Ahead of Time

This witty title plays both on the brand’s watchmaking and on the conversations its founder, Benoît Mintiens, an industrial designer, has with his friends—many of them customers of Ressence—as they share their thoughts on the future. It’s a book celebrating the brand’s anniversary, but looking forward instead of back. Mintiens speaks with Sam Altman (founder of OpenAI), Marcus Engman (Chief Creative Officer at IKEA), Lonneke Gordjin (Co-Founder of Studio Drift), Ivy Ross (Chief Design Officer at Google), architect Daniel Libeskind and fifteen other visionaries. It’s a great resource and thought exercise for anyone who leans into their work with a foot in the future.

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Bridalveil Jacket

The lines on Big Rock Candy Mountaineering’s Bridalveil down jacket emphasize its functional benefits in a more fashion-forward manner, aided in part by bright and fresh colorways. An ideal mid-layer and heavy enough to wear solo in some climates—it fits in to your cold season needs easily. The outer nylon fabric has a grosgrain feel, the inner a smooth feel. It’s filled with 600 FP goose down and features four external pockets. Available in many colors.

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The Single Edge Max Razor

Our journey to simplify the environmental impact of our routines led us to Supply and their Singe Edge Max Razor. We love it for its minimal and aesthetic design, and even more for its performance. It has to give you a great shave as a starting point, and all of our trials easily passed that test. Powered by the brand’s small blades (about 1/3 the height of a standard blade), it’s about the smallest you can engineer to get the job done. Each blade can be used for a week or so, and when it’s time to exchange it you pop it into the case and rotate the nob on the case to dispense a new one. The razor is aluminum and zinc, easily recycled when you retire it. Great performance and design, with a lower environmental impact. This set comes with the razor, a set of eight refill blades and a wall mount. Other kits are available with additional items.

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Non-Alcoholic Negroni (four pack)

Lapo’s non-alcoholic Negroni stands up to the original with a nuanced balance of flavors, all natural ingredients, and a mouthfeel that’s much more unctuous than expected from its phony Negroni peers. Though sugar is the first ingredient it’s not sweet—its both bitter and fruit forward, with a balanced fizz. Price is four a four pack.

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Original Rolling Tote Bag

Hulken’s Original Rolling Tote Bag provides maximum utility with a touch of style. Engineered to last with sturdy steel swivel wheels, heavy duty stitching, a zippered cover and woven handles, it comes in several sizes and folds flat for easy storage. It’s available in 10 colors, including newly introduced teal and lilac. Prices are $99 for the small, $110 for the medium, and $125 for the large.

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Jaga Pokkuru / Hokkaido Premium Potato Sticks (10 pack)

Calbee’s Jaga Pokkuru premium potato sticks have all the flavor and crunch you could ask of a potato snack. The perfectly prepared sticks look like french fries—the golden crispy ones—and taste just as good. The box comes with 10 individually wrapped Japan-sized servings (some may find them small).

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Japanese Cool Cashmere Knit Tee

A lightweight 90 % cotton and 10% cashmere t-shirt from Buck Mason, woven in Japan, feels great and has an easy fit. Perfect for warm days or as a layer, you’ll appreciate this easy to wear, super soft weave for its hand feel and versatility. Available in several colors.

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Hopper M20 Backpack Soft Cooler

The M20 Backpack Cooler boasts an impressive capacity (it holds up to 36 cans or 22 pounds of ice) in an ultra-durable, hands-free package, making it perfect for everything from backyard BBQs to group camping trips. Its closed cell foam insulation keeps food and drinks seriously cold—after a day at the beach, ours still had ice in it the next morning. The shoulder straps adjust for an ergonomic fit while the leak-proof magnetic closure at the top satisfyingly snaps shut to lock the cold in. And if you need to tote other supplies on your journey, it’s easy to attach extra items to the Hitchpoint Grid, like the Rambler Bottle Sling that clips right on.

