Essentials: Matthew Waldman
Spotlighted in the latest edition of HYPEBEAST’s Essentials series is Matthew Waldman, Founder,
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Spotlighted in the latest edition of HYPEBEAST’s Essentials series is Matthew Waldman, Founder, President and Chief Creative Officer of New York-based design company Nooka. With an ethos based around futurism and a commitment to progress and optimism, Nooka has carved a niche for itself with its signature aesthetic, as the brand’s accessories are a culmination of communication, passion, interaction, purpose and inspiration. Waldman’s essentials reflect this mantra and include a number of Nooka products like the brand’s Scent, “Venus” Sunglasses, iPad Musicskin, ZIZM and AO wallet system. Additional items like an Afro-Ken, AIAIAI TMA-1 Headphones, Y-3 sneakers, Graniph tees and more round out the collection.