Updated daily, the Buy section is a deep directory of stuff we love. From this collection we organize Gift Guides for the holiday season and special occasions all year long.
From queer-owned Wildfang, a brand committed to donating profits to various women- and LGBTQ+-focused organizations all year (in 2018 they raised $400k for charities), this six-panel cap puts it simply. Made with 100% cotton, the cap features an adjustable strap and a very positive message.
An update to Autodromo’s ’80s-inspired Group B automatic watches, the Group B Series 2 Automatic Corsica Blue features an exquisite, high-contrast dial that draws inspiration from that era’s racing tachometers. The 39mm wristwatch also sports a bi-metallic case and an integrated, adjustable stainless steel bracelet. A Miyota 9015 automatic movement powers the piece, which is light on the wrist and unrestrained in style.
The next generation of Ultimate Ears’ Wonderboom is the Wonderboom 2: while still portable, Bluetooth-capable, long-lasting and loud, this new iteration has some unbeatable features. New to this iteration is stereo-pairing with another Wonderboom 2, some 13 hours of playback, and a new fabric exterior. We especially enjoy its “outdoor mode,” which equalizes the speaker’s output and ultimately improves its ability to cut through noise (like chatter, cars or other nearby speakers) and is activated with a button on the speaker’s bottom panel. Available for pre-order now, the Wonderboom 2 is available in four colorways and is water- and dust-proof.
Handmade from organic cotton, Etee’s reusable food wraps are sustainable and compostable alternatives to plastic and paper bags. Available in sets of three, these medium-sized wraps “activate” and become tacky with the warmth of your hands, and can be used for fruits, nuts, and sandwiches—anything. Each one offers some 120+ uses and they can be composted when they’re no longer adhesive.
Hewn from Eastern Hardrock maple, aluminum and natural cork, Grovemade’s measuring set features a ruler, protractor and triangle. Beautifully crafted, weighty and built to last, these tools are a sophisticated take on more common, flimsy iterations. Because of the aluminum base on each, all of your lines will be flush to whatever surface you’re working on.
With a sugarcane-based alcohol foundation and top notes of rosehip seed, jojoba and Italian bergamia oil, Noshinku’s bergamot hand sanitizer refreshes with each spritz. Unlike other hand sanitizers, it’s neither a gloopy gel nor chemically scented; rather it’s a light spray that smells almost like a perfume. Further, a slender, credit card-like design houses the liquid and makes it more portable than most.
From 1914 to 1925 Henry Ford and Thomas Edison went on annual road trips under the moniker “The Vagabonds”—they only ceased because their fame made the trips impossible to coordinate. The two traveled in order to survey the condition of America’s roads, in conjunction with the exponential growth of the automotive industry. The pair may have ventured with chefs and butlers, but this book—written by former investigate journalist Jeff Guinn—focuses on the more engaging details surrounding the duo’s relationship.
With a pleasant aroma of organic eucalyptus and lavender, Beam’s “The Fixer” salve is soothing for muscular aches and pains—and for the mind. The one-ounce jar comes packed with 500mg of organic pharmaceutical-grade, full-spectrum CBD oil, beeswax and medium-chain triglycerides—the latter two give your skin an unmistakable softness.
A blend of chocolate, cocoa nibs from Costa Rica, Himalayan salt and black pepper, Xocol’s Cacao Holic Salt accents dishes with a savory/sweet twist. Made in Kagoshima, Japan, the seasoning isn’t delicate; all of the components unite to amp of the flavor profile of whatever they’re added to.
Celebrating one of the most marginalized groups within the LGBTQ+ community, these Chuck Taylors (part of Converse’s 2019 Pride collection) are adorned with transgender flag-inspired designs. With the pale blue, pink and white striped flag featuring on the ankle patches, heel tabs and soles, the colors are also used in bold lightning bolts on the shoes. More importantly, proceeds from the brand’s Pride collection are donated to OUT MetroWest and the It Gets Better Project.
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, Seattle Chocolate and The Museum of Flight concocted an out-of-this-world bar. Featuring a delightfully rich and creamy milk chocolate truffle base and popping rock candy, it’s a playful treat that’s drenched in nostalgia—right down to the Jessica Allen-designed packaging.
Using a sustainable material developed by Carvico and super-bright colors, Paper London’s rainbow swimsuit embodies the essence of summer. With an ultra-low back and high-rise leg, it offers a little less coverage than most one-piece swimsuits—thought the braided adjustable straps mean you can alter the neckline. The innovative fabric is also sunscreen stain-resistant and can be thrown in the washing machine. Price is in Pounds.
With up to 16 hours of operation per charge (by way of a USB port), Artemide’s newest version of the Come Together Table lamp is lightweight, portable and efficient. Designed by Italian architect and entrepreneur Carlotta de Bevilacqua, the cylindrical, geometric device features a gradient pattern that functions to distribute the bright LED light. It comes in three colorways: white, aluminum or copper.
Vegan and gluten-free, From The Ground Up’s take on the classic pretzel is made from cauliflower and cassava flour—the product of a dried and ground cassava root. With only 1.5 grams of fat and 23 grams of carbs, they’re healthier that traditional pretzels, but still offer the same crunchy satisfaction. With a subtle cauliflower aftertaste, these snacks are available as pretzel sticks or twists. (Price listed if for a pack of six.)
From playful and sometimes cynical British artist David Shrigley, a new version of his Ridiculous Inflatable Swan-Thing—this time in black. Made to be a mate for the original white iteration (which was released in 2017), it measures 35 inches tall and is never going to look that impressed that there’s a human floating on its back.
Crafted from wood and wicker, Wild In Bloom’s folding, reclining beach chair is as functional as it is stylish. Adjustable (from upright to laying flat), the floor-style seat means that whether you’re at a picnic or on the beach, sitting on the chair won’t mean you’re towering above everybody else. It collapses flat and is easily carried using the attached canvas strap—and at 11 pounds, it’s not too heavy.