Transnomadica for Proto

Chore Jacket

$320.00

We find so much joy in seeing two brands that do good things for the world collaborating to make something special. For this limited collection Transnomadica reworked vintage blue chore jackets in four different styles exclusively for Proto. Transnomadica is the evolution of Maurizio Donadi’s vast collection of vintage denim, military and workwear which he curates into informative and inspiring gallery exhibitions and also reworks using both modern and traditional techniques to bring peace, love and fun to old pieces. Proto is an upstart footwear brand dedicated to finding a better path in the industry by focusing on equity, representation, fairness and sustainability through the entire value chain of what they do. Prices range from $280 – $320 depending on the style.

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Kingston

XS1000 1TB External Solid State Drive (SSD)

$66.00

Kingston’s external solid state drives offer performance and reliability at accessible prices. Their latest addition to the line up is the small (2.5″x1″), lightweight (less than 19g) XS1000, which is available in 1TB and 2TB capacities at 1,050MB/s, which is fast enough for most people and uses. The XS2000 is faster, more expensive and comes in 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB options. View the range and select the one that best suits your needs.

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NOAH + Niwaki

Garden Tote

$118.00

From the small but mighty collaboration between NYC-based NOAH and Japan-inspired gardening brand Niwaki, the Garden Tote is a hardy, practical bag for all your days spent planting, weeding and pruning. Crafted from a sturdy 100% cotton canvas, the bag features one spacious main compartment and deep pockets around the outside for organizing all your gear. It has a flat base so it will stand up on its own, whether you’re lugging tools, soil or bulbs.

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AETHER + Mackintosh

Field Parka

$1,750.00

LA-based active apparel brand AETHER and UK outerwear mainstay Mackintosh have come together to merge two centuries of British craftsmanship and modern design. The two-piece collection includes a Field Parka (shown here) and Field Anorak. Each jacket, handcrafted in the UK by individual artisans, combines functionality and style, featuring two-tone color blocking of Mackintosh’s classic rubberized fabric, a unique three-piece hood and comprehensive seam-taped waterproofing. Pocket placements are optimized for active outdoor activities and ventilation is carefully added to maintain comfort without compromising the aesthetic. The Field Parka also includes a removable quilted liner. Leveraging the best of each brand, the covetable collection is limited to a total of 100 pieces

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BYREDO

Limited Edition Sweet Grass Candle

$75.00

Indulgent but botanical, BYREDO’s limited edition Sweet Grass candle boasts notes of musk and sage, as well as orris, palo santo and the slightly syrupy fragrance of mirabelle. Housed in the brand’s classic glass vessel, this 240-gram candle burns for approximately 60 hours. The black wax (which is vegan) adds a layer of sophistication to its overall appeal. Price is in Euros.

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Shady Knoll Distillery

Apple Brandy

$38.00

From family-owned and operated Shady Knoll Orchards & Distillery, this flavorful apple brandy is crafted from fruit grown on the family’s farm in New York’s picturesque Hudson Valley region. Shady Knoll does all processing, fermenting, distilling, barrel-aging and bottling on site. For the apple brandy, Shady Knoll ferments all the fruit naturally over the course of several months. The liquid is then double-distilled and aged for at least three-and-a-half years in new toasted American oak barrels. It’s then finished for four months in ex-Madeira barrels from Portugal. The result is an award-winning craft spirit with a delectable, layered profile.

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Prospective Flow

Smiley Duck Sneakers

$190.00

Made from cotton canvas with a rubber outsole and toecap, Prospective Flow’s latest sneaker design puts a smile on your feet. Like all of the LA-based brand’s clothes and accessories these shoes are designed with timeless style and enduring quality by a Japanese-American team that leans heavily into traditional craft. The Smiley Ducks are available in natural (shown) and black with pre-orders now until 29 September and deliveries in 4-6 months.

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Amundsen

Field Slacks

$279.00

From the Norwegian brand whose short shorts were seemingly on everyone this past summer there’s now a pant version of their Field Shorts just in time for fall. Amundsen uses two-way stretch Cordura to ensure optimal comfort and range of motion then reinforces the seat and thighs with double layered waxed cotton for maximal durability. They’re available in three colorways, the Spruce Green shown here as well as Stormy Blue and Desert Tan.

