Expressive E

Osmose Synthesizer

$1,799.00

Osmose is a standalone polyphonic synthesizer from Montreuil-based Expressive E, a French manufacturer that aims to make next-generation musical instruments that are both tech-forward and intuitive. Produced in collaboration with Haken Audio, the synth features 49 gesture-sensitive keys and over 500 presets with custom macros, equipping it to unlock new sound. Within, a technology designed by Expressive E, Augmented Keyboard Action (A.K.A), makes each gesture still feel instinctive and sensitive, likening itself to an acoustic instrument.

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Saje

Stress Release Bath Salt Soak

$20.00

Like all Saje products, the Canadian brand’s Stress Release Bath Salt Soak comprises 100% natural ingredients for a more emotionally and physically healthy approach to relaxation. Using classic calming flowers like lavender and chamomile, the formula also incorporates orange and clary sage to balance the florals with a hint of citrus and fresh herbs. Sea salt and magnesium sulfate (epsom salt) combine to soothe physical aches and pains. Fragrant without being overpowering, this soak makes for a blissful part of a bedtime ritual.

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Interscope

“The Record” Limited Edition Clear Vinyl

$30.00

Indie supergroup boygenius (Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus) harmonizes, rocks and croons on their debut album, The Record. The LP exceeds expectations, featuring intimate, pinpoint lyricism and an equilateral merging of the trio’s talents, proving their power as creative collaborators. It is available as a limited edition clear vinyl that includes gatefold packaging, a temporary tattoo and a 24-page zine.

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Judaica Standard Time + Danielle Yukari

Seder Plate

$260.00

Faith-forward design brand Judaica Standard Time tapped Japanese Brazilian artist Danielle Yukari to create a charming stoneware Seder plate, complete with two small dishes. Limited to an edition of 10, the piece honors tradition with hand-painted markings denoting the six symbolic foods, but it’s been given a modern twist with pops of color and textured material for year-round use.

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Polaroid

Blue 600 Film: Reclaimed Edition

$17.00

Blue 600 Film—which yields photographs in a range of blue hues—is the accidental consequence of an experiment at Polaroid’s last ever factory in Enschede, Netherlands. Unlike monochrome or duochrome film, it doesn’t use dye but relies on an unexpected chemical reaction. With a desire to use out-of-spec materials, Polaroid chemist Brian Slaghuis worked with a chemical called TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone) and Blue 600 was born. The film delivers varying intensities, creating moody, cinematic images.

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Half Letter Press

Prisoners’ Inventions (New Edition)

$20.00

While incarcerated in California, author and illustrator Angelo was invited by art practice and publication Temporary Services to document the various things he’d seen his peers invent, ranging from immersion heaters to tattoo ink, pillows and chessboards. His findings—which are a testament to the ways prisons deny people basic necessities as well as the inventiveness of people who are incarcerated—were collected and published in 2003 as Prisoners’ Inventions. This new edition features an additional 80 pages, with even more drawings, photos and blueprints.

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FAZEEK

Pearl Platter

$109.00

Based in Melbourne, Australia, homeware brand FAZEEK imbues sculptural design, vibrant colors and a playful energy into all their products. Their Pearl Platter (available in amber and lilac, pink and amber, or teal and jade) is a two-tone borosilicate glass dish featuring a rim of “pearls” that adds flair to any tabletop.

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Strive

Animal-Free Milk

$12.00

There are many milk alternatives, but Strive is the first of its kind. It uses lab-grown, animal-free whey, making it a real dairy beverage that’s void of cholesterol, soy, lactose and nuts. It looks, feels and tastes like animal milk and, most importantly, acts like it too—whether you’re whipping it or baking with it. Price reflects a pack of two.

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VADA

Siren Sunglasses

$495.00

Handmade in Japan, VADA sunglasses are high-quality and sturdy with a distinctly jaunty look. Their Siren design features diamond-shaped lenses and are crafted from organic cellulose acetate. This material, along with the 18k gold-plated hardware, makes them feel anything but flimsy—though they are lightweight and comfortable to wear. Available as spectacles or sunglasses, Siren comes in various colorways from black onyx to bright green spearmint and candy pink Urchin (pictured here). With 100% UVA and UVB protection and an anti-reflective coating, they provide function and flair in equal parts.

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Flourish

All-Purpose Organic Plant Food

$20.00

From plant-care brand Flourish comes an organic formula that aids in the early stages of vegetative growth. Derived from discarded corn steep liquor (made up of half water and half water-soluble proteins) and fish byproducts, the sustainable plant food utilizes a strategic composition of micro- and macro-nutrients to avoid over-fertilization and ensure happy, healthy plants.

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Ferm Living

Uneru Pot

$45.00

Crafted using 30-40% recycled clay, the Uneru Pot from Ferm Living features a rough, unglazed exterior and an uneven rim that combine for a warm, organic style. Available in three colors (brown, white or gray) and in small or large, the pot is a charming vessel for all kinds of plants.

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Hayom

Oliver Jeffers Irish Seder Plate

$300.00

From Brooklyn-based Hayom, an organization blending the values of contemporary art and Judaica, comes a limited edition seder plate designed by acclaimed Irish artist and illustrator Oliver Jeffers. A seder plate is central to the feast at the start of the Passover, a celebration of freedom, family and shared stories. For Hayom’s version, Jeffers looked to an old Irish joke (“Are you a Catholic Jew or a Protestant Jew?”) for inspiration and his art depicts the special foods of Passover substituted with Irish equivalents. Each porcelain plate has been produced in the UK.

