As a creative partnership, the Australian Richard Christiansen and Canadian Anthony Keegan – hence the Commonwealth tag though both are now committed New Yorkers – pack an impressive collective CV. Keegan has designed for Versace, Armani and Donna Karan whilst Christiansen heads Chandelier Creative, a full service agency that has worked on advertising, branding and packaging for the likes of the Gap and W Hotels.
Launched for spring/summer ’09, Commonwealth Utilities is their take on day-to-night, office-to-speakeasy tailoring. The range is already stocked by the likes of Fred Segal and Saks 5th Avenue and, unsurprisingly, its website is a lesson in smart contemporary salesmanship. In fact so sound is the pair’s take on the very best things in life, they provided us with their list of the best things to do in NYC. From a wet shave in the morning to a place ‘to strip’ after dark, via an oyster omelette and a fixed-wheel cycle, so comprehensively cool was their list it was too good to keep to ourselves, we’ve created an extra New York territory based on their suggestions.
Amangiri resort, Utah
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Amangiri resort, Utah

Amangiri resort, Utah
Amangiri resort, Utah
Amangiri resort, Utah
Best Made Axes
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Best Made Axes
Best Made Axes
Best Made Axes
Best Made Axes
Best Made Axes
Blackman Cruz store, LA
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Blackman Cruz store, LA

Blackman Cruz store, LA

Blackman Cruz store, LA
Blackman Cruz store, LA
Blackman Cruz store, LA

Commonwealth Utilities S/S 09 collection
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Commonwealth Utilities S/S 09 collection

Commonwealth Utilities S/S 09 collection

Commonwealth Utilities S/S 09 collection

Commonwealth Utilities S/S 09 collection

BlackWhite House in Bethesda, Maryland by David Jameson Architects
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BlackWhite House in Bethesda, Maryland by David Jameson Architects
BlackWhite House in Bethesda, Maryland by David Jameson Architects

Methow Cabin, by Eggleston Farkas Architects, Seattle
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Methow Cabin, by Eggleston Farkas Architects
Hotel Erwin, Venice Beach, California
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Hotel Erwin, Venice Beach, California

Hotel Erwin, Venice Beach, California

Illustration from the Monkey Bar by Barry Blitt, New York
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Interior of the Monkey Bar

Illustration for the Monkey Bar by Paul Cox

My Best Fred, NYC
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My Best Fred, NYC
My Best Fred, NYC
Neal Creek, Hood River by Paul Mckean, Oregon
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Neal Creek, Hood River by Paul Mckean, Oregon
Beaker & Flask, Portland
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Beaker & Flask, Portland
Beast, Portland
Naomi from Beast, Portland
Laurelhurst Market, Portland
Laurelhurst Market, Portland
Bunks famous sandwiches, Portland
Le Pigeon, Portland
Le Pigeon, Portland
Viridian Farms, Portland
Installation by Johanna Grawunder in Robert at MAD, NYC
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Installation by Johanna Grawunder in Robert at MAD, NYC
Installation by Johanna Grawunder in Robert at MAD, NYC

Speakeasy - Rye NYC
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Rye NYC
Rye NYC

Rye NYC
Speakeasy - Clover Club, NYC
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Speakeasy - Clover Club, NYC
Speakeasy - Clover Club, NYC
Speakeasy - Clover Club, NYC

Speakeasy - The Violet Hour, Chicago
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Speakeasy - The Violet Hour, Chicago
Speakeasy - The Varnish, LA
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Speakeasy - The Varnish, LA
Speakeasy - Bourbon & Branch, San Francisco
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Bourbon & Branch, San Francisco
Bourbon & Branch, San Francisco
Bourbon & Branch, San Francisco
Diamond House, XTEN Architecture, LA
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Diamond House, XTEN Architecture, LA

Diamond House, XTEN Architecture, LA
Diamond House, XTEN Architecture, LA
Diamond House, XTEN Architecture, LA