The Winding Road

Magic Mushroom Felt Playhouse

$48.00

The Winding Road is a platform founded by Marla Showfer, who traverses the globe to partner with and present small fair trade artisans. For the Magic Mushroom Playhouse, Showfer worked with a family-owned workshop in Kathmandu, Nepal to create a pastoral felt world, replete with a mushroom-shaped cottage and mouse finger puppet. With a design evoking fairytale art, the playhouse inspires whimsy and imagination.

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Satisfy + norda

001 Sneakers

$370.00

Paris-based running apparel brand Satisfy collaborated with Canadian brand norda to design a dynamic version of their 001, the world’s first trail-running shoes made with durable, bio-based Dyneema—one of lightest sustainable materials in existence. Their collaborative sneakers feature a Dyneema upper that is 15 times stronger than steel of the same weight, a Vibram SLE midsole that is 30% lighter than the standard and a Vibram MegaGrip outsole to tackle dry and wet terrain. Reflective details and a minty colorway express Satisfy’s punk-meets-optimistic ethos. Responsive enough for high-intensity sessions and breathable for comfort, these shoes were made for trail-running—and the environment.

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Penguin Random House

The Return of Faraz Ali

$27.00

Aamina Ahmad pays exacting attention to her characters’ psychological nuances in her debut novel, The Return of Faraz Ali. The neo-noir novel tells the tale of a Faraz Ali who was taken from his birthplace in Lahore (Pakistan’s second largest city) as a child only to be sent back years later by his powerful politician father, now as a police officer tasked with covering up a young girl’s murder. More than a gripping mystery, the novel is a deft reckoning with caste and gender in Pakistan.

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Macmillan Publishers

Four Treasures of the Sky

$28.00

Jenny Tinghui Zhang’s debut novel Four Treasures of the Sky is a surreal epic underpinned by Chinese folklore and American history. It follows the journey of heroine Daiyu who is kidnapped and smuggled from China to the US, where the Chinese Exclusion Act is taking hold. From a brothel in San Francisco to the mountains of Idaho, the story traces Daiyu’s journey to survive an unimaginably violent country, weaving a gripping tale of historical fiction into a prescient look at contemporary America.

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The Animal Observatory

Yellow Flowers Starfish Hat

$23.00

Jan Andreu had been a fan of Laia Aguilar’s work at Bobo Choses, and was thrilled when the two collaborated on The Animal Observatory—a children’s apparel brand centered on play and curiosity. Their yellow bucket hat features a minimalist flower print and pink interior and evokes cheerful and bright days under the sun. Floral and endearing, the 100% cotton hat is available in sizes medium and large. Price is in Euros.

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Sea of Tranquility

$25.00

Emily St John Mandel’s sixth novel Sea of Tranquility playfully and indulgently bends time travel, metaphysics and grief. The science fiction novel juggles an ambitious amount: a young man in 1912 exiled to the Canadian forest, an author trapped in a pandemic-ravaged Earth, moon colonies, paranormal investigations, the 25th century and even references to Mandel’s previous works. Both meta and mind-bending, Sea of Tranquility examines the end of the world to uncover what matters in the end.

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Have a Good time

Side Logo Denim Apron

$7,150.00

Founded by a group of artists in Tokyo, cult brand Have a Good Time has been making apparel and accessories since 2010. For their 100% cotton-canvas apron (with an adjustable rope tie strap), the team opts for utilitarian style and simple placement of their logo. Featuring three pockets, a pen-holder and a hook for a dish towel, the apron (available in white or black) will ensure all necessary cooking gadgets are in reach through streamlined design. Price is in yen.

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Simon and Schuster

Love Marriage

$28.00

What begins as a romantic and oftentimes comedic story of love turns into a deeper examination of class, politics and cultural difference in Monica Ali’s Love Marriage. Bengali protagonist Yasmin Ghorami is happily engaged to white, upper-class Joe Sangster, but during the days leading up to the wedding the differences between their backgrounds, secrets and a mother with an Oedipus complex threaten their union. The surprising and biting novel culminates in an astute portrait of relationships and race.

