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.
More than featuring an uncommon, space-aged design, Bulova’s Accutron II Alpha collection references their historic “tuning fork” powered Spaceview watches from the 1960s—a groundbreaker in the early electronic watch movement game at the time. Inside, the Accutron II comes complete with a contemporary upgrade by way of a high frequency, precise quartz movement. But the outside carries the same retro style—plus green on gold coloration—that made the original line so alluring.
Underwear matters, and from a stylistic and technical standpoint there’s nothing quite like NYC-based Druthers’ Indigo Floral Boxers. Designed, tailored and assembled by hand in NYC, the print carries enough personality without venturing into a gimmick territory. The underwear has been produced from 100% Japanese cotton and has no back seams. Altogether, they’re fun but respectable and worth showing off—if you so choose.
From the now-classic Australian label PAM (aka Perks and Mini) comes their “Starting Line” collection. Our pick from the range is the “Physical Mental” screenprinted turtleneck sweater which features retro-tinged type and ribbing on the neck, wrists and waistband. Made from a French Terry with cotton and spandex ribbing, this sweater will take you from winter to spring (or the other way) seamlessly.
For all that one throws into a backpack, the bag itself shouldn’t be adding additional weight to the load. Outlier’s Ultrahigh Backpack keeps things super-light—utilizing a very strong, cutting-edge non-woven Dyneema composite fabric (and a Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene sheeting) that holds its form and can take a beating, but roll up into a tiny bundle when empty. The bag’s dimensions allow for an even distribution of everything stored inside the roll-top. There’s a clean, functional design to the entire bag, with plenty of stow space and a few additional pockets for grabbing things quickly—altogether making it an effective, burden-free bag.
With contributions from the likes of Tracey Emin, John Baldessari, Ryan McGinley and more, experimental book “Feelings: Soft Art” explores contemporary art with a focus on emotions and sensual, gut reactions. Via interviews, short essays and (of course) plenty of imagery, readers are reminded that art isn’t always purely intellectual—rather it’s meant to evoke very human, personal emotions.
Galisfy’s line of accessories are handmade in Tel Aviv and don’t break the bank. Designed by Gal Vardi, each retro piece strikes with personality, from ’60s free spirit boho Jane Birkin to today’s multi-choker, body-chained Rihanna and inspirations like Art Deco furniture and YSL vintage editorials. She has a penchant for chokers, as she explains to us: “The choker can help define and frame what’s most important—your face. They have a structured feel to them, so combining that with soft finishes to the design can give a sexy yet strong look.”
Honey-colored (just the way the character depicted would like it) and practical, Herschel’s new Settlement Backpack is subtly screenprinted with Winnie the Pooh and his pals. Along with Tigger, Eeyore and Piglet, the naive yet pensive bear from our collective childhood appears on the bag, which boasts all Herschel’s durable features: leather zipper pulls, a laptop sleeve and more.
A sleek addition to any closet, The Radavist + Parker Dusseau’s Coldblack shirt is specifically built for warmer climates. It benefits from Schoeller’s proprietary Coldblack fabric, which provides stretch, breathability and UV protection to regulate body temperature. Its tailored fit—combined with details like Duraflex rubber buttons and Ultrablack JRC reflective tape in the collar and cuffs—make this a sharp, and ultimately functional, go-to shirt for any urban dweller.
Available in all kinds of conspicuous colorways—from neon pinks and yellows to striking clear and black—Alexandra Von Furstenberg’s heavy, luxe candy bowls make for a striking centerpiece, no matter what you fill them with, naughty or nice. With two sizes and 12 different hues, it’s tempting to collect the entire set.
Throughout his career, Robert Mapplethorpe archived his extensive output—from his student work to photography, sculptures and jewelry to commercial—and the the resulting collection is quite remarkable. Challenging ideas surrounding censorship, sexuality, gender, Mapplethorpe’s oftentimes provocative works are published in the scrapbook-style book—which opens with an essay by his collaborator, friend and soulmate, Patti Smith.
Certainly not your regular sneaker, Loeffler Randall’s new Roxie trainers (available in two colorways) are crafted with hand-woven raffia, making for a very unique pair of shoes. Lightweight and airy, these are a super-styling alternative to basic sneakers for the upcoming warm seasons.
The clean lines of Tsubota Pearl’s lighters are embellished with punny slogans courtesy of Brian Janusiak and Elizabeth Beer (founders of Various Projects) in four collaboration creations. Available in baby blue, pale pink, emerald green or black, the lighters boast expressions like “High Society” and several 420-friendly phrases.
Somewhere between slim-fit denim and workout pants, Olivers Apparel’s Five-Pocket Pants look fit for a night out but are designed for active days. With a tapered leg, gusseted crotch and a sweat-wicking, stretchy and abrasion-resistant fabric, they’re perfect for long flights and the adventures awaiting upon arrival. After trying these out first-hand, we can attest that the only time you’ll want to take them off is to throw them in the wash.
New to Mission Workshop’s line-up of sleek, travel-ready bags is the Transit Series Laptop Bag: a versatile, weatherproof briefcase meant to take you from work to the weekend. Designed with a series of straps, pockets and handles to keep gear securely stowed but also easily accessible, it’s a smart option for anyone constantly on-the-go. And to top it off, it’ll last forever—thanks to a lifetime warranty.
Covered in multi-colored and differently shaped crystals and gems, Gorman’s silk/cotton Crystal Cluster shirt avoids becoming gaudy with subtle natural hues and pastels. With a hidden center front button placket, it’s a busy but ultimately neat shirt that will work with more outfit combinations than you might think.
Approximately 10 inches in diameter, Pansy Ass Ceramic’s plates aren’t your typical dinnerware. Working with The Tom Of Finland Foundation, the team at Pansy Ass have utilized some of the Finnish artist’s classic images and hand-painted them upon vintage plates. A portion of the proceeds go to the foundation, established to preserve and promote erotic art. Each plate also comes with a wall mount for showcasing the impactful, sexual iconography at home.