Available in 11 different colorways, these 100% cotton denim aprons from Big Bud Press are designed, sewn and dyed in Los Angeles. The inclusion of 42-inch straps and an adjustable neck strap allow each to fit people of all sizes. With big pockets for paintbrushes, markers, tools or even cooking utensils, the utilitarian design promises to be both practical and durable.
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Crafted from 100% organic cotton, Desmond & Dempsey’s lightweight pajamas boast bold designs in opulent tones but maintain a classic silhouette. The Circe Lion print features pink lions over rich green with piped lapels and cuffs, making them more sophisticated than most humble pajamas. Made for all genders (with options for pants or shorts) and also available for kids, they arrive in lavish packaging—making them ideal for gifting.
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From self-taught jeweler and social worker Vanessa Miller, the brand Black Queer Magic’s powerful pieces embrace the natural beauty of stones and precious metal—evidenced by these hand-strung crystal bracelets, each featuring brass accents. Miller donates a portion of their sales directly to Black LGBTQ people in the healing and creative communities. They also take custom jewelry orders.
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Any fitness enthusiast—especially those with a fondness for boxing—will confirm the impact and efficiency of jumping rope. Easy and inexpensive, this activity also eschews the need for bulky gear. CROSSROPE’s Get Lean Jump Rope Set (2020) includes the brand’s newest handles, .25-pound and .5-pound ropes (which are offered in multiple lengths and are easily swapped), a carrying pouch and access to the free version of the workout app—everything you need to jump with confidence.
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Awarded the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance for comfortability and performance, the X-SCAPE NBK Low by Deckers Lab are a sneaker, slipper and performance shoe hybrid. On the exterior, an EcoTan nubuck leather upper flows into an ultra-soft Xponent HD midsole. Inside, a high-rise heel stabilizes the foot, while a Looped Wool liner offers thermoregulation and sweat-wicking. The X-SCAPE NBK Low model is available in an array of colors, but our favorite remains the classic black-and-white combination, which proves viable for everyday or exercise wear.
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From CH favorite BFGF, the VARIOUS STAGES woven blanket features several of Lilian Martinez’s signature motifs: basketballs, leaves, fruits, Nike swooshes and more. On the edges, contrasting fringe adds even more flair. The cotton/polyester blend blanket measures out to 71 by 53 inches. Each one is made to order and Martinez suggests buyers allow at least one week for production and delivery.
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Poet Louise Glück—the first American woman to win the Nobel Prize for literature in 27 years—has 12 extraordinary books to her name. One of our favorites, The Seven Ages, proves to be perhaps her most audacious. The 44 poems within explore memory and dreams while facing potential futures and death. Beautiful and at times sardonic, Glück’s words remind readers of the boundlessness of writing.
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Frequent flyers (and many city-dwellers) know the joy of settling into a signature cocktail at an acclaimed hotel bar. With travel presently paused, Behind the Bar: 50 Cocktail Recipes from the World’s Most Iconic Hotels allows the adventurous to tour the world with their tastebuds. Budapest-based writer/editor Alia Akkam penned the celebratory collection, drawing inspiration from her years on the road, reporting about developments in hospitality. She’s peppered the pages with anecdotes that support the recipes, too.
Cover image of Behind the Bar by Alia Akkam (Hardie Grant) Illustrated © Evi-O.Studio, Kait Polkinghorne and Susan Le
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Featuring the striking black-on-black Warp Records logo, this T-shirt is purveyed by the legendary label’s subsidiary Bleep. Warp began in the back room of a Sheffield record shop circa 1989 and was founded by store employees Steve Beckett, Rob Mitchell and record producer Robert Gordon. It went on to become one of the most iconic names in music, producing albums by Nightmares on Wax, Aphex Twin, Tricky Disco and more.
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Fit for commuting or cruising, Levy’s baseline Electric Scooter features a first-ever for the consumer e-scooter market: within the stem (the pole that attaches the handlebars to the frame) there is a swappable battery system. This allows riders to change the internal battery (which should last 10 miles on a single charge) when it dies, lengthening rides and saving owners from the hassle of lugging the scooter home. (The scooter isn’t terribly heavy, though—just 27 pounds.) Further, the scooter is available with either 8.5-inch tubeless or solid tires—the latter eliminates the possibility of a flat while out on a ride.
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Scandinavian designer and Ferm Living founder Trine Andersen’s lovely, aptly named Pond Mirror boasts a shape that appears to have formed organically. Its curved, uneven edges reflect those of a pond, lending a softer appearance than other geometric mirrors. Measuring out to approximately 44 by 25 inches, it can be hung vertically or horizontally on the included hardware.
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As the weather gets colder and harsher, many people begin the search for hydrating skin- and hair-care. A leave-in treatment that nourishes your hair, evo’s Happy Campers can be sprayed throughout your tresses or pumped into one’s hands first to create a creme effect that’s even more concentrated. Either way, the formula hydrates and smooths, while protecting from heat and UV rays without leaving hair feeling greasy or heavy. Vegan and cruelty free, Happy Campers is made without sulfates, parabens or gluten, and smells subtly fresh with light floral notes.
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San Francisco-based graphic design studio Koeppel Design produces this set of handy record dividers that are customizable to cater to your personal musical taste. The six included slides are crafted from hand-finished, high-grade European birchwood and measure out to 12 by 14 inches—with a roughly two-by-six-inch tab to identify the section. Koeppel offers dozens of potential labels and laser engraves your selection on both sides. From “Hip-Hop” and “Metal” to “A Good Day,” “A Bad Day” and “Dirty Vinyl,” the available options cover all bases.
