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 30 by 60 inches, this Cindy Crawford beach towel by NYC-based portrait drawing duo Deer Dana (aka Kevin Tekinel and Dana Veraldi) is a delightful way to pay homage to a celebrity without going overboard. Complete with Crawford’s famous beauty spot, the towel is 100% cotton and sports Deer Dana’s charming trademark style.
The ever-charming work of Brooklyn-based artist Steve “ESPO” Powers will brighten any wall—even if it’s an image of walking garbage, like his “Drag Yourself To Work Day” print. This bold, three-color piece is a 12″ x 12″ screenprint on 334 gram Coventry Rag and was printed in an edition of 100. It’s so delightfully morose that it will spark up even the dullest Mondays.
Toronto’s No Fun Press is nothing if not straightforward. Socks, patches and the like are emblazoned with slogans like “Anti-You” and “Eat Shit.” Our favorite, however, is the no nonsense “No Fun” beanie. Available in a range of colorways, these simple beanies are an easy way to tell the winter world what you’re all about—making for an effortless filter.
With their limited edition, handmade gift set, historic bourbon brand Basil Hayden’s hopes to answer the question: what makes a good drinking shoe? In seeking an answer for this, they’ve partnered with family-owned shoe brand Quoddy, from Maine, whose family has been handcrafting shoes for over 100 years. The result is a whiskey-colored shoe hewn from Horween leather—made custom for each buyer. The set also includes leather wrapped rocks glasses, ideal for consuming bourbon.
Bath oils have a way of making even a brief soak in the tub feel luxurious. With their Bal d’Afrique scented bath oil, Byredo offers robust yet floral aromatics atop a silky texture that’s perfect for all genders. The consistently evolving profile begins with bergamot and ends with Moroccan cedarwood. You’ll find everything from marigold to musk and jasmine, in between. It’s rich but never overwhelming and takes a bath to the next level.
Always celebrating the simple joy of getting outdoors, Poler Stuff aims to make all your adventures a little easier and more pleasurable. With their sandwich-maker, the brand attempts to bring extra coziness to your camp vibes in the form of comfort food. The incredibly easy-to-use item is made from cast iron, requires zero set-up—except your most daring sandwich ideas.
Made from luxuriously soft 100% silk, New Zealand label Lonely’s long taupe robe has been designed to be slightly over-sized in order to offer extra movement and comfort. Complete with deep pockets (for storing midnight snacks or something more saucy) this robe balances a (sometimes impossible) line between sexy and comfort.
London-based artist Charlotte Mei is responsible for sweet and playful earthenware creations, and even personalizes several—from plates and toast tiles to these ceramic selfies. Simply send a photo of your loved one to Mei and she will created a cute tchotchke in their likeness. Or, in a beautiful act of self-love, get one of your own punim and pop yourself on display like the work of art that you are. Be sure to order 28+ days ahead of gifting day.
Elevating wallpaper to the status of art mural is Brooklyn-based Calico, whose large-scale, handmade designs (from sunset gradients to their signature metallic paper marbling) are uniquely custom printed specifically to fit each project’s dimensions, and the design never repeats. Several colorways are available (you can order a collection deck of samples for $80), but for something extra special, Calico offers bespoke services to really transform your space.
Modern perfumery and quality detergent merge in The Laundress and Le Labo’s collaboration. Determined to bring luxury to your laundry, the Rose 31 concoction is a super-concentrated formula (meaning you should get 32 washes from a single bottle) that’s paraben-free and contains only plant-based ingredients. Washing stinky socks will never be the same.
DSLRs are all looking alike these days, so help yours stand out with Viveo’s personalized camera straps. Made from simple, hand-cut strips of leather, the straps can be embellished with a hot-stamped name tag of its owner. Viveo’s camera straps come at maximum length of 110 cm with a width of 35 mm. Mount rings are included for free upon request.
For proud introverts and those who just need a day off from humans, Montreal’s Stay Home Club has all kinds of products for people who like to recharge solo. Our pick is the unisex “Happy Alone” T-shirt (available in black or gray) which is made in the USA and then screen-printed by hand in Montreal. The perfect T-shirt to show off in front of nobody.
Using simple, comfy white cotton tees, Brooklyn-based studio Deer Dana pays homage to a variety of contemporary figures—from Jean-Michel Basquiat to Sade, Grace Jones and Lil Wayne. Our pick is TV’s favorite grump: Larry David. The Seinfeld co-creator and overall awkward human is drawn in Deer Dana’s signature sketch style on a 100% fine-jersey tee. Each shirt is hand-printed by LQQK Studio in Manhattan.
Haptic Lab is reinvigorating the age-old tradition of quilting with its intricate City Quilt Throws. The Brooklyn-based studio hand-stitches roadways, rivers and city blocks onto plush 60″ x 72″ cotton blankets, resulting in stunning quilts perfect for hanging on a wall or draping over your bed. While we’re partial to NYC, the throws are available in all kinds of cities—from Boston to Paris. Custom details are also offered for an extra fee.
Born from the belief that scent is intensely personal, NYC-based Tramuntana makes entirely one-of-a-kind fragrances using the purest oils and essences. Based on a questionnaire and conversations (in-person or not) with a representative, a perfume is created that reflects your individuality, interests and taste. Samples are posted, with room for up to three revisions for Tramuntana to tweak your signature scent just right. The formula that is chosen is then saved and only ever reproduced for you.
British designer Anya Hindmarch loves to inject humor and personality into her luxury accessories, from punching perforated smiley faces into beautiful leather and snakeskin bags to finding inspiration in Kit Kats and road signs; they’re coy rather than over-the-top. Slightly more affordable (and equally whimsical) are Hindmarch’s embossed leather stickers (available in letters, numbers, slogans and other fun designs) for personalizing your phone, bag, journal and more. Choose its future location wisely, as it sticks permanently.