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.
The look (or, more accurately, lack of look) of no-show socks is rarely worth the blisters, slouch or discomfort. But Outlier’s Megafine Low Lows are made from a nylon structure and a natural Merino knit—making them comfortable as well as functional. The combination also means they’re sweat-wicking and odor-resistant—ideal for all kinds of weather.
Alex Prager’s newest book “Silver Lake Drive” is a collection of cinematic mises-en-scène. The 224-page hardcover serves as a solid summation of her style—strange, beguiling and sometimes unnerving. The collection of images span several stages: from her early “Polyester” series to her striking “Face in the Crowd” collection—which was shot on a Hollywood sound stage.
Each season, an artisan-produced candle has been released in the Roman and Williams GUILD collection—which can now be accessed via subscription service. Designed by Stephen Alesch and Robin Standefer, the candles are hand-poured in NYC and use only the finest materials. Exemplifying this, the just-released Soleil du Guild Original No.3 candle (made in collaboration with Garance Doré, Brooklyn-based glassblower Andrew O Hughes and Land By Land) employs natural beeswax, vegetable waxes, pure essential oils and 100% cotton wicks. It smells of juniper, rose and an array of berries—summer embodied. The subscription service grants immediate shipment of this and the next three seasonal candles as they release.
Made from plant-based cellulose acetate, this round comb from Poketo fits neatly into a pocket or small clutch, for all your on-the-move grooming needs. With sturdy, wide teeth, it can tame almost all tresses. Plus, the black and blue pattern is sophisticated enough to make pulling it out on the subway (or anywhere else) far from embarrassing.
Made from black metal, leather and natural maple, KILLSPENCER’s sophisticated mini basketball kit lets you unobtrusively toss an equally mini rubber basketball across the room and (hopefully) into the net. This piece, from the LA-based luxury brand, is made in the USA and weighs approximately 35 pounds.
With an obvious and apt nod to workwear, Dickies and Union Made’s recent collaboration perfectly blends the two brands. At first glance, the sturdy pants are Dickies, but thanks to a slightly slimmer, detail-oriented finish, they’re equally representative of SF-based Union Made’s vibe. The cut-off hems and embroidery add a little extra character to these coral-hued chinos.
Composed of micro-polyester taffeta with a water-repellent coating, Nanamica’s wind cap can successful handle the elements. It’s the vibrant yellow colorway that truly stands out from others in this category. From Japan’s Nanamica, the cap’s details—six-panel construction, embroidery, adjustable strap—all demonstrate superb attention to detail.
Soma makes beautiful, sustainable water bottles, filters and pitchers. It was only a matter of time until their technology was used to create coffee products with the same principles in mind. The Soma Brew Bottle allows you to brew 12 ounces of hot (instantly) or cold (overnight) coffee in a double-insulated glass bottle. Of course, it works perfectly for tea too.
Shaped like the cheerful Monstera leaf, these slightly translucent Jennifer Loiselle earrings make a bold statement. Much like the plants themselves, these earrings are also oversized and playful. With gold-plated brass hardware (including the posts), they’re nickel-free.
These vintage Kofu bands are hand-cut from late-1800s, Meiji period Japanese textiles and reinforced with fine leather. They can easily replace the comes-with-the-watch band you’re using with now–be that on an Apple Watch or an automatic timepiece—and do so with worldly elegance. Price is in Hong Kong dollar.
From Serena Williams to Marlene Dietrich and Virginia Woolf, 60 powerful women provide the inspiration for cocktail recipes in Jennifer Croll’s cocktail book “Free The Tipple.” Including vivid illustrations from NYC-based artist Kelly Shami, the book truly celebrates icons across many disciplines. And Croll does a superb job of tying the drinks’ ingredients back to the inspiration, whether it’s the use of earthly components (like beets) for Marina Abramović or champagne for Coco Chanel.
With their signature m-grip outsole and an upper composed of 10 hand-woven vegan leather straps, Malibu Sandals offer snug comfort through a variation on the traditional Mexican huarache design. For long strolls on beaches, boardwalks or any summertime destination, an anatomically correct ultra-soft footbed sets these further apart. Our style choice, the Zuma in the color whiskey, feels both timeless and contemporary.
Small but powerful, this inflatable lantern offers 50 hours of light per complete charge for all outdoor (or indoor) adventures. Charged up via USB or simply solar energy, it can also reverse course and use its two-way port to top up a cellphone battery. Waterproof and light, it’s easy to stow and unfold at picnics, camping adventures and more.
Coasters can be kitsch, dull or oftentimes overly-branded. This set of gradient indigo-dyed ones isn’t any of that. Hand-dyed and then treated with natural leather oil, these sophisticated coasters elevate cocktail hours. And, because they’re dyed by hand, each one is entirely unique—with some of the flaws being exactly what’s most charming about them.
Not only is the VINGLACÉ wine bottle cooler double-walled and vacuum insulated, it’s also much more portable than an ice bucket or multi-item cooler. Made for one single bottle, this product keeps summer wines chilled without ice. Just unscrew the top, put your chosen bottle of wine inside, screw the lid back on, and you’re set for beach outings, picnics, camping and more. This stainless steel option is also fingerprint-resistant, so the look remains clean.
With a section dedicated to Ren Hang, “Strange Plants III” also features work by 50+ other artists. Published by independent house Zioxla, this 164-page book (like those before it) celebrates plants in art—in weird and wonderful ways. From oil paintings of the foul-smelling corpse flower to a poodle sculpture made from vines, the work within is made for anybody who understands nature is, itself, an artwork.