Swirling with color and whimsy, these bongs from Edie Parker and Brooklyn-based glassblower Paul Arnhold’s collaboration encapsulate both the brand and artist’s penchant for elevating the effervescent. Ranging from light blue to dotted greens with minty swooshes and more, each one-of-a-kind bong is handmade by the artist in his studio and limited to an edition of one per color.
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NYC-centric vintage dealer Fantasy Explosion teamed up with Bloomingdales on a capsule collection of retro-tinged baseball caps that celebrate the city. The New York Cursive Embroidered Snapback has been crafted from a cotton/polyester blend and features an adjustable closure. Available in black or white, it’s one of five caps in the collection.
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Justin Gill, founder of Bachan, honed his family’s authentic sauce recipe in a way that honors the generations who made it before him. Their Japanese Barbecue sauce is a CH favorite and is also available gluten-free. It’s still packed with umami flavor from tamari soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil and koji seed and is cold-filled to eliminate preservatives while maintaining longevity.
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Sold in a set of four, these placemats—like all of Intiearth’s wares—champion Peru’s indigenous materials and techniques while caring for the planet. Crafted from vintage frazada textiles and 100% wool, each bold zero-waste mat features a unique, lively pattern.
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Renowned American artist Lorna Simpson collates and embellishes advertising photographs of Black women from vintage issues of Ebony and Jet magazines to place hair, gender and race in a different context. In the book Lorna Simpson Collages, 160 of these surprising and powerful artworks, layered with found photography and ink swirls, attest to Simpson’s distinct eye. With an introduction by poet, author and scholar Elizabeth Alexander and an artist statement, this volume is a mesmerizing celebration of Black women.
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LA-based artist Cali Thornhill Dewitt juxtaposes wordplay and photos by Koji Ueda and Yosuke Torii for bold and thought-provoking collages. For the zine Tokyo Olympics, Dewitt collaborated with Carhartt WIP to collate his clever works across 36 pages in color offset print.
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Handblown by a local artisan in Brooklyn, these glass earrings from contemporary jewelry designer Annika Inez are a playful take on classic hoops. Available in five colors (blue, aqua, mauve, purple or clear) these borosilicate glass pieces are fastened to a solid 14K solid gold post and catch light, adding to their shine.
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With 50 to 70 hours of burn time, the INCEPTION candle from Brooklyn-based candle brand yasaf, lit provides plenty of tranquil vibes. Made with palo santo and sage, the candle boasts calming and restorative attributes and is finished with notes of cypress. Featuring an eco-friendly wooden wick, this candle is vegan and cruelty-free.
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The sixth of KITH and Columbia’s collaborations has just launched, and our pick from the highly sought-after collection—known as EEA aka Element Exploration Agency—are the fleece shorts. Available in two colorways (red hibiscus or cyber purple), they’re enzyme stonewashed and crafted 450 GSM cotton fleece. The drawstring closure and loose fit means they’re fit for all kinds of summer adventures.
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Chefs, hospitality professionals and enthusiastic home cooks know that all aprons aren’t the same, despite appearances. The team at industry-grown Helt Studio understands this innately, and founded the company upon the belief that culinary workers should have the same level of performance built into their apparel as athletes. Just one of their many products, the Crossback Apron (pictured here in the Deep Sea colorway) is super-functional and has been crafted from 10-ounce water-resistant canvas. With an adjustable neck strap and 46-inch waist straps, it features two lap pockets as well as a chest pocket—and a hidden spot for your phone.
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From Australian brand Perks and Mini’s spring/summer 2022 collection, each Upcycled Dragon Egg Tote Bag is individually crafted in Melbourne from nylon ripstop fabric that features a digital print. The design is a tweaked take on a bag from the PAM archive—which dates back to 2000, when Misha Hollenbach and Shauna Toohey founded the now-cult brand. The elasticated “corn” gathering creates a ruched effect, and the bag features custom PAM woven straps.
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Previously only on streaming services, 19 remixes of iconic electronic group Kraftwerk are now available on a set of three limited edition neon records. The aptly titled Remixes features reimagined tracks by DJs, producers and artists including Hot Chip, William Orbit, Étienne de Crécy, Orbital, Underground Resistance and others. The tracks (originally released from 1991 to 2021) include William Orbit’s hardcore mix of “Radioactivity,” Hot Chip’s extended mix of “La Forme” and Kraftwerk’s own remix of “Robotnik.”
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Australian designer and horticulturalist Lauren Brown crafts handmade cotton canvas planters using water-based paint and local materials for her eponymous online shop. From it comes the Terracotta + Sage check planter, a playful and functional way to house greenery and cover up unsightly pots. Available in sizes large (25 by 25cm) and small (20 by 20cm), this patterned holder enriches and brightens any space. Price reflects small.
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These lovely playing cards feature elements of Kehinde Wiley’s 2012 piece “Dacia Carter II” (from his An Economy of Grace show that comprised portraits of women) on both sides. On the back, the beautifully lit portrait; on the face, the suits feature the glorious green and pink floral pattern from the painting’s backdrop. Net proceeds from sales of the cards will be donated to Black Rock, Wiley’s artist-in-residence program in Dakar, Senegal.
