Rizzoli

Black Refractions: Highlights from The Studio Museum in Harlem

$45.00

Since 1968, The Studio Museum in Harlem has been a center for and a champion of Black art and Black culture. The new book Black Refractions: Highlights from The Studio Museum in Harlem contextualizes select artwork from the institution’s collection, which includes pieces by Faith Ringgold, Kerry James Marshall, Norman Lewis, Lorna Simpson and others. Authors Connie H Choi, Thelma Golden and Kellie Jones discuss the thematic and procedural processes in curating Black art, include essays by art historians and collectors (like Eliza A Butler, Akili Tommasino, Taylor Aldridge, Larry Ossei Mensah and Daniela Fifi) and feature 125 artworks. Together, the book pays historical homage to the multiplicities of identities and techniques in African-American art, tracing works in various mediums from the 1930s to today.

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LaFace Records

ATLiens 25th Anniversary Edition

$70.00

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of their masterpiece ATLiens, OutKast’s four-LP reissue doesn’t include just the original album, but also the instrumentals—available commercially for the first time ever. Along with the vinyl (which features the tracks “Elevators (Me & You),” “Two Dope Boyz (In A Cadillac)” and “Jazzy Belle”), the duo collaborated with London-based firm F That on a video game based on the album. In the game, players defend Atlanta against an alien invasion as Andre 3000 or Big Boi.

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All Very Goods

Stardust and Honey Silk Scarf

$120.00

Honey Dijon’s partnership with Etsy, for an installment of the Creator Collaborations series, manifests as a gorgeous collection of apparel, accessories, home decor, art and more from 10 makers on the platform. Each piece has been selected by the artist who chose products that connected with her love and appreciation for queer culture of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. Our pick is the Stardust and Honey silk scarf from Washington DC-based All Very Goods—founded by Ama Schulman. With Schulman’s design on the 36-inch by 36-inch 100% silk scarf, the accessory features a hand-stitched rolled hem.

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Monacelli Press

Edible Flowers: How, Why, and When We Eat Flowers

$35.00

Featuring glorious photography by Adrianna Glaviano, the book Edible Flowers: How, Why, and When We Eat Flowers by Monica Nelson is part practical guide, history book and personal story—all organized alphabetically by each bloom’s common name. 100 flowers are featured alongside their Latin name, locations, blooming seasons, flavor profiles and which part is edible. Also outlined are historical practices (from ancient Greeks and Romans drinking violet wine to help with hangovers to medieval women adding borage to drinks as a kind of love potion) and culinary and cultural uses (like hibiscus drinks in Cambodia and the use of rose water in cooking across the Middle East, India and North Africa). There are also various contributions—including recipes—from chefs, writers and artists.

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Tree Juice

Pure Maple Syrup

$5.00

Catskills-based Tree Juice Maple Syrup not only makes traditional, 100% pure maple syrup but also various infused and flavored iterations including zesty lemon and bourbon barrel-aged. Available in two-ounce bottles up to half-gallon jugs, this all-natural syrup is made on a 100-acre family-owned farm and promises to be non-GMO, gluten-free and vegan.

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Golden Grooming

Beard Balm and Oil Bundle

$25.00

Golden Grooming—founded by former NFL player Herman Moore—makes their skin and haircare products with Black men in mind. The brand’s Beard Balm and Oil Bundle comprises their lush Big Growth Beard Balm (made with mango butter, beeswax, shea butter, and coconut, grapeseed sandalwood, amber and peppermint oils) and Ultra Conditioning Beard Oil (with sunflower, castor, avocado, hempseed, golden jojoba and sweet orange oils), both of which promise to soften and strengthen hair while encouraging growth and preventing dryness. These Detroit-made formulas have been created for coarse or curly beards.

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Adsum + Nanga

UDD 180 DX Sleeping Bag

$355.00

Brooklyn-based label Adsum collaborated with Japanese outdoor brand Nanga (founded by Akira Yokota in 1941) on a four-product collection made for adventures. The standout product, the UDD 180 DX Sleeping Bag, is a custom-sewn item made in bright yellow and orange; colors inspired by ’90s mountaineering. It folds down into a lightweight, pocket-sized carry bag, but is filled with warm, high-performance 770 fillpower down that’s been treated to be water-resistant. A playful but practical detail, the YKK zipper glows in the dark to help sleepers avoid snagging.

