There are six different works, each as bright and cheerful as the next, within LA-based artist Carolyn Suzuki’s 36-page origami set. Replete with houseplants, fruit and a bevy of charming women characters, the set has been printed by 1973 LTD in Brighton, UK using carbon neutral paper.
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Beloved Swedish brand (and longtime CH favorite) CDLP just released its first-ever women-focused collection, composed of underwear and other garments. From the range, the high-waist and high-leg High Briefs are super-soft and comfortable, and don’t sacrifice on minimal style. With a subtle debossed logo on the thick herringbone waistband, these breathable briefs are constructed from 91% Tencel Lyocell and 9% elastane. They come in black or white, individually or in packs of three.
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Part memoir, part scientific research, part travelogue and part history book, How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan captures the author and journalist’s quest to research how LSD and psilocybin can benefit the brain, alleviate depression and addiction, and more. The fascinating book (which has now been adapted into a four-part documentary series on Netflix) divulges the mysteries of hallucinogenics as well as Pollan’s journey to uncovering it.
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Plantgem’s Atmospheric Mix Seed Bundle makes cultivating a dreamy and co-ordinated garden easy. Comprising the sophisticated moonstone aster, delicate xanthos cosmos, textured starflower scabiosa and more, the bundle is full of beguiling plants that can grow anywhere in the US. Paired with PlantGem’s gardening instructions, these florals are as sensational as they are straightforward.
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Kyrgies honors the beauty of wool and the traditional craftsmanship of felt through timeless footwear. Their classic design is handmade by artisans in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan with wool from small, family-herded flocks nearby. Using low-impact dyes, they offer the cozy slippers in three subtle colors. Only four components make up the slippers: wool, glue made from natural rubber, polyester felt and silicone grips.
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Finally, there’s a well-designed and stylish answer to reusable, portable cutlery for picnics and camping thanks to Cliffset. Each set—which includes a fork, knife and spoon crafted from 18/8 stainless steel—even comes with its own “dishwasher” in the form of a refillable spray and cleaning tool. With a lined carrying case, this practical set comes in four different colorways, as well as a sleek all-silver version.
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Support the Brooklyn Museum with this classic silhouette sweatshirt inscribed with the institution’s name in collegiate-style lettering. Available in navy, black or gray, it’s composed of a polyester and cotton blend. A comfy and cozy way to represent the historic museum, this garment comes in sizes small to 2XL.
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Ideal for bookworms and design nerds, the Dumbo Bookend features double arches of solid steel, powder-coated in abyss blue, teal, wildflower red or beige. They’re crafted by Madrid-based studio Ciszak Dalmas and sold individually in three sizes—large, medium and small—to colorfully hold everything from big coffee table books to zines.
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Cookbook author Anna Voloshyna’s ode to Eastern European cuisine, Budmo!: Recipes from a Ukrainian Kitchen’s spotlights recipes for classic dishes that have been accented with vibrant contemporary components. Born in Ukraine and now based in San Francisco, the chef and culinary instructor anchors her inclusions in fresh, flavorful ingredients, underscored by signature Ukrainian hospitality. In addition to the instructional entries for delicious dining, Voloshyna incorporates a pantry section, glossary and an introduction that speaks to Ukraine’s food history.
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From Slowdown Studio, the Cherries Mini Blanket features a playful fruit design of Australian artist Liv Lee. As always with the lifestyle brand, the blanket is crafted from a recycled cotton blend which is 80% cotton and 20% polyester. Resistant to pilling and bleeding, this piece adds whimsy and warmth to any space.
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Artist Santi Moix thoughtfully depicts biomorphic flowers inhabiting the phases between life and death. The Barcelona-based artist worked with contemporary rug-maker Nanimarquina to translate these paintings into The Flora Collection, a series of hand-tufted rugs, characterized by biodegradable wool. The collection includes petal-shaped as well as traditionally sized rugs. The Bloom 1 and Bloom 2 respectively represent two stages in a flower’s life: wilting and blooming.
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Japanese glass artist Miwa Ito crafts bright, bulbous products that are delightfully off-kilter. Part of her MOO MOO exhibition in London, her Big Goofy 2 piece—like much of her work—is inspired by childhood memories of colorful cartoons and toys. It measures 20 by 18cm and has been entirely hand-finished and is signed by the artist. Price is in Pounds.
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The sibling to the Kaya Three-Piece Bowl Planter, this two-piece iteration—designed by Justina Blakeney for her LA-based company Jungalow—proves itself to be just as charming. Available in four colors and measuring seven inches tall, this ceramic piece provides space for drainage and can be mixed and matched with other versions. These planters offer a beautiful and sophisticated home for your plants.
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Silk-printed by hand with “B OOKS BROTHERS” across the front, this sweatshirt from the multi-faceted BOOK/SHOP (founded in 2011 by Erik Heywood) riffs on legacy brand Brooks Brothers. With a classic cut featuring drop shoulders and BOOK/SHOP’s hand-stitched tag on the waistline, this garment is available in green, white or navy.
