weeks trivia question : Who opened the first United States pizzeria in 1895 in New York City? Click here to find out how to win the Checkered Texture Bill Fold, our product of the week.

STEEL APPEAL : Schreib Kultir Lifestyle on Stewart/Stand

2011-11-29T10:00:00.006-05:00

SchreibKultur Magazine is a luxury lifestyle magazine, produced for the Stationary and Personal Accessories Industry. Editor, Sabine Baumstark, caught up with Paul Stewart-Stand while he was touring the European Market. In her four page exposé, she presents the brand's origins & plans for the future. SchreibKultur :

KNITTING STEEL : Finely woven steel wallets and bags by American Designer Stewart/Stand. These eye-catching bags represent the modern lifestyle.

Nothing is impossible - a new exclusive material gives wallets and accessories a unique look. Finely woven steel strands combine to form a silky and luminous luster, two designers from New York have marketed their discover. An entire product line has evolved from this fascinating material: wallets, purses, messenger bags, computer bags. These chic accessories appeal to men and women alike.

Always on the lookout for something new, I wondered who were the people behind this unusual idea? The Stewart/Stand Design Firm was founded in 2002 by brothers Theo & Paul Stewart-Stand in Brooklyn, New York. Theo conjured up the idea while attending an exhibition on Extreme Materials in New York, "I was drawn to the material, I needed to find a reason to incorporate this material into my every-day."

The brothers traced the fabric to a materials factory in Italy specializing in Technical-Textiles. It took several trips to various Leather Goods Manufacturers to find a producer who was able & willing to implement the designers' dream, "It cost us many nights of reflection, creating and re-drafting, until the products finally met our expectations", explains Paul. Such an inventive product would require precision tailoring equipment & highly trained professionals.

Developing the product line took roughly 10 years. Presented today, the Stewart/Stand Stainless Steel Wallet & Accessories Collection offers the complete range of Mens & Womens Small Personal Goods. The individual threads of the fabric, although strong, feel like silk. The material is brilliant - robust and extremely weather resistant. Impervious to acids & salts, they offer an additional technical safeguard: they can protect your personal information from radio frequency theft (RFID).

In the U.S., the embedded RFID chips in credit cards, bank cards, IDs & passports are a hot topic. Increasingly, people seek solutions securing their private information through RFID Blocking products. The designers at Stewart/Stand have solved this problem in a sophisticated and elegant display of style. The Stainless Steel Wallet creates a Faraday cage, protecting all RFID enabled devices from detection. Time has told - years have passed, not a single customer has contacted Stewart/Stand claiming their data was stolen.

Stewart/Stand has also caught the attention of the U.S. media. Appearances on The Today Show (NBC) and on Good Morning America (ABC) has introduced the Stainless Steel Wallets & Accessories to a large audience and into the consciousness of the consumer. The design firm has also been featured in Lifestyle magazines such as "Elle Decor", "Rondo" & "WIRED", and has landed feature-articles in "The Boston Globe", a leading news source for the North East, U.S.

A great success in America, Stewart/Stand has followed their fans beyond the U.S. boarders. New markets lead to broadening the collections in order to capture the nuances of a distinct customer base. For example, wallets & accessories that combine leather and the stainless steel silk. The original design is easily marketed to a vegan market, the Texture Collection targets Architects & the Design Savvy. All the designs are accessible to the Eco-Conscious Consumer, more than 85% of the stainless steel is post-consumer recycled.

We caught up with Paul Stewart-Stand while he was touring the European Market at Tendence in Frankfurt. The Stewart/Stand Stainless Steel Wallets & Accessories premier was presented by the German Distributors HV Sales & Marketing Consult via Wiesbaden. Hans-J Vogl, a principal at the European Firm had only one comment to make "The Stewart/Stand brand can only be described as a successful fit for our retailer. Finally something new and unique in both design and functionality."

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK : Textured Bill Fold

2011-11-28T10:00:00.002-05:00

Checkered Texture Bill Fold w. Crossing Slots $79.95 Our stainless steel fabric has been textured to create a checkered textile, encouraging light and shadow to play with the material’s naturally reflective qualities. Our most popular silhouette, room for everything. Protect your holiday shopping power by protecting your credit cards & debit/bank cards from RFID Theft with this stainless steel wallet.

The only luxury vegan wallet on the market. Stewart/Stand Stainless Steel Wallets are made with 85%+ post consumer recycled stainless steel.

