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M Coleman Horn
Santa Barbara, CA

Any urban soldier will agree that hitting the black-top requires a keen arsenal of apparel and accessories. Whether you are running for the train or throwing down over a cashmere top at Saks, your hectic life needs accessories that say ''Don't Tread On Me!'' The next time you hit the streets, make sure M Coleman Horn is on your side, or better yet, on your feet. But your artillery doesn't need to end there, and Horn's collection certainly has a plethora of options for the young and hip who live and play hard. Hardcore watches from Nixon, military inspired bags for Adobe, and rugged boots for UGG are just a few of the goodies Horn has rolled out.

Horn's eye for competitive advantage and long-term sustainability has lead him and his design collective, Medium Design Group, to campaigns for companies like Nike, Ralph Lauren, K2, Morrow Boards, and Apple. His products often fuse durable materials like nylon with supple leather, and take inspiration from the functionality of military and athletic apparel. Take for example The Minimalist LUX, which is constructed out of durable nylon with accents of the finest leather. The design for the loafer/sneaker hybrid was taken from early 20th century athletic sneakers.

The advantage of Horn's forward thinking and hot design isn't limited to urban folk. His design for K2 and Morrow Boards will make for a sick air-to-fakie.