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Feminist icon and activist Gloria Steinem has collaborated with jeweler Jill Platner on the Gloria Ring. All profits from this elegant accessory will be donated to Planned Parenthood. With a long oval shape (signed “Gloria” and “Jill Platner” on the underside), the piece extends Platner’s biomorphic-inspired designs. “At 88, I’m glad to add a job as jewelry designer,” Steinem says. “Especially because it can now benefit a good cause: access to safe and legal abortion in states where women might otherwise not find this basic human right to reproductive freedom.”
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Denim Tears, Stüssy and Our Legacy came together to create a capsule collection celebrating their distinct streetwear style and roots: Jamaica, Queens in NYC; Laguna Beach, California; and Stockholm, Sweden, respectively. Featured in the collection is the TTL Type-2 Jacket (available in black or white) which takes Levi’s signature silhouette and transforms it into a harmonious hodgepodge of the trio’s hometowns, styles and crests.
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From beauty brand and platform for queer- and gender-expansive identities, We Are Fluide, the 7-Free Polish is a non-toxic, vegan nail polish. Free of the seven harmful components typically found in such formulas (formaldehyde, Toulene, DBP, Xylene, Camphor, Phthalates and TPHP), this gloss won’t do you harm. With a thick and shiny application, it’s available in glittery hues, bold shades and iridescent iterations.
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With 50% of proceeds donated to Human Rights Watch and 50% donated to #CIRCAECONOMY (part of the Cultural Institute of Radical Contemporary Art), this powerful print is by Qazvin, Iran-born, NYC-based artist Shirin Neshat. The giclèe print on Hahnemüle Museum Etching paper features the Kurdish protest slogan, “WOMAN LIFE FREEDOM” in both English and Farsi. Neshat says, “As an artist devoted to making art that resonates to her people in Iran and internationally beyond just the art world, it feels like a perfect fit to work with CIRCA whose main premise is to make art accessible to a larger public, particularly in a time of crisis when people are looking for meaning and hope in the midst of chaos and political injustice.” Available for a limited time (until 30 October), the print comes with an individual number and a certificate of authenticity. Price is in Pounds.
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From Nocs Provisions, the Pro Issue binoculars are sleek but rugged, water- and fog-proof, and come with a lifetime warranty. They feature an ultra-wide field of view (429 feet) which upgrades peripheral vision, a multilayer phase coating to ensure clarity and brightness and a close focus of less than six feet for precision details. Available in five colors, these powerful binoculars can survive in the wild.
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Prolific artist James Niehues captures the spirit of individual mountains and the intricacies of various landscapes in the 200+ ski resort trail maps he’s hand-painted over the course of his 30-year career. In the 292-page book The Man Behind the Maps, Niehues collates this painstaking work, which has guided adventure-goers on their journeys while also showcasing the art of hand-painted map-making.
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Each playing card in this standard-sized deck features a vibrant image created by designer and photographer Troy Litten, who used plants from his own garden as inspiration for the artwork. The back of the cards portray a lush jungle while the front incorporates the common and scientific names of the specific leaf depicted. Each set includes two decks of 52 cards and two jokers.
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From Urban Native Era (founded by Joey Montoya), the “You Are On Native Land” cap is available in black, blue or pink tie-dye. The company, which is fully owned and operated by Indigenous people, aims to increase visibility while also supporting other Indigenous organizations and movements (for example, the American Indian Graduate Center) and giving away free product too. Made from 100% cotton and featuring an adjustable strap, this cap is an explicit reminder and acknowledgement of colonial displacement, and what is thus owed to Native people.
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This 500-year-old Bolivian spirit is made from Muscat of Alexandria grapes grown a mile up in the Andes. Sippable on its own, with a little soda, or used as an unexpected but versatile base spirit in cocktails, it’s a local treasure with a growing presence in the US.
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ixöq is a women-owned accessories and homewares brand that partners with women artisans in Guatemala and guarantees ethical, fair-trade practices. For their three-piece Nesting Baskets, the artisans hand-wove recycled plastic into organizers featuring a colorful, cylindrical pattern. The baskets (which come with lids) pack neatly away into one another or form a spirited display when left out.
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Pocket-sized and thoughtfully designed, The Bird Passport Field Journal is the ideal notebook for capturing the curiosity and wonder that comes with birding. It contains 20 spreads dedicated to entry logs for recording the details of each outing, including location, species, sound and impression as well as space for sketching. In the back pages, a bucket list, maps and checklists continue to stoke inspiration for future trips.
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Pressed onto a distressed purple vinyl, Air Volta is an infectious album born from (and in spite of) the French colonialism that took place in what is now Burkina Faso. From the prolific Bobo Dioulasso band Volta Jazz, the LP merges Congolese rhumba, American R&B, French yé-yé, Son Cubano and more, culminating in a vibrant amalgamation that will delight listeners.
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