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- O!radarAeroband
Aeroband Guitar: the portable digital guitar that fits in a bag
A detachable, battery-powered guitar with silicone strings and a built-in speaker — Aeroband wants beginners to play from day one, wherever they are.
- O!radarAlpWalk
AlpWalk U1: the battery-free exoskeleton that promises to ease your back
AlpWalk launches the U1, a 4.5 kg mechanical exoskeleton designed to relieve the shoulders and lower back when carrying loads — no motor, no battery.
- O!radarAuricle
awareONE by Auricle: the cartilage-conduction headphones that keep your ears free
Hand-assembled in Copenhagen, the awareONE bets on cartilage conduction instead of classic in-ear design. O!radar looks at what the Danish brand promises.
- O!radarBaabuk
Baabuk Ice Wooler: wool boots designed in Switzerland, built for winter
A wool boot designed in Switzerland and made in Portugal, built with a water-repellent treatment and three hooks in place of eyelets at the top of the lacing — for snowy pavements, not deep slush.
- O!radarBLUE LEMON
SUPERSOFT BELTED PANT by BLUE LEMON: modal loungewear under the spotlight
A pyjama trouser in modal and elastane, made in Italy and Oeko-Tex certified, with a soft elastic waistband: the lounge piece from Basel-based brand BLUE LEMON.
- O!radarBOOX
BOOX Picco: an ePaper reader the size of a keyring
The BOOX Picco fits a 3.97-inch monochrome ePaper screen into a 58 g body. Its magnetic case clips onto the back of a phone, and storage extends up to 2 TB.
- O!radarBose
Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds: wired is back, and better
Noise-cancelling wired earbuds with a direct USB-C connection, four microphones for QuietControl technology, and a choice of three listening modes.
- O!radarCabaia
Cabaia Backpack Adventurer Slim Russel: a slim daypack for city days
A compact 11-litre backpack from Cabaia, built with recycled lining, sealed zips and a dedicated laptop sleeve — designed for commuting, not trekking.
- O!radarCamouflage Outdoor
Camouflage EZ NightVision 200: night vision without complicated settings
Dutch brand Camouflage Outdoor launches a night vision device aimed at camping and evening outings. Supplied with a case, a strap and a cleaning cloth, it promises simplicity: take it out and use it.
- O!radarCasa Refill
Aloe Vera & Blue Agave Face Cleanser: refillable care from Mexico
A face cleanser in refillable format, with aloe vera and blue agave, developed by Swiss brand Casa Refill using ingredients from Mexico.
- O!radarChipolo
Chipolo LOOP: the Bluetooth tracker banking on a year without charging
Chipolo relaunches its tracker range with LOOP: a rechargeable, waterproof casing made with recycled plastic. It charges over USB-C, rings at around 125 dB and works with both Find My and Find Hub.
- O!radarChronic.
Chronic.'s 06PM: a Peruvian coffee thought through, bean by bean
An organic speciality coffee from Amazonas, Peru, roasted in Geneva. Chronic. builds 06PM on traceability and rest time before tasting.
- O!radarCOAT Paints
COAT Paints' Shell Grotto: a floor paint made to shrug off scuffs
A water-based, low-VOC floor paint from B Corp-certified COAT Paints, built for quick recoating in living rooms, hallways and kitchens.
- O!radarCompex
Compex Ayre Pro: a first look at the brand's new compression boots
Compex adds compression boots to its recovery range with the Ayre Pro, available in two sizes. The brand known for muscle stimulation now extends its recovery gear to the legs.
- O!radarcôte&ciel
côte&ciel Adda: a minimalist pouch built to move with you
Wear it across the body, around the waist, or clipped to another côte&ciel piece — the Adda is a small nylon pouch designed for travelling light and modular carrying.
- O!radarCuisse de Grenouille
Matt by Cuisse de Grenouille: a long-sleeved organic cotton tee for cooler days
A long-sleeved take on a brand's classic tee, made from 240 g/m² organic cotton and stitched in Portugal — built, the brand says, to see you through winter.
- O!radarDeerRun
DeerRun Z10 Pro: The Foldable Treadmill That Sets the Incline for You
DeerRun launches the Z10 Pro, a foldable treadmill with automatic incline up to 12%. Foldable and fitted with integrated wheels, it lets you walk or run at home without giving up a whole room to it.
- O!radarDuralex
Duralex Lys: the rectangular tempered glass bowl made in the Loiret
A rectangular tempered glass bowl, designed to go from worktop to microwave without a second thought. Made in France, by a company now owned by its own employees.
