Parra’s “Musical Chairs” umbrella is a playful guard against wet, woeful weather. Heavy-duty framework and a faux leather handle anchor the construction, making this durable against heavy rain and gusty winds, and the pattern is undeniably Parra—with his beaky-nosed figures covering the piece.
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The Feit Biotrainer High is a basketball-style silhouette built out using the highest grade materials—a luxurious leather contoured heel, suede upper, and 100% biodegradable sole (made from the milk of the rubber tree plant). Making this sole is a meticulous, two-week process that renders the final product plastic-less. The shoe is certainly high-end, but it operates more like an athletic shoe than a dress one.
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Exploring an American obsession—dead (predominantly white) girls in the media—Alice Bolin’s debut book of essays Dead Girls is insightful and smart, but accessible. Through the lens of TV (from Twin Peaks to Pretty Little Liars) and books (by Joan Didion, Khadija Queen and James Baldwin) as well as film and more, Bolin outlines not only society’s fixation on dead girls, but also the resulting implications. Through 14 essays, she delves into gender, race, misogyny, traditional concepts of masculinity and femininity, and more. Both objective and personal, this book is an important read for anybody who has enjoyed the morbid entertainment of what Bolin calls “Dead Girl stories” in pop culture.
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A queer WOC-owned business, Diaspora Co has a small range of products but aims to make a big impact. With the goal of giving income and power back to Indian farmers, their collection of turmeric items rejects the colonial spice trade and supports sustainable spice agriculture. Our pick is the Heirloom Cooking Gift Box—with the Five Morsels of Love Andhra cookbook, heirloom Kokuho rose rice, ghee, and Diaspora Co turmeric.
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The Cobalt 02 sunglasses from Gentle Monster are minimal yet meticulously crafted—with a monel (nickel-copper) nose-bridge, adjustable PVC nose-pads, exaggerated temples and acetate temple tips. The lenses offer 100% UV protection and are available in various hues: vivid orange, violet, navy or (our pick) a lush green.
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Liviana Prola, research scientist at the Department of Veterinary Science at Turin University and pet nutrition consultant for pet-food companies, penned the ultimate guide to weening your dog off commercial foods and toward a healthier diet. In Feed Me: 50 Home Cooked Meals for your Dog, Prola delves into the basics of feeding dogs, why home-cooked meals are better, and (obviously) offers recipes for 50 meals. Dishes like Cornmeal with Surf and Turf or Tartare Trio sound like they’ve been pulled from a high-end restaurant’s menu, but they’re made specifically for pooches. Plus, the recipes are relatively simple and each has an adjacent nutritional breakdown to understand exactly what your pup gets out of it.
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The first couple of days after getting a tattoo are make or break for the longterm healing of a new piece. While Aquaphor—the most common balm used to keep freshly inked skin protected, is a great option—SkinFix has a contender that adds nourishing ingredients to promote optimal healing. Tattoo Balm includes orange peel, shea butter, jojoba, coconut and sunflower oils in a paraben-free formula that’s both light and protective.
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Intensely rich and thick, Aesop’s Rejuvenate Intensive Body Balm is made for parched skin. An application leaves skin feeling soft and supple, and ultimately nourished thanks to macadamia and sandalwood oils. The fragrance blends citrus and vanilla for a slightly creamsicle-like scent.
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Haute Chocolate is entirely handcrafted—from the bar itself to the brand’s packaging. Their black sesame bar combines dark chocolate with swirls of black sesame seeds. The crunch and nuttiness of the sesame seeds perfectly juxtapose, and unite, the richness of the chocolate. Price is in Canadian dollars.
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These R8-shaped sidewalk chalks—fun for kids, and kids at heart—come in a three-pack of matte black, pearlescent red and yellow colorways. These won’t work on a chalkboard, but are great for asphalt and sidewalks—for playground games, announcing stoop sales or beautifying your neighborhood.
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Topo Designs collaborated on a collection with highly regarded river-sandal brand Chaco, and from it comes this durable dog leash—made from the same technical material and playful pattern that Topo uses. Available in two different sizes, this leash promises to last for decades.
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A-Trak has spent the past two decades cementing his legacy as one of the most influential figures in music—as a co-founder of Fool’s Gold Records, a producer and beyond. None of this surpasses his work in remixing—the foundation of his live sets. Now, his best remixes from the past 10 years can be found exclusively on this vinyl pressing out on Fool’s Gold. The set comes in a collector’s box, with a 32-page behind-the-scenes booklet and an accompanying digital download.
