Featuring lyrics from avant-pop artist Caroline Polachek’s song “Parachute,” from her first solo album, Pang, this shirt also boasts a fictional map—with destinations like “Not afraid to drown” and “Awake.” Available in size small to XXL and made from 100% cotton, this garment’s witchy, folklore vibe echoes that of the gorgeous song.
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From the not-for-profit photo foundation Aperture, Daniel Gordon: Houseplants turns six of the artist’s mesmerizing still life images of houseplants into a six-page pop-up. This limited edition, collectible hardcover book, designed by by Simon Arizpe, celebrates the work of Gordon and the sculptural nature of plants.
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Juxtaposing beauty and destruction, the realistic and the uncanny, artist Jessica Bellamy crafts portraits inspired by her Southern California roots. In “Ambivalent Sunrise,” the artist highlights a burning palm tree amidst a dreamy sky to capture the critical state of the environment from a local, focused perspective. The 16 by 20 inch print, issued in a limited edition run of 10, is dated and signed by Bellamy and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
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Printed on FSC accredited paper, this official David Shrigley calendar is full of the multi-disciplinary artist’s off-kilter, angsty and sweet illustrations. From drawings of drunken stupors to domestic anxieties and dog accidents, this humorous calendar—complete with a dozen stickers—is an apt, functional collection of Shrigley’s art.
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Handcrafted in Connecticut from durable punk wood, this incense bundle utilizes essential oils to repel bugs. The scent options include: lemongrass, orange and sage (a citrus-led formula); sage, coffee, cinnamon and cedarwood (a rich, warm and spicy blend); and tea tree, lavender and neem (a herb-heavy and minty aroma). Each stick provides around two hours of burn time and, due to their 19-inch length, can be staked directly into soil or placed in an incense holder. Either way, it’s a sophisticated take on conventional (and potent) insect repellants.
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Created by 2 Hounds Design, the patented No-Pull Harness discourages darting and yanking, ultimately yielding a more pleasant walk between a dog and its person. It does so through a gently tightening system (which includes a velvet-lined chest strap aimed at preventing chafing). No two of the jelly bean iterations of this harness are the same, as the colorful strips that compose it are selected at random.
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LA-based Mister Green lends its distinctive green to their all-wooden kendama, a traditional Japanese skill toy. This entertaining toy comes in the standard size with Mister Green’s logo on the ball and inside each of the three cups.
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Perfect for those who enjoy a little more organization, Oakland-based Good Mother Gallery’s zip-up tote bag features a double compartment for easier arranging. Made from non-fading and non-toxic heavyweight canvas, the bag measures around 14 by 13 inches and has been adorned with the Good Mother Gallery logo. The straps are also adjustable to suit all sizes.
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Professional skiers Camille Jaccoux and Bruno Compagnet founded Black Crows back in 2006 to create their ideal skis. From their now-vast selection, the tough, aggressive Corvus Freebirds—with new titanal plate underfoot—are touring skis that promise precision and grabbiness when turning. Perfect for ambitious skiers or those hoping to feel the thrilling sensations undergirding each movement, these hot pink skis (available in three sizes: 188.2cm, 183.4cm or 176cm) look and feel exciting.
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In Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer’s Guide, Atlas Obscura writer Cecily Wong and co-founder/creative director Dylan Thuras take readers on an unimaginable food tour through more than 500 dishes and the traditions, practices and components surrounding them. Both eccentric and spectacular, the book centers on food’s role in society and how it’s influenced who we are today. Further, it covers all seven continents along the way.
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Created by Black women artists and published by Co-Conspirator Press, Experiments in Joy: A Workbook is a guide to transmuting joy beyond an emotion and into praxis. With helpful prompts and spaces to reflect, the workbook includes words by artist Gabrielle Civil (who also compiled the book), Duriel E Harris, Kenyatta A C Hinkle, Rosamond S King, Wura-Natasha Ogunji, Miré Regulus and Awilda Rodríguez Lora. Each of its 64 pages compels and fosters a journey of personal growth.
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YAMAtune partnered with cult favorite Japanese snowboard brand Gentemstick (founded in 1998) to create the ideal socks for the mountain adventures. Whether split-boarding or snowboarding, these merino wool socks keep feet warm without overheating or hindering mobility. At mid-calf height, they are available as either round-toe or tabi socks. Price is in Yen.
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Smith’s all-season Holt Helmet doesn’t sacrifice comfort or style as it maintains protection. Featuring advanced ABS construction for impact-resistance, the Holt incorporates a self-adjusting fit system that molds the helmet to a wearer’s head, bombshell ear-pads for cold weather and 14 vents paired with AirEvac’s ventilation system to keep air flowing and prevent googles from fogging. Available in black, white, red or mint green, the helmet is also compatible with Outdoor Tech’s audio system so riders can listen to music or talk on the phone between runs without fumbling with their gloves.
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The Sill’s clever Soil Moisture Meter takes the guesswork out of watering and caring for plants. Using two 20cm probes and a light sensor with three calibration tables, the meter accurately tests the moisture, pH value and light level on flora growing both inside and outside. This handy tool helps prevent overwatering or over-exposure to sunlight, ensuring happy and healthy plants.
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Portland, Oregon-based artist Lan Truong’s “Lit” risograph print is a playful celebration of a ritual. Truong’s colorful work (which bounces between erotic, witty, naive and trippy) has been featured in The New York Times, WIRED, The Atlantic and more. This particular piece channels the artist’s penchant for texture and vibrance. Measuring 11 by 14 inches, each print has been signed.