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Patta + Experimental Jetset

Umbrella

$65.00

Cult-favorite Dutch brand Patta (founded in 2004 by Edson Sabajo and Guillaume “Gee” Schmidt) teamed up with Amsterdam-based graphic design studio Experimental Jetset for this bold umbrella. The black and white design—which has been silkscreened onto pongee fabric—was inspired by metropolitan maps and signage. With an easy-to-use push extension, the eight-spoke umbrella is eye-catching and utilitarian. Price is in Euros.

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Carne Bollente

101 Fornications Shirt

$227.00

The cheekily named 101 Fornications Shirt from playful Paris-based Carne Bollente (helmed by Hijiri Endo, Théodore Famery and Agoston Palinko) continues the brand’s sex-positive manifesto. The green garment has been embroidered with figures reminiscent of Renaissance sculptures, lining up in somewhat provocative poses. Playful without being pornographic, it’s a lighthearted, eye-catching design. Made in Portugal from 97% cotton and 3% elastane, this garment is intended for all genders and is available in XS to XL.

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KORA Organics

Turmeric Brightening and Exfoliating Mask

$68.00

Containing an exfoliating powder and turmeric, this two-in-one treatment from KORA is both a scrub and a mask that softens and brightens skin. The refreshing formulation includes aspen bark (a natural BHA), rosehip seeds (which is rich in antioxidants and helps to polish skin) and peppermint, together yielding a subtle aroma. Made with certified organic ingredients, the gentle formula feels luxurious to use and leaves skin feeling supple and nourished.

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FARIS

MENAGE Ring

$225.00

Appearing like molten lava that trapped gemstones within, the MENAGE Ring from Seattle-based jewelry brand FARIS (founded by Faris du Graf) is available in sterling silver or gold-plated iterations. The silver features citrine, topaz and a freshwater pearl, while the gold is adorned with garnet, citrine and a freshwater pearl. The piece possesses an organic element that’s charming and dramatic.

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Proba Home

The “Paw-fect” Bed

$305.00

Handmade in Portland, Oregon by Proba, The “Paw-fect” Bed elevates the humble pet cushion through its playful form and alluring colors. The splotch-shaped product pairs a 100% cotton outer (making it easy to wash) with recycled foam inside. This cushy, comfy spot is available in small, medium or large.

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Pansy Ass Ceramics

Cock Pump Soap Dispenser

$200.00

Designed and sculpted by CH favorite Pansy Ass Ceramics in their Toronto studio, this Cock Pump Soap Dispenser makes a statement. Available in black, white or pale pink, it stands approximately nine inches tall and features a glossy finish.

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Platform

Rose Wylie Hooded Sweatshirt

$200.00

Limited to 150 pieces, this collaborative hoodie is adorned with a screenprint of beloved British painter Rose Wylie’s “Black Cat (Bones) (Study)” artwork on the back and her signature along the left sleeve. From the exclusive online art market Platform, known as a trove for captivating works from emerging artists at independent galleries, the comfortable garment is made in the USA and screenprinted in Red Hook, Brooklyn.

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Bala

The Jump Rope

$55.00

Optimally designed for a simpler workout, Bala’s Jump Rope features half-pound weighted handles covered in ultra-soft silicone for comfortable grip, and an intuitive locking mechanism to adjust the rope to different sizes. Available in pink, black or sand, this rope makes the classic workout even more efficient and stylish.

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Eym + Laguna B

Create Candle

$156.00

Natural candle company Eym (helmed by Poppy and Sam Wall) collaborated with Venice-based Murano glassmaker Laguna B for the charming Create Candle. Swaths of color and florals swirl all over the glass vessel and inside a soy wax blend imparts notes of orange, bergamot and black pepper.

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HAY

Mousqueton Portable Outdoor Lamp

$225.00

From Danish design brand HAY, the Mousqueton Lamp is named after and informed by carabiners (which “mousqueton” translates to in French), featuring a utilitarian steel shade, weather-proof exterior and maneuverable handle. The design is transformed into a clever portable lamp with the addition of LED lighting and a rechargeable battery. Sleek and contemporary, it’s as design-forward as it is functional.

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Omy

Dino 3D Mask

$31.00

Whether worn as a mask or used as wall art, Omy’s vibrantly colored Dino 3D mask will delight kids. Suitable for children aged three and over (and large enough for adults), the mask is fabricated from cardboard that’s easy to assemble into its voluminous form.

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Snow Peak

Soft Cooler 18

$110.00

From heritage Japanese brand Snow Peak (founded in 1958 by Yukio Yamai), the Soft Cooler 18 keeps food and drinks cold but also provides portability. With insulated walls, an outer layer that repels heat and an inner aluminum coating to trap cold air, it has a capacity of 4.75 gallons. The lightweight, foldable structure features an adjustable strap making it easy to carry when hiking, camping or just heading to a picnic.

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TASCHEN

The Gourmand’s Egg. a Collection of Stories & Recipes

$47.00

Celebrating the link between the culinary and the cultural, The Gourmand’s Egg. a collection of Stories & Recipes explores the social significance of eggs. From appearing in Egyptian mythology to becoming an icon of religious purity in Piero della Francesca’s Brera Madonna, its symbolism in feminist art and more, the egg is omnipresent. Weaving together art history, photography, recipes and essays, this first volume of TASCHEN’s collaboration with award-winning journal The Gourmand is equal parts delectable and fascinating.

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Noise For Now

“Our Bodies Deserve Respect” Tote

$32.00

Embellished with a design by visual artist and trans activist Xavier Schipani, the “Our Bodies Deserve Respect” Tote is part of a collection of apparel and accessories from Noise For Now—a non-profit focused on reproductive justice and healthcare. The organization keeps 10% of proceeds from sales (in order to cover operations) and the other 90% goes to Texas Health Action’s Kind Clinic as well as other independent abortion centers.

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