Old-fashioned maps, once a traveler’s best friend, have fallen into oblivion thanks to the GPS on our smartphones. But that doesn’t mean we still can’t take them along with us on our voyage.
Maps. For millennia, without them, travelers would have been lost. Once the most important tool in an explorer’s tool kit, maps have gone the way of the watch and the camera—unceremoniously replaced by the smartphone. Now, GPS or even Siri’s helpful voice can direct any traveler to the correct destination with nary a misstep or a backtrack.
No longer is there a need for a big, clumsy map that always got ripped and seemed to actively fight against being refolded back to its original position. For all its drawbacks, the map is a beautiful object, an inspiration to so many who traced their fingertips across its surface and dreamed of where they could end up.
Luckily, designers continue to use the map as their muse. From seriously high-style to kitschy and fun, maps have found their way onto clothing and baubles. And while these pieces might not get you where you need to go, you’ll sure look good getting there in them.
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