Cycling enthusiasts—or anyone whose eyes appreciate a lovely geometric pattern, for that matter—will delight in receiving a gift wrapped in this handprinted spokes pattern. Copper-colored bike-wheel skeletons against a variety of colors beat out cartoon Christmas trees or dreidels any day.
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Packs Project is known for its ethically-produced bags, all of which are made with sustainable materials in a socially responsible environment where all craftsmen are paid a fair wage. The Runwell Backpack uses jute-canvas, a soft yet tough plant fiber that promises to withstand and protect. Complete with a vegan leather padded bottom and contrast zippers.
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With a name like Slayer, you know the Single Group Espresso Machine, a compact version of the original, isn’t messing around. This is a sophisticated mechanism for better coffee and also a labor of love by its makers, who created a customizable fantasy tool for professional baristas and home brewers alike. The portable system features a digital UI with glass touchscreen, Peruvian walnut handles, the brand’s signature flavor profiling capabilities, personalized steam pressure and anything else you desire.
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Formafantasma took on the daunting task of beautifying water filtration and succeeded to the extreme. The Still purifier combines an engraved crystal decanter with copper attachments and utilizes active charcoal to elevate humble drinking water to its proper stature. Picked by The Macallan Whisky Maker, Bob Dalgarno
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BDDW has constructed a ping pong table for the sophisticated table tennis fanatic. Natural finished wood with white leg accents and an oh-so-slightly weathered leather net make for an upgrade to your typical green fiber board parlor game. Allow 16 weeks for completion.
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Comprised of eight pounds of hand-spun, hand-dyed, hand-loomed, hand-stitched cashmere, The Elder Statesman’s Four Panel Blanket can fairly serve as the only blanket you’ll ever need again.
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In two studio sessions in the spring of 1959 Miles Davis recorded Kind of Blue, which would quickly solidify itself as the best jazz album of all time. A year later, in 1960, he signed a copy of the record for a fan—something he evidently never did. Collectors have verified that the copy now up for auction on ebay is the only known Davis signature in existence.
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Desmond’s big belly is the perfect place for kids to play. Designed by Peanut Butter Dynamite, this rug is 100% handcrafted from 100% acrylic yarn with limited availability.
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It takes an intrepid hunter to get their hands on the elusive Negro Chiluacle from Oaxaca, but anyone who has indulged in the chili’s deeply rich and complex smokey flavor would deem it a worthy effort. Aspen chef Michael Beary has eased the possibility of adding this sensational chili to a meal by becoming the sole US importer, a feat he accomplished after devising his own method for keeping them fresh and still FDA-approved.
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Swedish designer Thomasine Barnekow runs wild in the world of glove design with her experimental styles created for the catwalk. Her handmade ready-to-wear collection—designed in her Paris atelier—is equally luxurious. The Stockholm Gloves envelop hands in rich Helsinki lambskin leather and a silky-soft, ultra-thin thermolite lining. The supple materials and simple button closure on the palm add a dash of utility to an elegant accessory.
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Whisky maker Bob Dalgarno selects fewer than 1% of the sherry oak casks on The Macallan Estate to come together to create the aptly titled Rare Cask Single Malt. The natural ruby red hue shines through in the premium, full-bodied blend.
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Let us make you salivate for a moment simply by describing the vital stats on this choice cut of meat—you’ve got Fermin’s 100% Ibérico breed, acorn-fed, free-range, black-hoofed pig cured in the mountain air of western Spain. Weighing in around 9-13 pounds, the premium pork is best consumed by hacking away and popping the golden, fat-marbled, richly nutty (see: wild acorn diet), 4-years-aged ham right into your mouth. Picked by The Macallan Brand Ambassador, Craig Bridger.
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Designed by award-winning Finnish illustrator Janine Rewell, Early Birds mixes the artist’s love for geometry with a bit of humor and appreciation for nature. Early Birds first appeared as part of Sound Creatures, a collaborative exhibit with composer David Kemp. Proceeds from sale will support Save The Orangutan.
