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.
Artists, heed legendary American realist portraitist John Singer Sargent’s fine advice: “You can never do sketches enough. Sketch everything and keep your curiosity fresh.” And what better instrument to get those creative juices a-flowin’ than this elegant sketchbook from Shepherds Bookbinder. Made from the finest of paper covered in a striking avian motif, and complete with a handsomely handstitched binding, this little notebook serves as the perfect encasement for the explosion of curiosity it is sure to unleash.
The Click Multi Bike Tool offers seven tools to perform any roadside bike adjustment your bike might need. Features Hex keys, Phillips and flat head drivers in a very small package.
Small space. Big sound. The Geneva Sound System Model XS is the perfect travel companion for the music-loving design enthusiast on the go. Made by Swiss masters of modern electronics, this highly portable and transformative speaker was inspired by the classic travel clock, designed to easily fold into a sleek leather-like case. The system’s packability and high-quality audio, Bluetooth-capability, and built-in alarm clock make it a convenient audio essential you will never leave home without.
The handmade Khamra Purple Bolo necklace is an instant solution to any boring outfit conundrum. The adjustable hand-formed ceramic pendant sits on a 36-inch brass chain which allows for many wearability options for both the ladies and the gents. Tighten around a modern fit buttoned collar shirt or let it hang long and loose for a look Jimmy Hendrix would be proud of. The pendant is hand-painted and signed by artist on the back, with triangle end-points in soft peach-pink beautifully finishing the piece. And, it’s already delightfully packaged in handmade muslin furoshiki wrapping to make a gift-giver’s life just a bit easier
Albert Einstein once said, “The only reason for time is so that everything doesn’t happen all at once.” Well Dr. Einstein, we can think of another reason. Without time, there would be no reason to wear one of these stylish and socially progressive “uncorporate” gift sets from Shinola. The Swiss-quality timepieces are built by hand in a Detroit watch factory, by visionaries with a plan to revitalize manufacturing in America, and come with a handcrafted leather card wallet and The Shinola Book of Craft. Genius.
Ideal for the traveling photographer, this waterproof camera bag from Lowepro is specially designed with a removable internal case for fast access. Whether it’s a surprise rain storm or rowdy set, the roll-top closure seals in your precious equipment and keeps the elements out.
Joining the lure of the open road with a look into celebrity culture, “Motorcycles and Stars” looks at 120 images, movie stills and snapshots of some of Hollywoods most celebrated invididuals and their bikes. Conceived by Milan-based interiors and architecture editor Mariarosaria Tagliaferri, the hardcover book dives into her secret passion—the unique relationship between man and machine.
Anyone who has ever seen a beaver dam knows that those rodents have a pretty powerful set of choppers. Put your own little herbivore to work with this humorous sharpener designed by Rodrigo Torres for Alessi, known for their quirky objects which go far beyond function. Molded from chrome-plated zamak, your resourceful desk assistant is biologically evolved for the task of whittling your graphite, and eager to chomp.
Like their altruistic adopt-an-olive-tree program, Nudo’s adopt a Darjeeling tea garden lets you take temporary ownership of a plot of land in the glorious Himalayan tea mecca. Adopters choose an area they most relate to and receive a seasonal herbal bounty delivered straight to their doorstep. Just in time for us to sit back with a soothing brew and meditate on our newfound botanical triumphs.
Cooper-Union grad and Greenpoint resident Josephine Heilpern crafts everyday art objects, meant to be loved as much for their ritualistic function as their eye-catching aesthetics. The artist’s printmaking background greatly influences her work, replete with patterns, and she takes inspiration from various design references, including the prominent Memphis Group. With its sunshine-yellow handle and whimsical polka dots, Heilpern’s Rubber-Dipped Dot Mug is sure to be a well-loved everyday vessel, as energizing as your morning brew.
Although research suggests that viewing screens before bedtime may tinker with chemicals in the brain that promote a good night’s rest, studies also show we all regularly do this pre-slumber activity. Based on the classic, “Good Night Moon,” the humorous parody “Goodnight iPad” reminds us that even if we might not live in the little farm-house utopia depicted in the original, we can still ceremoniously say goodnight to screens, the buzzes and the beeps—and go to sleep.
That classic cork bulletin board hanging above your desk has a new friend. The Slice Cork Desk Organizer is from Discipline, an Italian design house committed to sustainably producing essential products constructed from self-regenerating materials. Designed by James Irvine and carved from one solid piece of cork, this unique workplace accessory keeps your desk in order up as it brings an element of modernity to your office space.
Killspencer’s Black Bridal Leather and Paracord Camera Strap will hold its own next to even the most sophisticated of cameras. Master craftsmen hand-braid each cord in the company’s Los Angeles workshop from waxed linen thread, which is both tangle-free and highly durable, before it’s finished with hand-threaded leather trim. The result is a mixture of classic craftsmanship and modern minimalism that will keep ready to capture the next great snapshot in style.
Pierre Hardy originally rose to fame with his acclaimed footwear collections for Dior, Hermes and Balenciaga, to name a few, and has since created his own eponymous line of shoes and handbags, known for their graphic aesthetic and sleek architectural lines. The designer’s signature cube prints were originally inspired by Florentine stone floors, and are a constant in his coveted collections. Hardy’s Cube Print Pouch features this timeless print with just the right amount of graphic interest and refined sophistication, and is sure to get a knowing nod or two from the fashion-elite.
For those friends who are constantly glued to their phones to stay on top of the info that matters most to them, Nimbus Smart Dashboard comes to the rescue. The digital dashboard tracks and displays up to four quantifiable categories in real-time, providing an easy analysis of your email volume, your commute time, the weather and total recent Instagram likes—all easily viewed with just one glance. As good-looking as it is efficient, the Nimbus promises convenience and liberation.
This bi-monthly British film magazine started out as a student project first released in 2005. The award-winning independent publication offers an alternative perspective to the much-loved medium that’s unfortunately often shrouded in millions of PR and advertising dollars. Each Little White Lies issue is themed around one film (past issues include Blue Jasmine and Elysium) but the conversation extends to relevant topics valuable to understanding the film itself, such as music, technology and politics.