Made by These Are Things, this red embroidered iron-on love-heart “Nope” patch is made for Mondays and introverts. Measuring two inches by two inches, it’s a sweet and salty way to wear your heart on your sleeve.
Made by These Are Things, this red embroidered iron-on love-heart “Nope” patch is made for Mondays and introverts. Measuring two inches by two inches, it’s a sweet and salty way to wear your heart on your sleeve.
Compiled by 25,000 motorcyclists and containing over 7,500 routes across the globe, the Best Biking Roads app delivers unprecedented insight for tenured riders and novices alike. The app is based on the website of the same name, which has been accruing recommended treks for eight years now—but in app form, it’s even easier to access and navigate. Additionally, the options within are ever-growing as users can contribute their own recommendations.
Documenting some of the most notable examples of café racer culture—the ’60s sub-cultural movement of stripped-down yet jazzed-up motorcycle racing—across 224 pages of striking visuals by photographer Michael Lichter, this book is a celebration of design and engineering. The book flows in chronological order, charting the movement’s course and it’s not just about the bikes, but the culture of it all.
Outerknown’s Evolution Trunk 19 board shorts are born from the very oceans they’re meant to explore. They’re cut from 100% ECONYL fabric, which—through a specialized production process—has been woven together from recycled fishing nets and ocean waste. If sustainability wasn’t already a worthy enough reason to wear them, they also come in an eye-catching abstract floral pattern.
Made using only non-GMO ingredients, Onesto crackers are super-crunchy, and delicious—which might be seemingly impossible to many, as they are also gluten-free. Free of bleached sugars and preservatives, the variety pack includes different flavors like rosemary, sea salt and ancho chile. They’ll make an unexpected and tasty treat for even the gluten-tolerant at your next cheese and wine party.
Made in the USA, these limited edition 14K gold cufflinks portray the visage of Star Wars’ iconic villain, Darth Vader. With a new Star Wars film on the horizon (and the back catalog of films some of the best-loved of all time), these are not only relevant but they dress up nicely—while lending a bit of edge. As a final detail, the cufflink backs are adorned with the Galactic Empire Insignia. All you need is the Imperial March to play as you enter a room.
Treat someone special to a Michelin-starred meal without ever visiting a restaurant, with Daniel Humm’s The NoMad Cookbook. Inside, elegant photography and detailed recipes treat home cooks to the very dishes the acclaimed NYC-based chef dreams up at his award-winning restaurant. As an additional surprise, it even comes with a second cocktail recipe book hidden within false pages.
Melbourne-based Unempire has plenty of salty and subversive sock designs in their collection, but nothing is quite as bold as their “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe” lapel pin. Depicting a perfectly manicured hand clutching a vibrator, the pin is made from enamel, metal and plenty of sass.
Handmade to order in Berlin, Fräulein Kink’s subtle but sexy Justine blindfold comes with gold or silver accents and works with more than just your sight—the soft fringing also awakens your sense of touch. With black velvet trim, a satin ribbon tie closure and the brand’s engraved heart logo, it can also be styled as a hair accessory if you’re feeling bashful.
There’s certainly a power to patterns, and it’s all on view in “PATTERNITY: A New Way of Seeing.” Not just a collection of images, the book features in-depth research on how patterns shape our world. All of its fascinating insight hails from PATTERNITY, an award-winning design duo founded by art director Anna Murray and surface designer Grace Winteringham.
The marriage of two of our favorite things—adidas Stan Smith sneakers and Horween leather—is a match made in heaven. Made from a single-piece of leather that’s tanned to get even better with age, these sneakers are true classics.
Wallow in your apathy and self-pity with Mean Folk’s adorably depressing “Why Even Try” patch. The hand-shaped embroidered patch can be sewn or ironed onto your favorite denim jacket or tote bag. If you can be bothered, that is.
Brisbane-based SOOT (founded and designed by Edwina Sinclair) makes apparel that’s—at the same time—sophisticated and tongue-in-cheek. Their Bow Waist bikini is made up of a basic high-waisted pant and tank-style top, but its nuance and flair is in the oversized bows. The ribbon-like bows (which can be detached) offer a playful overly cutesy option, while the navy colorway delivers some subtlety to the two-piece.
For feminists of all genders, this 100% cotton black denim jacket offers a boxy fit and an important message of independence to the world. Emblazoned with the words “Property of No One,” the jacket’s decoration is sweetened up with a red rose, but isn’t sugar-coating anything. Since each piece is made to order, buyers should allow around 10 days until shipping.
Kapital’s love for eccentric Japanese style is more apparent than ever in their “Chag-A-Lug” bandana. They’ve dug into the history books for inspiration and came back with a risqué idea to depict the practice of “night crawling”—where young lovers would sneak into each other’s rooms looking for late night action—on an otherwise understated blue and white accessory. Each of Kapital’s bandanas are single run and limited edition.
We have lots of crushes on chocolate, but our deep romance with these New York-made Crunchmallows chocolate confections ($29) is as strong as it was when we first wrote about them 10 years ago. Crunchy toffee topped with a marshmallow and dipped in dark or milk chocolate makes for a ridiculously tasty sweet treat.