Sufjan Stevens + Timo Andres

The Decalogue Deluxe Vinyl LP

$35.00

Composed by Sufjan Stevens and played by Timo Andres, this ballet score for a Justin Peck-choreographed dance performance (which premiered with the New York City Ballet in 2017) impresses with its subtlety and emotion. Far from merely background music, the 10 tracks (referencing the collection’s title Decalogue, which means 10 commandments) dip, accelerate, crescendo, and sometimes even pause entirely to afford the performers solemnity. The Deluxe version of the LP comes with a 40-page songbook and an art print by Charlotte de Mezamat.

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Daniel Barreto + Slowdown Studio

Spencer Throw

$230.00

Featuring a design by Guadalajara-based artist Daniel Barreto, Slowdown Studio’s 100% cotton Spencer Throw measures out to 54 by 70 inches—meaning it’s big enough for a couch or bed, or as a wall-hanging. Featuring Barreto’s wavy, organic plants, the blanket’s palette is subtle but with pops of jewel tones. Spun and woven in the USA, it’s manufactured from yarn made from 70% recycled cotton.

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Subu

Packable Slippers

$79.00

In Japanese households it’s customary to remove your shoes upon entering the home. Thus comfortable and durable house slippers are a necessary accessory. SUBU, a Tokyo brand making such slippers, also makes a packable iteration. With a cushioned sole and a poly fill, they’ll keep your feet comfortable and warm. Available in sizes 5.5 to 12, they’re also available in three colors: gloss black, foil silver and neon yellow.

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Penguin Press

Grand Union: Stories

$22.00

Grand Union: Stories is prolific author Zadie Smith’s first collection of short stories. The respected and beloved author features her horror tales alongside historical fiction, reflective pieces on modernity, dystopian tales and more. While diverse in subject and genre, Smith’s writing is consistently rich, thoughtful and measured. There are 19 stories within, 11 of which are new and exclusive to this release.

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Poem Press

Court Notecard Set

$16.00

Printed on recycled paper from French Paper Co, NYC-based Poem Press’ “Court Notecards” feature a grainy, sky-blue basketball court on one side and blank space for notes on the other. Measuring out to be 3.25” by 5.25”, there’s ample room for messages and doodles—or plays on the court.

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House of Holland + Speedo

Blue Tie-Dye Long Sleeved Swimsuit

$108.00

Made from 100% recycled fishing nets, House of Holland and Speedo’s long-sleeved swimsuit boasts a somewhat retro tie-dye pattern, but the silhouette is contemporary and sleek. With high-cut legs, the suit’s plunging zipper offers a little flexibility and breathability.

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Quim

Smooth Operator Serum

$48.00

With CBD, aloe vera, sorbitol and more, Quim’s Smooth Operator serum promotes blood flow and pelvic relaxation, making it ideal for use during sex. Simply apply a few pumps of the potion about five to seven minutes prior to engaging in sexual activity. This serum is also soothing and can decrease inflammation. Of course, it’s non-psychoactive and safe to use with latex condoms or dental dams.

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Ernest Pet

Peanut Butter + Banana Recipe Biscuits

$10.00

Taking an all-natural approach to your pooch’s nutrition, Ernest wants to make pet care more healthy and simple. Their Peanut Butter + Banana Recipe Biscuits are made up of just three ingredients—oats, peanut butter and banana—and are wheat-free, making them easier for your dog to digest them. With 14% crude protein and 9% crude fat, they offer plenty of nutrients for your pup.

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Semolina Pasta

Artisanal Pasta Gift Box

$80.00

Made in small batches with certified organic durum semolina, all Semolina Artisanal Pasta is extruded through bronze dies to give the pasta a rough exterior texture—ideal for holding onto sauces. For this limited edition gift set, founder Leah Ferrazzani adds her favorite organic California-grown whole-peeled tomatoes from Bianco di Napoli, a box of Jacobsen Salt Co Kosher Salt from Portland, tomato paste, hot cherry peppers and a choice of a bottarga or fennel pollen.