- O!radarEvîn
Evîn Bois de Figue: the Zurich scented candle made by hand in a family workshop
Fig leaf, coconut and warm cedarwood in a hand-poured candle from Zurich – vegan, free from animal experiments, with a burn time of around 75 hours.
- O!radarFjork Merino
Bjork MC 140 Women: Fjork Merino's take on the everyday merino tee
A Swiss-designed merino T-shirt built on non-mulesed wool and flat seams. Six colourways named after resorts, from Black Laax to Green Engelberg, for the trail as much as for town.
- O!radarGuy Degrenne
Réminiscence Fleurie: the Guy Degrenne plate that sets the scene before dinner even starts
A Limoges porcelain charger with hand-painted floral garlands, designed to dress the table before the meal even begins.
- O!radarHome Swiss Home
Fée Verte Candle: Home Swiss Home's absinthe-inspired soy candle
Handmade in Neuchâtel with natural soy wax and a double cotton wick, this candle reworks the memory of absinthe into an aromatic, herbaceous scent.
- O!radarHyper Super
Vevey's fork sculpture, printed on a page of history
A century-old encyclopaedia page becomes the canvas for a one-off poster, made at Hyper Super's workshop in Vaud.
- O!radariKier
iKier Flex: the compact laser engraver that folds in on itself
A fully enclosed desktop laser engraver, delivered pre-assembled, able to work wood, leather or dark acrylic without taking over a whole workshop.
- O!radariKier
iKier K2 Pro 55W: one laser machine for engraving and cutting
The K2 Pro pairs a 55W laser with a motorised Z-axis for autofocus. iKier states compatibility with more than 400 materials.
- O!radariKier
iKier Master 50W: a CO2 laser cutter built to stay calibrated after transport
The Master 50W from iKier pairs a 50 W CO2 laser with an optional 1.6 W infrared module, on a 500 × 300 mm work area extendable to 800 × 500 mm with a conveyor.
- O!radarInateck
Inateck BP03005: the travel backpack built for cabin baggage
A 42-litre backpack designed for flights and long days of carrying, with a breathable back panel and 15.6-inch laptop compatibility. Inateck sizes it for cabin baggage, so you can skip checked luggage.
- O!radarIntuitive Instruments
dualo du-touch S: a keyboard, sampler and looper packed into one small case
The dualo du-touch S combines a velocity-sensitive keyboard, a built-in sampler and a live looper in a 0.6 kg case, with four selectable note layouts and up to 18 loops per track.
- O!radarIntuitive Instruments
Exquis Deluxe: Intuitive Instruments' hexagonal MIDI controller made in France
A 61-key hexagonal MIDI controller with pressure- and position-sensitive keys, built and assembled in France by Intuitive Instruments, with a built-in looper and sequencer.
- O!radarIntuitive Instruments
Exquis Pure: a hexagonal MIDI controller for expressive playing
Exquis Pure is an MPE controller with a 61-key hexagonal grid, CV outputs for modular gear, and a built-in looper. Designed and assembled in France.
- O!radarJimmy Fairly
The Pepper by Jimmy Fairly: sunglasses built around a five-point hinge
Hexagonal acetate frames, a reinforced temple and lenses hand-checked in the brand's own atelier — The Pepper is Jimmy Fairly's take on sunglasses meant to survive daily handling.
- O!radarKingSmith
KingSmith WR20: a foldable water rower built for small Swiss flats
A triple-folding water rower with a longer rail and a higher weight capacity, designed to squeeze into flats where every square metre counts.
- O!radarLiberNovo
LiberNovo Omni Gen: the office chair that claims to move with you
A backrest with eight flexible panels, a motorised lumbar system and a battery inside — LiberNovo's Omni Gen wants to rethink what an ergonomic chair does while you sit still.
- O!radarLitkovska
Litkovska's PEPLUM-PLEAT BLOUSE: draped pleats, made in Ukraine
A white shirt built around a draped knot collar and vertical pleats, from Kyiv-based label Litkovska — what its fabric mix and size range actually mean for the person wearing it.
- O!radarLOONAWELL
LOONAWELL Cod & Pumpkin Paté: a topper for dogs with delicate tummies
A single-recipe paté built around cod, pumpkin and chickpeas, designed as a topper or lick mat filler for dogs with more sensitive nutritional needs.
- O!radarMaison Labiche
Maison Labiche's Lemonnier Birds Jacket: embroidered birds, Portuguese-made
A button-front jacket with leather birds appliquéd and embroidered by hand, woven in Spain and made in Portugal — a piece built around one decorative idea.
- O!radarMakera
Makera Z1 Desktop CNC: an industrial-grade mill built for a home workbench
A desktop CNC milling machine that promises closed-loop precision, quick tool changes and round-the-clock running — all sized to fit on a table.