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Deiji Studios

The 02 Robe

$192.00

Full length and one-size-fits-all, the stone-washed French linen 02 Robe from Deiji Studios is a roomy, breezy piece that encapsulates the Australian bedding and loungewear brand’s focus on high comfort and humble beauty. The robes are available in a spectrum of colors, from vibrant yellow to pastel hues and earthy tones like brown tobacco. They feature a waist tie, wide sleeves and pockets.

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YIELD

Spun Planter

$160.00

Now available in a large size (16 by 14 inches), YIELD’s Spun Planter is made from a single sheet of aluminum. It features a perforated disc along its base that keeps out excess water, prevents root rot and allows water to evaporate back into the soil when it dries out.

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Flora Nero

The Globe in Bronze

$2,800.00

From high design cannabis accessories brand Flora Nero—founded by Anna and Eli Peer—comes the Globe in Bronze, a chic implement that yields a smooth, luscious smoking experience. The Globe pairs an anodized aluminum base (featuring the brand’s signature texture) with smokey glass handblown by the artisans at Keep in Brooklyn. The set is completed by a hand-molded glass stopper with a matching anodized aluminum mouthpiece.

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Rainkiss

Digi Spring Camo Poncho

$89.00

Rainkiss makes even the gloomiest of rainy days bright with its lilac, fuchsia, green and deep purple Digi Spring Camo poncho. Its lush digital pattern is abstractly floral and printed on recycled polyester (with a 7000mm waterproof column to ensure that it stays 100% waterproof). With a built-in storage pouch and adjustment panels on the side, the poncho is a sustainable and functional way to stay dry.

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Anna + Nina

Flower Candle Set

$30.00

These tall flower candles from Anna + Nina contribute to a summery and even romantic atmosphere. Adorned with red florals and an array of green leaves, they are made of paraffin wax and are sold as a set of two. Price is in Euros.

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DOIY

Acquedotto Vase

$40.00

Barcelona-based DOIY deals in surprising and thoughtful homewares, and their Acquedotto vase is no exception. Modeled after a Roman arch, the ceramic vessel blends architecture into a floral display. It’s available as either a single arch in pink or a double arch in purple with both featuring colorful marbled patterns.

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Sean Augustine March

Rayleigh Desk Lamp

$1,600.00

Hailing from upstate New York, Sean Augustine March is an artist and designer whose work often creates striking optical effects using dichroic glass. His spectacular Rayleigh Desk Lamp is no different. Shining through numerous light refractions, colors and geometric shapes, it’s affixed to a wood base and features a five-watt LED with over 200,000 hours of lifespan. Illuminating and iridescent, the Rayleigh is a mesmerizing and sculptural lighting solution.

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Loma Vista

As Above, So Below

$38.00

Sampa the Great (aka Sampa Tembo) will release her second full-length album, As Above, So Below, in September and Vinyl Me Please has it in an opaque peach colorway, available for pre-order now. The Zambia-born, Botswana-raised artist has spent time living in Australia and the US, but returned home in 2020 and made the album there in just a few weeks. With hip-hop underpinning the 11 tracks, there are many other genres at play from Zamrock and Kalindula, Kwaito to R&B and beyond. It’s a poignant, dynamic album full of self-exploration, power and joy.

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Canna Style

Pink Cones

$8.00

These pleasing pink cones from Canna Style make lighting up a joint easy as well as stylish. Available in a pack of eight, they can be filled with herbs and then simply twisted off at the end. With a hot-pink metallic tip and slow-burning paper, they make for a smooth, laidback session.

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Lalo + West Elm Kids

The Chair

$280.00

Lalo makes some of our favorite furniture and accessories for kids and babies. The brand just teamed up with West Elm on a small collection that sends 50% of proceeds to No Kid Hungry—an organization dedicated to ending childhood hunger in the US. The Chair is both a high chair and a play chair that’s sleek and stylish thanks to its acorn finish. There are two sets of legs and a five-point safety harness to keep your bub out of harm’s way. Of course the tray is non-toxic, and the cushion is machine-washable.

