Limited to 500 copies and available only at Rough Trade, this special edition of Japanese Breakfast’s Jubilee comes on a clear green vinyl. The indie band, helmed by singer and author Michelle Zauner, crafts an infectiously exuberant, electropop sound for their third album, which catalogs a fight for happiness in nuanced, guitar-laden tones.
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Modeled after traditional Korean Dolsot bowls used for bibimbap, this set—comprised of a stoneware bowl, bamboo lid and chopsticks—is designed to recall the joy of home. When using it, lifting the lid from the heat-storing bowl reveals a cloud of steam, a moment that Hong Kong-founded homeware brand JIA Inc crafted to invoke memories of sitting down for a home-cooked dinner. While minimalist in aesthetic appearance, this set carries deep sensorial and traditional roots.
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Judaica Standard Time combines faith and design in functional and meaningful objects. The Shabop Shalom Slip Mat—made in collaboration with Devendra Banhart—is one such example. The mat uses a classic cork board as its base, accentuated with Banhart’s light-handed, brushstroke typeface that reads, “Shabop Shalom.”
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Comprising the first book dedicated to Africa’s surf culture, AFROSURF, a sticker set and Mami Wata’s Rose Street 2.0 shirt, the The AFROSURF Gift Set is a vibrant collection of items. The book—packed with over 50 essays, photographs, poems and thought pieces—provides a comprehensive look into the spirit of surfing throughout Africa. This spirit is also imbued in the cotton shirt (available in size XS to XXL), which is made in Africa and features Mami Wata’s first home address. Altogether, this bundle celebrates a vibrant and overlooked community.
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Professional-grade Hypervolt 2 Pro—Hyperice’s strongest percussion massage device—offers five variable speeds and automated speed adjustment through Bluetooth connection to their app, which also features guided routines from top athletes, for warm-up and recovery. Thanks to a brushless high-torque 90W motor and Hyperice’s patented pressure-sensor technology, this powerful device provides deep relief to stiff muscles quickly and effectively.
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With a mission to bring tranquility to people’s daily rituals, Lisa Li founded The Qi, a tea brand that uses whole flowers. Sourced from small, family-owned farms, the high-quality blossoms are hand-picked, cultivated sustainably and grown organically. The Tri-Bouquet Set is an enchanting bundle of naturally caffeine-free teas comprised of three flowers: Blue Lotus, Shangri-La Rose and Royal Chrysanthemum. In addition, the bundle includes a bamboo tong and glass server. From the fragrance to flavor and watching the colorful flowers unfurl, The Qi offers a multi-sensory experience.
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From Yucca Fins, these flippers have been designed by Sean Starky and crafted from premium, natural gum rubber that’s super-flexible, soft and provides extra comfort. The longer rails contribute to better water channeling, while the tie-dye design means they stand out. Available in size XS to 3XL, these swim fins are for anybody who wants to swim or paddle for longer and further but they also boost confidence for those still learning.
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Wrensilva’s new Club Series features a gorgeous ash-colored exterior, mother of pearl inlays, tweed details and more. Matching mid-century elements with future-forward materials and tech, the luxury hifi object offers various listening options (Sonos, Bluetooth, mobile and aux) but the belt-driven turntable is the jewel. Of course the speakers provide clear, rich sound. Measuring 59 inches in length, this new console celebrates vinyl, classic design and modern technology.
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Curated by award-winning chef and activist Bryant Terry and published by 4 Color Books, Black Food: Stories, Art, and Recipes from Across the African Diaspora (A Cookbook) traverses time and location to capture the expansive multiplicities in Black culture. Through recipes, poetry, artwork and essays that explore food’s intrinsic connection with community and history within the diaspora, this rich cookbook encompasses the work of more than 100 Black luminaries, including visuals from Black Panther Party creative director Emory Douglas. Featuring a blend of traditional, contemporary and remixed dishes (from jerk chicken ramen by Suzanne Barr to okra and shrimp purloo by BJ Dennis) as well as an original playlist curated by Terry himself, this book is a treasure trove that readers will delight in losing themselves within.
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From Luca Antonucci and David Kasprzak’s Colpa—a collaborative art practice, publishing house and curatorial team—comes NY Rave Flyers 1990-1995 Volume 2, a 76-page collection of clever, often colorful vintage imagery. Measuring 5.5 by 8.5 inches, the book acts as a design documentary of rave culture at the time, and the posters within the slender volume often surprise.
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Panamanian drummer and music producer Jahphet “Jah” Negast Landis (also known under the moniker Roofeeo) founded Jah Mama Sauce in celebration of his late mother and her original hot sauce recipe. Blending his memories of her and their home into a sensorial and spicy experience, the eponymous sauce consists of select Scotch Bonnet peppers (popular in the Caribbean, and measuring around 80,000 to 400,000 on the Scoville scale), Fresno chiles, dates, carrots and other all-natural ingredients that result in a well-rounded condiment that’ll kick up any dish.
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Chance’s Bloom Basketball—a vibrant lilac, covered in large multicolored flowers—recalls the blossoming of spring and the beauty of growth over perfection. While eye-catching, it’s more than a positive prompt and is made from premium rubber material intended for indoor or outdoor use. Its pebble pattern offers stronger grip control and a Butyl bladder locks in air, ensuring optimal ball pressure and consistent bounce.
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Produced for The Heirloom Project—designer Madeline Weinrib’s initiative to honor the 10th anniversary of the Islamic Wing at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and to preserve historic techniques and design principles through partnerships with global artisans—this set of four fine bone china dinner plates invokes a floral motif attributed to late-17th century India. Each plate is made in India by Good Earth, the studio founded by potter Anita Lal, which is also on a quest to preserve traditional craft. Sales of The Heirloom Project items directly benefit The Met.
