Penguin Random House

Radiant Fugitives

$27.00

In Nawaaz Ahmed’s stunning, complex and enveloping debut novel, Radiant Fugitives, the author underscores the path of three generations of a Muslim Indian family with an emotional examination of politics, culture, race, prejudice, sexuality and religion. Ahmed sets his book—which is narrated by the newborn child of a gay Muslim Indian woman and a Black father—in San Francisco during the presidential campaign and first year in office of President Obama. Ahmed’s prose is as captivating as the insightful plot the book provides.

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Shaquanda's Hot Pepper Sauce

Spicier Smoke Hot Sauce

$10.00

Like Shaquanda herself—a drag queen and founder of the eponymous company—the Spicier Smoke hot sauce is a fiery showstopper. Measuring at 25,000 Scoville heat units, this condiment is hot without compromising flavor. By using whole ingredients like onion, roasted red pepper, mustard turmeric and habanero, and eliminating fillers and starches, Spicier Smoke delivers well-rounded seasoning that brings some undeniable flair to the table.

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Phaidon

Woman Made: Great Women Designers

$60.00

Premier publisher Phaidon and global luxury group Kering partnered to create the most comprehensive register of women designers to date: Woman Made: Great Women Designers. This visual book, compiled from A to Z, shines a spotlight on over 200 women product designers, including icons like Ray Eames, Eileen Gray, Florence Knoll and Nathalie du Pasquier. On top of this vital collection, Phaidon and Kering are also providing free resources for the next generation of creators on their newly launched digital platform, as well as a series of talks and Q+As with designers and a scholarship for a woman undergraduate student. The celebratory book, alongside its website, events and philanthropy, further cement the place women have had and will continue to have in the design world.

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Grove Atlantic

Earthlings

$17.00

After Sayaka Murata’s first book to be translated in English, Convenience Store Woman, garnered a cult following with over a million copies sold worldwide, the writer is back with an even more shocking and strange novel, Earthlings. The book tells the story of a young girl who feels alienated by society until, one day, she confides in her best friend and plush hedgehog, Piyyut, who blesses her with magical powers. Together, the narrator and her similarly disenfranchised cousin (who thinks he’s an alien), make a pact to navigate the world together. While this may sound like a dreamy childhood story delivered through light prose, Murata’s novel remains dark and vivid—especially as the now-adult protagonist reckons with womanhood and the consequences of escaping a stifling world—from murder all the way down to cannibalism.

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MoMA Design Store

Jumping Point Calendar

$45.00

Made in Germany, the 2022 Jumping Point Calendar displays the days of month vertically. Punching out each date—daily—reveals a vibrant color beneath. Measuring 38 by 14 inches, this whimsical and eye-catching calendar organizes the year in bright, light-hearted hues.

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Reebok + Eames Office

Club C 85 Shoes

$120.00

Reebok has teamed up with the Eames Office to create a sneaker collection inspired by Charles and Ray Eames’ penchant for finding joy through functional furniture. The collection—the first footwear collaboration authorized by Eames—kicks off with a reimagining of the 1985 sneaker, Club C. While the versatile shoe keeps its tongue tags, squared-off window boxes and die-cut tooling to remain faithful to the original, the classic pair (which comes in white or black) receives refreshing upgrades. An enhanced arch for comfort, a custom Reebok and Eames collaborative print, gray soles, an insole fitted with a colorful triangle print and even the packaging (modeled after Eames’ Case Study No 8 House) all pay homage to the duo’s mastery of detail and sensibility. The collaborative Club C 85 lives up to the Eames motto, putting the needs of its users first.

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Finnish Design Shop

Revontuli Mohair Blanket

$227.00

Inspired by the northern lights, this richly textured and colorful Revontuli Mohair Blanket, designed by Elina Helenius, is woven with luxuriously soft, mulesing-free South African mohair and New Zealand wool at a Lithuanian sewing company. The blanket’s name comes from the Finnish word for aurora borealis and, like the natural wonder from which this blanket draws its muse, it captivates through a mix of green and petrol.

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New York Shuk

Harissa Crackers

$6.00

New York Shuk teamed up with Hayden Flour Mills to put a vibrant spin on the humble cracker. Combining Hayden Flour’s high-quality, white sonora wheat with the market’s authentic and experienced palate for Middle Eastern flavors, the Harissa Crackers make for an organic and elevated snack. Packed with savory seasoning and a more complex taste profile, these vegan crackers deliver a touch of flair.