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Glimpse Sleep Mask

If total blackout mode is the goal, the Glimpse Sleep Mask doesn’t disappoint. Perfect for those long-haul flights when sleep is a non-negotiable, this adjustable mask has padded foam cups that protect your eyes and lashes while providing 360-degree light-blocking protection. The fabric is soft and moisture-wicking, so even if you run hot, your face should stay cool during wear. Our favorite feature, though, is its namesake patent-pending “glimpse” design: A front panel lifts up to reveal a thin fabric layer that lets a little light in without being too bright or disruptive. Whether the plane is starting its descent or if you’re just hitting the snooze button one more time, simply lift the peek-a-boo panel and allow yourself to gradually wake up. 

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Kånken Weekender Bag

The Weekender, a new addition to Fjällräven’s iconic Kånken collection, is the perfect travel companion when a regular backpack simply won’t cut it. Sporting a 30-liter capacity, it’s large enough to fit multiple outfits, protect your laptop and even separately stow dirty laundry or shoes, yet it’s efficiently sized for easy overhead storage on a plane or train, no roller bag necessary. We’re impressed by its smart and versatile three-way design that enables the bag to be carried by its handles, worn as a crossbody or flipped 90 degrees to transform into a backpack (complete with padded shoulder straps). Fjällräven is a heritage brand committed to durability and sustainability, and this bag follows suit with its quick-drying, water-resistant, PFAS-free Vinylon fabric and recycled polyamide liner.

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Vik Muniz on Photography, Mind, and Matter

In Aperture’s latest edition of its The Photography Workshop Series, Brazilian photographer Vik Muniz explores the concept of seeing familiar objects in unexpected ways in Photography, Mind, and Matter. With a focus on whimsical, imaginative and sometimes surprising scenes—like his playful spaghetti portrait titled Medusa Marinara or his “Pictures of Garbage” series—Muniz blurs the line between surrealist painting, sculpture, photography and more. Through both his writing and capturing one-of-a-kind tableaus on film, this book inspires readers to learn more about his creative process while questioning their own perception of how the ordinary can become extraordinary.

Vik Muniz on Photography, Mind, and Matter is published by Aperture and available at aperture.org/books.

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Live-Fire Grill

Breeo’s Live-Fire Grill combines a smokeless firepit design and a sturdy grill with multiple cooking surfaces, temperature control and shelving for extra wood and supplies. Personalize your setup with an Outpost Grill, Flat Top Griddle or Grill Dome, complete with its own pizza stone for achieving that perfectly crisp crust. The grill works with both charcoal and wood, and the customizable accessory options are compatible with the brand’s line of firepits. Note: its steel construction weighs 125 pounds; we ended up adding locking casters to ours for easier mobility and storage.

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The Super Smart Fridge

Rocco’s Super Smart Fridge gives a smart home to your beverages—whether that’s in the kitchen, pantry or in your living or dining room. It looks more like a bar accessory than a refrigerator, and has an integrated tray on top, which you can use to serve drinks and snacks. From its UV reeded glass to its powder coated steel and two temperature zones that cool lower than other beverage fridges (offering a range of 37º to 67º) and an app that provides you an inventory of what’s inside, it’s a next-generation product that raises your bar. The new tomato red edition, a collaboration with MALIN+GOETZ, comes with a bottle of their Tomato Home Spray, but other colors are also available.

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PowerBug Charger

The PowerBug, compatible with MagSafe and Qi2-enabled devices and cases, is designed to eliminate the need for those pesky charging cables that inevitably end up in the bottom of the junk drawer. Instead, it plugs directly into the outlet and conveniently charges via its magnetic mount system. It’s perfect for streaming a show, using a cooking app or just about any other hands-free viewing need, plus it supports iOS StandBy Mode and displays your selected widgets when the phone’s positioned horizontally. For easy storage or travel, the prongs fold flat to create a cute little puck you can bring anywhere. And if you need to charge another device, there’s a secondary, fast-charging USB-C port hidden on the underside of the plug.

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Beckman 6″ Boots

Named after Red Wing Shoes’ founder Charles Beckham, this 6″ boot was introduced 100 years ago, and it was the brand’s first shoe to sport a non-leather outsole. The Beckman’s timeless proportions feel both modern and classic today, easy to dress up or down depending on your vibe. The shoes are still hand made in Red Wing, MN, using locally tanned leather. The Beckman boot is available in Cigar, Black, and Black Cherry.

