Available in several prints and colorways, Fleur du Mal’s Haori kimono is made from super-luxurious 100% silk and designed to take its shape from traditional kimonos. This bold, floral print can be worn as a robe at home or as a jacket when out and about.
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While “fragrance free,” Faith in Nature’s hand soap has a very faint, pleasant scent from its seaweed-base. The aforementioned seaweed is wild-harvested and boasts helpful antioxidants, minerals and proteins. Packaged in recycled cardboard, the vegan soap is free from parabens and SLS. It produces a rich lather and leaves skin feeling clean, but soft and nourished. Price is in Pounds.
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Shepherd Tartan uppers—crafted from premium Scottish wool—pair with a classic waffle sole in the second collaboration between NYC’s Noah and SoCal’s Vans. The debossed adjustable strap and nickel buckle lend the footwear an aesthetic lightning bolt that connects traditional references and punk style. Altogether, they’re a successful representation of both brands involved.
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Crafted from 80% recycled cotton and 20% polyester, DittoHouse’s New Day throw blanket promotes a positive message, and made in the USA from sustainable fibers. Depicting an abstract forest (which is also reminiscent of old-fashioned hand-quilted blankets), the throw features a bright orange sun rising on the edge.
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The brilliance of Italian modernist artist and furniture designer Enzo Mari’s calendar (which he created in 1966) lies in its limitlessness. The user simply flips the adjustable arm to reflect the right day, month and year combination. Designed by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano, the calendar reflects the era within which it was launched and makes a glorious and functional design piece for a work space.
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Made from 100% organic cotton, Coyuchi’s Cloud Loom towels are produced by sustainable practices (avoiding pesticides and with less water). The ultra-absorbent fabric stays soft through countless uses and remains lightweight even when wet. This luxuriously cozy set is comprised of two bath towels, two hand towels and two washcloths.
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From award-winning journalist and author, Ta-Nehisi Coates, The Water Dancer is a stunning debut novel that has garnered universal praise for its dense, detail-rich prose and its moving tale about freedom. Though a work of surrealist fiction set in Virginia midway through the 19th century, the novel touches on themes that are still present today: the separation of families, the generational mistreatment of minorities, and the long-lasting impact of slavery in the USA.
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Coinciding with the opening of Judy Chicago’s Los Angeles show at Jeffrey Deitch Gallery, the beloved artist has released a collection of 36 postcards in collaboration with Prospect. The set is adorned with images of Chicago’s artworks made from 1965 to 1972 in LA, a city where she founded several feminist art programs (at Cal State Fresno and later at California Institute of the Arts) and initiatives. With images including the early sculpture “Zig Zag,” minimal pieces from Flesh Gardens and more, this collection of postcards is a colorful celebration of some of Chicago’s best work.
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Super-light but still nourishing, Ursa Major’s new Vital Spring Face Lotion employs a non-greasy formula for a milky moisturizer that can be used in all seasons. Not only does it provide hydration, the aloe-based potion also protects the skin against aggressors and pollutants. Made with aloe vera leaf juice, marula oil, mung bean meristem cell culture and more, it is—like all Ursa Major products—plant-powered and free of petrochemicals, SLS, SLES, parabens, glycols, silicones, PEGs, and synthetic fragrances and colors.
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Designed to attach beneath your bike’s saddle, Rapha’s waterproof rear pack features enough straps to remain tightly fastened and a clever design that balances (and transfers) weight during rides. With a 15-liter capacity, the pack affords ample room for necessities and its PU-coated polyester fabric (along with welded seams and aquaguard zips) means it’s entirely waterproof.
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The 14-pound Babyzen YOYO+ folds up to fit in overhead compartments and trunks with ease, and is remarkably quick and simple to unfold one-handed. Unlike other travel strollers, it’s also well-designed enough to double as an everyday stroller if needed. All-day functionality includes multiple and ample storage areas, a generous sunshade and a reclining seat. It’s also available in several colorways.
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LA-based Boy Smells extends their CHROMESTHESIA series today, launching the second collection. Four new candles—with packaging and fragrances created to complement each other—are available now: Cameo, De Nîmes, Philia and Damasque. The latter (our favorite) boasts luscious notes of rose, apricot, labdanum, oud and tobacco—with a little spice courtesy of cardamom. A lavish and slightly dark scent, the food-grade coconut and beeswax candle resides in a rich burgundy vessel.
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Boasting a wide range of wellness properties—from promoting digestive and skin health to offering sore throat relief—raw Mānuka honey is an upgrade on regular supermarket versions. This rare, New Zealand-harvested iteration contains 850+mg of Methylglyoxal, a medicinal level that purportedly confers “active enzymes and health properties.”
