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.
Artist Judy Chicago is familiar with the goddess theme and has interpreted the Venus of Willendorf—an oolitic limestone figure from 30,000 BCE—for this limited edition soap. Made in collaboration with Prospect, it’s crafted from sustainably sourced ingredients and scented with moonflower, river grass and freesia.
This beguiling book is made up of 15 stories by 15 writers, each exploring their relationship with their mother. What My Mother and I Don’t Talk About began as a moving personal essay by Michele Filgate, the book’s editor, and is unputdownable. Whether estranged or close, funny, tender, heartbreaking or mystifying, each of these mother/child dynamics is complex and entirely unique—yet readers will see themselves in a lot of the beautiful stories.
PHLUR’s newest fragrance, Améline is a fresh and summery perfume that features notes from classic scents including rose, Italian bergamot, pink pepper, patchouli and sandalwood. Like all of their perfumes, this formula is made for all genders, hypoallergenic, and free of parabens, phthalates, BHT, phenoxyethanol and synthetic musk. Not overly floral, this scent is clean and elegant.
Inspired by a classic work coat silhouette, Knickerbocker’s Worker Coat is a sturdy and timeless top layer. With three pockets on the outside and one on the interior, this garment is cut from a luxe herringbone fabric. The “natural” colorway is an off-white hue that’s elegant, but not really appropriate for real-life workshops. Boxy and classic, this piece is also available in a bright blue, olive or black.
Black is the Body: Stories From My Grandmother’s Time, My Mother’s Time, and Mine is a memoir, made up of several personal essays that meld together the experiences of author Emily Bernard’s family. From growing up black in the South to addressing interracial marriage, international adoption and motherhood, the book tells a tale of race in America—but it’s more than that. Anchored by a horrific violent crime that changed her life, Bernard shares complex and personal—but also always universal—stories in this moving book.
Part perverse, part playful, the art on this 100% cotton towel—from Paris-based Carne Bollente—is printed on just one side, so you can flip it over if you happen to be spending time with puritans. Sex-positive and a little silly, this delightfully colorful towel measures 130cm by 65cm. Price is in Euros.
K-beauty expert Glow Recipe’s newest product taps into the brightening, exfoliating, and hydrating powers of pure pineapple juice. High in vitamin C and full of antioxidants, the formula is made with 22% pineapple juice, ascorbic acid, and stable 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic acid—all of which work to reduce scarring and uneven skin tone, ultimately leaving skin luminous.
Part of Corridor’s SS19 collection, this overshirt is a light and relaxed top layer that’s made from 100% linen. Both indigo-dyed and enzyme-washed, the garment is an incredibly rich shade of blue. Finished with corozo buttons for a little contrast, this multifunctional garment is ideal for in between seasons.
Including primary colors, stripes and polka dots, Clarence Ruth’s book Colors de la Runway aims to teach children through fashion. Using stylized illustrations of outfits, with their corresponding color written in both English and French, Ruth’s mission is to inspire as he instructs. A longtime fashion designer, Ruth dream of a high-quality, coffee table style book for children and this is the hard-covered, glossy reality.
The benefits of magnesium are seemingly countless, but it’s certainly vital for high quality of sleep. The Nue Co’s Magnesium Ease Spray offers a blend of magnesium chloride, lavender and arnica oil for a tingling potion that combines aromatherapy and science. While the lavender has a calming effect, the magnesium (boosted with arnica in this formula) helps ease physical tension. Simply spray a few pumps onto clean, dry skin and massage gently.
Chewy, colorful and cute, these rainbow sprinkle treats come from NYC-based Danny Macaroons, who started making them for his family. Now, he and his staff make 1000+ a day. For these sweet snacks, long strands of freshly processed coconut lend flavor and consistency. Then there are just four other ingredients: condensed milk, eggs, salt and vanilla. Available in packs of four, they are a delectable and playful treat.
Beneath the eye-catching pink, mint and navy gradient print of its Omni-Shield shell, the Sawtooth Parka offers much to appreciate. A product from the latest collaboration between Columbia (who drew the style from their archive) and Opening Ceremony, the light zip-up jacket features a mesh cape vent, zippered chest and side pockets and an adjustable hood. There’s a lot of visible and colorful ’80s inspiration, as well as stealthy technical advancements.
Crafted from borosilicate glass, this Closca bottle is an eco-friendly water vessel you can wear. Thanks to its secure proprietary “FidLock” system, a silicone wrap exterior can be latched onto a bike, stroller, bag, and more. The BPA-free bottle comes with an infuser for those who want to flavor their water, and also offers dual openings (at the lip and the base) for easy washing. Further, the Closca Water App offers information on closest fill-up stations so users can avoid single-use plastic at all times.
Thick, soft and cozy, Bathing Culture’s Cosmic Rainbow Towel is made for use in the bathroom or at the beach. Super-absorbent, each of the colorful Turkish-style towels is hand-loomed—so washing them with a gentle soap is ideal. The SF-based company is dedicated to making high-quality products that aren’t harmful to their consumers or the planet.
Constructed from 100% organic cotton, Taylor Stitch’s Long Haul Jacket, in their “’68 24 Month Wash,” is an homage to traditional denim—but is made using more eco-friendly processes. Working with Isko Mills, the brand was able to develop denim that is significantly less harmful and much more sustainable—all at a price that’s reasonable. The jacket a soft, worn texture and plenty of practical features like custom cotton map lining, embossed leather interior pocket and more.
Equipped with Google’s Voice Assistant and Active Noise-Cancelling tech, Master & Dynamic’s new MW65 headphones are available now—and look, feel and sound fantastic. The MW65 melds this ANC technology with their established line without compromising the sound quality they’ve come to be known for. In spite of all the features, they’re easy to set up and manage. Additionally, they come with a 3.5mm cord in case the battery dies and a pouch to stow accessories.