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.
Calling to mind the yin and yang symbol, as well as a stacked pebble meditation marker, Scott Henderson’s porcelain Zen + Pepper set brings a bit of serenity into the kitchen. Channeling soft river stone shapes and employing a functional, nestled design, there’s nothing quite like the shaker set. And as the port for filling happens to be on the underside, there’s surprisingly ample space within each for their respective seasonings.
A pretty raincoat with a pretty price to match, Stutterheim + Garance Doré Studio’s new collaboration raincoat is entirely covetable. The limited edition coat is in Stutterheim’s Mosebacke style, but in a pale pink, white and transparent paneled colorway. Made from the outerwear brand’s classic rubberized cotton and with double-welded seams, this coat matches a divine aesthetic with pragmatic functionality (certainly more exciting on a dreary day than an emergency poncho). Stutterheim also offers free shipping worldwide.
Loungewear doesn’t have to sacrifice aesthetics for the sake of comfort. An ideal example: Greats’ Amalfi slides make poolside strolls both comfortable and slip-on easy. The premium Italian leather upper and plush molded eva sole, however, deliver a contemporary monochromatic beauty that’s classy enough for the more luxuriant sunny escapes. This is premium footwear made exactly where you’d expect based on the name: Italy.
Made from Carrara marble, this ultra-minimal and contemporary take on the menorah remains faithful to its tradition. With nine slots for candles (one for each of the eight days of Hanukkah and shamash) this piece’s left and right lines also create an 18-degree angle—with 18 being another significant number in Judaism. Measuring 1.75 by 2.5 by 11.5 inches and available to purchase with or without hand-dipped candles, this is a glorious way to maintain tradition while also embracing a passion for modern design.
With a list of contributors as long as its title, “100 Secrets of the Art World: Everything You Always Wanted to Know from Artists, Collectors and Curators, but Were Afraid to Ask,” is an impressive book full of information from powerful players in the art world. From Jeff Koons to Marina Abramović and John Baldessari; curators from the world’s most significant museums and more; the contributors know a thing or three about contemporary art. Not just entertaining, the book offers insights and tips for those wanting to start visiting more galleries and festivals, as well as those who are starting their collection.
Made in collaboration by Deer Dana and Me and You, this Bad Girl bandana is an homage to Rihanna. Available in black or pink, the 100% cotton accessory is covered in Rihanna’s favorite design motifs—including everything from retro cat-eye sunglasses to fluffy kitten heels and blunts. This makes for a great alternative to the classic paisley bandana and a subtle way to show fandom without going overboard.
Offering everything from a fully programmatic shutter (for beginners) to manual exposure settings (for those looking to get technical or exploratory), Lomography’s new Lomo’Instant Wide Victoria Peak works in the hands of all photographers. The camera employs Fuji Instax Wide film, double the size of standard Instax Mini film, making it ideal for vistas but with a built-in premium 90mm lens, detailed portraiture is also at your fingertips. Four brightly-colored flash gel filters and the ability for multiple exposure (and long exposure) shots lend further artistic options. And it’s all wrapped in a beautiful shiny glitter silver faux leather and glitter black linen shell.
Made from 100% cotton, yarn-dyed indigo sashiko, these slip-ons from the TOMS + The Hill-Side collaboration feature quintessential elements of each brand. Thanks to The Hill-Side’s ties to Tokyo, the fabric comes from Japan, while the design of the shoe is classic TOMS. With blue chambray lining and a rubber outsole, the shoes are comfortable enough for everyday wear, while the rich indigo colorway elevates them to a more sophisticated level.
Gloria Steinem once said that we need to “eroticize equality” rather than women’s bodies. This T-shirt from Prinkshop makes the statement, plain and simple, for all to see. The best part about wearing this particular belief on your chest is that Prinkshop gives 30% of their profits to Lady Parts Justice—an organization that uses humor and transparency to educate women about how their rights are being removed, and encourage people to form alliances in order to keep each other safe.
With inspiration from Mondrian and Theo van Doesburg’s De Stijl movement, the Type 75 Desk Lamp is the epitome of form and function. The red, yellow, white and blue lamp—designed by Paul Smith and Anglepoise—makes for an ideal desk lamp, but of course would do just as well as a bedside light. With primary colors and sharp lines, the lamp is made from aluminum and cast iron and comes with an energy-efficient 10W E27 LED lightbulb.
Pok Pok doesn’t only serve Michelin-starred Thai food at its two restaurants, they also offer concentrated drinking vinegar—a tangy concentrate that can be diluted with soda water, or put to work in cocktails. We’ve been fans of drinking vinegar (specifically Pok Pok’s) for years now and while the health benefits are aplenty, the brand’s flavors—ginger, pineapple, pomegranate, tamarind or Thai basil—make focusing on wellness (scientific studies support that vinegar helps reduce blood sugar spikes and the absorption of nutrients) even more fun.
An affordable, effective and super-simple toothbrush, Goby has two settings (regular and sensitive) paired with soft, premium rounded tip bristles. Simply press the button once or twice, depending on which mode you want, and the brush performs its duties, notifying you when it’s time to switch areas. The portable USB charger can be attached to the dock or used only when charging, and it only needs charging twice a month. Goby also partners with NYU College of Dentistry’s Global Student Outreach Program by donating a percentage of profits in order to offer dental care and education to people all over the world who don’t have easy access to either.
Made in an edition of 250 and sold exclusively through The Glass House Design Store, this 100% cotton Yayoi Kusama-designed tote commemorates the artist’s playful exhibition at New Canaan, Connecticut’s Philip Johnson Glass House. The installation, known as “Narcissus Garden,” features Kusama’s signature dots and balls placed on the lawn, water and glass windows. In turn, the bag references exactly that, in a bold black and red colorway. In addition to being rather eccentric, it’s also handy.
Arlo Skye’s Carry-On suitcase is much more than just lightweight. Sophisticated and elegant with no detail ignored, the suitcase comes with a super-useful built-in 10,050 mAh portable charger, which is hidden away under the handle so it doesn’t disrupt any of the clean lines of the case or get bumped or scratched in transit. The practical pieces are not only user-friendly, but the brand’s direct-to-consumer business model means they are also surprisingly affordable. Available in black, silver or champagne colorways, the Carry-On measures 22 by 14 by 9 inches—meaning all major US airlines will let you bring it aboard.
Salvador Dalí and Gala, his wife and muse, would host extravagant dinner parties that became legendary. This reprint of Dalí’s 1973 book “Les Diners de Gala” gives us a little insight into what they were like. Not just a cook book with 136 recipes, it’s a work of art, with special illustrations and artworks by Dalí. (Of course, there are some lobster recipes inside.)
Olympia Provisions—a Portland, Oregon must-stop—approaches meat-curing as a form of art and science, using old-world traditions learned in Europe to craft their never-hurried salami, sausages and charcuterie. Oregon’s first USDA-approved salumeria offers the rest of the country who can’t visit their shop or two restaurants a year-long sampler: their Salami of the Month Club. It’s hard to top a gift like monthly meat.