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David Zwirner Books

Making a Great Exhibition Book

$19.00

Engaging and insightful, Making a Great Exhibition is the debut children’s book from David Zwirner Books, the publishing division of the world-renowned gallery. Created by author Doro Globus (managing director of David Zwirner Books) and award-winning artist and illustrator Rose Blake, the colorful work explores how artists produce something special and then share it with the world. It’s recommended for kids ages three to seven but surely it’s a tale for all to enjoy.

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CADDIS

“Porgy Backstage” Progressive Sunglasses

$149.00

For those who need readers the on-off-on-off of glasses to see nearby images and text gets irritating quickly. Caddis makes progressive glasses without a prescription at the top of the lens and adjustment at the bottom to solve for that exact conundrum. And now they’re offering four different styles made for the outdoors—whether you’re reading on the beach or spotting marine life from a boat. Their Porgy Backstage design draws inspiration from classic wayfarers and comes in two colorways: turtle or gloss black. The high-grade progressive lenses also protect from UV rays, and customers can select their level of magnification.

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Walden

Canvas Meditation Cushion

$95.00

Available in three colors (black, navy or green) and in two sizes (standard or travel), Walden’s new meditation cushion was developed with input from yoga and meditation experts. Covered in an organic heavyweight canvas, the cushion has been designed to mold to your body while sitting on it. Price is for the standard size.

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Dandelion Chocolate

Single-Origin Truffle Collection

$45.00

This assortment of single-origin truffles from Dandelion Chocolate continues the brand’s “bean-to-bonbon” mission and comes complete with an illustrated guide to flavors, sources and harvest years. The 15 chocolates have five origins (Belize, Colombia, Ecuador, Madagascar and Tanzania) and several confectionary flavors, including molasses, banana, cream, fudge and even sourdough.

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Faris

ROCA Toggle Necklace

$175.00

A gorgeous spin on the classic lariat, this ROCA Toggle Necklace by Seattle-based FARIS (helmed by Faris Du Graf) features a delightfully bumpy handmade T-bar and hoop that appear like molten metal. Available in sterling silver or bronze with a gold-fill chain, this piece will oxidize over time but can easily be polished. The box-link chain measures 17 inches.

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Made in Chinatown

Bangkok Center Grocery Dish Towel

$25.00

The Made in Chinatown platform supports small businesses by providing them with access to free design services for merch, so far raising almost $2 million. This collaboration, with NYC’s Bangkok Center Grocery (a store that stocks Thai products and cookbooks), was designed by Kasey Coffey—a Brooklyn based artist—and features an illustration of the ingredients in tom yum soup.

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Holsol for YOWIE

Denim Tulip Hat

$75.00

Part of YOWIE’s five-year anniversary collection, this denim hat has been made by Holsol—a shop and studio founded by Suldano Abdiruhman, Bokeum Jeon and Eloise Parisi. Handmade in their West Philadelphia location, the lined hat has a 23-inch diameter.

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Casa Bosques

The Makers Series Chocolates

$20.00

Rafael de Cardenas, Casa Bosques Chocolates and DeVonn Francis have collaborated on the new, limited edition Makers Series whose packaging features the work of three artists: Mary L Bennett (of Gee’s Bend quilters), Joe Light and Ronald Lockett. The chocolate within, thought up by Casa Bosques’ Rafael Prieto and Francis, is inspired by the latter’s Jamaican heritage and the artists’ work. Made with single-origin cacao beans from Chiapas, Mexico, the chocolate is enhanced with chamomile, ginger and bay leaf. Best of all, 100% of the profits will be donated to The Okra Project, which focuses on supporting Black Trans people who face food insecurity.

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SIGIL

Aqua Viridi Fragrance

$130.00

SIGIL’s newest fragrance, Aqua Viridi, combines powerful scents that work in harmony, despite their strong individual attributes. With kunzea (a plant boasting a fresh, clean scent) to seaweed (offering a salty, marine element), petitgrain (providing sparkling, zesty citrus) and more, Aqua Viridi is both refreshing and rich. The perfume is made from natural ingredients (the alcohol is derived from organic cane sugar) and this balanced scent echoes nature, transporting the wearer far away.

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Actual Source

ComfyBoy Special Cap

$54.00

From collaborative design studio, publisher, brand and book store, Actual Source comes the new ComfyBoy Special Cap. Available in four colorways (black, navy, gray or black and gray), these five-panel caps are crafted from  100% wool flannel—making them extra warm and cozy. Embroidered with the letter A, there’s a retro tech element to this accessory, which also boasts a fabric adjustable strap.