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Inside John McCarthy’s latest book, Whiskey Rebels: The Dreamers, Visionaries & Badasses Who Are Revolutionizing American Whiskey, the author charts the definitive innovations behind the exponential craft whiskey movement across the US (from the 60 craft distillers of the year 2003 to the more than 2,000 today). McCarthy (an acclaimed journalist and the director of judging at the John Barleycorn Awards, an international spirits competition) weaves practical information and advice from whiskey experts alongside profiles of industry-leading producers and independent distilleries. From Tuthilltown to WhistlePig, Few Spirits to Stranahan’s, and more, this chronicle will appeal to whiskey lovers, as well as anyone interested in entrepreneurial spirit.
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Penned by Matthew Viragh and published by Countryman Press, Nitehawk Cinema Presents Movie-Inspired Menus from Brooklyn’s Dine-In Theater is an ode to NYC’s beloved independent movie theater and the cuisine they’ve paired with classic films over the years. Since 2011, the cinema has pioneered imaginative food and drink options influenced by and served at their screenings (from The Shining-inspired Red Rum cocktail to instant ramyun like in Parasite) and nobody is as familiar with them as Viragh, Nitehawk’s executive director and founder. It’s a creative cross-cultural study that’s sure to please cinephiles and foodies alike.
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Spencer Bailey and Andrew Zuckerman’s At a Distance podcast was born out of a desire for a more thoughtful, slowed-down approach to movement, bolstered by the pandemic. Their book (by Apartamento Publishing) comprises 100 of the interviews from the podcast in short narratives, capturing how visionaries and thinkers—including journalist Bill McKibben, psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk, MoMA curator Paola Antonelli and many more—conceived of globally slowing down. In conversing with a diverse group of guests, Zuckerman and Bailey contextualize and clarify the world through multiple angles (like public health, the climate crisis, inequality and Big Tech) to lay out the present and provide a rationally optimistic guide for the future. Price is in Euros.
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For dazzling, gravity-defying bouquets, Plantgem’s kenzan set is a sturdy yet delicate holder for the Japanese art of flower arranging, ikebana. A kenzan (“sword mountain” in Japanese) fixes flowers to a specific spot as spikes within the item keep stems in place. This large rust-proof set uses brass pins to provide solid support while being small enough for fragile blooms. Made in Japan, this kenzan ensures endless, mesmerizing floral displays.
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Designed by London-based Jochen Holz, these delightfully colorful and wonky wine glasses make dinner parties feel extra playful. Available in sets of four, they’re free-blown using the incalmo technique (incalmo translates to “graft” in Venetian dialect) which fuses two parts together. Made from borosilicate glass, they’re a little sturdier than regular glass—but their handcrafted nature (and price) means they’re still very precious. Price is in Pounds.
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2020’s Nobel Prize in Literature winner, Louise Glück, gives feeling to the anxieties and uncertainties of the collective future in her latest book of poetry, Winter Recipes From the Collective. Meditating between life and death, beginnings and endings, change and stillness, and interconnectedness and loneliness, Glück captures the small but profound and haunting moments that dominate the current moment. Her newest collection, comprised of 15 elegantly concise poems, thought-provokingly ponders the nature of life and its relation to death.
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Alltimers partnered with Oakland-based non-profit Creative Growth (the country’s oldest art and exhibition space dedicated to artists with developmental disabilities) for this dynamic skate deck. The eight-inch board is designed by Paul Fields, an artist from Creative Growth, and features his original cartoon animals, which are alive with character. All profits are donated to Creative Growth, and Alltimers has two other artist collab decks with the organization available.
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Fable’s handcrafted dog crate doubles as a side table, and now the pet-focused brand has launched a medium-sized version measuring 34 by 24 by 25 inches. Made with thick bentwood with either a metal or acrylic door, it’s a minimal but design-forward option in a sea of clunky, ugly crates. With lots of large holes to increase airflow, it’s made to mimic a real den to ease a pooch’s anxiety. There are also plenty of crate-training tips on Fable’s site.
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Traversing cuisine from Mexico’s tropical coasts to Nicaragua, Suriname, Honduras and beyond, this far-reaching cookbook boasts over 600 vibrant recipes. Curated by globally celebrated chef Virgilio Martínez, the pages within capture the varieties of Latin American food with in-depth journeys into each region’s food culture. As the most comprehensive book of its kind, this incredible collection highlights iconic dishes (such as empanadas, tacos and arepas) as well as lesser-known ones—like Chilean disco fries and Ecuadorian Easter soup—to create a scrumptious tribute to and celebration of Latin America.
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As its title suggests, National Geographic Society’s 1,000 Perfect Weekends: Great Getaways Around the Globe offers profound inspiration for short escapes that will appeal to all types of travelers. This stunning 704-page hardcover tome covers more than 40 countries, with itinerary suggestions ranging from 36 to 72 hours. Perhaps most exciting are the pages of National Geographic photographs that accompany all of the recommendations.
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Founded by Jenny Wu, LACE is a future-forward jewelry collection that uses high-tech innovations to create detailed designs. The Amos Carbon Ring has been crafted from carbon fiber using a proprietary composite 3D printing technology. The process involves layering 209 sheets of 3D-printed carbon fiber fabrics. The Amos makes for a timeless design and can be stacked with others (and has been designed to sit perfectly with the Amor Ring) or worn alone as a statement piece.
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