Frescobol Carioca

Brown + Black Trancoso Beach Bat Set

$161.00

Founded by Harry Brantly and Max Leese, Frescobol Carioca crafts artisanal sports equipment that honors Brazilian beach culture and the popular regional sport frescobol (aka beach tennis). Their bats—including this brown and black set—are all handmade using off-cut wood from Brazil’s furniture industry. Not only are the bats crafted to accentuate the natural beauty of the wood, but they are also made with function in mind. A resin coating protects the wood from sand and water damage, while a Neoprene tape provides steadier grip. In this edition, two bats in classic wooden brown are paired with two navy balls, making for elevated, long-lasting beach equipment.

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Tank Garage Winery

Self-Love Red Wine

$40.00

Complex, floral and with a littler black pepper and red cherry, Tank Garage’s 2019 Self-Love is a blend of 41% Syrah from Napa Valley’s Carneros AVA, 31% Cinsaut from El Dorado’s Snows Crossing, 22% Grenache from Carneros AVA and 6% Valdiguié from Wilson Farms in Clarksburg. A bold California red, it’s a rich and juicy drink that pairs well with hearty food. Best of all, one dollar from every bottle sold will go to the National Alliance on Mental Illness to foster self-love and raise awareness about mental health.

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NorBlack NorWhite

Cassata Cream Apron

$90.00

Mriga Kapadiya and Amrit Kumar’s Bombay-based NorBlack NorWhite partnered with Diaspora Co (an equitable spice trade company that empowers 150 farms across India and Sri Lanka) on this vibrant, functional apron. Hand-dyed and screen-printed by NBNW’s team, each apron is fitted with deep pockets for handy storage and designed for machine washing. This classic style is uplifted by bright, sunset-inspired shades of yellow, orange and pink.

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Chani Nicholas

You Were Born For This: Astrology for Radical Acceptance

$16.00

Chani Nicholas’ You Were Born For This is an astrology-based guide for healing and self-acceptance. Nicholas—who founded the popular astrology app CHANI and has practiced as a counseling astrologer for over two decades—compiled the book with journal prompts, affirmations and reflective questions to help readers use astrology as a mirror for the self and to encourage locating and living a more fulfilling life. The book will break down birth charts (including sun, moon and rising signs) as a way deepen personal and worldly understandings. For the 2021 holiday season, Nicholas partnered with FreeForm, an organization dedicated to building wealth for queer, trans and BIPOC survivors of gender-based violence. Purchasing this book supports survivors (many of whom who wrap and package the product at a $28.85 per hour wage) with 100% of the proceeds going to the organization. A free trial of the premium CHANI subscription app will also be included with purchase.

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SALIMA

SALIMA Issue 02: Unplugging

$18.00

Biannual magazine SALIMA tackles art and culture with an intersectional feminist perspective, meaning they center the voices of Black people; Indigenous people; people of color; queer, trans or nonbinary individuals; and those with low incomes or disabilities. To that end, their magazine is pay what you can, and they offer issues in three different price points ($18, $28 and $48) to be accessible for those with less funds and provide ways for those with extra income to help cover the cost of someone else. In their second issue, the magazine found contributors who are 19 or younger to meditate on the theme of unplugging. Reports from TikTok, an interview with all-girl punk rock band The Linda Lindas, poetry and an insightful essay about emotional disconnection are just some of the critical work that constitutes this sophomore release.

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Quelle Est Belle

Trio American Bird Calls Set

$75.00

Beckon to a black-capped chickadee, goldfinch and American robin with this trio of handmade bird call toys that aim to bring children closer to nature. Crafted in the South of France by the artisan toy brand Quelle Est Belle, the three wood-and-metal items arrive with thoughtful, easy-to-follow instructions inside a wooden storage box.

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Prospect New York

A Goddess Glow by Judy Chicago

$81.00

When artist Judy Chicago was researching and developing her iconic 1974–1979 work, The Dinner Party, which commemorated influential women throughout history, she studied early goddess-worship within various cultures. This large, gloriously curved candle—A Goddess Glow—stands 10 inches tall and promises some 100 hours of burn time. Made in an edition of 1500 by Prospect New York, the goddess will change form through use, but remains a beautiful object even unlit.