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Dusen Dusen

Gem Stripe Towels Set

$140.00

Dusen Dusen’s latest towel set maintains the vibrant, playful colors that make the NYC-based apparel and homeware brand so beloved. Like the first iteration, these Gem towels feature contrasting stripes composed of 100% brushed cotton terry. But unlike the original, this newest collection is reversible, with different color combinations on either side. This set can also be ordered as one of two options: two bath towels, two hand towels and one washcloth or two hand towels and one washcloth.

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Unwind Studio

Mickebana Trio Kids Needlepoint Kit

$31.00

Suitable for children six years or older, the Mickebana Trio Kids kit is a floral needlepoint project with all the materials needed to complete it. The artwork is designed by Mark Lindebergh, whose colorfully opulent illustrations provide kids a bright and mesmerizing world to bring to life. Featured in either pink or red, the Trio comes with canvas, two tapestry needles, a colorful needle threader, a how-to guide and a cotton bag for storage. For further instructions, a YouTube tutorial is also included to help make crafting fun and easy for everyone.

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XL Recordings

KiCk i LP

$19.00

Just as the Barcelona-based producer and performer Arca embraces gender euphoria in her public life, the artist’s latest album, KiCk i, eliminates any notion of a binary by celebrating her vast multitudes. The avant-pop album, tinged with reggaetón rhythms and techno beats, paints a powerful, queer vision of the future—helped along by collaborators: Björk, Shygirl and SOPHIE. In a single LP featuring a gatefold jacket, this album is paired with a 16-page booklet, featuring original art by Arca.

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Penguin

Human Croquet

$13.00

British writer Kate Atkinson’s Human Croquet, released back in 1997, remains off-kilter and enjoyable 20+ years later. Imbued with magic realism, the Shakespearean tale combines a coming of age story with time travel and parallel worlds. The hero, while omniscient, keeps pace with the reader, discovering the secrets and histories belonging to her missing mother, her war hero father, neighbors, classmates, friends and the village itself.

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Princeton Architectural Press

Russel and Mary Wright: Dragon Rock at Manitoga Book

$59.00

From Princeton Architectural Press, the book Russel and Mary Wright: Dragon Rock at Manitoga shares the story of the landscape and architecture of the famed industrial design duo’s iconic Hudson Valley estate. From wooded paths around an abandoned, water-filled quarry to a glasshouse of unmatched imagination atop a dramatic rock outcropping, the Wrights meticulously plotted their home. Across 208 pages, author Jennifer Golub brings it all to life.

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Lucky Pablo Textiles

Color Pop Woven Throw

$169.00

Playfulness imbues every stitch of the Color Pop Woven Throw. Crafted using 100% cotton that’s grown and woven in the US, this blanket is bursting with joy—from its rainbow fringe to its whimsical illustrations. Designed by Lucky Pablo Textiles with the intention of increasing optimism during lockdown, the woven blanket can easily double as wall decor. Either way it’s used, this piece adds visual and physical positivity into the home.

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Fishwife

Smoked Atlantic Salmon

$33.00

Fishwife’s smoked Atlantic salmon is sourced from the first finfish farm to carry the Fair Trade USA seal, Kvarøy Arctic, raised by third-generation family farmers and smoked in small batches over a blend of beech, maple, and birch wood. This 100% traceable salmon process also extends to Fishwife’s production, as each tin is hand-packed by a fifth-generation family-run cannery in Washington. The salmon gets brined in a mix of natural sea salt, olive oil, garlic salt and brown sugar, resulting in a refined and refreshing smoked salmon.

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Loveness Lee

Essene Recycled Silver Earrings

$140.00

Loveness Lee’s Essene Earrings are a modern take on ancient skeletal textures and historic ideals of beauty, drawing on the raw forms and materials used to make jewelry 115,000 years ago. These asymmetrical pieces are handcrafted in London, using certified recycled sterling silver, freshwater rice pearls, marine-grade nylon and synthetic post-stoppers. While they evoke the elegance and simplicity of the past, the Essene earrings reflect thoughtful contemporary craftsmanship. Price is in Pounds.

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Locals Surf School

Surf Lesson Packages

$400.00

Owned and operated by Rockaway, Queens natives and life-long surfers, Mike Reinhardt and Mike Kololyan, the aptly named Locals Surf School offers group lessons for surfers at all skill levels. Classes—which include personalized curriculums as well as equipment—are run by certified instructors who teach all year. Schedule-friendly, these packages do not expire and are offered in a range of five to 25 classes—all of which optimize water time to ensure surfers get well-versed with New York City’s coastline.

