Melodie McDaniel

Riding Through Compton

$50.00

Now in its second printing, Melodie McDaniel’s Riding Through Compton is the result of several years of documentary and portrait photography, capturing striking and tender equestrian scenes in the LA County city. In 1988, Mayisha Akbar (who provides an essay in the book) founded the Compton Jr Posse—a program made for local kids to enjoy riding horses, but also to build self-esteem, confidence and a sense of responsibility. Several members from that program went on to create Compton Cowboys (also a non-profit benefitting youth in the area) and leader Randy Savvy also contributes an essay. Within are interviews by Amelia Fleetwood, a poem excerpt by Robin Coste Lewis and an afterword from Youth in Focus founder Walter Bodle. Riding Through Compton is a stunning book that will delight and move readers. 

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VENN

Synbiotic Polyamine Shampoo

$58.00

Winter weather can wreak havoc on your scalp (in turn, your hair) but VENN’s Synbiotic Polyamine Shampoo is like nothing else we have used. The brand’s proprietary combination of probiotics (Aspergillus Ferment, Bacillus Ferment, Saccharomyces Ferment and Lactobacillus Ferment) and prebiotic (Levan) helps to restore the scalp’s microbiome as well as nourish and protect the skin and hair. With a faint eucalyptus scent, it lathers up nicely, but doesn’t leave hair feeling stripped. Especially useful for those with fine or weak, damaged hair and individuals who are seeing more hair loss due to weather and stress, this shampoo is effective but gentle.

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Herbivore

Coconut Milk Body Polish

$36.00

Fragrant without becoming overwhelmingly so, Herbivore’s Coconut Milk Body Polish smells light and sweet thanks to its many real coconut-derived ingredients. With certified-organic coconut oil, as well as coconut extract and powder, the scrub provides plenty of nourishment while it exfoliates. Super-effective, the exfoliating sugar should only be used on the body (it’s not for faces) and a little goes a long way. With no synthetic ingredients—from dyes to preservatives and fragrances—this scrub leaves skin feeling moisturized and fresh, with a faint, lingering coconut and vanilla scent. 

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Insight Editions

Back to the Future: DeLorean Time Machine: Doc Brown’s Owner’s Workshop Manual

$30.00

Written by Back to the Future co-author Bob Gale and Joe Walser (who also illustrated the compendium), Back to the Future: DeLorean Time Machine: Doc Brown’s Owner’s Workshop Manual offers clever insights, captivating schematics and other never-before-scene information on the film’s depiction of time travel. It’s a satisfying read for fans of the cinematic series—or anyone interested in the iconic DeLorean, hoverboards and comedic science fiction in general.

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Del Monte

Pinkglow Pink Pineapple

$29.00

In the era of sharing just about everything on social media it shouldn’t come as any surprise that Pinkglow pineapple, with its sleek graphics and photo-op ready packaging, has arrived. Powered by lycopene, this pink pineapple varietal actually tastes good too, with a less sour and slightly sweeter profile. It’s currently grown only in Costa Rica by Del Monte, and while not likely to be your daily pineapple of choice, it’s a tasty and tasteful gift or surprise to liven up another evening at home.

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Champagne Billecart-Salmon

N°1 Meunier Extra Brut Champagne

$67.00

There’s a lot to appreciate and respect in this limited edition Champagne from one of our favorite family-owned Maisons that loves to experiment. This expression is made entirely from one of the three varietals used in Champagne, Pinot Meunier. It relies heavily on grapes from 2014 harvested across three vineyards and has spent more than four years on the lees. Crisp and fruity with little sweetness, this “Meunier Billecart style” is meant to be enjoyed now.

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Evermade

2021 Year Planner

$21.00

Evermade’s clever 2021 planner previews the entire year ahead, all on one A1 page, printed on 170gsm matte paper. The months are positioned in columns with the corresponding days falling in line below. Using the studio’s 70 included stamps, one can mark good (and bad) days, appointments, birthdays, trips and more. Additional stamps are available as needed. Price is in Pounds.

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Freedom Moses

Supernova Slides

$50.00

Freedom Moses’ vegan, recyclable slides—crafted from sustainable PCU plastic—offer extra comfort through a proprietary air-injection process. This Terazzo “Supernova” option is one of many colorways in their fixed-buckle, non-slip style. As expected, they’re waterproof, and easy to wash at home.