Win this wallet! Check back on Wednesday for our Weekly Trivia Question. Guess the correct answer & win the product of the week!

THE 'Want It' LIST : Michael Andrews Bespoke, NY

2011-11-24T09:00:00.006-05:00

This week, Stewart/Stand wants Michael Andrews Bespoke. A "MAB Gift Card" or a "Booked Appointment" is the perfect gift for any man. It's personal, it's memorable & it's affordable. The MAB experience begins with an initial consultation, where you meet with a MAB stylist and then with Michael who takes all of your measurements to get that slim, modern, custom cut. The studio offers a 12ft oak bar stocking all the finer spirits & plays the latest sporting event or movie – so it feels like you’re hanging at a buddy’s place. Orders require 8-10wks, including the final alterations completed in-house.

Call (212.677.1755) or Order Online. MAB Gift Cards are mailed within 48hrs.

About MAB: Michael Andrews Bespoke is not your father’s tailor – the brand cuts slim & modern suits that are corporate workplace appropriate. The business began when Michael started making suits for his friends and colleagues and strives to keep that true personal service. MAB offers top-quality bespoke garments marked by a fine attention to detail and custom options that reflect each client’s personality and taste. The experience is just as good as the final product - the studio can turn any begrudged shopper into a true sartorialist.

MAB 2 Great Jones Alley,New York, NY 10012.

TRIVIA QUESTION : Win the best selling wallet today!

2011-11-23T07:40:00.001-05:00

This weeks trivia question : The first American chess tournament was held in New York. What year was it? Click here to find out how to win our best selling wallet. This is the one time we will be giving this wallet away.

STEEL APPEAL : SAH provides World Trade Center Steel

2011-11-22T10:00:00.002-05:00

Stewart/Stand was thrilled when asked to produce a custom wallet for the German Steel Organization, SAH... we proudly engraved their logo into our stainless steel wallets. SAH was consulted in the sourcing of the steel required for the foundation & structural support of the new "One World Trade Center" buildings. As a New York company, we are excited to see the towers' construction. Thank you for the steel SAH!

Fall 2011

The towers of the new “One World Trade Center” are built in New York with our steel.

Annahütte is the oldest producing steel plant in the world. It now lends it's technical authority and know-how for the new “One World Trade Center” project.

Near the memorial for the September 11th attack, four new towers will be constructed. The highest tower, (originally named Freedom Tower), should be completed in 2013. This will be a record 541 meter height for New York and the United States. The building of the remaining three towers have progressed well and the entirety of the new complex is visible.

The support construction for the four towers consists of steel and reinforced concrete. The steel plant Annahütte has been chose to supply threaded steel. So far approx. 4,500 tons of threaded steel has been supplied for the foundations, as well as for support and reinforcement. Altogether there is approx. 8,000 tons of threaded steel from the Annahütte in all four towers.

New Yorker settled for no-less, than the best with Annahütte. The products of this historic steel plant are well-known, far beyond Germany, set new standards in the industry and guarantee the highest quality. Annahütte is currently working with may large-scal projects world-wode. They provided the foundation for Berlin's government buildings, at the Opera Tower in Frankfurt and into many other high-rise building projects where security & stability were crucial.

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK : Bill Fold, Silver

2011-11-21T08:00:00.003-05:00

Bill Fold w. Crossing Slots Silver (bf.2.stf)$79.95 The first stainless steel design by Stewart/Stand... and still our best selling wallet. Room for everything. Six card slots to handle your IDs & plastic. Two x-tra slots behind the credit card slots to stuff your receipts, business cards, notes, photos, etcetera... and room for plenty of bills. Protect your holiday shopping power by protecting your credit cards & debit cards from RFID Theft with this stainless steel wallet.

Win this wallet! Check back on Wednesday for our Weekly Trivia Question. Guess the correct answer & win the product of the week!

THE 'Want It' LIST : FoldBoat, by Frommeld/Mathies

2011-11-18T09:00:00.003-05:00

This week, Stewart/Stand wants the "foldboat" designed by Frommeld & Mathies. How do you find room in your studio apartment for this sleek contemporary design? You can store it completely flat... or roll it up & hang it on the wall (12" x 4'). The sheet (boat) is just 5mm thick and holds two people when afloat. Contact the designers at www.foldboat.info to place an order.

2011-11-17T16:14:00.002-05:00

BONUS QUESTION!

Who was the first president to wear long pants... all presidents before him wore knickers.

Know the answer... click here to find out how to win the Graphite Grey Bill Fold from our New Stripe Collection, our product of the week.