- O!radarManufacture de Digoin
Pichet 1875: Manufacture de Digoin revives 1930s elegance for its 150th
A hand-shaped Burgundy stoneware jug, brought back for a French manufactory's 150th anniversary. Two litres, a capacity that suits any table.
- O!radarMedik8
Medik8 Retinal Recharge: a face-and-eye duo built on stabilised retinaldehyde
A two-piece set pairing Medik8's Crystal Retinal 3 with a ceramide-rich eye cream, both built around stabilised retinaldehyde rather than standard retinol.
- O!radarMizensir
Mizensir Solar Blossom: the Geneva eau de parfum built on orange blossom
A floral eau de parfum by Alberto Morillas, made in Switzerland, available in two sizes. Neroli, jasmine and orange blossom over a vanilla base: an accord that took several years of work.
- O!radarMUD Jeans
MUD Jeans Bryce Mid Straight: a straight-leg denim built from recycled cotton
A classic straight-leg jean from MUD Jeans, made mostly of organic and recycled cotton, with a wide size range from W28 to W38.
- O!radarMuntagnard
Muntagnard Mountaineer: a Swiss repair service that keeps coats going
Muntagnard, the Swiss knitwear and coat maker from Rothenthurm and Chur, offers a paid repair service called Mountaineer, built around keeping garments in use rather than replacing them.
- O!radarmyFirst
myFirst CareSip: the connected bottle that won't unlock until your child's drink cools down
A fingerprint-locked water bottle that stays sealed until the drink has cooled and tracks hydration through an app. For children, myFirst builds it like its watches: a connected object in its own right.
- O!radarNAALI
Naali Magnésium+: the saffron-magnesium duo for high-pressure days
A raspberry-grenadine powder combining four sources of magnesium with a standardised saffron extract. Sugar-free, vegan and made in France, it targets fatigue, stress and poor sleep.
- O!radarNeakasa
Neakasa Riko: the feeder that claims to turn dry kibble into a fresh meal
Neakasa's Riko doses cat food to the gram and mixes it with water on demand — a feeder built around portion control and hydration, according to the brand.
- O!radarNénés Paris
Nénés Paris Timeless Thong: organic cotton built to outlast the seasons
An organic cotton thong, made in Portugal by Nénés Paris, designed to last well beyond a single season — and repaired if needed, according to the brand.
- O!radarNEUMÜHLE
Neumühle Mono Hoodie: a sweatshirt built with its next life in mind
A hoodie made from a single material, produced locally and, according to the brand, designed for a second life. Zurich-based Neumühle explains how it's meant to work.
- O!radarNicodemos Wolf Textilien
T-Shirt Demofina: cotton from the Aegean, embroidered in Bern
A simple T-shirt that doesn't hide where it comes from: cotton from the Aegean region, GOTS certified, embroidered in Bern.
- O!radarNo Bullsh!t
Shower Cube Niagara: the solid, soap-free shower block from No Bullsh!t
A solid shower cube with no soap, made with jojoba oil and rosehip extract: No Bullsh!t wants to banish plastic bottles from the shower.
- O!radarNoise
Noise ColorFit Ultra 4: the smartwatch you pick for its style first
Six colourways and a brand that talks about everyday accessibility: the ColorFit Ultra 4 is a smartwatch meant to slip into an ordinary day, chosen first and foremost for its style.
- O!radarNomaka
Nomaka's Julier Sherpa Jacket: designed between Switzerland and Italy
A sherpa jacket designed in Switzerland, made in Europe, with fabric developed in Italy and a Swiss Riri zip. Its warmth comes from the sherpa alone, with no down and no padding.
- O!radarOdaje
Odaje's Lali Ballet Flats: Perforated Leather, One Colourway, Paris Design
A slip-on ballet flat from the French label Odaje, built in perforated ecru leather and framed by the brand's claim to work with recycled, eco-responsible materials.
- O!radarOlow
Olow Sherwood: a wool jacket built to stay in the wardrobe for years
A 100% wool jacket made in Portugal, with a flannel lining and a brand that says family workshops matter as much as the fabric.
- O!radarOru Kayak
Oru Kayak Inlet Sport: the origami kayak that folds into a car boot
A foldable kayak designed in California, built to fold down small enough for a cupboard or a checked bag — a different way to get onto Swiss lakes and rivers.
- O!radarPanoramaknife
Mont Cervin XL: the oak chopping board that pays tribute to the Swiss Alps
A solid board carved from a single piece of oak, hand-shaped in Switzerland and designed for both cutting and serving at the table.
