Look closely and a subtle shark fin reveals itself in the Rulezpeeps leather coin purse. Simple, useful, and just a wee bit fierce, it’s the perfect small accessory staple.
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Artist William Edmonds expands his imaginative aesthetic to ceramics, creating household pottery pieces in unexpected but practical shapes. Mugs bring a rustic touch to the table in painterly earth tones glazed to abstract perfection.
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Created by two orthopedic surgeons who have a passion for grilling, Bone Doctors’ Hot Pack gift set include Brazen Heat BBQ sauce with habanero and arbor peppers, Sweet & Spicy with peaches, honey, and cayenne, and their new Fire & Brimstone hot sauce with chilies and apple cider vinegar. This spicy set arrives packed in a wooden crate.
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Former professional cricket player Dion Nash created a convenient travel set of his mens skincare necessities. The On the Road Travel Edition includes 1-ounce tubes of Triumph & Disaster’s YFL wash, Ritual Face Cleanser, Old Fashioned Shave Cream and Gameface Moisturizer—all made with indigenous ingredients like Tamanu oil from Polynesia.
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The rugged mountains of Patagonia and Mt. Fitz Roy inspired this camo printed backpack, made from heavyweight 18-ounce canvas. An interior padded sleeve helps protect a laptop while out on urban and rural adventures. Each Stone + Cloth purchase provides educational support and scholarships for students who live near the foothills of Kilimanjaro.
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Beardbrand’s handmade pocket comb puts plastic competitors to shame. Teeth are individually saw cut, then polished to glide smoothly through facial locks with no risk of split ends. This is a small but powerful tool for the man serious about putting his best face forward.
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Celebrate warm nights outside with Land of Nod’s kid-friendly teepee, a handsome fort sure to inspire plenty of creative dreaming. The durable playtime structure is made from 100% cotton canvas fabric, and attaches to solid wood poles.
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The brilliant, solar-powered Skylock is designed to make commuting nice and easy. The intelligent Bluetooth- or Wifi-enabled lock helps to greatly prevent theft and a need for keys while encouraging bike sharing among friends and family. Debuting in 2015, Skylock is now available for pre-order.
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French artist Jean Jullien takes a cheeky look at beach culture through his series of visual ruminations entitled “La Plage.” Inspired by the social oddities of hanging seaside and “how naked it all gets,” Jullien created pared-down yet vibrant images of ice cream melting, people swimming and of course, the ubiquitous butt. His abstract, Rothko-like giclée print called “Bum” is the perfect subtle reference ready to shine at home.
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The American Design Club gives the classic backyard bag-toss game a handsome facelift with The Cornhole Project. Show off your hand-eye coordination with a cornhole board hand-crafted by Joshua Breeze in Brooklyn and kitted out by a slew of designers, including Brian Farrell, The Principals, Scrapile, Elisa Werbler and more.
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From one creative mind to another, Ryan Gander’s 224-page book “Artists’ Cocktails” recognizes the ongoing narrative between an artist and his or her favorite drink. London-based Gander places offbeat snapshots along with intoxicating libations favored by artists like Martino Gamper, Dinos Chapman, Cory Arcangel, Tobias Rehberger, David Shrigley and many more.
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London’s Mister Peebles creates humorous paper goods with the noble mission of increasing the amount of times you chuckle in a day. His success lies in his little anthropomorphic friends, which he illustrates using watercolor pencils, pen and “some ideas picked up at the zoo.” Our pick is “David Meowie”—a sleepy cat that appears to have danced the night away!
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Illustrated by Stephen Millership for Manchester-based design studio Dorothy, the Lost Destination series of lithograph prints features Brutalist concrete architecture from the 1960s and ’70s. As Dorothy’s Ali Johnson explains, “Love them or loathe them, there’s something poignant about how these buildings once symbolized a ‘brave new world’ only to be dismissed, derided or demolished by the occupants of future they looked towards.”