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By author and architecture journalist Dominic Bradbury, Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Houses profiles 400 glorious homes designed by 290+ architects in locations from Sydney to Sao Paolo, Chandigarh to Sheffield. With some 250 full-color images, the book showcases just how differently the style can be interpreted—as evidenced by stunning structures designed by Marcel Breuer, Alvar Aalto, Oscar Niemeyer and many others.
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Contemporary Designers de Mexico’s “Bandido” lamp is comprised of enamel on top of a spun steel and an oak base. Available in four color combinations, the handmade item stands 16 inches tall and employs sustainable materials. Its listing on Made Trade means that production had to adhere to rigorous sourcing standards and the complete product must be sustainable, fair trade, heritage or vegan.
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Launched alongside Stumptown’s second short film, Wax & Gold (directed by Britton Caillouette and produced by Farm League), seasonal coffee Ethiopia Mordecofe’s latest limited edition packaging celebrates the origin nation’s significance. The iteration, which boasts notes of peach and an elegant florality, will be available as bagged whole beans and canned cold brew. Proceeds from sales will go to Ethiopian musician Mulatu Astatke’s Jazz School in Addis Ababa.
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With illustrations by Yayoi Kusama, this Penguin Classics hardcover release fuses the artist’s surreal style with the beloved tale. The book still suits kids, but proves that the tale transcends generations. Kusama’s take on the classic is perhaps the most creative and tantalizing yet.
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Kapital’s selvedge, smiley-adorned bandana is made in Japan from 100% cotton. Inspired by Americana designs from the ’70s, the FASTCOLOR bandana incorporates traditional Japanese design and employs a fabric that’s soft from the very first use. It’s a cheerful take on an undeniable classic.
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Made in France using 100% vegetable wax, this Label Bougie + ANTIDOTE candle is meant to be a love letter to Miami. With lavish notes of citrus, jasmine and cedar, the fragrance is fresh and dynamic, but not overpowering. Its minimal vessel is colored salmon pink—a subtle nod to the city’s Art Deco buildings.
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Knitted from a blend of recycled cotton (80%) and polyester (20%), DittoHouse’s eponymous Ditto Throw blanket doubles as art with a pattern that references the De Stijl art movement. The bold piece measures to 50 by 60 inches and is machine washable.
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Fair trade, sustainable and free of nitrosamine and parabens, Sustain Natural’s condoms are triple-tested for resiliency. Made from natural latex, they avoid chemicals that are irritating while remaining FDA-cleared. Sustain Natural also pays fair wages, and helps provide free education and healthcare for the community from where their rubber is sourced.
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Support a fictional Philadelphia women’s basketball team with this limited edition T-shirt by Ubiq and YOWIE. Available in small to XL, the No Balls Ballers Club tops are available in black or white and offers a classic boxy shape.
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Simultaneously lightweight and structurally sound, ecoBirdy’s kids’ chair is capable of accommodating all kinds of rough-housing. Using patented technology, the brand has transformed colorful plastic waste into a unique and colorful virgin material, ecothylene—one they can mold into endless shapes. Price is in Euros.
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After pastry chef Sarah Schreckengaust Lange turned her attention to launching Bearclaw Kitchen, she quickly became known for her artisanal granolas layered with wildflower honey or cardamom. But for their delectable Mt Rosemary Trail Mix she pairs rosemary-candied cashews with pumpkin seeds, coconut, dried cranberries, chocolate, and crystallized ginger. This iteration comes in a two-, four-, or 12 ounce bag.
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Written by one of Houston’s most acclaimed chefs, James Beard Award-winning Chris Shepherd, Cook Like a Local: Flavors That Can Change How You Cook and See the World transforms the commonly held perception that local food must be rooted in centuries-long preparation. For Shepherd, locality is quantified by proximity: “The last census showed that there is no longer a ‘majority’ in Houston. It’s a city of minorities. So for me, thinking about what it means to cook locally in Houston means going out into the different neighborhoods of my city and taking a census of my own: one of flavors, and of culinary traditions,” he writes in the book’s introduction. The book offers recipes from a variety of local chefs from an even more varied range of cultures—all with true-to-the-dish ingredients, which are indexed at the back of the book, and explanations on how to make key ones (like toppings, bases, sauces). The book is available for pre-order and will ship 3 September.
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Naturally dyed using pomegranate, eucalyptus and tea, Buffy’s sheets eschew cotton for a eucalyptus fiber fabric. Not only are the sheets soft and cool to the touch, they’re also kinder to the planet as the dying process uses much less water and energy than traditional methods (and zero chemicals or binding agents). Eucalyptus fibers also repel mold, mildew, dust mites, and other microbes, and are even more breathable than cotton. Available in four colorways—white, pink, light gray and dark gray—each set comes with a fitted sheet, flat sheet and two pillowcases in Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King and California King sizes.
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