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Laurence King

Inside the Chocolate Factory Puzzle

$19.00

Film magazine Little White Lies takes their passion for the silver screen off the printed page and into puzzle form with Inside the Chocolate Factory. The 1000-piece jigsaw brings Willy Wonka’s candy-coated vision to your living room as you put together the chocolate fountains, lick-able wallpaper and cast of characters that made this story one of the all-time greats.

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Smythson

2021 Sporting Agenda with Pocket

$89.00

Made in England, Smythson’s 2021 week-to-view Sporting Agenda comes wrapped in crossgrain lambskin leather. The pocket-sized accessory, measuring nine by 14cm, includes one slip pocket for stowing tickets or passes. As with other stationary items from the luxuriant brand, the pages are premium—in this instance they’re gilt-edged, pale blue Featherweight paper.

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Olivia M Healy

2021 Calendar

$18.00

London-based artist Olivia M Healy’s bold and colorful art adorns the pages of this calendar, printed on Demimattt 170gsm paper. Exploring themes of mindfulness, sexuality, gender identity, a little mysticism and more, the illustrations within this calendar (which measures 21 by 42cm) will inspire a bit of magic in your 2021. Price is in Pounds.

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Junior High

“Male Art Not Good” Socks

$15.00

With all profits from their sales put back into Junior High, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, these socks do more than offer a little humor. Founded by Faye Orlove, LA-based Junior High aims to give marginalized individuals a voice within the arts. Their “Male Art Not Good” socks are made from 100% cotton and have been designed and made in LA.

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Jade & Fox Co

Vixen Body Oil

$20.00

Crafted using sunflower, safflower and avocado oil, Jade & Fox Co’s luxuriant and fragrant Vixen Body Oil doubles as a moisturizer and perfumer. The food-grade ingredients within lend nutrients to skin—and even offer natural SPF. Though sold out, anyone interested can join the mailing list to learn when the product will return.

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Ana Miminoshvili

Mini Blooming Eyes Calendar

$25.00

From Ana Miminoshvili (freelance illustrator and designer from Tbilisi, Georgia) comes a dark and delightfully creepy calendar filled with artwork from her Blooming Eyes series. Blending geometric shapes with organic ones, and mystical elements with humor, Miminoshvili creates a unique and alluring style. Printed in full-color on 170gsm white paper, this calendar is available in two sizes.

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éclectic

Turtleneck

$430.00

Composed of seven-thread knit 100% Sopravisso Loro Piana virgin wool, this limited edition winter sweater—from a first-of-its-kind capsule collection at French active-tailoring atelier éclectic—maintains warmth but thermoregulates when necessary. Comfy, dense and dynamic, the turtleneck comes in a tailored fit with reinforced rib-cuffs.

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Suntory

Suntory Whisky Toki, Haku Vodka + Roku Gin Set

$110.00

This set from Suntory includes three of our favorite spirits: Roku Gin, Haku Vodka and Suntory Whisky Toki. Each celebrates Japanese craftsmanship and nuance in liquids that are dynamic, approachable and affordable. As a set they are the perfect complement to any home bar.

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Disco

Skincare Starter Kit

$55.00

With a Face Cleanser Stick, Face Scrub and Face Moisturizer, Disco’s gentle skincare starter kit aims to detoxify, soothe and hydrate. The brand’s emphasis on natural ingredients—coconut, apricot, papaya, macadamia oil and more—feels refreshing and eucalyptus binds together everything across the product range. This simplified starter system makes easing into a routine possible. All three cruelty-free products are vegan and do not contain gluten, aluminum, parabens or sulfates.

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Skip Barber

Skip Barber Racing School Gift Certificate

$100.00

Across their nine locations around North America, Skip Barber Racing School offers several programs (one-day, three-day and more) that equip those who are interested with race-car driving skills. Though hobbiests will thrive, many alumni have gone on to race in (and win) Nascar events, and Formula 1. Through their partnership with ROUSH there’s even an opportunity to get behind the wheel of a 760HP Stage 3 Mustang. Programs start at $795 but a gift amount of any valuable helps to make the experience accessible.

