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.
With mirror segments set into walnut wood, Brooklyn-based design duo Trueing’s #3000 Mirror invokes the style of terrazzo tiling for a distinct aesthetic that offers surprising visual warmth. The oiled walnut iteration is the second from the brand, with the first mirror primarily from honed concrete and marble, and they both follow Trueing’s extraordinary Janus Table Lamp. With the mirror alone as evidence, this is a brand to follow.
Two important details of Lock Stock & Barrel’s 18 Year Rye Whiskey battle each other to create a surprisingly smooth profile. First, the proof stands at a whopping 109. Second, its age—the aforementioned 18 years—actually tames that high ABV. In fact, aging in American oak barrels has lent the spirit a creamy vanilla warmth. There’s a bunch of rye spice here but it’s all in service to a tasty, uniform and wood-defined whiskey.
The smallest portable speaker yet by Danish brand Vifa takes its design cues (and name) from Iceland. With three drivers packed into a pebbly shape that enhances 360-degree sound, the Reykjavik comes either covered in Kvadrat woolen fabric or in a fully anodized aluminum version that’s as tough as it looks.
Packaged in a box featuring artist Renee Phillips’ painting “Vortex,” this Peet Rivko Essentials Kit contains three lush products. With zero toxins and zero irritants (that means no parabens, sulfates, phthalates, phenoxyethanol, PEGs, silicones, petroleum fragrance, limonene, essential oils, nut oils or floral extracts) there’s a gentle cleanser, moisturizer and balancing face oil—all of which can be used daily. Together, these products aim to nourish and soften skin.
Almost all Stephen ESPO Powers’ works contain terms of endearment or sweet messaging in his immediately recognizable style. This “Leave and Return” print (in a signed and numbered edition of 50) centers on one of Powers’ favorite themes: home. The two-color screen print measures 24×24 inches—and the window is embellished by hand.
Some 20 years in the making, this lovely book of Marilyn Monroe portraits contains many never-seen-before shots—thanks to Joshua Greene meticulously restoring and preserving the photos taken by his father, photographer Milton H. Greene, who was a business partner and personal friend of Monroe. More than just a study of a celebrity, the 250+ images explore a close bond and friendship. Further, it displays a son’s passion for restoring his father’s work.
With soft touch grip for a smooth gliding shave, the By Humankind razor feels like brand new—even when it isn’t. While the short triangular-shaped handle moves as a natural extension of the hand—offering more control—the razor also stands upright (even on wet surfaces) helping keep the blades dry and resist germs and last longer. The set includes a razor, blade cover, carrying case, and refill cartridge to for smooth cheeks, chins, legs or whatever you want to shave.
Despite its name, IIUVO and Stefan Brüggemann’s “Bullshit” candle smells divine. With notes of Sichuan pepper, grapefruit, lavender, musk, guaiac wood and more, the candle was inspired by the theory of bullshit. According to the makers, the scent has been derived from the idle content that’s found between truth and invention; the things we think but don’t say. Price is in Euros.
This cane sugar body polish can be used all year ’round, but it’s invaluable during the winter. Gently exfoliating, REN’s Moroccan Rose Otto Sugar Body Polish doesn’t leave skin feeling stripped or dry, rather it will feel silky smooth and nourished (thanks to olive and almond oils) and slightly rose-scented. The fragrance is 100% natural, and the dense scrub is also suitable for vegans—plus the brand never uses synthetic microbeads.
With a career that spanned 50+ years, Ward Bennett’s eye for elegance and minimal style was (and remains) undeniable. Known as a designer and artist who helped define an era, Bennett worked with clients including Sasaki, Japan, Chase, David Rockefeller, Tiffany & Co, and more—creating everything from furniture to flatware, jewelry to textiles. This lovely hardcover book explores his work across 280 pages and 300 illustrations—some of which have never been published.
With silver letters reading “I ♥ U” hot-stamped directly onto leather, BYREDO’s brand new travel case has been made in a limited edition just for Valentine’s Day. The buttery leather is scratch-resistant, and the case’s magnetic closure means it won’t slip off easily in your bag. Just the right size for a 12-ml bottle of perfume, this case is also available in plain burgundy, black or beige if you’re a little more quiet with your proclamations of love.
Beyond the expected warmth and softness of a clothing article composed of 30% cashmere and 70% superfine merino wool, the Sweet Shawl Neck Sweater delivers a series of unexpected attributes. From the relatively new menswear brand Lords of Harlech, the sweater is predominantly an intricately patterned two-color twist. It’s thick but yields an elegant fit. And, there’s an intarsia knit-in elbow patch in green and blue (not visible in the photo).
This white kettle from Tokyo-based designer Makoto Koizumi’s “Kaico” series is subtle and stylish. Made from enamel-coated steel, it features a beechwood handle and maple knob, altogether creating an attractive but warm contrast. This lovely piece holds 49 fluid ounces. The “Kaico” series also boasts a butter warmer, saucepan and more.
If the new year has gotten off on the wrong foot and you’re already feeling overwhelmed, aromatherapy can make a difference in transforming your headspace. Vitruvi’s pre-blended essential oil bottles are slightly easier than mixing a bunch of separate ingredients yourself, and each blend has its own inspired mood or place. The Quiet blend (ylang ylang, geranium, amyris, clary sage) is great for recharging your mental batteries.
Available in three colorways (sky blue, forest green and pink) NOAH NY’s Floral Dot Bandana applies a bit of flair to a classic accessory. Crafted from 100% cotton, each bandana is made in the Shingora factory in India, which recycles all its water, and pays for the education of its workers’ children.
The limited edition nude version of the Photodarium is free of pornography cliches and stereotypes, but full of contemporary artistic takes on eroticism. Not safe for work (or kids, or conservative friends) it features several artists’ work across its 380 tear-away pages. Price is in Euros.