TRIVIA QUESTION : Win A Wallet!

2011-11-16T08:00:00.005-05:00

This weeks trivia question : Hide & Seek! If you browse our mens wallets on www.stewartstand.com and shop the New Stripe "Collection", "name" the wallet that follows the Graphite Grey Bill Fold?

Click here to find out how to win the Graphite Grey Bill Fold from our New Stripe Collection, our product of the week.

STEEL APPEAL : Stewart/Stand in EU News

2011-11-15T09:00:00.000-05:00

RHEINISCHE POST Thursday 10. NOV 2011

ULTRA THIN THREADS, FOR A DISTINCT DESIGN: The USA is home for the modern lifestyle designers at Stewart/Stand. Their design's unusual appearance has caused an incredible response. Yet, quite fitting for the country of unlimited possibilities. Theo & Paul Stewart-Stand effortlessly preserve their reputation and the constant search for new design. The design on their first wallet began after a visit to an exhibit on extreme materials; An industrial material, ultra thin, a technical development. The material was beautiful, an every day application was thought necessary.

Now, the line of designer bags, handbags and wallets have set out to conquer the European market. “Those are crazy products. We had a showing this year, and we encountered an enormous resonance”, says Vogl. Hans J. Vogl. Vogl is the Sales Director in Wiesbaden for HV Sales who has been entrusted with the European Sales for Stewart/Stand. Vogl is convinced the contemporary profile will be a success: “The application, the design, the steel industry itself is rushing in.”

This material is essential to the industry of the industrialized world, yet it is a pleasantly resplendent fabric with a metallic sheen. The products, which are offered for ladies and gentlemen, are all woven from stainless steel. “For one item, for example, approximately 25,000 fine steel threads need to be woven”, Hans j. Vogl. A single thread is only 1/3 the thickness of a piece of paper. Their are nine different wallet categories to choose from. And a completely unique women's collection of handbags. “A daring experiment, but a perfect demonstration.”

But the Stewart/Stand line is also brilliantly designed for another reason entirely. Wallets, Bags made from the steel threads make stealing credit card & passport information impossible. The material protects against the transmission of sensitive information via RFID chips. This is a major topic in America. If private data is to remain private, RFID-blocking coverings are required. Here is a very estimated advantage of Stewart/Stand's design. This product line feels as smooth as silk, but is strong and weather-proof... and secure.

by MONIKA GÖTZ

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK : Bill Fold, Gaphite Grey

2011-11-14T08:00:00.004-05:00

Bill Fold w. Crossing Slots Graphite Grey (bf.2.mgg)$79.95 Room for everything. Six card slots to handle your IDs & plastic. Two x-tra slots behind the credit card slots to stuff your receipts, business cards, notes, photos, etcetera... and room for plenty of bills. Protect your holiday shopping power by protecting your credit cards & debit cards from RFID Theft with this stainless steel wallet. Our most popular silhouette boasts fabric by super-star Scandinavian Designer Hella Jongerius in muted tones of Graphite & Grey.

Win this wallet! Check back on Wednesday for our Weekly Trivia Question. Guess the correct answer & win the product of the week!

SEE YOU THERE : Break Mission at The Bitter End

2011-11-12T10:00:00.004-05:00

The Break Mission : Saturday, November 12th at 9pm...The Break Mission live at The Bitter End in Greenwich Village (147 Bleecker St). The Break Mission had humble beginnings—two best friends who heard Pearl Jam’s Ten many years ago and decided they couldn’t both keep playing drums. Matt won out, and Jeff picked up his dad’s guitar and began writing terrible songs. Over the course of nearly twenty years, the sound matured as they began carving out a musical identity. In the wake of their debut for RoHo, the song “Hold On” was included in a national compilation for Starbuck’s, and media outlets such as Boston Magazine, SPIN magazine and Clear Channel praised the album.
Click here to check out the new tunes.

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SEE YOU THERE : Super Mario Party in Times Square

2011-11-12T09:48:00.008-05:00

Nintendo has just announced that before the Launch of Super Mario 3D Land, they’ll be holding a huge event full of 3DS systems and Tanooki tails at Times Square. With life size warp pipes, trampoline coin jumps and a flagpole finale. Plus, anyone who visits the exhibit will be given complimentary Tanooki ears and tails as a token of appreciation. Starts today at 10 AM, Military Island, Times Square.