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Kokoro Care Packages

Seasonal Japanese Delights Gift Box

$95.00

Unlike typical gift boxes, Kokoro Care Packages puts the emphasis on producers—oftentimes generational, hard-to-find ones. Their Seasonal Delights box (which can be bought as a one-time gift or as a quarterly delivery) comes with over seven all-natural Japanese treats, ranging from noodles and sauces to seasonings and snacks. Each comes with its own translated directions for preparation and taste profile, and a little information about the producer. Kokoro prides themselves on picking ingredients for their quality, thus oftentimes including limited production items that rarely make it beyond the bounds of the archipelago nation.

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Victory Journal

Victory Journal Outliers Issue

$24.00

Victory Journal shifts its focus for the 17th issue, and centers on outliers and rebels who are changing the sports they play. From an essay about Bushwick’s drag wrestling scene to Kosovo’s emerging gymnastics program, and an interview with self-proclaimed outsider David Shrigley, the insights are fascinating and varied. With plenty of accompanying art and photography, the Victory again proves it’s also a welcome outsider in the world of sports publications.

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Inferno Ski Goggles

$344.00

Produced and assembled in Italy, Yniq goggles for skiing and snowboarding blend a luxury aesthetic with functional components seamlessly. Protecting against harmful UV rays, the goggles offer an extreme peripheral field of vision and an anti-fog coating—so you’ll see more no matter the mountain conditions. Anti-scratch, the lenses come in several different tints but we can’t go past this intense orange iteration. Price is in Euros.

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Tamanohada

Welcome Soap

$42.00

Shaped like a freshwater bream, this Welcome Soap is moulded with a Kashigata, and replicates the popular fish-shaped Taiyaki cake. Available in three colors, each one boasts a different fragrance: red is pomegranate, white is lily blossom, and black is brown sugar. With lovely, minimal packaging, this soap-on-a-rope is made in Japan.

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Chronicle Books

Tomorrow Most Likely

$18.00

Written by Dave Eggers, Tomorrow Most Likely is unsurprisingly playful and simultaneously tender. The book, illustrated by Lane Smith, preaches the virtues of going to sleep and waking up ready for the new day—and all the exciting, odd and glorious things that could happen then. “Tomorrow most likely there will be a door that leads to the world, where people are found,” one part reads. Intended for children aged three to five, it’s an ideal read-aloud bedtime story for the family.

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Fujifilm

Fujilink Printer

$99.00

With 800 by 600 pixels and 318 dpi in each print, the new Fujilink printer creates real-life photos from your smartphone, all while being incredibly portable. With a print-from-video option, there are plenty of edits to be made, and it easily pairs with your smartphone via Bluetooth. Available in pink, white or navy, the printer uses Instax Mini film to turn your digital camera roll into crisp, real photographs.

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W&P Design

Hydropod Gardening Set

$25.00

Made for desks, window sills and other small spaces, the Hydropod by Brooklyn-based W&P is a five-piece hydroponic planter set made for at-home soil-free farming. The process leaves a significantly smaller footprint—using a nutrient water solvent as a food source. Made from plastic and frosted glass, the subtle design will offer a pop of color once your herbs start to bloom.

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Alcove

Puff Puff Pass Rolling Papers

$6.00

Made from slow-burning, unbleached 100% hemp pulp, Old Pal’s rolling papers come in a bundle of 40, with accompanying filters. Packed with enough papers for plenty of sessions, the magnetic-closure pack will keep them from getting torn, crumpled or wet.

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Guggenheim Museum Publications

Hilma af Klint: Paintings for the Future

$65.00

Published to accompany the hugely successful, first major exhibition of the Hilma af Klint’s work in the US, Hilma af Klint: Paintings for the Future spans the artist’s career, parsing through decades of work dating back to 1906. This publication is incredibly comprehensive and includes various essays and notes to better explain one of the Western world’s first abstract artists. Beyond being a beautiful book, this tome reaffirms Klint’s significance and legacy long after her death.