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Vans

Multicolor Nigel Cabourn Edition OG Classic Slip-Ons

$120.00

Part of the Vans and Nigel Cabourn collaboration collection, these textured, woven sneakers are a playful take on the original 1977 slip-ons. Cult British designer Cabourn found inspiration for the custom jacquard pattern from a vintage chair during a trip to California. Inside, the sneakers also feature his signature Cabourn camo, while the outside is lined with a tonal red stripe on a white base, tying the carpet green mix color scheme together.

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One World

Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning

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Through part memoir and cultural criticism, Cathy Park Hong unflinchingly examines the nuances of being an Asian American in Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning. The poet and essayist doesn’t shy away from uncomfortable thoughts around race in the US. Rather, she dives into them, exploring unsaid or hard to explain feelings about racial identity. While this paints an accurate portrait of Asian American experiences, Hong’s writing is more than a current state of affairs. Her sharp political and emotional insight—revealed through Hong’s memories and relation to English—fosters an urgent and resonant pursuit toward liberation.

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Printed Matter

BOOKS IS POWER Tote Bag

$35.00

Designed by Benjamin Critton for Printed Matter—the beloved  independent and non-profit bookstore, publisher and artist collective in NYC—this “BOOKS IS POWER” tote has been released in various colorways since its debut. The white lettering on black cotton, however, is a classic. Large enough for a pile of books, records or a small grocery run, the deep tote features double handles and an adjustable shoulder strap.

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Niwaki

Crean Mate Rust Eraser + Tool Cleaner

$16.00

Made in Japan, Niwaki’s scouring block is ideal for cleaning rust, resin and grime from blades, particularly secateurs, shears and knives. This easy-to-use tool works with just a few drops of water, but can be better supported by Niwaki’s Camellia Oil, which helps keep blades sharper for longer. Simply add the water or oil to a blade and scrub with the Crean Mate as if it were an eraser. Note, however, that due to the cleaner’s rough texture, it is recommended that a sample test is done for beloved blades.

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MoMA Design Store

MoMA Two-Tone Borosilicate Glass Straws

$28.00

This set of six two-tone straws makes for a practical gift or a party favor—guests can drink through them at dinner, and then take one home for future use. Made from true-colored borosilicate glass, the color combinations include yellow with pink, green with blue and lilac with orange. These hues inject a little levity into a practical, easy-to-clean product.

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Penguin Random House

TUFF

$16.00

This hilarious yet bitingly honest novel by Paul Beatty centers on misfit teenager Winston “Tuffy” Foshay from Harlem who wants to run for City Council. As the protagonist (who the author describes as a “masterless samurai”) embarks on a journey, the poet and novelist weaves together a fast-paced satire that delves into the numerous barriers and boundaries that exist in the US. Be it a sardonic look at local and rhetorical politics or an exposé on the pitfalls of media representation, Beatty’s TUFF is a work of incisive and gripping literary fiction.

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Mello

Sea Salted CBD Caramels

$50.00

The sale of every one of Mello’s products results in 10% of the proceeds going to the Last Prisoner Project, an important non-profit organization focusing on bringing justice to the cannabis industry by working to free people who are incarcerated for drug offenses—many of which are actually legal now. A user-friendly edible, these sea salted caramels include 15mg of active CBD sourced in Colorado. Not only a tasty sweet treat, they also aim to provide benefit that include pain and anxiety relief, as well as help with sleep. Each box contains 20 caramels.

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The Rise and Fall

Handmade Cotton Pan Handle Cover

$20.00

With 100% cotton exteriors and 100% wool felt linings, The Rise and Fall’s pan handle covers are functional and durable cookware accessories. They come in five different colorways, each with its own distinct pattern. From geometric ochre sawtooth to wavy-lined green, these covers bring some light-hearted designs into the kitchen.

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HarperCollins

Conversations Book

$28.00

A dynamic profile through dialogue of one of the most important voices in contemporary music, Conversations places award-winning composer Steve Reich opposite other legendary artistic figures—including Richard Serra, Stephen Sondheim, Jonny Greenwood, Julia Wolf, Nico Muhly and more. Through their time conversing, an element of Reich’s life unfurls for each reader. Available for pre-order now, the Hanover Square Press book publishes 8 March 2022.

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