THE 'Want It' LIST : Lytro, light-field camera

2011-11-11T10:00:00.005-05:00

This week, Stewart/Stand wants the new Lytro "light-field" camera. Image stabilizing lenses & auto focus can only do so much. A night out on the town doesn't feel right with your Nikon SLR, what about a camera that can guarantee a perfect shot every time, fit into your pocket & hold up to 750 photos. No focus, auto-focus, landscape, portrait, indoor/outdoor lighting confusion... "We'll take it!"

The Lytro lets you focus images after you take them. Here is the back-story: The Lytro captures an entire light field (meaning all of the light traveling in every direction) and with all that information captured you can focus and re-focus any part of the picture at anytime.

Lytro cameras will be on display, and available for hands-on, in-store demos, at the WIRED Store in NYC on 42nd & Broadway. The 7th annual WIRED Store promises a first look at unique gadgets and gear, events, installations and experiences that embody the “WIRED lifestyle.” The three Lytro camera models will be featured along with more than 200 other hot new products. Shop from Friday, Nov. 18 through Saturday, Dec. 24. The Store will be open noon to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays (closed Thanksgiving Day).

Check out / Buy the Lytro Camera

Info on the WIRED Times Square Shop

STEEL APPEAL : Beekman Boys "Project Muck Boot"

2011-11-10T10:00:00.013-05:00

The Fabulous Beekman Boys. These Manhattan city slickers actually did what us "city folk" have fleeting impulses to do. They bought ‘the farm they fell in love with’ while taking a weekend in Northern New York State. Yes, the Beekman Mansion is quite a draw, but the ‘working farm’ that comes with it... that is where most of us start having second thoughts.

If you have heard of Josh Kilmer-Purcell and his partner Dr. Brent Ridge then you know about their muck boots. These city slickers can dress as cosmopolitan as they like while caring for their goats, pigs and their llamas, but without their handy "muck boots" it just wouldn't seem practical.

A chance meeting b/t Brent and Stewart/Stand while working in the city lead to a request to draw-up designs for custom stainless steel "muck boots"... in time for The Beekman Boy’s Fashion's Night Out soirée at Henri Bendel. Designer’s Paul Stewart- Stand & Nik Castronova gladly accepted the fashion challenge and put their talents to work. The Beekman Boys flipped out over their fancy new footwear & they have been spotted wearing them ever since.

The latest event the Fabulous Beekman Boys attended at Christofle's was no exception. Christofle hosted and toasted Josh & Brent as they celebrated the launch of their popular cook book "The Beekman 1802 Heirloom Cookbook". They wore their custom made Stewart/Stand boots, a perfect pairing for such a fabulous occasion.
Learn More About The Fabulous Beekman Boys
Checkout "The Beekman 1802 Heirloom Cookbook"

TRIVIA QUESTION : Win A Wallet!

2011-11-09T10:01:00.007-05:00

This weeks trivia question : Who gave New York the nickname The Empire State?

Click here to find out how to win the Gusset Driving Wallet from our Silver Tech Collection, our product of the week.

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK : Gusset Driving Wallet, Silver

2011-11-07T09:00:00.001-05:00

Pack It In! It's slim when you want it to be... it expands when you need it to... it protects against ID Theft... Here is how our Gusset Driving Wallet works for 5 of our customers, with different needs:

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Gusset Wallet Silver (bc.3.stf) $59.50

One large gusset pocket to hold folded bills, credit cards or business cards. A second pocket for anything else. Fits comfortably into a front pocket, slightly larger than the size of your credit card. Silver ballistic nylon accents.

Capacity: 1 gusset slot, 1 x-tra slot, 1 ID window; Materials: Woven Stainless Steel Cloth, Silver Ballistic Nylon; Dimensions: 4.125 x 2.875 x 0.188"

Stewart/Stand stainless steel wallets block unauthorized transmission from RFID enabled credit cards & IDs. Learn more here.

This is a vegan wallet. Made with 85%+ post consumer recycled stainless steel.

HOLIDAY GUIDE: Good Gifts for Good Guys

2011-11-01T13:15:00.000-04:00

From Chic & Vegan www.chicvegan.com

This holiday gift guide for ethical men is a guest post from our favorite ethical man – Dan Mims. Dan runs The Ethical Man, a site for fashionable men who care a lot about the world around them. Join us as he highlights some of his favorite pieces that may be perfect for the exquisitely charming man in your life.