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Quartz Crystal Pocket Boutonniere

This pocket boutonniere is an ethereal twist on formalwear detail—a cluster of clear quartz crystals meticulously arranged on a low‑profile bar that slips into a suit breast pocket. No piercing, no pin, no damage to fabric—just sleek geology meeting sartorial constructs. The translucent, jagged quartz spires catch light, adding an unexpected flash of natural sparkle that contrasts the clean lines of a tailored jacket. It’s a subtle statement piece, marrying artisanal design and wearable crystal energy with ease and elegance. 

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The Apartment

Like all the best fragrances, Abel’s delicious The Apartment perfume boasts various discernible fragrances while possessing an entirely enigmatic element. This sophisticated scent opens with notes of tart cherry before giving way to a rose, with myrrh and tolu balsam at the base—altogether resulting in a moody, velvety and warm perfume that lasts all day. Crafted using all natural ingredients, Abel fragrances are better for your body and the planet.

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Rivalry T-Shirts

Hiro Clark’s iconic Rivalry collection let’s you show the world how much you love a city—whether it’s your actual, spiritual or adopted home. Many cities are available, each in multiple t-shirt and sweatshirt options and colors. Prices start at $88 and vary by product.

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Bolt Smart Lock

Level has simplified the smart lock with its Bolt, allowing you to simply replace the bolt of your existing lock while keeping all other components—its plates, key, and knob. It’s very easy to replace on your own in just a few minutes, too, and no special skills are needed. Once installed your Bolt functions like other smart locks, using its app to lock and unlock, to assign access privileges, to let delivery people in, etc. It’s available in three models—Bluetooth ($199), Bluetooth + WiFi ($249) and Bluetooth + Matter ($229), which is likely the choice for most people.

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TimeCapsule 10-Year Battery for Apple AirTag

When a bag was stolen filled with expensive camera gear, the owner was calmed that the AirTag he had in it would help assist in its recovery. Then they realized that the battery in it was dead. AirTag batteries are easy to replace but typically only last around a year, which goes by quickly. So they got to work and Elevation Labs developed TimeCapsule, a rectangular case that supports two AA batteries, which can provide power for your AirTag for up to 10 years or more, and provides the power of 12 coin cell batteries. Price is for one TimeCapsule, but discounts are available for multiple units—$40 for a four pack, for example.

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Ultra Wrap 002 Sunglasses

A$AP Rocky’s latest “The Next Generation” collection with Ray-Ban, which fittingly made their debut on the runway at Men’s Paris Fashion Week, dips into a neo-futuristic, post-apocalyptic, Grace Jones in the house vibe that we can’t get enough of. On the streets, in the clubs, at the beach—the three wrapped styles in the collection (each available in several colorways) manage to hit a fashion and future intersection that feels spot-on as we navigate uncertain times. This pair, the Ultra Wrap 002, is our favorite, but both the 001s and 003s are solid options.

National Parks Collection Watches

With its new National Parks collection, heritage watch brand Timex celebrates Americana and classic design for less than $80 a pop. The seven watch designs—choose from Arches, Denali, Everglades, Grand Teton, Joshua Tree, Mount Rainier and Yosemite National Parks—include a vintage postcard-inspired illustration framed by a 40mm matte black resin case. Some watches might be too precious to wear for rigorous activity, but thanks to its durable crown protector, adjustable fabric strap and water resistance up to 50 meters, this line is designed to join you on your journey, national park and beyond.

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Psychedelic Now

Julia Chaplin’s “Psychedelic Now” explores the current cross-cultural psychedelic renaissance through text and images. She looks at four different themes and how they have the potential to create a better world—Rainbow Utopists (including A$AP Rocky), Cosmic Technophiles (including Leo Viallareal and Es Develin), Sprititualizers (including Olafur Eliasson and James Turrell) and Afrofuturists (including Kid Kudi and George Clinton).

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