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.
Founded by an Italian architect couple who moved to Spain and recovered old vines of local (sometimes obsolete or nearly extinct) grape varietals, Partida Creus is produced by organic, sustainable means. The brand’s spectacular 2017 TP Trepat wine is light but super-juicy. With no sulfur added and fermented with native yeasts, it’s made with minimal intervention.
This single-breasted raincoat, the Ventile Mac 3.0, by from Private White V.C. is made in Manchester from high-quality cotton, is 100% waterproof and 100% breathable. With two internal pockets, it features military-grade copper hardware, and is covered by a lifetime repair service. Available in five subtle colorways, our pick is sage.
Over 392 pages and 40 years of work, Steve McCurry: A Life in Pictures is incredibly extensive. From his first foray into journalistic photography during the 1977 Johnstown floods to his “Afghan Girl” photo, to today, the book contains some 350 images—of which 100 have never been published. Along with personal anecdotes, notes and artifacts, the book is a comprehensive insight into a fascinating career.
There were three super-moons in a row this year and, to commemorate, the brightest of the three moons this year, DetroitWick made a handcrafted vessel that’s luminous and changes color—depending on your viewing angle. The candle is a beautiful piece on its own, and when it’s lit creates space fragrances—a combination of “space” musk, lunar fig, amber and black currant.
Lebon toothpaste is a natural, flavorful and French option that is the perfect size for traveling—at about 25ml. This one in particular is naturally flavored with green tea and sweet mint, along with a natural whitening agent made from Papaya extract.
Available in six colors (black, navy, pink, orange, mint, or purple), Stussy’s aptly named Porter Helmet Bag is big enough to carry a bike helmet, along with a bunch more. With an interior pocket, it’s made from super-durable 100% cotton canvas. There’s also a detachable and adjustable strap, along with top handles for various carrying styles.
There are 878 buildings by 798 architects stuffed into the aptly titled Atlas of Brutalist Architecture. Readers can browse over 1,000 photographs of these glorious structures—some still standing, others long gone—across 560 pages. The oft-misunderstood style is celebrated in all its emotive and powerful glory throughout this comprehensive book.
Selecting various fabrics from Converse, art/design collective Brain Dead has put together a pair of classic Chuck Taylor high-tops. The sneakers boast a playful patchwork of camouflage, zebra, leopard and star-patterned canvas, resulting in a design that will match every look—thanks to it clashing with everything at the same time.
Traeger Grills (which technically aren’t grills at all) work similarly to convection ovens, but this one is electric-powered and incredibly accurate. In fact, it’s accurate to the point that you’re able to step away, connect via iOS and step back outside when your meat (or vegetables or bread, or whatever) is done. With an easy-to-use panel and a smoky flavor that’s otherwise unmatched, the Timerbline 850 is the premier option for home cooks of all levels.
Designed by Solstice Studio, the super-sophisticated Nomad Travel Pipe is a compact evolution of the one-hitter. With a base forged from brass, it has a sliding aluminum top that contains the pipe and hides the chamber—in which about a half gram of cannabis can fit. Small enough to stow in a bag or clothing pocket, it also features a magnetic closure to keep everything in place when it’s not in use.
These Rosé Sugar Cubes from Harper + Ari are—no matter how tasty they appear—strictly for external use. Simply take one cube, break it down with water a bit and work over rough patches of skin. Helping to shed dry skin, these cubes are gentle but effective, leaving skin feeling smooth and fresh—especially in the cold, winter months.
With a beautiful yet subtle scent, Aesop’s Reverence Aromatique Hand Balm offers heavy-duty moisturizing without making hands greasy. The fragrance is suitable for all genders; its earthy but citrus scent (we love the touch of vetiver) is gently refreshing. Packaged in a convenient tube for easy squeezing, it’s perfect for chilly winter winds, or as a pick-me-up during air travel.
This 3D dog puzzle from Brooklyn-based Locknesters is difficult to assemble, depending on which one you buy. The pup comes in three sizes—with 10, six or three pieces—and is hand-sanded and top-coated to accentuate its craftsmanship. When on display, the dog is dazzling—with drastic curves and color progressions—and the toy turns into art.
Made from 14k solid gold, the “Beyond Is All Abyss” pendant from Bittersweets New York incorporates a dash of creepiness to an otherwise pretty piece. The skull-shaped item is available with white or black rose-cut diamond eyes, and can be personalized with two initials engraved on the back. Arriving on a 20-inch chain, or with just the charm on its own, this little skull is a beautifully crafted accoutrement.
Thanks to its 100% merino wool composition, this sweater is super-cozy and cute. With a leash hole on the back and a little stretch, it’s made for walks on cold nights. Available in five sizes.
One wardrobe staple that never grows old, the leather jacket, notably comes in a handful of recognizable styles. None carry the same cultural gravitas as the moto jacket—be it on the back of bikers or anyone else. LA-based Buck Mason’s new Bruiser Moto Jacket carries all chemistry one hopes for—and does so through supple, twice-washed lambskin leather.