Celebrating and supporting the LGBTQ community (as they do every year) Levi’s has released their 2018 Pride Collection, and our pick from it is the two-pack of striped socks. Made from 77% cotton, they have plenty of stretch and feature the all-familiar and cheerful rainbow flag colors.
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Inspired by a walk through Redwoods, PHLUR’s new fragrance might be their freshest yet. Crisp, clean and summery, it’s a scent for all genders and contains notes of forest air, violet, timur pepper, sandalwood and more. Made without parabens, phthalates, BHT, phenoxyethanol, polycyclic or alicyclic musks, all PHLUR’s delightful perfumes are also hypoallergenic, cruelty-free, vegan, sustainably sourced and packaged using recycled materials—all reasons they’re one of our favorite fragrance brands.
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With warmer weather, mosquitoes and other insects begin their annual annoyance, but Apothecanna’s natural spray tackles it two-fold, it both repels bugs and relieves the itching associated with bites. Made with citronella (which is a repellent and antiseptic), eucalyptus, tea tree and peppermint oils, the potion also smells lovely (citrusy and woodsy), unlike most insect repellents on the market. Best yet, it can be sprayed all over—from face to feet—and it won’t stain clothes.
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Somewhat inspired by the Riot Grrrl movement, NYC-based brand MadeMe has always had a strong “girls to the front” vibe and a ’90s-influenced style. Their collaboration with Converse makes perfect sense—and the platform One Star sneakers within the collection, even more so. Available in green or yellow corduroy, and black or blue suede, each pair also comes with a second set of MadeMe logo laces. Made with premium leather lining, these sneakers are part of a limited edition spring range.
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From the mind of SF-based artist Brion Nuda Rosch, this second edition of the Fluxus coloring book (based on the art movement of the same name) features 12 new designs for readers to scribble, sketch and color in—or leave as is. The minimal but thoughtful 12-page zine is more or an “anti-coloring book” with lots of white space and just a few abstract shapes scattered throughout. Certainly an activity book for those with creative minds.
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From Japanese brand Wacko Maria (founded by former J-League Football’s Nobuhiro Mori and Keiji Ishizuka) comes an Aloha shirt with a difference. Part outer-space, part disco, part Hawaiian-vibed, this shirt combines a bunch of themes for a mash-up that really works. The black and white colorway also elevates it, and means it can be worn on even more occasions.
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Made with all-natural water lily seeds, organic extra virgin coconut oil, nutritional yeast, sea salt and paprika, Lily Puffs taste like a healthier version of cheese puffs—but with no actual cheese. With no sugar, these are a crunchy snack that satisfy, without any guilt. (Price is for six one-ounce packs.)
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Referencing a very specific character’s very specific invention from ’90s cult movie “Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion,” these Lady Fair rolling papers are functional with a side of fun. With 32 papers in each pack, these king-sized pink papers are made for legal herbal use only and offer “twice the taste in half the time, for the girl on the go.”
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Collaborating with award-winning designer Joe Doucet, NYC-based 3×1 wanted to reinvent current-day five-pocket jeans. The design—first crafted for workmen—has been reimagined with our tech-saturated lives in mind. Thus, these jeans boast several pragmatic yet thoughtful features—from microfiber pockets that help clean and protect devices to a larger coin pocket made for credit cards (which is also lined with RFID-blocking fabric) and a 3M reflective strip to keep you safe while commuting. Made for all genders, these jeans are carefully crafted from 12-ounce stretch selvedge denim from Kurabo, Japan and feel as good as they look.
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From its blaze orange colorway to the FDA-approved food-grade polymer composition, Filson’s Dog Retrieving Toy stands out from the rest. Its greatest attribute, however, stems from the fact that it was developed with scientists at Auburn University. They designed a toy that offers less occlusion—or blockage—to dog’s breathing. This means more fun for longer.
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Designed to sit just above the knee, these paisley shorts make a statement, despite their classic silhouette. With an elastic waistband and two pockets at the front and back, they’re practical in their own way, but there’s also nothing else quite like them—thanks to their blue, black, red and white patchwork flair.
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From two of the three Beastie Boys themselves—AD-ROCK (Adam Horowitz) and Mike D (Mike Diamond)—comes a wildly comprehensive retrospective on the iconic trio. Telling the tale of how they—of course with the beloved MCA who passed away in 2012—went from teen punk rockers when they formed in 1981 to hip-hop legends (with a few stops via jazz, funk, experimental and more along the way) the “Beastie Boys Book” also features contributions from Amy Poehler, collaborator Spike Jonze, Luc Sante and others. In addition to the memoir components and rare photos, the tome features a graphic novel, a map of Beastie Boys’ New York, cookbook and more. The book is as much of an amalgamation as the band itself.