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Spirited in design and ethos, Roopa Pemmaraju is a sustainable, artisan-made lifestyle brand that upholds traditional techniques while taking cues from their roots in Australia, India and the US. They recently debuted their first-ever home collection which includes this vibrant throw pillow cover. Designed in Brooklyn and made in Bengaluru, this piece allures with naturally dyed hues of red and pink, a luscious fruity motif and silk velvet. It’s finished with ample fringing that adds to the bright panache.
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Greenpoint, Brooklyn-based Brother Vellies—founded by Aurora James—champions traditional African design practices while sustaining artisanal practices and offering luxury accessories. Their cotton mid-calf Cloud Socks are chunky and cozy. While the one-size-fits-all socks comes in a range of colors, our pick is the lavender, as proceeds from this hue go to the brand’s mask-making and food-distribution initiatives in Kenya.
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Constructed from sturdy metal and shaped like a staircase, Poketo’s Steps Bookend promises to be a functional, design-forward piece that works on a bookshelf or desk. Available in cheerful colors (seafoam, coral or dark blue), the hand-painted piece keeps books upright and in place while adding color and whimsy to any room.
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Evoking the liquified, amorphous shape of molten lava, these striking earrings from Seattle-based jewelry line FARIS drip and shine across the lobe. Handmade to order, the Lava studs are a study in wearable sculptures and abstractionism. They are available in sterling silver or bronze.
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The latest collaboration between Converse and Comme des Garçons PLAY reimagines the duo’s first partnership with an even brighter, more striking design. The classic canvas high-tops (available in white or black) feature red midsoles that boldly contrast the rest of the sneakers. Finished with CDG PLAY’s signature heart and eyes logo, this iteration is loudly playful.
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Including reproductions of Faith Ringgold’s artworks from 1967 to 1981, Faith Ringgold: Politics / Power traces the Black, Harlem-born painter, sculptor, quilt artist, writer, feminist, educator and activist’s remarkable career and evolution. With quotes on each artwork from Ringgold herself, as well as essays by Michele Wallace and Kirsten Weiss, the images are supported by plenty of context, providing even more information about race relations in the US at the time. The book covers Ringgold’s seminal Black Light (for which she used no white paints or pigments), protest posters (including those from the Committee to Defend the Panthers), soft sculptures (like her Portrait Mask series) and more. This 104-page hardcover is more than an art book, it’s a significant historical and cultural chronicle.
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Blok’s innovative debut collection includes six colorful analog timepieces designed for children with quality, durability, practicality and fun in mind. These water-resistant quartz watches feature a Swiss-made movement and incorporate a functional clicking bezel that’s divided into blocks of time, ranging from five to 30 minutes, to help kids learn about time management. The design-forward brand utilizes sustainable components throughout: a biopolymer derived from the caster plant composes the case, vegan Japanese alta-nappa leather is transformed into the strap and shredded denim is upcycled into the packaging.
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Taiwanese American writer Elaine Hsieh Chou’s debut novel, Disorientation, is a sharp, nuanced portrait of navigating relationships and institutions as an Asian American woman. Told through a quick-witted, satirical whodunnit, the novel follows the journey of PhD student Ingrid Yang when she uncovers a secret related to her thesis that quickly unravels her life. With gripping surrealism and pertinent characterizations, Chou captures the specific experiences plaguing those at the intersection of racism and sexism in a way that’s never been done before.
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Made in Turkey from 100% organic cotton, these soft and cozy candy striped towels from Australian brand Hommey are made to elevate your bathroom or beachside style. Available in eight different colorways (from the resort vibes of baby blue and white, to bright pink and yellow hues) there’s a combination to suit everybody. Price is in AUD.
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Available now in an exclusive edition of 45 on David Zwirner’s online gallery initiative, Platform, the “Fatebe Blast” (2022) screenprint finds Russia born, NYC-based artist Ebecho Muslimova’s comedic character rocketing toward the moon on her own gas supply. 25% of the proceeds from sales of the work will be donated to the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America, which is currently directing aid toward civilians in Ukraine and funding four military hospitals in the country. The silkscreen and relief on Stonehenge paper print measures 22 by 32 inches.
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These retro Wave Shape glasses are playful but sophisticated. Available in four colorways (blue, green, brown and transparent), they are crafted from borosilicate glass and suitable for cold or hot drinks. Safe for dishwashers, microwaves and refrigerators, these glasses were made by Frankfurt-based Walltify in collaboration with Nalde Limited Studio in Singapore.
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In The Future City: Visionary Urban Architecture and Design, journalist Alyn Griffiths delves into the thought-provoking concepts influencing the development of cities and the structures therein, from the present day onward. To illustrate these, Griffiths highlights 40 pioneering projects that touch upon subjects ranging from climate change to digital culture and population density. This 192-page hardcover book is an insightful, well researched glimpse into the future of cities. Price is in Euros.
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