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Artiphon

Orba

$100.00

When creating the Orba, the designers at Artiphon found inspiration from video game controllers. This compact, sleek and infinitely addicting new musical instrument is a hand-held synth, looper and MIDI device. It interfaces with Garage Band, Pro Tools and more for easy music-making. Eight capacitive-sensing pads, responsive multicolor LEDs and an embedded haptic engine offer visual and vibrational feedback. Orba features sound design from DJ and engineer Richard Devine. Create a drumbeat, bass, chord and lead parts that can play from the built-in speaker, headphones or through the output into amps and speakers. Professional musicians and amateurs alike will enjoy making music as soon as they have the Orba.

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Champion

Reverse Weave StormShell Zip Front Hoodie

$150.00

A collaborative design by C LAB and Champion Japan, the Reverse Weave StormShell Zip Front Hoodie provides the brand’s signature look and comfort, but with a tech-forward approach to weather-protection. The outer layer repels rain (or even snow), while the second layer offers protection against the wind. The three-panel hood and scuba collar create even more of a shield against the elements. Inside, Champion’s iconic fleece keeps you cozy and comfortable. With various types of pockets, all your belongings remain safe and dry too.

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SSENSE + Jeremy O Harris

Black + Pink Rose Long Sleeve T-Shirt

$160.00

For the debut SSENSE WORKS capsule collection (wherein the luxury retailer SSENSE invites a member of its creative community to collaborate), Tony-nominated playwright and polymath Jeremy O Harris developed a vibrant, colorful and textural set of shirts, pants and accessories. Harris found inspiration from “the spirit of Zora Neale Hurston’s writing, the sound of Ethel Waters’ singing, the colors of Jacob Lawrence’s paintings and the textures of Carl Van Vechten’s photos” as well as the style of friends, collaborators and colleagues—including director Janicza Bravo and photographer Tyler Mitchell. Highlights are plentiful but our personal favorite is the Black + Pink Rose Long Sleeve T-Shirt.

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Mionetto

Prosecco Rosé

$25.00

The first-ever official Prosecco Rosé to enter the US (following the approval of Prosecco Rosé DOC production by the Prosecco DOC Consortium in May 2020), Mionetto’s brand new liquid is 90% Glera and 10% Pinot Noir. Very dry and deliciously fruity, this well-balanced Prosecco Rosé sends fine bubbles skyward. This six-pack of 187ml bottles is the first iteration to be available for purchase and a slow expansion is expected moving forward.

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Luna Sundara

Ecuadorian Palo Santo Oil

$13.00

Now, perhaps more than ever, the healing and purification attributes of Palo Santo are being embraced by people all over the world. This particular oil is 100% pure and wildcrafted from trees native to Ecuador—one of the South American countries where it’s indigenous. While burning Palo Santo wood is cleansing and often ceremonial, in oil form it has more versatile uses—from healing to meditation and massage.

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Krug

2006 Clos du Mesnil Champagne

$1,050.00

Only the 19th vintage of Krug Clos du Mesnil—an elegant liquid crafted entirely from Chardonnay grapes grown during one harvest cycle upon a charming 4.5-acre plot of land in the iconic region—the luminous 2006 liquid exemplifies the celebratory spirit of Champagne. Though it noses of citrus and dried fruits, it flourishes on the palate with flavors of buttery pastry and meringue. There’s a welcome intensity to the bubbles, and a lengthy finish. There are only 14,973 bottles of this vintage.

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Glerups

Felt Slippers

$95.00

“Our passion is felt” couldn’t be a more perfect tagline for Glerups. This family-owned Danish company has made slippers with attention to detail and quality since 1993. These particular slip-ons have leather soles and are perfectly comfortable all year. In the CH founders’ home, they are worn daily—with extra pairs available for guests. They’re available in 11 different colors and are shown here in the “Petrol” hue.

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Shuji Nakagawa

Vase by Nakagawa Mokkouegi

$1,900.00

Third-generation woodworker Shuji Nakagawa at Nakagawa Mokkouegi in Shiga used a 700-year-old technique called Ki-Oke (or bucket-making) to craft these vases—in an edition of 30 unique pieces. Today there are just a few of these traditional artisans left—and unlike many of his peers, Nakagawa also uses the technique to create more modern objects like these. For this particular commission, we asked him to create a vase with an organic shape unlike one he’d ever produced before. When he presented the stellar collection of 30 pieces he said the commission was the most challenging project he’s worked on.

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