The Driving Wallet by Stewart/Stand – Stainless Steel and Nylon – $59.50 – www.stewartstand.com

This wallet is perfect for the man who appreciates nice things and has a techie side. Like the New Yorker, it’s thin and virtually invisible when carried. Unlike the New Yorker, it’s made of woven stainless steel cloth and ballistic-caliber nylon. These materials lend a strikingly minimalist, modern look that’s sure to satisfy any man’s aesthetic tastes, but that’s not all. They also keep external devices from grabbing data off of your credit and I.D. cards. Take it away, Stewart/Stand:

RFID (Radio-Frequency IDentification) refers to the ability to receive information from small electronic devices composed of a small chip and antenna. Given the technology’s speed and ease to communicate information, RFID devices are now incorporated into credit cards and passports, without the requisite consumer data protected. Information that can be obtained from these chips include: name, billing zip, cc number, exp date, csv/cvv, personal passport data. This information is not protected and can be accessed without the owner’s knowledge or authorization.

So, for the man with great taste, a technological bent, and maybe a slightly unhealthy fear of identity theft, the Driving Wallet by Stewart/Stand is an excellent choice.

IN THE NEWS : Credit Card Skimming & Hi-Tech Hacking

2010-12-14T13:03:00.004-05:00

Stainless Steel Wallets are now the gift to give before the holidays... go figure? Local & National News Programs are previewing segments about the RFID enabled credit cards theft.

Every Stewart/Stand Stainless Steel Wallet can protect your sensitive consumer information by blocking RFID signals on both your credit cards. Our Passport Sleeves also block RFID chips for the newly released passports.

Shop the entire collection here: http://www.stewartstand.com/

Learn more about RFID here: http://www.stewartstand.com/pages/rfid

FYI : RFID w. Adam Savage from MythBusters

2010-10-29T11:00:00.000-04:00

The Last Hope Hackers Conference

Adam Savage from the Discovery Channel television show, Myth Busters, takes part in "The Last Hope" Hacker's Conference. During the Q&A a loyal fan asks Savage to explain why the producers did not pursue an episode about RFID technology.

Adam describes a routine phone call that is unexpectedly attended by "Chief Legal Council from VISA, MasterCard, Discover... ". Listen to why Adam "got chills" thinking about it & his associate "gets white in the face" when he talks about the "Major CC Companies vs. Myth Busters" conversation over RFID.

To listen to more than the RFID clip and watch the entire "The Last Hope" conference click here.

For more on RFID technology & how Stewart/Stand Stainless Steel Wallets can protect you visit our RFID FYI page.

STEWART/STAND STORE NEWS : TimeOut NY

2010-10-28T13:45:00.006-04:00

Stewart/Stand Design Store featured in TimeOut NY Magazine as one of the Best Budget Friendly shops in NYC:

Affordable home design stores. Your pad doesn’t have to be a money pit; decorate it with wares from these budget-friendly shops. Story By Laura Lanz-Frolio, Stewart/Stand Design Store Photograph: Naomi Ellenson

Stewart/Stand Design Store Though the store is named for Theo Stewart-Stand’s line of stainless steel wallets and bags, the stock here is actually dominated by fun and unexpected kitchen accessories and gift items. Wood counters wrap around the store and hold affordable treasures with a design bent, like wooden puzzle-piece serving boards ($46) and wine carafes with glasses that store neatly in the top ($28). But some items may be too good to give away as a housewarming present, including a set of brightly colored nesting bowls ($40) and adorable babooshka stackable measuring cups that resemble Russian matryoshka dolls ($13).

TONY DEAL! Mention TONY to receive 10 percent off through November 11. 141A Front St at Pearl St, Dumbo, Brooklyn (718-407-4197, stewartstand.com)

STEWART/STAND STORE SALE : Alessi 50% off

2010-10-26T11:28:00.005-04:00

During the Stewart/Stand Fall Into Design Sale, through Friday, ALL Alessi items are 50%+ off (the Blow Up mirror, originally $303, is $150; the E-Li-Li vase, regularly $330, is $115; and, the coffee press, originally $170, is $85, and the mugs, regularly $75 each, are $36).

Store Hours 11:30 - 7:30 daily

Phone No. 718.875.1204 p

Email retail@stewartstand.com

Address The corner of (141a) Front & Pearl St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

ENCORE! The Tao of Social Media

2010-10-26T11:00:00.002-04:00

Success! Thank you to Michele for a fantastic presentation. We have received such positive feedback from all involved. We appreciate the participants who came prepared with Questions and will be posting the Webinar online with FAQ's and notes shortly. An encore performance has been requested... and we are excited to comply. Look for information on Michele's next event in our upcoming newsletter, twitter & facebook pages. Thank you to all who attended!

