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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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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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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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’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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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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The Freestyle is a super-compact, light (830 grams) and portable projector that can create a 100-inch screen on just about any surface. With the ability to rotate 180 degrees, the cylindrical head houses a light source that can also create ambient lighting and star shows. Powered by a USB-C, it supports HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG standards and features WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.2 as well as a 5W loudspeaker that creates immersive sound. Between the large projection and the 360-degree sound, it delivers a cinematic experience at home.
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Handmade in Richmond, Virginia, these incense cones are formulated with a smokey aroma, achieved using toasted pipe tobacco and rare oud wood, both lightened through the addition of Moroccan rose. Together, the sensuous combination crafts a romantic and evocative fragrance that’s rich without being cloying.
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Japanese-born Misaki Kawai’s colorful art brims with fluffy sculptures, emoji characters and furry creatures. Such is the case in Kawai’s “Arty Afternoon,” a bold, five-color silkscreen print on Tiepolo paper that features a peeping pink cat. Just like the artist’s other artwork, “Arty Afternoon” (in an edition of 30 prints) immerses viewers in Kawai’s whimsical and wonderful world.
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Composing clean silhouettes from natural materials, Meyou Paris crafts refined pet furniture that considers both the pet and the home. The Pollen Cocoon, hand-woven and coated for increased resistance and durability, is a vibrant, spherical cat bed that’s cozy for cats but design-forward enough to have on display. With a 40cm diameter and a 20cm opening, it can easily be cleaned with a wet cloth. This hybrid kennel/bed can be paired with Meyou’s square base to add more structural layer to the design. Price is in Euros.
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Founded roughly 100 years ago in a small town near Cologne (with a Milan-based “style center” opened in 1991), Ichendorf Milano blends traditional glassware techniques with modern design. In their Travasi Decanter, the silhouette takes on a circular, poetic shape that—when paired with the material’s complete transparency—heightens the beauty of the glass. Capable of holding 64 fluid ounces, this refined decanter elegantly balances and endures time.
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Third Drawer Down teamed up with Indigenous-owned and -governed Aboriginal art center Iwantja Arts to produce a vibrant homeware line designed by Kaylene Whiskey, an artist from the remote community of Indulkana in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands in South Australia. Whiskey draws inspiration from comic books and the pop culture of the ’80s. From the collection comes this 100% linen dish towel, measuring 19.7 by 26.4 inches and featuring Whiskey’s acrylic painting of Tina Turner and Dolly Parton. Price is in Australian dollars.
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Founded by mother and daughter duo, Sade Baron and Rachel Lambo, skincare brand Sade Baron relies on 100% natural ingredients to encourage the skin to heal and correct itself. Their Tai Body Oil—powered by cold-pressed prickly pear oil, broccoli seed oil, olive squalane, calendula oil and sea buckthorn oil—does so by forming an occlusive film that covers the epidermis, preventing water loss, dehydration and skin flakiness, sun damage and more. Suitable for all skin types and all ages, this oil provides vitamin-rich treatment to the face, body and hair.
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Between chronic asthma, a car accident that fractured her back and neck and sexual trauma, Vanessa Chakour has endured a lot, and tenaciously pursued several paths to recovery. In her book Awakening Artemis, Chakour shares the way plants helped her heal, deepened her understanding of self, connected her to the natural world and elevated her confidence and relationships. Interspersed with experiences from the author, each chapter focuses on a single plant and how its characteristics connect to specific issues related to healing—like neural pathways in the brain, feelings of alienation due to racism and much more. Both a moving tale of Chakour’s journey and a useful resource on plants and nature, this book inspires self-growth in multiple ways.
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The MegaWarm Jacket (available in men’s and women’s sizing) is the warmest coat in the world, with a CLO (a measure for thermal insulation that an article of clothing provides) of 9.25—the highest rating of any jacket. With LifeLabs’ innovative WarmLife proprietary technology, this garment not only reflects 100% of a wearer’s body heat back to them, but it’s also fully weatherproof, light and breathable thanks to its ethically sourced goose down and 100% recycled polyester. Combining science and design, MegaWarm does the most to prevent chill while using a smaller amount of energy and materials. It’s truly the warmest jacket we’ve ever tested, though that comes with the reasonable compromise that it’s pretty bulky.
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As a pioneer of performance art (whose work doesn’t shy away from pain, blood or pushing limits), Marina Abramović is well-versed in endurance, concentration and overcoming mental and physical blocks. As such, her 30-card set—The Marina Abramović Method—incorporates exercises that the artist developed to aid in her preparation for intense performances, and aim to help users confront challenges, remain present and unlock higher creative potential. Each card features an instruction (one being “complain to a tree”) that corresponds to a stage in Abramović’s career. Used alone or with friends, this set is a unique tool for training, expanding and growing.
