Made from sturdy borosilicate glass, Ukiyo’s tea infuser marries an elegant, slim form with robust functionality. With a 260ml capacity, its double-walled design keeps beverages at their desired temperature without the risk of burning your hand when holding hot tea. The strength of the brew can also be monitored through the glass bottle, which is available with green or black accents.
Made just outside San Dionisio, Oaxaca from a blend of two different types of agave—Espadin and Cuishe—Madre’s Ensamble mezcal is crafted using the traditional Zapotec technique. A little smoky, this mezcal contains herbal notes and a mineral-forward flavor. Sip it neat or use it in a mezcal margarita or negroni.
By Vikki Tobak (who has written for Paper, Vibe, i-D and more), Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History is a photo-heavy, historically comprehensive compendium of hip-hop jewelry over 40 years. Starting in the ’80s, the book features icons like Grandmaster Flash and Run DMC, and photographs by Lisa Leone and Jamel Shabazz. There’s information on specific pieces—like Radio Raheem’s rings in Do The Right Thing (which came from the Fulton Mall) and LL Cool J’s Jame$ ring (made by Tito Caicedo at Manny’s New York)—along with street shots of anonymous individuals in unknown jewelry. Tracing the shift from jewelry symbolizing status and wealth to its links with family, business, marketing and loyalty, the book moves into the ’90s with images of Tupac, Missy Elliott, TLC, Da Brat and others. Not only exploring changes through history, Tobak also writes about the various styles across the country as well as the rise of different pieces, from medallions to three-finger rings and grills. Featuring a foreword by Slick Rick and essays from A$AP Ferg, LL Cool J and others, the anthology charts and celebrates jewelry design but also, more significantly, a culture.
Designer, artist and author Adam J Kurtz (aka Adam JK) lends his signature style and tongue-in-cheek humor to this 100% silk eye mask, made in collaboration with Third Drawer Down. With the potentially sarcastic motivational statement, “Wake up and smell the endless possibilities,” on the front, the mask offers up a humorous quip for morning people and those who can’t have a conversation before noon.
From Cool Springs Press—an imprint that focuses on DIY gardening—this updated version of The Climate Change Garden centers on adapting and protecting plants. Written by Sally Morgan (a botanist and speaker on gardening and farming) and Kim Stoddart (who writes columns on resilient gardening), the book outlines practical approaches to gardening through extreme weather and climate events, and dealing with non-native pests and invasive weeds. Whether it’s a tree losing a limb in a storm or water-logged plants due to floods, there are lots of solutions (and precautions) thanks to techniques, practices and equipment suggested by Morgan and Stoddart. More than a handy guidebook, The Climate Change Garden might just help ease a little climate anxiety.
Beloved Swedish brand (and longtime CH favorite) CDLP just released its first-ever women-focused collection, composed of underwear and other garments. From the range, the high-waist and high-leg High Briefs are super-soft and comfortable, and don’t sacrifice on minimal style. With a subtle debossed logo on the thick herringbone waistband, these breathable briefs are constructed from 91% Tencel Lyocell and 9% elastane. They come in black or white, individually or in packs of three.
Design-driven toy brand MOLUK turns a basic principle of physics into a sensorial pastime with their Plui Rain Cloud. Simply fill the cloud with water and squeeze to make it rain or cover the top gap with a finger to make it stop—a straightforward yet surprising toy that allows kids to control the weather.
Third Drawer Down has transformed one of NYC-based artist Jon Burgerman’s playful, goofy characters into a fully functional pool float. Featuring wonky eyes, a gleeful smile and a squirt of mustard on the front (and a little derriere on the back), the hot dog-shaped float is based on Burgerman’s dream of having a float in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. It’s available in two sizes: 63 inches or 118 inches.
Support the Brooklyn Museum with this classic silhouette sweatshirt inscribed with the institution’s name in collegiate-style lettering. Available in navy, black or gray, it’s composed of a polyester and cotton blend. A comfy and cozy way to represent the historic museum, this garment comes in sizes small to 2XL.
Ideal for bookworms and design nerds, the Dumbo Bookend features double arches of solid steel, powder-coated in abyss blue, teal, wildflower red or beige. They’re crafted by Madrid-based studio Ciszak Dalmas and sold individually in three sizes—large, medium and small—to colorfully hold everything from big coffee table books to zines.
Cookbook author Anna Voloshyna’s ode to Eastern European cuisine, Budmo!: Recipes from a Ukrainian Kitchen’s spotlights recipes for classic dishes that have been accented with vibrant contemporary components. Born in Ukraine and now based in San Francisco, the chef and culinary instructor anchors her inclusions in fresh, flavorful ingredients, underscored by signature Ukrainian hospitality. In addition to the instructional entries for delicious dining, Voloshyna incorporates a pantry section, glossary and an introduction that speaks to Ukraine’s food history.
From Slowdown Studio, the Cherries Mini Blanket features a playful fruit design of Australian artist Liv Lee. As always with the lifestyle brand, the blanket is crafted from a recycled cotton blend which is 80% cotton and 20% polyester. Resistant to pilling and bleeding, this piece adds whimsy and warmth to any space.
Aromatic and fresh, Brightland’s Aurora is a rosemary-infused oil made from Arbosana olives grown on small family farms in California. Perfect for cooking with potatoes or roast meats and veggies, it offers a little kick and notes of pepper. The label was designed by NYC-based Shawna X (aka Shawna Xiayun Huang) and is as vibrant as the olive oil within.
For the first time one of America’s most influential artists, Frank Stella, is releasing his new series of 22 sculptural works as NFTs. The collection, entitled Geometries, captures the minimalism and boundlessness between painting and sculpture that characterized Stella’s success, featuring sculptures whose complex shapes are a result of 30 years of exploration in computer-aided drafting, digital fabrication and 3D printing. In line with the artist’s endless pursuit of creativity, each NFT comprises file formats for augmented reality, virtual reality, and 3D printing to allow the holder to embark on their own path of geometrical exploration. Price is in Ethereum.
Silk-printed by hand with “B OOKS BROTHERS” across the front, this sweatshirt from the multi-faceted BOOK/SHOP (founded in 2011 by Erik Heywood) riffs on legacy brand Brooks Brothers. With a classic cut featuring drop shoulders and BOOK/SHOP’s hand-stitched tag on the waistline, this garment is available in green, white or navy.
Feminist icon and activist Gloria Steinem has collaborated with jeweler Jill Platner on the Gloria Ring. All profits from this elegant accessory will be donated to Planned Parenthood. With a long oval shape (signed “Gloria” and “Jill Platner” on the underside), the piece extends Platner’s biomorphic-inspired designs. “At 88, I’m glad to add a job as jewelry designer,” Steinem says. “Especially because it can now benefit a good cause: access to safe and legal abortion in states where women might otherwise not find this basic human right to reproductive freedom.”