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Burnside

Cabrillo Knife

$150.00

Small knives can be handy for various tasks around the house or when camping, and this one from Burnside is light, strong and sleek. Measuring just over eight inches in length, it’s crafted from stainless steel and weighs only four ounces. Its design allows for ambidextrous use and there’s even a clip to attach it to your pocket or tool belt. Functional and design-forward, it’s a knife on par with the apparel brand Arc’teryx.

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Upperstate

The Upperstate Pole

$69.00

Slightly heavier than traditional hiking poles, this one from Upperstate weighs just under two pounds and boasts an internal mechanism that allows for height adjustment. With 21 settings, the lowest possible is 3’1″ and the tallest is 4’9″ end to end. Made to support everyday mobility, it can be used around the house and outside.

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Dog Patch SF

“Nolan” Four-Foot Dog Leash

$25.00

Used climbing ropes are remade into dog leashes for Ryan Dempsey’s company Dog Patch SF. Climbers donate the (retired, though still robust and useable) ropes to the brand’s Ropes for Rescues Recycling Program, and they’re transformed into practical, sturdy leashes. Each climber also selects an animal rescue service or shelter to donate a portion of the proceeds. Every leash comes with a backstory, like this neon green “Nolan” iteration, which was mostly used in Joshua Tree National Park and will result in a donation to San Francisco Animal Care and Control.

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PHAIDON

The Kitchen Studio: Culinary Creations by Artists

$40.00

Part cookbook and part art tome, The Kitchen Studio: Culinary Creations by Artists comprises illustrations, paintings, photographs and recipes from 70 artists. With stunning works by Klodin Erb, Nicolas Party, Olafur Eliasson, Zina Saro-Wiwa, Tiffany Sia and others, the book also features an introduction by Massimo Bottura. From a recipe (and sculpture) of candied yams by Charles Gaines to colorful face-shaped meringues by Jeppe Hein, these recipes span cocktails, main meals, snacks, dips and more. With some dishes familiar, some adventurous and others off-kilter and odd, there’s something for everybody—whether a home chef, art enthusiast or both.

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Telfar

Liberia Track Shorts

$120.00

From beloved cult favorite Telfar (the eponymous label of Telfar Clemens) comes the Team Liberia collection. Worn by the Liberian Olympic team, the performance line features midriff jerseys, cut-out sweatpants, deconstructed T-shirts and more. One of the more classic items, the track shorts, come in two colorways (navy or sand) and are crafted from a polyester/elastane blend for flexibility. Ideal for running, working out or hanging out, they feature hidden pockets and cut a retro silhouette.

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Steff Eleoff

DRIP Single Earring

$120.00

The sculptural nature of Steff Eleoff’s lovely jewelry makes sense when considering the Toronto native spent time in NYC doing a Masters in fine arts. Partly inspired by nature and architecture, her pieces are show-stoppers—especially her gooey, liquid-looking 2021 collection. From that range, the DRIP single earring, handmade from sterling silver, appears to be almost fluid; dribbling from the wearer’s earlobe. Futuristic with a tinge of Y2K, her pieces can be worn individually or mismatched.

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Counter Culture Coffee

Equilibrium Limited Release Blend

$19.00

An amalgam of beans (in equal thirds) from Ethiopia, Kenya and Guatemala, Counter Culture Coffee’s limited release Equilibrium blend yields dynamic notes of berry and sweet citrus. The lightly roasted whole-bean coffee also adheres to the brand’s rigorous socially responsible and environmentally sustainable mission.

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Veil

OG Room Spray

$20.00

Rather than mask the smell of cannabis smoke, Veil’s OG Room Spray eliminates burnt terpene molecules in the air. This concoction is comprised of all-natural, non-toxic essential oils and boasts subtle notes of sweet orange and black pepper with a layer of Virginia cedar. Delightful and light, the room spray (which comes in an eight-ounce bottle) is also colorless, so it won’t stain fabrics.

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Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design

Round Mirror

$255.00

Beloved for his creative and bold use of color, Italian artist, architect and designer Gaetano Pesce has a particular fondness for viscous materials like resin. Created by Pesce for Fish Design, this large round mirror is handmade in Italy so each one will be slightly different. The two-tone object is practical but playful, and lends a little whimsy to the space in which it’s hung.

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