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Georgia Perry’s Flora Earrings are mini bouquets for your ears. With a stainless steel base and 18k gold-plating, these are built-to-last accessories and each flower in the stack is anchored by a different stone—pearl, coral, malachite and lapis.
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Founded in the ’70s, Boast was America’s answer to traditional European tennis brands—and its Japanese maple leaf logo would appear on the chests of many famed athletes. With a design overhaul and fresh new range, Boast is back on the scene (and in-person, with a limited pop-up in Kith’s NYC flagship) with items like the 7″ Ivy Green Court Short. Comfortable and sporting plenty of technical details, the shorts demonstrate the brand’s focus on style, quality and year-round athletic use.
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Japan’s POPEYE magazine—a clever cultural aggregate—does a great job at encapsulating city life and travel through the lens of street culture. The September 2018 issue focuses on burgers and fast food—featuring several spots in Tokyo, a vending machine in the countryside of Eastern Japan, a burger stand in Hawaii, and much more.
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Mini Rodini’s Duck Sweatshirt is a cozy, cute top for little ones. The earthy hue and the graphic of padded ducks in flight give it an unabashedly fall look. Made from 100% cotton, this sweater is also GOTS-certified—meaning from start to finish, it was not exposed to any chemicals that could be harmful; it’s the strictest certification for organic materials on the market.
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Chinatown Market—as part of their official collaboration with the Smiley brand—has released a bright yellow, grinning basketball. Built for the rigors of actual use, the ball has the structural integrity, dimensions, tack and wide recognition channels of a regulation ball. Indoor courts are recommended for use though—primarily because the scuffs from outdoor courts will show up more on the yellow exterior.
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Toby Musgrave’s Green Escapes is a 384-page guide to the world’s most secluded, tucked-away or “secret” gardens. Ranging from rooftop terraces to tiny parks, community gardens and more, the comprehensive list covers a vast number of open-to-the-public locations. It’s a thoughtful guide for those who want to visit gardens while traveling, or others simply exploring their own city.
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After a trip to the heart of bourbon country, Kentucky and Tennessee, Denver & Liely set out to make a glass to designed specifically to enhance the drinker’s experience—much like their handblown whiskey glass. The new one is smooth and intricate with a bold base—much like the drink it was designed for. Price is in AUD.
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To ease the jitters that come with flying, Aesop developed a pulse-point potion (with ginger root, lavender and geranium) that rolls on. The Ginger Flight Therapy is to be rolled directly onto the neck, temples, wrist and abdomen during times of stress or nausea. Its aroma and calming, herbal qualities will ease.
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The Rod+Perf Stool/Table is a beautifully designed, foot-and-a-half tall, steel addition to any living space—and it comes in nine different colors. Its multi-functionality is rooted in its simplicity; it’s sturdy enough to be a stool, tall enough to be a side table, and designed with a perforated top to be the perfect plant holder. Just kept away from humid or wet conditions—the steel frame will rust.
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Youcan Robot’s BW-Space is a the ideal accessory for any level underwater explorer. The drone is outfitted with a 4K camera, autonomous and piloted control features, and LED light settings. The drone does not come with the Control Remote, but the unit features an autopilot mode and auto-tracking for subjects the 4K, UHD camera recognizes as the focal point.
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The latest work of fiction from the award-winning writer Michael Ondaatje (author of The English Patient), Warlight explores mysterious, murky and stark developments in the lives of teenage siblings Nathaniel and Rachel. Their parents leave London for Singapore in the midst of World War II, and unexpected, remarkable characters then fill the void. It’s an adventure—and a powerful, mesmerizing one at that.
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Belgian designer Raf Simons’ collaboration with Eastpak continues to deliver colors, patterns and silhouettes that defy the backpack brand’s heritage. For those who are tired of the typical angular backpack, the RS Sleek Sling is a great alternative. Its pleated front-panel construction opens to a substantial main compartment, emphasizing zipped functionality. But it’s the tweed pattern that makes this bag a little unconventional and ultimately covetable.
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An ideal size for a few stems, each speckled vase by O-M Ceramic is unique—made by hand and meticulously so. With just enough color, the playful design also feels a little DIY. Thanks to a gloss glaze and underglaze, it’s safe to fill up with water.
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Perennially in style, the Breton stripe moved from the French Navy to the fashion world and now just about everyone can recognize it. In a new limited edition collaboration, NYC oyster and cocktail hotspot Grand Banks has partnered with French clothing brand Armor Lux. The result is a knit-in-France “mariniere” with a unique red-accented sleeve. It’s a perfect piece for dining on boat—or anywhere else.
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