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Phaidon

The Atlas of Car Design: The World’s Most Iconic Cars

$150.00

650 of the world’s most iconic cars—from 30 countries and 190 manufacturers—are presented in this comprehensive design-focused survey. Written by Jason Barlow with Guy Bird and an introduction by Brett Berk, it’s as much an authoritative reference book as it is design inspiration for novices or simply a nice addition to a coffee table. Organized by country and decade, it provides helpful insight into historical design trends. It’s currently available for preorder.

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Fellow

Tally Pro Precision Scale

$185.00

Fellow is dedicated to improving the aesthetic and functionality of the coffee-making experience. Their latest product, Tally, takes on the simple scale and evolves it with a clean design and useful tech. Measurements are precise to the tenth of a gram and lightning fast and the USB-C rechargeable battery lasts for a total of 13 hours which is roughly equivalent to 100 brews. Tally can be used in different modes ranging from simple weight to “Brew Assist,” which guides you through the process of measuring the coffee and water to make the perfect pour-over. There’s also a timer mode that helps manage the interplay between how much water to use and how fast to pour it.

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DSPTCH

Gym/Work Pack

$225.00

Balancing clean design and maximal function, DSPTCH products have been a CH favorite for years. Their Gym/Work collection is comprised of three styles that have compartments configured to keep fitness apparel and business tools separated. Made from ballistic nylon, this backpack has an external mesh roll-top pocket for wet clothes that’s also big enough to hold shoes. There’s a large water bottle side pocket and an internal laptop sleeve. Available now as a pre-sale, orders will ship in December.

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Sage & Salt

The Door Amulet

$350.00

From Sage & Salt, our go-to resource for crystals and related products, The Door Amulet serves as both an art object to adorn your door, and equally importantly as a force for neutralizing negative energy from entering your home. Hand-crafted by gemstone artist Luis Alberto, each is a unique piece with carved and inlaid quartz, lapis, obsidian and brass. Like all of the brand’s stones, those in the amulet are ethically sourced, ritually cleansed and charged by burying them in a vortex in the Arizona desert. It’s also a great gift for celebrating a friend’s new home.

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DelMonico Books

Blue Dream and the Legacy of Modernism in the Hamptons: A House by Diller Scofidio + Renfro

$85.00

From DelMonico Books, “Blue Dream and the Legacy of Modernism in the Hamptons: A House by Diller Scofidio + Renfro” is an inspiring, insightful chronicle of the creation of one extraordinary home. A collaboration between Robert and Julie Reyes Taubman, acclaimed architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro, builder Ed Bulgin, landscape architect Michael Boucher and designer Michael Lewis, the home—aptly named Blue Dream—reaffirms the avant-garde spirit of the Hamptons. The thoughtful text within the richly illustrated tome has been penned by renowned architecture critic Paul Goldberger.

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Portland Pet Food Company

Grain and Gluten Free Pumpkin Biscuits Dog Treats

$10.00

Portland Pet Food Company makes simple, healthy treats for your pup. Their Pumpkin Biscuits are gluten and grain free and have only five ingredients—garbanzo bean flour, 100% natural pumpkin, 100% natural peanut butter, molasses and cinnamon.

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Vatkalimon

Hip Bag

$33.00

Vatkalimon’s colorful hip bags are handmade and well priced. The main pouch has two areas and an interior pocket, and there’s a second smaller exterior zippered pouch. Can be worn on the shoulder or waist. Many different color combinations are available.

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Skechers

Jen Stark: Uno – Infinite Drip Sneakers

$95.00

Jen Stark‘s colorful art looks great in many artistic mediums, and now you can wear it on your feet. The Skechers Street x Jen Stark: Uno – Infinite Drip women’s sneaker brings her well known Drip series to shoes featuring the brand’s Air-Cooled Memory Foam insole and visible airbag midsole. The Uno is available in full throttle color (shown) and black and white; a second high top style is also available.

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Breville

Piruwa Kettle

$349.00

Honoring 65,000 years of Australian culture, Breville has worked with Alison Page—a Wadi Wadi and Walbanga woman of the Yuin nation and founder of the National Aboriginal Design Agency—to create the Aboriginal Culinary Journey collection. Four different artists created original works for the collection; they each own the copyright to their works and receive royalties from the sale of the products. Further, Breville is donating 100% of the profits from this collection to be split between the National Indigenous Culinary Institute and an Indigenous scholarship fund at the University of Technology Sydney. A total of 10,000 units were produced with the goal to raise AUD$1,000,000. Shown here is the Piruwa Kettle by Yalti Napangati.