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AMASS

Dry Gin

$55.00

For those who enjoy a dry gin with a citrus tinge, this iteration from LA-based AMASS promises notes of various fruit peels, lemongrass, pepper and more. Crafted using 29 botanicals (11 of which are grown in California), with no artificial additives, it’s complex but easy-drinking, and works in most cocktails—especially a classic martini.

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Printed Matter

Young, Gifted and Black: A New Generation of Artists

$50.00

Edited by Gagosian director Antwaun Sargent and published by the non-profit arts organization Printed Matter, Young, Gifted and Black: A New Generation of Artists considers works from the newest generation of Black artists as a whole. With an interview between Bernard Lumpkin and director of the Studio Museum in Harlem, Thelma Golden, and other contextualizations by curators and experts, this book outlines what it means to be young, gifted and Black in the contemporary art world.

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Misaki Kawai

Planet Plush Keyring

$19.00

Imbued with Misaki Kawai’s bold and playful style, this plush keyring is colorful, textured and sweet. The fluffy planet has been embroidered with the word “home” in Kawai’s trademark, childlike lettering. While it doesn’t resemble Earth, or even another familiar planet, it’s a nod to the idea that home isn’t a place, but a feeling.

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Phaidon

Mickalene Thomas Book (Signed Edition)

$125.00

Published by Phaidon, with text by Kellie Jones and Roxane Gay, this exquisite hardcover monograph is the first extensive study of pioneering Black visual artist Mickalene Thomas. Across 288 pages, Thomas’ powerful art unites to form an empowered dialogue about gender, sexuality, race and beauty. Thomas worked closely with Gay and Jones on this comprehensive volume, which coincides with her first-ever multi-part international exhibition, Beyond the Pleasure Principle.

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Tea Drunk

Classic Tea Sampler

$49.00

Chinese tea is incredibly layered with story and nuanced with flavor. NYC’s Tea Drunk, the brainchild of tea connoisseur Shunan Teng, is a purveyor of exceptional teas from small farms in China’s best growing regions. Teng herself visits each farm and often selects the specific bushes she wants leaves from. This sampler of White, Green, Wu Long and Red teas is a great entry point for one who’s new to Chinese tea and also a collection of the best examples of classics for the longtime aficionado.

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Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Hand-Painted Sign Tote

$40.00

Celebrating the humble but glorious hand-painted sign, this Los Angeles County Museum of Art tote features artwork by Ben Klevay’s She Chimp. The full address and phone number for the museum appears on one side and their LACMA acronym is on the other. Made from 100% cotton that is fabricated and printed in Southern California, this bag is a sturdy and comfortable option for carrying essentials.

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Mother Karen's

Original Powdershirt

$188.00

Reborn after its first existence in the late ’70s, Mother Karen’s offers up charming styles from that era’s ski culture. Their Original Powdershirt maintains a classic, retro pullover design with raglan sleeves and kangaroo pocket, while utilizing updated materials. The shell is made from 80% recycled polyester and has a durable water-repellent finish. This tri-color version (available in XS to XXL) is a perfect expression of the late ’70s transitioning to ’80s pop.

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Broccoli Magazine

Mushroom People: A Magazine for Mycophiles

$22.00

Cannabis-centered, women-run Broccoli Magazine released a special Mushroom People issue, dedicated to mycophiles and the mushroom curious alike. This 192-page magazine explores fungi and their meanings from a multitude of ethereal, healing and fascinating perspectives. Writer Bethany van Rijswijk forages through folklore’s interpretation of shrooms, Shruti Ravindran explores tripping through a neuroscience lens, while other writers tackle astrology, gastronomy and more. Soaked in psychedelic art and insightful reports, Mushroom People is a magical deep dive into a mind-opening field.

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Vessel

Helix One-Hitter

$65.00

The Helix one-hitter from Vessel is a perfect marriage of design and engineering to create an optimal cannabis smoking experience. The pure brass insert spirals smoke through 10 rotations; cooling it before it reaches your lips. Though the insert is easily removed from the sheath for cleaning, letting some resin build up is recommended to help capture any bits of debris that might escape from the bowl.