FYI: Social Media w. Michele Flamer

2010-10-25T09:00:00.003-04:00

Let's get together! We invite you to attend Michele Flamer's Webinar on Social Media : The Tao of Social Media.

Join in today (Monday, October 25th), from the comfort of your home, office, or wherever you can access the internet.

Michele explains why "It's time to get on the social media bandwagon" as she takes you on an insider's tour of how to make social media work for you.

Contact Michele to join the meeting: michele@stewartstand.com

Hope to see you there!

FEATURED RETAILER : Tilde

2010-10-14T11:00:00.004-04:00

Tilde Portland, OR

A modern lifestyle shop and art gallery featuring a selection of accents, body & home. Stewart/Stand is one of many small design companies whose products are chosen for their clean lines and the story behind their design.

Check out Tilde's latest : Tilde on Facebook

FEATURED REP : Harold Kennedy

2010-10-13T11:00:00.004-04:00

Harold Kennedy of the Team Service 1 Group, GA

Luggage, Travel Goods & Outdoor Retailers

Positive Feedback : A small business like Stewart/Stand interacts one-on-one with our Retailers on a daily basis. Time and again, we hear positive feedback from Retailers in the Team Service 1 territory.

Harold is an engaging Rep, appreciated by his retailers. He has been instrumental in the development of our upcoming Women's Collection.

FEATURED PRESS : The Today Show

2010-10-10T11:00:00.003-04:00

"Today's Style"

Meredith Barnett, Editorial Director of The Inside Source and Founder of Store Adore.com talks to Matt Lauer in this report on Trends in Mens Accessories. Meredith picks out Stewart/Stand's Cufflink Collection, as what is hot today.

Click here for more.

CATALOG

2010-10-09T11:00:00.005-04:00

You Got it!

The new catalog was sent out to all our Stewart/Stand Representatives!

New features: Full product shots, "About" section, DPK assistance, Customer Service section, Marketing section, Press section, and much more.

To view the new catalog online click here: DPK

STEWART/STAND STORE NEWS : DUMBO

2010-10-08T11:00:00.003-04:00

DUMBO celebrated the 4th annual DUMBO Arts Festival in September featuring exhibits from Local & International Artists. (photos below)

On October 28th Stewart/Stand Design Store will be featured in TimeOut NY Magazine as one of The Best Home Design Stores in NYC.

WELCOME TO THE TEAM : Just Got 2 Have It!

2010-10-07T11:00:00.003-04:00

Stewart/Stand has teamed up with the 'Just Got 2 Have It!' Rep Group. Based in Georgia at The Atlanta Gift Mart; friends and business partners Michelle Ruby and Barbara Knight are not only crazy about shopping, they are passionate about the gift industry. They absolutely love what they do and we are excited to work with them.

If you are in the neighborhood, stop by and meet our newest Reps, located at 230 Spring Street in Suite 1637. We welcome Michele, Barbara and the entire Just Got 2 Have It! Sales Team.

THE 'Want It' LIST : Michael Andrews Bespoke

2010-10-07T09:00:00.000-04:00

This week, Stewart/Stand wants Michael Andrews Bespoke, NY.

An 'MAB Gift Card' or 'appointment booking' is the perfect gift for any man. It's personal, it's memorable and it's affordable. A unique way to pamper that special person on your list this Holiday season.

The MAB experience begins with an initial consultation that takes approximately 1hr where you meet with a MAB stylist to review fabric options & details. Michael will then take all of your measurements to get that slim, modern, custom cut. The studio offers a wide variety of scotches, whiskies, and homemade cocktails (all complimentary) & plays the latest sporting event or movie – so it feels like you’re hanging out a buddy’s place. Your order will take about 6-8wks to arrive, then you come back in for a fitting for any necessary minimal alterations to perfect the fit.

Simply call or order online. Allow 24 hrs for MAB Gift Card to arrive.

Michael Andrews Bespoke: Great Jones Alley New York, NY 10012
(off Great Jones St. between Broadway & Lafayette)
212.677.1755

About MAB: Michael Andrews Bespoke is not your father’s tailor – the brand cuts slim and modern suits that are still workplace appropriate for their corporate client base. The business began when Michael started making suits for his friends and colleagues and strives to keep that true personal service with every client as the company continues to grow. MAB offers top-quality bespoke garments marked by a fine attention to detail and custom options that reflect each client’s personality and taste. The experience is just as good as the final product – with a 12-foot oak bar and two flat screen TV’s, the studio can turn any begrudged shopper into a true sartorialist.