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Ashes and Diamonds

Blanc 2021

$50.00

Bright but balanced, the 2021 Blanc from Ashes and Diamonds has been crafted with a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon grapes from three vineyards in Oak Knoll District and Yountville AVAs. Fresh and zesty, it has notes of citrus and green apple but balances out for a softer finish. This wine is certainly bold enough for pairing with all kinds of summertime fare, from seafood to meat and veggies from the grill.

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Ethnicraft

Spindle Bed

$3,489.00

Ethnicraft’s new Spindle bed—which draws inspiration from a spinning wheel—feels fresh and inspired with just the right balance between the spokes, tapered legs, square frame and rounded edges. It’s available in natural and black oak (shown) and reclaimed teak, in both queen and king sizes.

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Black Mountain Products

Loop Resistance Exercise Band Set

$13.00

A $13 investment in Black Mountain Products’s five-piece loop resistance exercise band set makes it easy to get in a surprisingly good workout or stretch while traveling, at your office or at home. Nearly weightless and flat, the set easily fits into a bag or suitcase. We always travel with ours.

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Walker Art Center

Pacita Abad Retrospective

$65.00

You may not be familiar with the work of Pacita Abad, an accomplished artist whose vibrant trapuntos (quilted paintings) were a signature of her unique style that crossed cultures and blended mediums. Nineteen years after her death she and her work are being celebrated in a thorough retrospective at the Walker Art Museum. This book includes the works in the exhibition as well as numerous new writings and essays about the artist along with additional works, many published for the first time. It’s a feast for the eyes and a fitting celebration of her incredible artistic spirit and talent, which never received the level of awareness it deserves.

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CCP

Dougi Camo Pants

$257.00

With a cross-over design of the front panels CCP’s Dougi pants are a clever interpretation of the traditional Kendo uniform suited for everyday wear. The internal belt that cinches at the hips makes for an extremely comfy fit and side seam pockets upgrade their utility. This CH favorite design from the Japanese sportswear brand is now available in three different camouflage patterns—Chocolate Chip Desert, Swedish and Woodland (pictured here).

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Swatch

What If…Green

$110.00

What if the first Swatch were rectangular instead of round? This new design reimagines what it could have looked like. New materials and manufacturing technology—including bioceramic for the case and biosourced glass and strap—make it possible to create this watch today at an equally affordable price point. Notable details include its crystal, which you can see-through on the sides, day and date and glow in the dark hands.

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Sonos

Era 300

$449.00

Sonos pioneered the world of premium wireless home audio systems over 20 years ago and has been iterating through their innovations ever since. Released earlier this year, the Era 300 is a huge leap forward as it renders truly immersive sound in even the most awkward spaces. Six amps power four tweeters and two woofers to send music up, forward, left and right and after using the Sonos app’s Trueplay feature the output of each driver is adjusted for the room it’s placed in. Our tests have been in a loft environment with high ceilings and hard surfaces that usually swallow the nuances of any type of music. The Era 300 has been extremely impressive with any streaming source, but the spatial audio experience when listening to tracks mastered in Dolby Atmos is unbelievable. Equipped with Bluetooth and Wifi and compatible with Apple’s AirPlay, Era 300 offers plenty of flexibility for playback beyond what’s available in the (extensive) Sonos app.

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Ichendorf

Alice Mug / White Mushroom

$43.00

Designer Alessandra Baldereschi’s glassware Mushroom collection feels fresh and playful, yet doesn’t succumb to often used tropes. The mushroom stem is a step up from simply decorating the glass itself. Made of clear borosilicate glass, it’s dishwasher safe. Available in other colors and there are more pieces in the collection.

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Penguin Random House

This Is Not a Cookbook: A Chef’s Creative Process from Imagination to Creation

$20.00

From celebrated chef Flynn McGarry—who first served tasting menus to guests in his early teens and opened the restaurant Gem in NYC at age 19, followed by 2022’s Gem Wine—This Is Not a Cookbook: A Chef’s Creative Process from Imagination to Creation is an illustrated book for young readers that’s boiling over with insight and encouragement. Designer Adil Dara contributed the charming illustrations and, thankfully, McGarry includes some of his favorite recipes.

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