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Behind the simulated nubuck leather cover of Horror Caviar lies a sweet, savory and delectable exploration of A24’s cult classic films as well as the larger cannon of horror movies. With recipes inspired by 29 films (including Possession, Ganja & Hess, Midsommar, Trouble Every Day, The Shining and The Witch), this book comprises a collection of work by 25 artists, stylists and chefs, and original essays, such as As Hamrah’s meditation on food consumption as horror, Sohla El-Waylly’s chronology on appetites of horror and more. Be it the roasted leg of lamb and carrot flan inspired by Rosemary’s Baby or a biscuit joconde taken from Blood Diner, this unique book will delight film and food enthusiasts.
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Atlanta-based Cody ChesnuTT’s The Headphone Masterpiece was first released back in 2002 and was imbued with influences from early American pop music to southern hip-hop, retro and neo soul and beyond. This three-LP reissue of the album includes the lo-fi ditty “Look Good in Leather,” “Boylife in America” and “The Seed”—a song many listeners will know from The Roots’ reworked version “The Seed (2.0)” from their album, Phrenology. Limited to 500 copies, this cult album remains as enchanting as ever.
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The green paste presented alongside raw fish at many Japanese restaurants is actually oftentimes horseradish with food coloring. Real wasabi has a more refined, distinctive flavor and is a difficult plant to grow. Historically it comes exclusively from Japan, but now Jurt Hydroponics in Reykjavík has figured out how to grow wasabi sustainably in Icelandic greenhouses—and it’s delicious. Nordic Wasabi, as they call it, is already used at high-end restaurants around the world and now is available via overnight delivery to your home. Price is in Euros.
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Eco-conscious running shoe brand Veja and Italian footwear innovator Vibram worked together on the Dekkan, a water-resistant sneaker that’s great for hiking. Vibram developed a new sole made from Amazon rubber and rice waste to honor Veja’s mission to make products with the lowest planetary impact possible. The lightweight recycled polyester upper also ensures they’re very packable as well. Available in many colorways, we love this “Concrete Pierre Orange Fluo” version. Price is in Pounds.
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Made from 100% silk, Christopher Kane’s black eye mask features the words “More Joy” in the same as the 1972 intimacy manual The Joy of Sex. Made by siblings Christopher and Tammy Kane, the mask is luxuriously soft and comfortable and adds an inspirational touch to your next nap.
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Winter hiking pants—often too warm or not warm enough—are difficult to get right. But Icelandic label 66°North’s Laki pants are a perfect expression of the brand’s technical knowhow and design capabilities. Polartec Alpha insulation services the large muscle groups and Polartec Power Shield Pro supports venting and movement where you need it. Though perfect for a winter hike, they’re stylish enough to hold up on city streets.
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A customized set of three pairs of playful, plaid dress socks—one each in a rich red, blue and green—Nice Laundry’s new personal edition can meet the style needs of dress-up occasions or work-from-home days. The brand provides three different monogramming styles to choose from, with our choice being the three-letter classic font. Having worn various types of socks from the brand since 2016, we can attest to their comfort and longevity.
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A portrait through poetry of a trans person’s experience, Kayleb Rae Candrilli’s Water I Won’t Touch runs powerful, emotion-laden language through moments of trauma, tenderness and joy. Candrilli’s accolades—as a 2019 Whiting Award Winner in poetry, a 2017 finalist for the Lambda Literary Award in transgender poetry, and many more—are deserved, and this latest 96-page book further reveals their distinct, necessary voice.
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San Francisco-based Park Life celebrates art and design through curated and original products in their store as well as contemporary exhibitions at their gallery. From their own line comes a cotton twill, six-panel hat in forest green that features “Sports” emblazoned in white across the front—a playful, noncommittal celebration of physical activities.
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From POW Gloves comes the high-performing and long-lasting Empress GTX Mitt—extremely durable, windproof and waterproof mittens that protect during harsh weather. Made with GORE-TEX technology, grade-A goatskin leather, premium anti-pill micro-fleece and Thinsulate, these mitts champion functionality. Available in six colors—black, popcorn, angora, tortoise shell, jade and auburn—they come with a wrist leash for handy carrying in between slopes.
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Founded by Harry Brantly and Max Leese, Frescobol Carioca crafts artisanal sports equipment that honors Brazilian beach culture and the popular regional sport frescobol (aka beach tennis). Their bats—including this brown and black set—are all handmade using off-cut wood from Brazil’s furniture industry. Not only are the bats crafted to accentuate the natural beauty of the wood, but they are also made with function in mind. A resin coating protects the wood from sand and water damage, while a Neoprene tape provides steadier grip. In this edition, two bats in classic wooden brown are paired with two navy balls, making for elevated, long-lasting beach equipment.
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Complex, floral and with a littler black pepper and red cherry, Tank Garage’s 2019 Self-Love is a blend of 41% Syrah from Napa Valley’s Carneros AVA, 31% Cinsaut from El Dorado’s Snows Crossing, 22% Grenache from Carneros AVA and 6% Valdiguié from Wilson Farms in Clarksburg. A bold California red, it’s a rich and juicy drink that pairs well with hearty food. Best of all, one dollar from every bottle sold will go to the National Alliance on Mental Illness to foster self-love and raise awareness about mental health.
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Mriga Kapadiya and Amrit Kumar’s Bombay-based NorBlack NorWhite partnered with Diaspora Co (an equitable spice trade company that empowers 150 farms across India and Sri Lanka) on this vibrant, functional apron. Hand-dyed and screen-printed by NBNW’s team, each apron is fitted with deep pockets for handy storage and designed for machine washing. This classic style is uplifted by bright, sunset-inspired shades of yellow, orange and pink.
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