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.
Measuring between 47 to 51 inches, Hardgraft’s elegant coal hang camera strap seamlessly binds grey felted wool and rich, vegetable-tanned leather. It’s produced in Italy from locally sourced materials. Also included, metal split rings that allow the strap to work with most cameras.
A collaborative design between powerhouse musician St Vincent and the engineering team of Ernie Ball Music Man, this electric guitar looks and sounds like no other. From the hand-rubbed rosewood neck and fingerboard to St Vincent inlays, Schaller locking tuners and a five-way pick-up selector, the custom configurations make it quite the sonic force. When the guitar first launched it was available in black or custom Vincent Blue, a color hand-mixed by Annie Clark, but it has now expanded to Polaris White, Heritage Red, Tobacco Burst, and Stealth Black as well.
Made from vintage bandanas, visvim’s naturally dyed kerchief down jacket is a stylish take on puffer outerwear. The patchwork-style outer is made from 100% cotton, while the lining is a breathable cotton/linen blend. Offering warmth is the genuine down and feather filling.
Brooklyn’s brandnewnoise handmakes the Loopy Lou, a petite but powerful recording device that offers both single playback and continous playback with a looping switch. It’s a straightforward, handy device that even offers pitch control. Ideal for an at-home studio, and for anybody interested in exploring looping in recording or for performance.
Assembled and finished in New York, Apparatus Studio’s Segment 6 dining table pairs a translucent resin base with brass hardware. A colored lacquer table top (here in oxblood, but also available in black, cinnabar, green and ivory) more than punctuates the piece—it toys with the idea of density and form. The surfaces are all lustrous, making the made-to-order work something quite extraordinary.
Whether traveling between time-zones, on long-haul flights, or simply having restless nights, melatonin is—of course—a common, natural sleep aid. Usually it’s taken in tablet form, but Sprayable Sleep offers something different. This innovative, patent-pending spray is applied just like perfume—meaning it won’t mess with your stomach—and will have you on a better sleep schedule in no time.
Released in 1992 via Delicious Vinyl Records, Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde is turning 25 years old—and to celebrate, this deluxe edition is available for pre-order now. Including a double-LP along with three 12″ singles, there are also brand new liner notes by respected music writer Jeff Weiss. With plenty of humor, clever word play and textured, lush production, this record was a refreshing departure from the era’s focus on gangsta rap—and remains a classic.
With a sweet kitty sitting atop the lid, Miriam Mirri’s cat food jar—designed for Alessi—is both functional and charming. The vessel is made from glass, while the lid is thermoplastic resin—available in black or yellow. It measures just under 11 inches in height.
Named for the Greek goddess Theia (mother of the sun, moon and the dawn), the Theia M Table lamp is subtle yet striking at the same time. Designed by Mathias Hahn in 2016, it has several faces, thanks to its central axis which can be swiveled to alter the mood and brightness. No matter the position, though, the lamp emits warm light that will create a rich atmosphere in any room. Crafted from lacquered iron, aluminum, spun metal and thermoformed methacrylate, it’s made in Spain by Marset.
From its sporty vintage design to the cutting-edge Sistem51 movement (featuring only 51 components), HODINKEE’s new collaborative piece with Swatch impresses both inside and out. An exposed caseback offers a window to the hypnotic world within. A brushed aluminum dial and six signature red dots define the face. This timepiece may pay homage to the past, specifically referencing a design from 1984, but it’s certainly a watch that will guide its wearer into the future.
With his characteristic surrealist touches to luxury, Thom Browne’s wetsuit would be near comical if not for the fact that it’s a superb technical piece. There might not be a classier way to get wet—and stay warm while doing so. This neoprene item with a center back zipper was made in the USA.
With dual wide-angle lenses, the Rylo captures fully immersive 360° spherical video. The tiny device comes with an internal 16GB microSD card but can transmit directly to smartphones with an accompanying app. Crafted from aluminum, it’s quite durable when outside of its protective pouch. As for shooting, it’s all quite intuitive.
Unlike any other desk we’ve seen, Soren Rose Studio’s creation for Homris features a clear aquarium right in the middle. Made from acrylic, this cube-shaped tank appears to be floating. It’s whimsical and transformative—for a home or an office.
From espresso and coffee retailer Clive Coffee comes Dalla Corte’s Mina Espresso Machine—a commercial set-up that straddles professional and personal functionality. This Bluetooth-equipped machine runs the gamut, from modern specialty espresso to pour-overs—and it can all be activated by app from the comfort of your bed. It’s the amount of control over extraction that will have most coffee enthusiasts excited. Further, the machine is made entirely of parts sourced within 30 miles of Milan.
With the most popular iteration of the 3Doodler, dubbed the 3Doodler Create, over 100 modifications have led to the most impressive 3D printing pen thus far. It produces colorful, heated non-toxic plastic that instantly hardens—allowing users to draw in 3D. Among the updates were a simplified control system that makes it a more intuitive—and precise—product to use. This is for all doodlers who dream outside of a page of paper. The brand also has a pro-model and one for much younger kids.
With a padded base and sides, Topo’s Camera Cube can be placed inside another bag or carried on its own as a safe place to carry your beloved equipment. The interior is adjustable, with two dividers, so can be changed around depending on your snapping adventures and the kit you’ll need. With a cinch top, there’s a little extra wriggle room too. Made from durable Codura, its capacity is over four liters and it’s made in Colorado.