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Gift a photography enthusiast or collector with these first editions of the early reports on the invention of the daguerrotype—which were published even before Louis Daguerre’s first renditions of the new medium—and you’re set for life. In addition to a fascinating breakdown of the groundbreaking new technique in 1839, the volumes include important commentary from Daguerre’s pioneering compadres like Nicéphore Niépce, Henry Fox Talbot, François Arago, Jean Baptiste Biot and others.
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The Macallan’s custom ICON E-Flyer puts a ruby-red shine on a retro gem. Inspired by WWI-era board racers, the custom electric cycle is made in California, and runs for 35 miles before needing a new charge. Caramel leather and brass and copper accents top off the bike, which is a limited edition of 50. Picked by The Macallan Brand Ambassador, Craig Bridger.
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An edition of 10, Dutch designer Dirk Vander Kooij’s Diffuser Cabinet serves juxtaposing purposes, simultaneously providing storage in a series of hidden drawers and spreading sound around to improve the acoustics of a room. Best of all, the behemoth Jenga tower of irregular pieces of tulip wood presents itself as an object of textural beauty.
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When winter sets in, enduring the ensuing months in a coat that fits like an ace and looks like a million bucks certainly helps ease the doldrums. Nigel Curtiss’ custom wool and cashmere coat in Scabal fabric—a textile company whose history dates back to the 18th century—takes care of those criteria with a crisp navy silhouette in a classic cut, narrow lapels and dignified hemline that hits at the knee. Allow four weeks for completion.
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A small but significant piece of modern Italian industrial design history, Joe Colombo’s Mini Topo Lamp (1970) sports a red shade in the iconic bulbous silhouette and curved chrome base. The perfect piece for adding a pop of color and a museum-worthy object to your desktop.
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What do you get the person whose matchbook collection is second to none? The elegant hand-blown English crystal match strike by veteran UK designer Lucy Cope provides the perfect answer—the contemporary glass globe is etched with vertical stripes in a luxe coffee color, with a place of honor for any bunch of matches, ready to strike.
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A grand fireplace is only befitting of equally majestic accoutrement. Dutch designer Dick Van Hoff—whose work is found in several European museums—created this handsome Leather Firewood Bag to carry hardworking logs in proper style, while adding a dash of rich utility to the living room. Picked by The Macallan Master of Wood, Stuart MacPherson
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Anyone can jump on the Mid-Century bandwagon and put a credenza in the sitting room, but true connoisseurs have a sharper eye. A prime piece for the latter is Gilbert Watrous’ MoMA Design Competition Heifetz Floor Lamp. The enduringly stylish, sleek steel fixture features a slender arm balanced on a magnetic ball, with 360-degree rotation. The shade is a bit newer than the 1951 model, in a matching burnished bronze color.
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Gone are the clunky, corner-swallowing sound systems of yesteryear. Make just a bit of room for SYMBOL’s smart, minimal Custom Audio Console. Crafted with low-sheen-lacquered Spanish oak in New York’s Hudson Valley, the consoles can be customized to accommodate streaming music, 1-4 turntables, and A/V hookups for TV based on your preferences. The amplifier features two 4″ driver speakers and an 8″ subwoofer. Allow two to four weeks for completion and delivery.
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This limited run book by conceptual artist Mark Dion is the unofficial guide to NYC’s popular elevated park on the West Side. Let your imagination run wild as Dion blends fact and fiction about the High Line’s history, complete with observations, rumors and a section dedicated to the park’s lost and found.
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Chicago Comb has built an American business based on the concept of elevating an everyday staple to the highest level of quality. Model No. 3 features a matte black hand finish on laser-cut steel. The beautiful tool measures 5.5″ with just enough weight to prove its worth and space to personalize it with a custom engraving.
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Go backstage with Roxanne Lowit as she shares her personal photographic history with the legendary designer in this beautiful collection of images from the first time they met in 1978 to his final show in 2002. With contributions from some of YSL’s greatest admirers and muses, this photo book is an intimate tribute to one of the most recognized names in fashion.
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Woolpower’s base layers are the top choice for the Scandinavian military—no strangers to the damp and cold. Made from Argentine merino wool and sewn in Sweden, these wool felt terry long johns trap heat and let moisture escape.
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