Dog Ear

Frankenball

$30.00

Made from 100% recycled fabrics and materials, Dog Ear’s pet toys are each entirely unique and crafted by hand. Founded by Lu Williams and Emma Edmondson during the beginning of the pandemic, the brand aims to not only encourage dog owners to enjoy being outside with their pooches, but also to combine “contemporary art publishing and sculptural dog toys.” Available in three sizes, every ball features different colors, patterns and textures to keep your dog entertained. Price is in Pounds.

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MAAP + The Arrivals

Alt_Road Haelo Packable Jacket

$320.00

Melbourne, Australia-based cycling brand MAAP has tapped NYC’s The Arrivals for a capsule collection of elevated bike gear. Stylish enough to be worn as everyday apparel, the Alt_Road Haelo Packable Jacket (available in men’s and women’s sizing) promises a lightweight, flexible fit. The outer is constructed from a water-repellant 100% polyamide, while the lining is a shiny ripstop 100% recycled polyester. The three-piece, adjustable hood features a shaped hood bill to effectively shield from rain. There’s also a two-way front zipper and a zip at the underarm for breathability. Additionally, it’s easy to carry when not worn, thanks to an adjustable shoulder strap.

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&KLevering

Coupe Twirl Mint Set

$33.00

Amsterdam-based design studio &KLevering has been injecting color, joy and spirit into homewares since 1992. Their Coupe Twirl Mint vessels playfully riff on classic champagne glasses with unexpected shapes and hues. Using a textured, retro shape and a mint-colored stem, these glasses elevate any drink. Price is in Euros.

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Zanwen Li

Heng Balance Lamp

$25.00

Geometric and unconventional, designer Zanwen Li’s lamp illuminates by connecting the magnets embedded within its two interior orbs. The aptly named lamp balances traditional woodworking with clever technology, creating an illusion of warm light passing through the curved frame when turned on. Powered by USB, this minimalist lamp (available in natural wood, burnt orange, black, navy and grey) adds a soothing touch to any interior.

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William Morrow

Making Mischief: A Maurice Sendak Appreciation

$28.00

Gregory Maguire’s Making Mischief is an ode to and exploration of Maurice Sendak, the esteemed children’s book author and illustrator. Uncovering Sendak’s aesthetic influences, motifs and the nuance with which he afforded adolescent imagination, Maguire (who wrote The Wicked Witch of the West as well as other children’s stories) comprehensively examines Sendak’s impactful work and how it created mythical worlds that adroitly weave the fun and humorous with realistic, weighty issues. In 208 pages, Maguire honors Sendak as the profound visionary that he was.

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Taylor Stitch + Ron Finley

The Fillmore Hoodie in Sunflower Embroidery

$110.00

Designed in collaboration with the beloved Ron Finley—aka Gangsta Gardener, the horticultural activist who aims to transform food deserts through a concept he calls guerrilla gardening—The Fillmore Hoodie in Sunflower Embroidery is part of Taylor Stitch’s Dig In collection. The French terry hoodie has been crafted from 100% organic cotton and promises a comfy fit and vintage look. Embroidered with a sunflower, this hoodie has been designed to spread positive vibes, as Finley says, “It’s amazing what a sunflower can do—it’s almost impossible not to smile at a sunflower.” A portion of sales from this garment go to the Ron Finley Project, which helps to grow both food and community.

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Seletti

Hybrid Tea Cup

$79.00

Italy-based Seletti’s Hybrid Tea Cup looks as if two different sets of ceramics have been cut in half and fused together. This delightfully disjointed design combines traditionally Western and Eastern aesthetics atop uneven Bone China porcelain. Playful with a touch of elegance, the Zenobia tea cup and saucer in particular charm in a unique way.

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Carne Bollente

Orange Wet Summer Towel

$80.00

Created by Hijiri Endo, Théodore Famery and Agoston Palinko, Carne Bollente is an independent apparel and home textile brand that celebrates sex positivity, the body and kink. From their maximalist, provocative line comes the Orange Wet Summer Towel, a French terry accessory decked with an orange, a sun and nude graphic. Measuring 52 by 26 inches, this bold, lush and titillating towel easily captures the liberating satisfaction of the erotic.