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Complete with modular accessories that instantly lock into place thanks to nifty magnetic hardware, Black Ember’s CITADEL modular backpack can be customized to suit all your adventures. There are pouches, a range of straps, and a contoured back panel that sits carefully on the back to maintain comfort, no matter how much is jammed inside. Plus, its proprietary laser-cut and bonded construction means that everything remains bone dry, even after a downpour.
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Famous for his Bar Tartine burger, chef Chris Kronner is somewhat obsessed with perfecting the great American food. Available to pre-order now, Kronner’s debut book “A Burger to Believe In: Recipes and Fundamentals” includes more than just recipes; it also takes a dive into the philosophy, magic and art of the burger. The hardcover is also full of bold designs and colors that avoid the somewhat cliché style that have permeated cookbooks over the past few years.
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Made from 100% ringspun cotton, Only NY’s “Flower Shop” T-shirt (new for the upcoming season) is available in three summery colorways: navy on pink, white on green, or purple on white. Garment-dyed and in a boxy shape, it’s made for all genders. Of course as with all of the LES-based brand’s goods, it celebrates New York City in its own sweet way.
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Anyone who has traveled through Switzerland will recognize the iconic Swiss Railway clock design featured once again on a Mondaine watch. This time, however, the brand’s accented their pieces with vibrant genuine leather straps in bright red, yellow and blue. To further the design nuance, each strap features tone-in-tone stitching and eyelet patterns. We’ve long loved Mondaine Swiss watches and these 40mm pieces—with stainless steel matte brushed cases—exemplify why.
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Possessing more than 2500 of the world’s rarest and most spectacular pigments, The Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies at the Harvard Art Museums has an undeniably stunning collection of color. With 200 color illustrations, this special edition of “An Atlas of Rare + Familiar Colour” explores these pigments as artifacts—explaining their origins, compositions, uses and symbolism in a fascinating and visually striking hardback.
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Handmade in New Jersey, these “Die Mosquitoes” citronella candles offer some dark humor and retro styling along with their practicality. Made from 100% soy wax, each will burn for around 80 hours, so most summertime grilling and picnics should be bug-free.
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At age 17, Stanley Kubrick joined the staff of Look magazine as a photographer. Long before he’d make some of the most important films in cinematic history, he captured thousands of humanist imagery that captured New York City in the mid-1940s. Now, 300 of these images appear in Taschen’s “Through a Different Lens: Stanley Kubrick Photographs” and they more than allude to the genius that was soon to unfold. The book’s release coincides with an exhibition of the same name at the Museum of the City of New York, running 3 May through 28 October.
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Venice, CA shop Moon Juice is well-known for their “Dusts”—powdered herb blends to add to a daily routine and enhance specific areas where you’re feeling the slump. The taste can be intense for some, so their newly launched capsuled supplements should go down easier. SuperYou aims to help the body cope with stress and fatigue by normalizing cortisol levels—when you don’t have time to visit the spa or therapist.
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The latest from Dyson does more than circulate air through an entire room—it also purifies it in the process. With an LCD screen to report pollutants and react, and an app for users to monitor the process even when away from home, it’s the smartest of its kind. Altogether it captures 99.97% of microscopic allergens and pollutants in a room. As expected, the fan is quite powerful too; shuffling more than 77 gallons or air per second.
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Thanks to notes of vanilla and peach, BYREDO’s Bibliothèque scent counters leather undertones with a rounded sweetness. One of the brand’s most popular candle fragrances, Bibliothèque is just now available in perfume and hair perfume—the latter of which creates a powdery and fresh feeling that continues throughout the day.
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Crafted to be worn across the body or around the waist, Topo Designs + FRONTEER’s new Quick Pack is made for summertime adventure. Complete with top carry-handles, this versatile bag can go from the great outdoors to the office. With a main zippered compartment and an outer pocket, it can carry up to six liters. Plus, for those biking around town, there’s a light attachment loop. And the super-durable materials keep everything safe inside.
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Available for pre-order now, the Selby’s Box of Wonders contains 12 cards and envelopes illustrated with all kinds of bits and pieces—from aliens to tombstones, ramen noodles and more. Along with the watercolor pictures on the cards, there are two sticker sheets with some of the same imagery. Nothing is quite as touching as receiving a hand-written note, and this is a cute little box that may motivate you in your correspondence.
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One of five styles in the G.H. Bass & Co. capsule collection with Haspel, the Marrero sneaker speaks to summertime fun through more than its bright, classic colorway. Seersucker detailing acts as punctuation and premium materials—from authentic leather and high-quality rubber to the stitching binding it all—unite for the reinvention of a timeless silhouette.
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Handcrafted in NYC from premium leather, this limited edition leather pouch by ASCHE and Blunted Objects was designed especially for carrying cannabis—and its related accoutrements—as it comes with a detachable, magnetized scent-blocking mini pouch inside. While luxuriant and does prevent odor from escaping, it doesn’t exactly keep treasures hidden away discreetly, as there’s a nod to what’s inside the clutch via a golden leaf zipper—and an allusion through one of the brands’ names.
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