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(a.o.t)

Bucatini Candle Holder

$183.00

Curiosity is at the heart of (a.o.t), a Copenhagen-based conceptual design studio run by Kathrine Barbro Bendixen and Mathias Kruse Jørgensen. For their Primi collection, the duo explored the history and versatility of aluminum through handcrafted objects, including the striking Bucatini Candle Holder. Sculptural and winding, the holder’s material is bent and shaped into an otherworldly form. Available in green, red, beige and silver, the Bucatini shines with unanticipated dimension.

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Freckled Fuchsia

Papaya Tea Towel

$20.00

Color and whimsy suffuse Rhode Island-based Freckled Fuchsia’s home goods, as evidence by the brand’s Papaya Tea Towel. Designed by Chandlyr Jackson, the towel is made from 100% natural cotton flour sack that is screen-printed with water-based ink and adorned with lovely geometric papayas.

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Avocado Green Mattress

Wood Stool

$329.00

From Avocado Green Mattress, this classic timber stool is full of whimsical curves—but it’s more than a playful side table, it’s also a testament to sustainable luxury. Crafted exclusively from upcycled and durable beechwood at their factory in Los Angeles, the stool stems from the brand’s Zero Waste collection and is finished with non-toxic materials and eco-friendly wood stains.

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Awagami

Hand-Dyed Indigo Uchiwa Fan

$28.00

From Tokushima, Japan-based Awagami, a washi brand run by the Fujimori family, comes a lovely Uchiwa fan—a traditional Japanese non-folding fan whose style dates back to the 14th century. Hand-dyed with indigo in an ombre pattern by Awagami artisans, it’s made from kozo paper and bamboo.

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MAAP

Evade OffCuts Pro Jersey

$180.00

This limited edition cycling jersey from Melbourne, Australia-based MAAP is designed with performance and the planet in mind. Like the other garments from the brand’s OffCuts program, it’s made from repurposed excess fabric from previous production runs and is breathable and moisture-wicking. The jersey (available in size XXS to XL) is hand-numbered and constructed from SPF 50+ knitted Italian fabric with mesh sleeves and reflective graphics. Offered in a variety of classic colors or a fun color-block, it makes for stylish, functional and eco-conscious cycling apparel.

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Harper Wave

Baking by Feel: Recipes to Sort Out Your Emotions (Whatever They Are Today!)

$35.00

Anyone who has ever turned to baking as a therapeutic way to reflect on their emotions will appreciate author and social media creator Becca Rea-Tucker’s forthcoming cookbook, Baking By Feel: Recipes to Sort Out Your Emotions (Whatever They Are Today!), which is available for pre-order now. Across 256 pages filled with beautiful imagery, Rea-Tucker organizes 65 recipes into five emotional states: happy, sad, mad, anxious and hopeful. The Austin-based writer weaves in grounding activities and baking tips, too. Everything is thoughtful, well-intentioned and ultimately delicious.

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NOTTE Jewelry

“Dream A Little Dream” Necklace

$142.00

From Jessica Tse’s NOTTE Jewelry, the “Dream A Little Dream” pearl necklace is part of the MEZZANOTTE collection which exists as a “love letter to the magical hours that birthed the brand.” It’s a playful take on the classic string of pearls, comprising freshwater pearls and gold-filled beads. Each piece is handmade, and no two are identical.

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Fatboy

Bolleke Outdoor Portable Light

$139.00

The clean, minimal design of Fatboy’s waterproof light offers more than style. A spherical bulb enables uniform lighting from all angles in each of its three dimness settings. The ties add color through a range of bright and neutral hues, but they’re also durable and flexible to make transporting and hanging the light easy. Even the silicone buttons (which recharge the light via a USB cable) smoothly blend into the versatile design.

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