NEW! DOGGIE BOWL

2010-10-06T11:00:00.003-04:00

PUPPY LOVE! Due to popular demand, we have unleashed the Collapsible Doggy Bowl! Flatterware fans around the world have been buying, selling and gifting the Pop-Up Bowl for Pups since we first introduced the product. Now they can market it to their customers with our fun new packaging.

Flatterware is BPA & Phthalate Free! Show your puppies how much you care by providing them with a healthy bowl of water while on-the-go!

FYI: Social Media w. Michele Flamer

2010-10-03T11:00:00.002-04:00

Let's get together! We invite you to attend Michele Flamer's Webinar on Social Media : The Tao of Social Media.

Join in on Monday, October 25th, from the comfort of your home, office, or wherever you can access the internet.

Michele explains why "It's time to get on the social media bandwagon" as she takes you on an insider's tour of how to make social media work for you.

Choose your preferred time on Monday, 10/25: To register for the call at 8:30am PST / 11:30 EST, click here. To register for the call at 1:30pm PST / 4:30 EST, click here.

Questions? Call Michele at (503) 719-5659

STEWART/STAND vs Identity Theft

2010-10-02T11:00:00.001-04:00

Two out of every three american's top crime concern is identity theft (Gallup Poll) and 11.1 million Americans were victims of Identity Theft last year (Javelin SR). It's no surprise that Identity Theft is a hot topic. But, did you know that Stewart/Stand Stainless Steel Wallets protect you from Identity Theft by blocking RFID?

What is RFID? RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification, a common RFID enabled device is a credit card.

Why Does It Matter to You? With a wave of your card, wallet or key-chain, RFID enables us to complete speedier purchases. The information in the RFID chip is not protected and can be scanned without your knowledge.

Our Design Solution: Stewart/Stand stainless steel wallets and accessories create a barrier, protecting data on your RFID-enabled cards from unauthorized use.

Fun ways to find out more: Just click here.

The Tao of Social Media

2010-10-01T11:00:00.007-04:00

"The Social Network", David Fincher's film about the invention of Facebook is in the top box office slot for the second week. It's listed just below the new Harry Potter film as 'most discussed movie'. The success of this film suggests facebook is more than a 'revolution in communication', it has been celebrated on the big screen. What does this mean about America's new obsession? If you are not on Facebook, Twitter, et-cetera... you are losing sales!

The internet offers a variety of free communication tools. Why not take advantage? Michele Flamer, Stewart/Stand's US Sales Director, is happy to get you started. We hope you will join us for a Free Webinar featuring the simple steps to setting up your retail social network and the tools that help you stay effortlessly organized and in control.

A Q&A session will follow, to ensure you can proceed with confidence into social media stardom.

FEATURED RETAILER : Lance Armstrong!

2010-09-13T11:00:00.004-04:00

Mellow Johnny's Austin, TX

We were so excited when we heard that Lance Armstrong had fallen head over heels for Stewart/Stand's Stainless Steel Wallet Collection!

He's so in love with it, he's now carrying it in his bike shop/lifestyle store, Mellow Johnny's.

Check out Lance's tweet: Lance Loves Stewart/Stand

FEATURED REP : Claudia Baudo

2010-09-12T11:00:00.002-04:00

Claudia Baudo of the Mary Harper Group, NYC

With her determination and sheer desire to sell our brand, Claudia Baudo is blazing a trail in her territory. Claudia's focus is providing the best possible service to her retailers. Her genuine enthusiasm for the Stewart/Stand product line and for her career is obvious to all who meet her. We are proud to have Claudia on our roster of fabulous sales representatives!

FEATURED PRESS : Wired Magazine

2010-09-11T11:00:00.003-04:00

"Sleek & Sturdy"

Brendan Spiegel of Wired Magazine featured Stewart/Stand's textured stainless steel wallet in a great article about the RFID blocking feature.

Click here to read the article.

CATALOG

2010-09-10T11:00:00.002-04:00

Our new catalog is here!

New features: Full product shots, "About" section, DPK assistance, Customer Service section, Marketing section, Press section, & much more.

To view the new catalog online click here: DPK

WELCOME TO THE TEAM

2010-09-09T11:00:00.001-04:00

We are excited to announce the newest member of the Stewart/Stand team, Carey Powell. Carey is a PR guru and owner of Fearless PR and Media.