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Zojirushi

PAC-MAN Stainless Mug

$57.00

Zojirushi teamed up with PAC-MAN to create a limited edition stainless steel mug that pays homage to the classic game. Available in either black or silver, the mug features an array of utilitarian elements: an electro-polished SlickSteel interior to repel corrosion and stains, a flip-open lid with a safety lock to prevent spills, as well as double wall insulation to ensure hot or cold drinks maintain their temperature. Holding up to 16 ounces of liquid, this portable mug is as functional as it is nostalgic.

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Verloop

Ribbed Colorblock Balaclava

$75.00

Made from soft acrylic, Verloop’s ribbed balaclava is a contemporary, colorful take on a classic winter accessory. The featured colors range from fuchsia paired with green to purple with orange, pale blue with mustard and many more. Playful and cheerful, these knitted pieces include an adjustable face opening, providing the option to wear it as full head coverage or as a neck-warmer.

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HAY

Flat Works Rug

$795.00

Designed by Ethan Cook for HAY, the Flat Works Rug is drawn from the Brooklyn-based artist’s vibrant, woven wall art, which often features irregular blocks of color. Available as a rug (in two sizes) or a runner, there are various color combinations and patterns to choose from, but all strike a balance between bold and subdued, creating a happy medium that will suit many different decor styles. Price reflects the smaller of the two sizes.

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Siup Studio

Minty Bubble Lamp

$130.00

Warsaw, Poland-based design studio Siup crafts fun, experimental lamps, vases and figurines. The Minty Bubble Lamp—with its calm pastel and unconventional, bulbous form—perfectly embodies whimsy. Handmade and one of a kind, this ceramic lamp (compatible with a 30W tungsten bulb) is replete with an on/off switch and pale pink cord. Price is in Euros.

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American Trench

Retro Stripes Socks

$13.00

Philadelphia-based American Trench’s crew-length, medium-weight socks recall the American letterman era of the ’50s. Complete with a cushioned footbed, pleats and retro stripes, these natural, unbleached cotton socks are both durable and stylish. For their spring/summer 2022 collection, American Trench expanded the range of colors the socks come in, now featuring vintage blue and red (Tile/Rust), dark green and mustard yellow (Forrest/Amber) and Orange and Chive. These fun tones paired with a classic shape make for a nostalgic wardrobe addition.

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Timex

Q Timex 1972 Reissue

$169.00

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Timex’s iconic Q Timex collection, the beloved watch brand has brought back a distinct archival design in the Q Timex 1972 Reissue. From the 43mm polished gold-tone stainless steel case (in a rounded tonneau shape) to its rich red face and period-specific domed acrylic crystal, bold design decisions successfully align for this quartz wristwatch.

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Heart n Soul

Greeting Cards

$3.00

With artwork by Heart n Soul Inclusive Futures co-designers—Aysen, Danielle, Ifeoma and Samuel—these greeting cards will brighten almost any occasion. Blank inside, the illustrations on the outside range from abstract patterns to colorful portraits. All 100% of the profits from sales go back to Heart n Soul, a creative arts company and non-profit that focuses on people with learning disabilities. They aim to create opportunities to uncover their talents, develop, share and celebrate them. Their roster of artists work on various products for purchase online, but are also available for various commissions. Price is in Pounds.

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Asha

Hello Kitty Cup Noodles

$17.00

Asha teamed up with Sanrio to add some extra joy to their products, care of Hello Kitty. Inside the playful packaging are the same vegan noodles and flavor, which have 25% less sodium than many other cup noodles. Price is for a pack of six.

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Rock Plan

ChungKing Mansion Keychain

$20.00

Rock Plan’s green ChungKing keychain recalls both the notoriously nefarious multi-story residential building in Hong Kong as well as Wong Kar-wai’s hypnotic romantic comedy ChungKing Express. Paying homage to one of the esteemed director’s films, his distinct neon-tinged visuals and the chaos and mystery of the building, this keychain to the mansion captures the thrill and nostalgia of the site.