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Bad Seed LTD

Ghosteen

$30.00

Set to be released 8 November, this vinyl pressing of the haunting and heartbreaking Ghosteen is the 17th studio album by the universally beloved Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. The stunning record deals with grief and longing, but its over-arching themes are enduring love and healing. Lush and poetic, it’s an exquisite and entirely transfixing record.

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Anthology Editions

The Beautiful Flower Is The World

$23.00

By skateboarder and artist Jerry Hsu, The Beautiful Flower Is The World is a photo book filled with chaotic and clever shots taken on lo-fi cellphone cameras. In his spare time, Hsu would snap everything from portraits of friends to bathroom graffiti, bedazzled cowboy boots and everything between. He uploaded these shots to a blog, and published his favorites in this 288-page book.

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Le Bon Garçon

Holiday Spice Duo Caramels

$45.00

Pastry chef Justin Chao, of Le Bon Garçon, learned how to make classic French caramels in Paris. Once returned to the US, he launched Le Bon Garçon’s classic salted caramel made with slow-cooked fresh cream, pale butter, and crystalline sugar. Since, he’s gone on to add artisanal ingredients to his creations—and fan favorites include mango passion fruit and honey lavender. This holiday season, he stirred up some spiced cider and gingerbread caramels available in gift sets wrapped in a custom cloth design.

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Snow Peak + TDS New Balance

Tokyo Design Studio R_C4

$160.00

The highly anticipated capsule collection by Snow Peak + Tokyo Design Studio New Balance includes just five products, each of which serves a very practical function. Our pick, the Tokyo Design Studio R_C4, is a low-top that features plenty of outdoor tech, while maintaining a slender appearance. With a ripstop Cordura upper and a Vibram rubber sole, these shoes are comfortable and will keep your feet dry and cozy in extreme weather—on a damp hike or in the city sludge.

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George Greaves

The Path Print

$40.00

Printed on heavyweight, dimpled matte paper stock, this A1 print “The Path” by multidisciplinary artist George Greaves is entrancing. The image draws the eye in and down its checkered path, lined by palm trees. Contemporary but with a decidedly retro tinge, this is a whimsical piece to hang in your home. Price is in Pounds.

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powerHouse Books

East Harlem: The Postwar Years

$42.00

Through images photographed between 1949 and 1950, Leo Goldstein’s East Harlem: The Postwar Years tenderly depicts the lives of that era’s newest immigrants, Puerto Ricans. A Russian-Jewish immigrant himself, Goldstein used photography to subvert stereotypes and spotlight everyday heroism within the community. “We who lived through those years in East Harlem can assure you, his lens was truer than any of the news articles, movies, or books of the era, and we are all enriched by the work he left behind,” Juan González writes in the book’s preface.

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Thin Wild Mercury

Whisky 1969 Fragrance

$165.00

Dedicated to LA and made in the city’s Los Feliz neighborhood, Thin Wild Mercury’s scents range from botanical and subdued to rich and robust, with Whisky 1969 leaning toward the latter. “An ode to the sweaty, smoky, iconic rock club on Sunset Blvd,” the fragrance boasts notes of raspberry jam, cardamom, and ylang ylang—with a resinous, smoky tinge that remains on the skin. Whisky 1969 certainly resides on the darker side, but its complexity and warmth develops as its worn. The fragrance comes in a 50ml spray bottle.

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HarperCollins

Face It: A Memoir

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An autobiography by punk icon Debbie Harry, Face It: A Memoir was crafted by Harry and music writer Sylvie Simmons. The fascinating tome is full of history, anecdotes and wild tales, but steers clear of being a full-on confessional—which perfectly suits Harry’s impeccably crafted Blondie persona. From her teenage years to moving to New York, meeting Chris Stein, her rise to fame and the creation of Blondie (the band and the character), nearly everything gets documented candidly alongside never-before-published photographs and artwork. Of course, there’s much more to Debbie Harry than Blondie, and plenty of that is explored within, too.

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