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.
Japanese cherry blossom trees are admired the world over for their staggeringly beautiful but fleeting nature, which is poetically symbolic of the cycle of life. Lend the spirit of rejuvenation to your home with Shoyeido’s incense sticks, a stimulating blend of clove, cinnamon and rhubarb.
In Hohokum—a PS4 game collaboratively created by London-based studio Honeyslug and artist Richard Hogg—players navigate a surreal world as a curious flying kite. There are goals, activities and secrets to uncover as you roam around, all set to a soundtrack created by Ghostly International (which you can also buy separately from them).
As Linda Richman knows, a good kvetch among friends is best paired with a cup of joe. This bone china mug makes light of “Coffee Talk” through the humorous use of American artist Mel Bochner’s 2010 painting “Kvetch, Kvetch, Kvetch.”
A creative publication celebrating smart women making the world a more interesting place, London-based Riposte Magazine follows a set format of “five ideas, four meetings, three features, two essays and one icon” for a fully fascinating read.
Hudson Valley Seed Library’s Art Packs comprise more than a hundred heirloom varieties of flower, vegetable and herb seeds, in a specially illustrated packet. Types span heat-tolerant Brazilian piracicaba broccoli (produced on their small New York State farm) to Good Bugs Bloom, a mix of flowers that attracts beneficial insects to your garden, Kaleidoscope Carrot, Little Gem Lettuce, Panther Edamame, Teddy Bear Sunflower and many more.
Ralph Lauren brings their classic Ricky Bag into the future with the addition of four discreet LED lights (which activate when it’s opened) and an integrated USB port to charge your phone on the go. This bag, and its Bentley-like features, are the epitome of modern luxury.
Paul and Jude Huber’s Hole in the Mountain Farm is one of only three in Kaua’i to grow Sugarloaf pineapples, a heritaxge variety with a creamy white fruit that isn’t too sweet and even the core is edible.
San Francisco architect and designer Molly McGrath uses a laser cutter to achieve her uniquely colorful, mosaic patterns, which are then printed on 100% cotton, acid-free paper using ethically sourced materials.
Founder and creative director Anupama Sukh Lalvani and her partner Sonal Sood create jewelry for their line, En Inde, that captures the dichotomy of India’s urban industrial and indigenous rural landscapes. The White Shell Single Strand Necklace is handcrafted, comprised of shell discs on a vermillion rope with stainless stell plates and a jute fiber tassel.
For those that take fitness as seriously as they take design, look to German newcomer Hock. Founded in 2009 by Kristof Hock, the eponymous label uses only certifiably sustainable and natural materials for its handsome workout gear, while adhering to a forward-thinking design philosophy. The pragmatism of both leads to equipment you can count on workout after workout, year after year.
For the recent graduate, Phil Cleaver shares invaluable practical advice on embarking on a successful career with his economical appendix, “What They Didn’t Teach You in Design School.” Topics range from how to build a strong portfolio to invoicing, with an entire section explaining specific web skills.
For those looking to take their basketball game up a notch, ShotTracker provides extensive analysis from a few small components. A wrist sensor works with a net sensor to register stats to the corresponding iPhone app, which you can then use to track your percentages and compare your efforts with friends.
Urban cycling brand Martone presents a cherry-red helmet in the spirit of equestrian riders. Function meets form in the simple, protective piece designed for urban commuters.
Vermont naturalists Ursa Major combines their handmade Trailside candle with the Willoughby cologne in a gift set that emits gentle aromas of the great outdoors. The candle blends essential oils of cedar, sandalwood, mint, spruce and orange; to go with Willoughby’s mint, ginger and bergamot spice.
Organically shaped, recycled, milky-white beads are strung on adjustable cords with gold cylinder “slinks” in Cape Town-based PICHULIK’s Glass Mink Necklaces—a simple but strong look.
Behold, your beloved plastic action figures with a twist—literally. Just funded on Kickstarter and now available for pre-order, Yoga Joes by Brogamats take on a series of unlikely asana poses with clever charm. Warriors, indeed.