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.
Forget the teddy bears and stuffed animals and give your favorite newborn a toy with a difference. Handmade in Germany, this crocheted drill from Donkey Products’ Mini Mechanics series will brighten up any nursery and ignite a child’s imagination for years to come.
Greece Is for Lovers’ take on the modern bust comes in the form of an oversized candle depicting Aphrodite and Hermes in stylish sunglasses. Now selling online, if you purchase the candles from We See Beauty, you can rest assured that 33.3% of the sale is going to help support cooperatives.
Iconic watchmaker TAG Heuer has been the official timekeeper for the Olympic games, produced the first watch to venture into outer space (thanks to John Glenn), and is credited with inventing major mechanicals in the history of horology, from the oscillating pinion to the first quartz chronograph. Their Aquaracer Grand Date chronograph has all the features you would expect from this esteemed maker, including highly accurate quartz movements, a unidirectional turning bezel and ultimate water resistance.
The Magnificent Map of Rap Names is a poster that links rappers of all walks based on thematic categories. The blinged-out golden web of names and connections overlays a black background with grey silhouettes of the rap game’s greatest.
Spraytect puts personal safety at the forefront of their production with the release of the Pepper Spray iPhone Case. A two-in-one device, the iPhone carrier can fire mace at an attacker and then call 911 for help.
George Lois—the 80 year old former Esquire art director—has set out to school young creatives with his life experience. “Damn Good Advice (For People With Talent!)” is rife with personal anecdotes from a true icon of the Advertising Creative Revolution.
Those who love the rich flavors of LA’s notoriously delicious burger joint can now attempt to recreate the taste at home. Umami Burger founder Adam Fleischman is peddling his secret sauce for Umami fanatics’ cooking pleasure.
Blending art and food under one cover like never before, The Gourmand finds inspiration in the influx of foodie culture. In its first issue, you’ll find photographs of crocodile hunting in Australia, an apple dumpling recipe by Jeff Koons and even some sexy images of people eating.
“Editor extraordinaire” Derek Blasberg guides budding scribes through the delicate art of forming an exceptional handwritten letter with his complete correspondence kit for Opening Ceremony. Simply fill in the blanks and seal it with a kiss.
ElizabethW’s linen pillow inserts are a super soothing way to fall asleep. Simply slide one into your pillowcase and the subtle lavender scent will relax your mind for a full night of sweet dreams.
Delicately savory, these shortbread-like parmesan and rosemary cookies from the Beurre & Sel cocktail collection are as easy to take down as the drink they’re intended to accompany. Each batch is handmade by James Beard award-winner Dorie Greenspan and her NYC-based team.
Premiering at Sundance earlier this year, Stacy Peralta’s Bones Brigade features archival footage and original interviews with legendary skateboard team members, from Tony Hawk to Lance Mountain and more.
Self-dubbed “the end of an obsession†by author and devoted art dealer Francis Naumann, this book of essays and articles on Marcel Duchamp is scholarly tour de force, taking readers through the major works and themes of his life.