Carey has worked with national television, radio and print media outlets and has helped hundreds of businesses boost their media presence. If you have ideas or leads for press coverage, please don't hesitate to contact Carey. Her mission is to keep Stewart/Stand and our retailers in the spotlight! Welcome Carey!

FYI: Product Exchange Program (PEP)

2010-09-08T11:00:00.002-04:00

Keep your stock and your display fresh by taking advantage of Stewart/Stand's Product Exchange Program.

We want our retailers happy and our product image up to date, so we've created a "win-win" solution. Our Product Exchange Program allows you to exchange product in lieu of discounting it in your stores.

It's easy: to update your stock, simply contact your Sales Rep and obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number. We will then happily exchange ANY product for new stock! Fast, simple, fresh.

Should you have additional questions about the PEP, please contact our National Sales Director, Michele Flamer, at (503) 719 5659 or michele@stewartstand.com

HOT NEW PRODUCT: The Notepad

2010-09-06T11:00:00.003-04:00

How hot is our newest product? Top national publications are already placing the NotePad in their Holiday Gift Guides for 4th quarter.

The time to stock up on this instant classic is definitely now! Designed by Theo Stewart-Stand, this modern paper wheel accommodates the lengthliest of notes - just keep pulling. Using the stainless steel bar as a straight edge will keep your notepad looking tidy. A hidden compartment houses writing instruments or any other 'secret stash' you wish to keep out of sight. Refills available. Made in the USA

NEW PACKAGING = NEW PRICING

2010-09-03T11:00:00.003-04:00

With a heavy heart, we are trading in our wooden packaging for a lighter, brighter design. The new packaging design includes a transparent view of the item safely packed inside.

The good news? The weight of the packaging has now been significantly reduced, directly reducing shipping costs. The even better news? The lower cost of packaging allowed us to reduce prices - and pass that savings on to our retailers.

Thank you to all of our retailers and reps for making this a pleasant transition.

It's A Wrap!

2010-09-01T11:00:00.013-04:00

We are excited to say that we have officially completed our 8th annual Summer Market Season! Our Sales Director, Michele Flamer, has been busy reaching out to each of you to personally thank you for stopping by to see us at our showrooms & trade show booths in the US, Germany & France. It is a pleasure to work with Buyers and Sales Representatives who are both professional & fun. Thank you, we look forward to seeing you at Winter Market.

Check out photos of some of the many fabulous moments we shared with our friends and clients in the industry. Who knows, you may even spot yourself in them. Click here to visit our Flickr Photo Library.

STEWART/STAND STORE NEWS

2010-09-01T11:00:00.012-04:00

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION: Our flagship store has moved to a new location, on the corner of Front & Pearl Streets in D.U.M.B.O. Brooklyn. We have double the space and so much more product. Our Merchandising Director, Penelope Mahot, searched high & low to create a store profile that includes local artists & indie and internationally renowned designers.

Come by to say hi the next time you are in the neighborhood - we promise you will be pleased with what you see. Also, stay tuned for news about our Re-Opening Party!

TUES SEPT 14 : PBS Nightly Business Report assigned Stewart/Stand to set the tone for 4th Quarter Hiring Forecasts. PBS Corespondent, Erika Miller spent a morning at the Brooklyn store discussing consumer confidence and projections for holiday shopping. Penelope Mahot & Paul Stewart-Stand discussed their need for interviewing holiday employees now for training in October. The predictions for a fantastic holiday shopping season seem merry & bright!

Click here to view the images from PBS. Click here to view the video.

NYmag Review

2009-06-03T15:07:00.008-04:00

Review by Alex Littlefield : This charmingly quirky design shop is a total mom-and-pop operation: One of the owners, Theo Stewart-Stand designs some of the collection himself while his wife, brother, and other family members manage the business. The store’s most-publicized product may be its flexible steel-screen wallet, which protects credit cards against identity-thieving scanners. Most of the items, though, are more focused on fun than protection; some, like the banana-shaped rubber pot-handle holder, aspire to both. Local designers produce the colanders converted to wall clocks and the custom eight-channel amp constructed from wired-together vacuum tubes. And the impressive combination plastic-bag-holder and garbage can is designed by Pratt graduate Kevin McElroy. A green streak runs through the entire collection, from the canvas totes to the wall-mounted bike-holders to the reusable Flatterware cups that collapse into compact, coaster-sized containers.