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While attempting to put pups in a harness can result in fumbling and tricky maneuvering, Boo Oh’s Ray Harness makes it seamless and fluid. The handcrafted accessory—made from customized silk rayon rope and Italian Buttero leather—is an exclusive, patent-pending utilitarian design. Made to be easy to use for owners and comfortable for dogs, it’s an elegant take on a humble product.
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Empowered by the Indian tradition of hair oiling, Nikita and Akash Mehta’s haircare brand Fable & Mane is bolstered by potent roots from India. Fable & Mane’s hair oil features ashwagandha (aka Indian ginseng, an adaptogen that promotes regeneration and restful sleep), dashmool (a traditional blend of ten herbs, used for nourishing and calming) and castor oil (a fatty acid-rich oil to promote blood flow). Put together, the HoliRoots Hair Oil restores dry hair and strengthens and nourishes roots.
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With all proceeds going to Lil’ Frankie’s—a Neapolitan wood-burning pizza and pasta place in NYC’s East Village, and sibling to nearby restaurants Frank and Supper—this black T-shirt channels the restaurant’s charm. The humorous graphic on the front finds a naked person making pizza, while the back features a larger version of this design as well as the restaurant’s number and address. Available in sizes small to XXL, this shirt is a playful reminder of Frankie’s fluffy, doughy pizza and enduring spirit.
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A carefully connected portable speaker made for children, the Yoto Mini Player brings the power of audio and imagination on the road. With up to 20 hours of play per charge, a pixel display, parental controls via the Yoto app and sleep sound options, this device is specifically designed (by Pentagram) to inspire young ones. It can be paired with Yoto’s own audio cards—that range from fun retellings of Disney movie classics to phonetic lessons to guided exercises—as well as customized cards to relay exciting sounds, stories, activities and more.
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With 120 vegetarian recipes, Heidi Swanson’s Super Natural Simple is a refreshed yet approachable take on healthier meals. Her recipes stick to limited ingredients, while featuring time-saving tips, flavor combination ideas and make-ahead meals to streamline cooking. Packed with nutrients and whole foods—from French onion breakfast strata to blistered cherry tomato soba—these recipes efficiently guide home cooks through preparing delicious, vegetarian meals.
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By British author and illustrator Marion Deuchars, Bob’s Blue Period may be short but it explores the complexities of friendships and expressing emotion in a touching and truthful manner. It’s an endearing story about how Bob the bird works through some dark emotions via artistic endeavors. While the artwork alone is charming, the story blends life lessons with a tear-jerking narrative. Recommended for kids aged four to eight years old, this story will move people of all ages.
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I Can Make You Feel Good is the first monograph of filmmaker and photographer Tyler Mitchell and presents his vision for a Black utopia. Each page is full bleed, entirely subsumed by Mitchell’s loving photographs. Encompassing contributions by Hans Ulrich Obrist, Deborah Willis and Isolde Brielmaier, as well as Mitchell’s candy-colored palette, I Can Make You Feel Good reimagines the Black experience as one that’s characterized by pleasurable, leisurely moments of affirmation.
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Brooklyn-based artist and designer Piera Bochner’s Romanesco candle is a study in maximalism and eccentricity. Handcrafted by the artist, this beeswax candle is modeled after Romanesco broccoli in custom, spirited colorways. As the candle burns, the wax drips down unconventional paths, forming new color patterns and structures. An investigation into the multiplicity of wax, wick and fire as well as a functional art piece, Bochner’s candle illuminates in more ways than one.
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After China placed a ban on Taiwanese pineapples in April of 2021, Taiwanese pantry Yun Hai purchased over 14 tons of fruit form small, independent farmers from the country and thus, their Golden Diamond Dried Pineapple was born. The golden diamonds, a pineapple variety unique to Taiwan, are handpicked, sliced into rings and dried without further additives or processing. Not only do these sweet snacks support local farmers, but they also encompass the bright, natural flavors of Taiwan.
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Just as ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, emphasizes observing and appreciating the beauty of nature, Lauren Doughty’s “Ikebana Practice #1” print celebrates the forms and shapes of bouquets through warm yet lively hues. Printed on Hahnemühle Museum Etching paper with a matte finish, this London-based illustrator’s giclée print is packed and signed by the artist and comes in protective cardboard. Price is in Pounds.
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