Children of the ’80s might try to communicate with their father on another planet, “Out of this World” style, but even without intergalactic telecommunications capabilities the Score + Solder Iridescent Shard lamp is otherworldly indeed. The clear purple tabletop crystal emits soft light through an Edison bulb to set the mood and surely spark up a conversation.
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Designer Kirsty Anderson creates a wood nymph’s fantasy world with her repurposed fabric-covered vintage pieces. Having scooped up a bounty of Marimekko fabric in Helsinki, she introduces the diminutive Mr Roe, a bright and chipper patterned bust based on the roe deer, and smaller alternative to the collection’s statement stag head.
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In an extensive anthology showcasing his own work and that of several of his contemporaries, artist Nathaniel Stern explores the role of the body in interactive art with both beauty and clarity. Appropriately, the book includes a “digital companion” chapter that’s available for free online.
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DFA Records pays homage to its roster of artists with their State of the Union T-shirt. Printed on an American Apparel 50/50 cotton tee, names comprising their signature lightening bolt logo include label favorites like Yacht, LCD Soundsystem, Holy Ghost, The Rapture and more, as well as “new folks you may have not met yet.”
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The most recognized brand packaging in recent history makes a quiet statement on consumerism when stripped down and spun into a wax candle. There’s something comforting and industrial about burning such an object rendered as art.
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Everyone needs a solid cast iron skillet that will last forever, and this one from Poler has pour spouts on both sides and a “handle helper” to help with the heavy lifting.
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Artist Matt Austin has a knack for shaking up familiar motifs and making us look twice. This time, he’s reimagined cacti in carved wood—simple, but brilliant.
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Look closely and a subtle shark fin reveals itself in the Rulezpeeps leather coin purse. Simple, useful, and just a wee bit fierce, it’s the perfect small accessory staple.
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Artist William Edmonds expands his imaginative aesthetic to ceramics, creating household pottery pieces in unexpected but practical shapes. Mugs bring a rustic touch to the table in painterly earth tones glazed to abstract perfection.
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Created by two orthopedic surgeons who have a passion for grilling, Bone Doctors’ Hot Pack gift set include Brazen Heat BBQ sauce with habanero and arbor peppers, Sweet & Spicy with peaches, honey, and cayenne, and their new Fire & Brimstone hot sauce with chilies and apple cider vinegar. This spicy set arrives packed in a wooden crate.
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Former professional cricket player Dion Nash created a convenient travel set of his mens skincare necessities. The On the Road Travel Edition includes 1-ounce tubes of Triumph & Disaster’s YFL wash, Ritual Face Cleanser, Old Fashioned Shave Cream and Gameface Moisturizer—all made with indigenous ingredients like Tamanu oil from Polynesia.
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The rugged mountains of Patagonia and Mt. Fitz Roy inspired this camo printed backpack, made from heavyweight 18-ounce canvas. An interior padded sleeve helps protect a laptop while out on urban and rural adventures. Each Stone + Cloth purchase provides educational support and scholarships for students who live near the foothills of Kilimanjaro.
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Beardbrand’s handmade pocket comb puts plastic competitors to shame. Teeth are individually saw cut, then polished to glide smoothly through facial locks with no risk of split ends. This is a small but powerful tool for the man serious about putting his best face forward.
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Celebrate warm nights outside with Land of Nod’s kid-friendly teepee, a handsome fort sure to inspire plenty of creative dreaming. The durable playtime structure is made from 100% cotton canvas fabric, and attaches to solid wood poles.
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Have fresh-baked bread in no time with Barretts Ridge beer-bread kits, evolved from the Cape Town-based brand’s secret family recipe. The quick and easy kits come in a variety of flavors like Italian Cheese, Chili and Garlic, Olive and Rosemary and more, and are only further flavor-enhanced by adding your favorite brew to the mix.
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The brilliant, solar-powered Skylock is designed to make commuting nice and easy. The intelligent Bluetooth- or Wifi-enabled lock helps to greatly prevent theft and a need for keys while encouraging bike sharing among friends and family. Debuting in 2015, Skylock is now available for pre-order.
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Channeling the speckled ceramics of artisanal terrazzo floors, this plastic iPad Mini case is almost as durable as the real thing. Parisian label Carven—helmed by former Givenchy designer Guillaume Henry—is known for bold graphics, which are clearly just as striking strutting down the runway as they are protecting your mobile devices.
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French artist Jean Jullien takes a cheeky look at beach culture through his series of visual ruminations entitled “La Plage.” Inspired by the social oddities of hanging seaside and “how naked it all gets,” Jullien created pared-down yet vibrant images of ice cream melting, people swimming and of course, the ubiquitous butt. His abstract, Rothko-like giclée print called “Bum” is the perfect subtle reference ready to shine at home.
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A small company embodying the trademark phrase “Made in Italy,” Pijama is the work of Monica Battistella (fashion and web designer) and Sergio Gobbi (deejay and architect). The duo—who typically apply their penchant for textiles to a range of soft cases for tech devices—have taken their aesthetic to the street with a collection of sharply patterned bike seat covers, complete with a zippered pocket.
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The American Design Club gives the classic backyard bag-toss game a handsome facelift with The Cornhole Project. Show off your hand-eye coordination with a cornhole board hand-crafted by Joshua Breeze in Brooklyn and kitted out by a slew of designers, including Brian Farrell, The Principals, Scrapile, Elisa Werbler and more.
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From one creative mind to another, Ryan Gander’s 224-page book “Artists’ Cocktails” recognizes the ongoing narrative between an artist and his or her favorite drink. London-based Gander places offbeat snapshots along with intoxicating libations favored by artists like Martino Gamper, Dinos Chapman, Cory Arcangel, Tobias Rehberger, David Shrigley and many more.
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London’s Mister Peebles creates humorous paper goods with the noble mission of increasing the amount of times you chuckle in a day. His success lies in his little anthropomorphic friends, which he illustrates using watercolor pencils, pen and “some ideas picked up at the zoo.” Our pick is “David Meowie”—a sleepy cat that appears to have danced the night away!
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Roots Canada celebrates Canadian novelist and artist Douglas Coupland with a capsule collection inspired by Coupland’s visual work. A highlight is this slim leather wallet projecting the title of his exhibition currently on view at the Vancouver Art Gallery through September 2014.
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Illustrated by Stephen Millership for Manchester-based design studio Dorothy, the Lost Destination series of lithograph prints features Brutalist concrete architecture from the 1960s and ’70s. As Dorothy’s Ali Johnson explains, “Love them or loathe them, there’s something poignant about how these buildings once symbolized a ‘brave new world’ only to be dismissed, derided or demolished by the occupants of future they looked towards.”
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Turn human fingerprints into funny little creatures with this ink and stamp set for kids. The reusable tin comes packed with 10 color pencils, 10 stamps, three ink pads and an “ideas” sheet to get the creative juices flowing.
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Whether celebrating the dogs days of summer or just feeling a little rowdy, Scottish phrase “Taps Aff!” incites a rebellious vibe sure to turn a few heads or better yet, inspire its actual meaning—to shed your shirt. This cheeky little badge is a fashionable reminder to always keep a level of spontaneity in your step, no matter the weather.
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