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With everything needed to craft one comfy 26 by 56.5-inch blanket, We Are Knitters’ Nick Blanket Knitting Kit includes four skeins of 200 gram wool, two 15mm (aka US 19) wooden knitting needles, the pattern, a small knitter’s sewing needle and an embroidered label. Customization options include variations in needles and an array of wool colors. Knitter Morgane Mathieu collaborated with WAK on this easy-to-use kit.
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The 2020 release of Flamagra (Instrumentals) strips down Flying Lotus’ exemplary sixth studio album of all vocals (from the likes of David Lynch, Anderson .Paak, George Clinton and more) to highlight the sprawling sonic landscape. A producer, DJ, musician and founder of Brainfeeder, Flying Lotus (aka Steven Ellison) proves his absolute mastery on the conceptual, at times eerie, album. Available on vinyl with a custom slipmat and printed liners, the cosmic experience bends minds as it blends enthralling electronics.
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In The Art of Sound: A Visual History for Audiophiles, British author and musical artist Terry Burrows traces the history of recorded sound through technology—from gramophones to mixers. Beginning in the acoustic era (1877-1925), Burrows details developments in product design made by musicians, engineers and technologists and presents them in exclusive imagery commissioned for this book, courtesy of the EMI Archive Trust. Further into the book (which boasts over 700 images and illustrations) Burrows surveys more recent innovations: magnetic tape recording, CDs, and everything that came with the dawn of the digital era.
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Beloved artist Yayoi Kusama applies her uniquely whimsical vision to a limited edition gift box of Veuve Cliquot’s La Grande Dame 2012 Champagne, which features a label showcasing the artist’s speckles, too. For the collaboration, Kusama also produced a select number of colorful, twisting floral sculptures—though, as one may suspect, they’re not included in the limited edition gift box and can only be acquired by emailing privateclient@moethennessey.com.
Image courtesy of © Yayoi Kusama
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Staying in, cooking more and thinking about home improvement has led some of us to fantasize about kitchen upgrades. In their brand new range of ranges, Samsung has married crisp design with advanced technology. They’re not only WiFi-enabled for convenient connectivity, but they also now feature Smart Dial—an interface that learns your patterns to anticipate the right setting at the right moment. A built-in air fryer and fingerprint-resistant stainless steel finishes add even more allure.
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Mister Green’s Double Insulated Bong Water Bottle keeps liquids cold for approximately 24 hours or hot for about 12 hours. The BPA- and phthalate-free stainless steel thermos jokingly reads Bong Water, features a finger-carry lid (for easy toting) and a lite-duty carabiner, too—which can be upgraded to a Mister Green Gear carabiner for $10. Available in plenty of colorways, it can hold 750ml.
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LA-based Uno Atelier’s Medium Planter (which measures 3 by 3 inches) utilizes the brand’s favorite material: concrete. The planters have drainage holes to better accommodate all kinds of plants, and are available in various colorways—including some with marbled effects.
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Symbolizing abundance, fertility and love in various religions and cultures, the pomegranate promises good fortune and health. These handmade porcelain pomegranates from Tel Aviv’s SIND Studio appear delightfully abstract thanks to their hand-painted patterns and colors. While no two are the same, all feature real gold paint contrasting more subdued hues.
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With the purchase of Cuddle + Kind’s handcrafted, premium cotton-constructed Maya the Mermaid doll, 10 meals are donated to schoolchildren who are in need—via partnerships with World Food Program USA’s School Meals Program, Children’s Hunger Fund, Breakfast Club of Canada and WE Charity School Nutrition Program. Further, the sale of these fair-trade dolls also supports 750 artisans in Peru. Maya is handmade in two sizes (20 or 13 inches) and will provide kids with plenty of company, comfort and inspiration for playtime.
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Recently launched Rasāsvāda concoctions are made from hand-gathered whole plants often used in ancient traditions and contemporary customs. These non-alcoholic botanical blends (“spirit restoratives” as the brand calls them) provide benefits that include aiding digestion, reducing stress and more. Available in three complex iterations—Rose Bergamot, Black Ginger and our favorite, the fresh and bitter Ruby Artemisia—these delightful drinks come in 375ml or 750ml bottles, and in cases of three or 12. Multi-packs of all three flavors are also available.
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Featuring Tim Presley artwork from exhibitions at Chicago’s Soccer Club Club and LA’s The Pit, the book Under the Banner of Concern complements its visual power with some of the artist’s poetry. Abstract yet identifiable, Presely’s portraiture relies on his signature “every figure” symbology, marked by sunken eyes and hollowed out, almost stick figure-like, bodies. In some spreads, black and white figures clash or contrast, and sometimes collaborate within a larger scene. Under the Banner of Concern comprises 140 pages and 89 images, including a handful of previously unreleased Presley pieces.
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More than a regular bag to tote your goods around (though it will do that), this bag from Power & Light Press donates all proceeds to Planned Parenthood. In fact, they have donated $97,000 so far. Listing all the services that PP offers—perhaps for those who believe it exists purely to provide abortions—the bag is simply printed with various essentials like pap smears, counseling and more.
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Super-sturdy but soft and comfortable, Hedley & Bennett’s 1991 apron pays homage to the early ’90s thanks to its use of acid-washed 10-ounce denim. With two large lap pockets and a small double-compartment chest pocket, there’s plenty of room for notepads and pens for professionals, and whatever home cooks might need to tuck away. The generous 41-inch cotton waist straps make this piece one-size-fits-most, as does the adjustable neck strap.
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