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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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’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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Featuring three different, interchangeable Carl Zeiss Vision lenses, these anti-fog ski goggles are designed for clarity no matter the weather. There are pink lenses with a mirror coating for cloudy days, black tint for bright sunshine and an orange tint that’s ideal for lowlight situations. Thanks to magnetic fastenings, switching lenses is super-easy. Designed in Stockholm, these sleek goggles provide 100% UV protection no matter the lens used.
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Featuring durable alloy ball bearings for reduced friction and decreased wrist strain, the SmartRope Chrome is a tech-forward jump rope that displays fitness data mid-air using LEDs. Built with accurate workout tracking and permanent non-contact sensors, the SmartRope—offered in three sizes: small, medium and large—provides jump counts, calories burned and other training data. As it rotates, the rechargeable micro USB-supported rope projects informative notes about each exercise session and syncs to an app, available on the Apple Store and Google Play.
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After an art show was cancelled due to the pandemic, artist, writer and performer Annie Bielski combined different pieces of paintings that were meant for the exhibition to construct the layered, abstract work “Outside” (2020). As part of the Fort Makers’ Dreamscapes series, a limited edition print of this visual promises 50% of its proceeds to Henry Street Settlement Food Access Initiative, an emergency food pantry organization for those affected by food insecurity.
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Flower-shaped and splash-proof, this daisy-shaped Bluetooth speaker livens up shower or bath time with music or podcasts. The speaker, made from 50% plastic and metal, is rechargeable thanks to a lithium-ion battery and cleans easily with a wipe. The suction-cup backing enables the three by two-inch frame to stick to a wall, fitting seamlessly into a bathroom.
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Including one .5g hemp pre-roll accompanied by a sleek refillable lighter, Her Highness NYC’s Last Prisoner Project Set offers more than a relaxed smoking experience: 50% of the proceeds go to the advocacy and prison reform non-profit, which directly supports women who have been unjustly incarcerated for low-level cannabis infractions. Each pre-roll has been filled with CBD flower that’s been sourced from a minority-owned hemp co-op in Shelton, CT.
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From Topo Designs, this plaid-patterned Mountain Shirt Jacket features overbuilt stitching on a 100% heavyweight cotton yarn item, which provides warmth and vibrancy for gloomy weather. In either its olive, red or blue-toned variations, the classic silhouette (available in size small to XXL) yields a comfortable and bold piece for layering.
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Designed by marijuana and pottery enthusiast Seth Rogen for his cannabis smoking accessories company, Houseplant, this new moss-colored set pairs a deep-well ceramic ashtray with a saucer and a vase for flowers. The glazed two-tone earthenware style is both minimal and soothing—and, as the brand notes, the saucer can double as an ashtray itself.
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