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Galison

“The Sunflower Quilting Bee at Arles” Puzzle

$14.00

Faith Ringgold’s 1996 work “The Sunflower Quilting Bee at Arles” depicts eight iconic Black American women (Madam CJ Walker, Sojourner Truth, Ida Wells, Fannie Lou Hamer, Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Mary McLeod Bethune and Ella Baker) as well as Vincent van Gogh and a fictional character named Willia Marie Simone (a frequent heroine of Ringgold’s quilt works, and perhaps her alter-ego). This piece honors and celebrates Black women, their achievements and traditions with bright colors and glorious shapes and patterns. The significant work has been made into a puzzle for those who want to spend time admiring it piece by piece.

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Tower 28

SuperDew Highlighter Balm

$18.00

Made in the US and 100% vegan, this highlighter enhances complexion, making skin look dewy and luminous. It doesn’t just operate at the surface-level, however, it also supports healthy skin to ensure nourishment long after application. Chamomile, green tea extract, jojoba esters and more deliver calming benefits that make SuperDew applicable for all skin types, including flaky, sensitive or eczema-prone skin.

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Frizbee Ceramics

Four Espresso Smile Cups

$80.00

These espresso cups with large, looping smiles make drinking coffee a touch more humorous. Sold in a set of four, they are hand-cast and hand-glazed in Brussels and are dishwasher safe. A yellow-tinged, graffiti-reminiscent smiley face embellishes each of these unique porcelain cups with character—and no two are exactly alike. Price is in Euros.

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Justine Clenquet

Honey Necklace

$70.00

From Justine Clenquet’s eponymous brand (which she founded when she was 18, in 2010) comes the Honey Necklace, a brass piece dipped in palladium and pale 24k gold, designed and handmade in France. Contrasting traditionally masculine and feminine elements, silver and gold and chunky and loose chains, this 46cm necklace is a subversive take on a classic style. Price is in Euros.

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Peju Obasa

TOLA Sweater

$296.00

Hand-knitted with an alpaca and merino blended yarn that’s contrasted with lilac mohair, the fluffy TOLA sweater from London-based Peju Obasa is as warm and cozy as it is elegant. Thoughtful touches—like ties on each of the sleeves and a bateau neckline—lend this one-size, made-to-order sweater a richness in texture and shape. Price is in Pounds.

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Partake

Classic Pancake and Waffle Mix

$24.00

Vegan, non-GMO, free from gluten and the most common nine allergens, Parktake’s classic pancake and waffle mix—with no peanuts, eggs, dairy, soy, tree nuts, sesame or artificial flavors and colors—is (perhaps surprisingly) appetizing. The base is a blend of gluten-free flours, including organic light buckwheat flour and tapioca flour, with potato starch, oat milk powder and organic fair trade cane sugar. Just add water to the plant-based mix, and the resulting pancakes will be the perfect texture and color, making them just as enticing as traditional ones. Founder Denise Woodard (who created Partake when her daughter was diagnosed with various food allergies) also donates to No Kid Hungry and Black Futures in Food & Beverage. Price is for three boxes.

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RAW EMOTIONS

Mascot Tiger Pink Rug

$178.00

Hong Kong-based streetwear brand RAW EMOTIONS released their signature tiger rugs in a refreshed cotton-candy color. Available in small, medium and large sizes, this pastel pink accessory comprises 100% polyester microfiber that is enlivened by blue, red and yellow detailing. Price reflects size medium.

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Melissa Brown

“The Diviner’s Desk” Print

$375.00

Melissa Brown’s ethereal paintings find the otherworldly in the ordinary, mixing different painting methods to obfuscate and reveal reality. Part of her process is divination, which is captured in “The Diviner’s Desk,” an edition of 25 prints with each artwork depicting a different reading. Composed of graphite on archival inkjet, these numbered and signed prints catalog the specific dates and times the readings took place, drawn together by the artist’s mystic style.

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See Scout Sleep

Nice Grill Cat Collar

$19.00

Resplendent in a vibrant emerald and navy pattern, the Nice Grill cat collar from New Orleans-based See Scout Sleep is a thoughtful, design-forward pet accessory. Made from a light hemp webbing that’s non-allergenic and full of anti-bacterial properties, the collar is equipped with a safety release buckle that’s designed to snap open easily if a cat is uncomfortable. Crafted with easygoing felines in mind, the Nice Grill is stylish yet safe.

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