- O!radarPatine
The Patine Poppy shirt: traceability down to the last button
Organic cotton woven in Italy, made up in Portugal, milk-casein buttons produced in Italy: the Poppy shirt stakes everything on material and craftsmanship.
- O!radarPawSwing
PawSwing Neo Plus: a cat grooming house that runs on movement alone
No plug, no motor: PawSwing's Neo Plus promises hands-free grooming powered entirely by a cat's own steps through six spring-loaded brushes.
- O!radarpernoire
LUVANI by pernoire: a floral-sweet extrait de parfum built on vanilla and incense
A 30% concentration extrait de parfum from pernoire, composed by Andreas Wilhelm around moonflower, vanilla and Ambrostar for a warm, enveloping trail.
- O!radarQwetch
Qwetch's insulated infuser mug: six hours of warmth, no separate filter needed
Qwetch introduces a mug with a built-in filter, made from recycled stainless steel, designed to turn an ordinary cup into an insulated infuser at the office or at home.
- O!radarQWSTION
QWSTION's All Weather Coat: organic cotton built for daily Swiss weather
A Japanese-woven, PFC-free cotton coat from QWSTION, made in Poland and designed to move between office and street without relying on synthetic shells.
- O!radarQWSTION
QWSTION Weekender: the Swiss weekend bag built on cotton
Designed in Switzerland, the QWSTION Weekender relies on certified cotton canvas and a convertible carrying system. A bag for two-day trips, laptop included, that turns into a backpack when you need your hands free.
- O!radarRevario
Wildstrubel Merino Jumper - F: Revario's versatile layer, under the O!radar
A merino and nylon jumper, made in Switzerland, built for outings where the weather changes without warning. Hooded, with two thumbholes, it is assembled in Marly, in the canton of Fribourg.
- O!radarRive Droite Paris
The Célestins 24h bag: a recycled-cotton weekender that shrugs off the rain
A waxed, recycled-cotton travel bag stitched by tailors on a path back to employment, built for a weekend under any sky.
- O!radarRouje
The Rouje Verneuil: raw denim, high-rise, a silhouette with structure
Fitted through the thigh, flared at the hem, high-waisted with contrast stitching: the Verneuil is built around a structured silhouette, made in Morocco from denim woven in Turkey.
- O!radarSerax
Serax Wall lamp °1 Primary Shape: a terracotta cone for gentle downward light
A compact terracotta wall lamp from Serax's Primary Shape collection, designed to cast a soft, downward glow with a raw, matte finish where no two pieces look quite alike.
- O!radarSpeediance
Speediance Gym Monster Ultra: the home gym that folds away behind a door
Digital resistance, a built-in touchscreen and full folding: Speediance positions its flagship model as an all-in-one strength ecosystem for the home.
- O!radarSwiss Designer Sport
Aura Bra SculptFlex: medium support built for training and daily wear
A minimalist sports bra from Swiss Designer Sport, designed for medium support during workouts and comfortable enough, the brand says, to wear all day long.
- O!radarTentsile
Tentsile Trillium: a three-person tree tent built for 399 kg, with a patented anti-roll system
Suspended above the ground on three anchor points, the Trillium promises no more rolling to the centre and a load rating that comfortably covers a small family.
- O!radarThe Mountain Studio
The Mountain Studio G-3: a Swiss-born flannel overshirt made for alpine layering
A quilted flannel overshirt from a Zermatt-founded label, made in Europe from organic cotton. The G-3 is about softness, warmth and everyday comfort, between base layer and jacket.
- O!radarUMAGE
UMAGE Audrey Move: a portable Scandinavian lamp for lingering evenings
A cordless table lamp from Danish label UMAGE, built to carry warm, dimmable light from the kitchen table to the terrace and back.
- O!radarX-BIONIC
X-BIONIC Corefusion Run Perform Shorts Men: a running short built around movement
A technical running short from X-BIONIC, built with a Swiss-designed sweat-management approach and an AirTape® waistband. Made to move with the body, not shift around, from intervals to trail runs.
- O!radarxLean
xLean TR1: the robot that turns into a handheld vacuum
xLean presents the TR1 as the world's first dual-form floor-washing robot, able to transform into a handheld vacuum. One device for routine floor care and for the corners a robot cannot reach.
- O!radarZendure
Zendure SolarFlow 800 Plus: a plug-and-play battery built to grow with you
A compact solar battery that promises expandable storage and fast local response.
- O!radarZyliss
Zyliss Signature Cheese Cleaver: Swiss steel made for hard cheese
A stainless steel cheese cleaver from Zurich-based Zyliss, built with a wide blade and a pointed tip for slicing and cubing hard cheese such as Gruyère or Parmesan.