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New Museum Store

New Art New Ideas Brush Pencil

$4.00

This two-in-one brush and pencil carries the New Museum’s new mission statement, “New Art New Ideas,” through text emblazoned on the implement’s side. The statement underscores the museum’s ethos that contemporary art can act as a social and political force, capable of advancing society. To that end, this nifty utensil can be used to explore creative ideas through painting, sketches or a mix of both.

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The Kombucha Shop

Kombucha Brewing Kit

$45.00

The Kombucha Shop’s brewing kit offers expert knowledge about fermenting live cultures in an accessible and straightforward way. It includes all the equipment needed to brew kombucha (a sturdy one gallon jar, organic live cultures, a liquid starter, pipette and thermometer) in addition to organic cane sugar and teas for a quality and tasty brew. To ensure the product grows, the kit also features step-by-step brewing instructions, a post-brewing guide and pH test strips to make sure each step of the process is clear and on track.

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Penguin Random House

Fungarium Book

$38.00

Part of the Welcome to the Museum series published by Big Picture Press, Fungarium is an imaginative foray into the world of fungi for middle grade readers. Written by Gaya Ester, with illustrations by Katie Scott, the hardcover book ventures from the humble mushroom’s place in the supermarket to the category’s role in the history of medicine. Sure to empower the next generation of mycologists, this beautiful book delivers awe and the unexpected.

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leVerden

Amethyst Ki Bath Soak

$70.00

The women-owned and sustainability-focused wellness brand leVerden debuted recently with a four-product Bamboo Forest Collection that includes a refreshing body wash, rich body lotion, fragrant refillable candle and a luxuriant bath soak. All four items harness the power of bamboo salt—a traditional wellness component, created through a process where sea salt is pressed into bamboo stems and roasted for up to three years at high temperatures. All items in the collection work together seamlessly, though the nourishing Amethyst Ki Bath Soak makes for a relaxing entry point.

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Chef'n

Microgreens Grower Kit

$33.00

Complete with soil, seeds and a tray, the Microgreens Grower kit comprises everything needed to start a mini indoor farm. Simply pour the soil to a one-inch thickness in the tray, sprinkle the microgreen seeds, water them thoroughly with a spray bottle and cover with the lid for the first three days. With watering daily, the seeds will begin to sprout and, after two weeks, should be ready for harvesting.

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Zoë Chicco

20×20 Diamond Signet Ring

$395.00

Part of Zoë Chicco and Catt Sadler’s 20×20 collaboration, this oval signet features a white diamond within an engraved symbol that represents living in the present moment. Available in 14K yellow, rose or white gold, it’s made to order in size three to nine. Additionally, 100% of the proceeds are donated to The Loveland Foundation, an organization providing therapy, resources and healing opportunities to communities of color, especially Black women and girls.

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Botanopia

Mini Plant Stakes

$40.00

Decorative yet functional, these mini plant stakes support the growth of cuttings and small plants while adding a touch of whimsy to little gardens. The set of four stakes is made in Poland from recycled aluminum, so they’ll never rust. They also come in different, looping designs—all of which are elegant and charming in either the black or gold color option. Price is in Euros.

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Steven Alan

Cashmere Beanie

$148.00

Staying warm in the winter is best achieved with cashmere. Steven Alan’s beanies are a longtime favorite for their classic style and comfort. Made in NYC using Scottish cashmere—and available in five colors—it’s a basic at its very best.

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Women’s Center for Creative Work

Making Art During Fascism

$15.00

With all proceeds benefitting the Women’s Center for Creative Work (WCCW) in LA, Making Art During Fascism by Beth Pickens is part zine and part activity book. Designed and riso printed by WCCW, the 24-page publication is just one of many works available from the community- and creativity-driven hub.

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Foehn

Brise Pant

$130.00

Made from stretch fabric crafted by premium Swiss textile-maker, Schoeller, Foehn’s Brise Pants are comfortable, highly functional and great looking. Designed by climbers, they feature a gusseted crotch and articulated knees to afford freedom of movement and the taped-and-zippered thigh pocket has a pop of color on the zipper to offer a dose of style.

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