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Turn human fingerprints into funny little creatures with this ink and stamp set for kids. The reusable tin comes packed with 10 color pencils, 10 stamps, three ink pads and an “ideas” sheet to get the creative juices flowing.
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Whether celebrating the dogs days of summer or just feeling a little rowdy, Scottish phrase “Taps Aff!” incites a rebellious vibe sure to turn a few heads or better yet, inspire its actual meaning—to shed your shirt. This cheeky little badge is a fashionable reminder to always keep a level of spontaneity in your step, no matter the weather.
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Poseidon seems like a mere guppy next to the world’s fastest and most beautiful water bobsled by the German company Stuttgart. Produced in a limited edition of 100, this bullet tears across the tide with such ferocious grace, it leaves in its wake whoever thought walking on water was the grooviest aquatic feat.
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Created by Yale School of Architecture grads Jean and Oliver Pelle, TOD candleholders are designed to highlight the “undesirable” aspects of wood—knots, cracks and discolorations—through the specific gilding of a 24k gold band along the grain.
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Keep your passport and other travel essentials organized in one convenient place with Dynomighty’s Tyvek passport covers. The water-resistant case protects against leaky water bottles in your bag, while offering space for credit cards, metro cards, cash and the all-important passport.
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World-renowned surfboard shaper Danny Hess brings his wood-centric designs to the all-out fun world of handplanes. A mini surfboard for your hand that’s used for bodysurfing, the boards conveniently fit it in a suitcase or backpack, allowing you to easily get some quality time in the water even when traveling.
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In just a mere two minutes, Menu & Norm’s Cool Breather Wine Carafe aerates and cools a 1-liter bottle of wine to perfectly chilly 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Long Island’s family-run Youngs Farm was founded in 1892, and is known among New Yorkers for its homemade pies made from a seasonal bounty of fruit—and the jams are no less delectable. The selection includes classics like blueberry, strawberry and peach, as well as less common concoctions like rosemary, mint and basil. The jams are light in texture and offer a smooth punch of pure flavor—which is not only refreshing on the palate, but also means a little bit goes a long way.
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From Per-Anders Jorgensen—the photographer (and mastermind) behind Stockholm-based culinary magazine, Fool—comes this extensive tome, which beautifully highlights the family meals created at some of the world’s top restaurants. “Eating with the Chefs” includes easy-to-make recipes from Noma, wd~50, The French Laundry, Quay and more alongside candid shots and insightful histories.
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A collaboration from socially motivated lifestyle brand Apolis and Ace Hotels’ creative studio Atelier Ace, these indigo stripe gauze scarves with fringed edges are made with hand-loomed 100% organic cotton from Nazaret, Ethiopia. The project helps create fair wage work for a growing women’s cooperative in Addis Ababa.
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MDSolarSciences’ Quick Dry Body Spray lives up to its name. This non-greasy, SPF 40 sunscreen is easily applied with a few simple pumps, leaving skin feeling smooth and ultimately protected from harmful UV rays (even when in the water). The 5-ounce bottle is ideal for hiking trips, picnics or a little time spent poolside.
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Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Art scholars might argue that concept, not flattery, was at the root Elaine Sturtevant’s work, in which she manually copied pieces by pop artists ranging from Roy Lichtenstein to Andy Warhol, at one point inspiring Claes Oldenburg to say he wanted to kill her. Intrigued yet? “Under The Sign of [sic]: Sturtevant’s Volte-Face,” is a challenging and informative undertaking written by Bruce Hainley, and the first book-length monograph of her art to be released in English.
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Opal is said to bring inspiration, imagination and clarity of thought to the wearer. Australian jeweler Kim Victoria Wearne’s Opal 4 Peak Ring is individually engraved and asymmetrically hammer set, so no two rings are the same. If you’re looking for even more originality, you can choose the opal color and Wearne will source the perfect stone for you.
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