Used in the olden days to calm teething babies, whiskey-soaked toothpicks are making a comeback. While we may have made up the historical anecdote, these three varieties of sophisticated picks are certainly great for anxious adults. The trio is made from Northern White Birch and flavored with raw mint and cinnamon, single malt Scotch, and barrel-aged Kentucky straight bourbon, respectively.
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Designed by Dieter Rams for Vitsœ in 1962, the 621 Table is now back in production and are a perfect example of the legendary designer’s brilliant sense of practical design. The ultra-simple tables are injection-molded in Britain in large and small sizes, and are just as handsome on their own or in tandem.
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Even a small donation to the Environmental Investigation Agency helps keep the world’s plants and animals protected. From diminishing rain forests to rhino poaching, the environmental issues are ceaseless and the EIA needs financial support to raise awareness and affect real change.
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Herbalist Brooke Petry throws a great deal of charm and passion into the unlikely trade of making all-natural woolen dryer balls. The idea behind the balls is to replace the chemical effect of dryer sheets with a reusable alternative. Devotees swear by their power to soften clothes, remove static and reduce drying time for energy efficiency.
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Japanese ceramicist and RCA grad Ikuko Iwamoto takes a Buddhist approach to her medium, and her flexible thinking leads to pieces that are both sculptural and functional. These meticulously hand-dotted, slip-cast porcelain jugs—designed for “a bizarre tea ceremony”—feature a bewildering but beautiful tactility.
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The Warholian concept of blowing out mundane motifs onto deliberately crafted objects, whether for art, fashion, or general irreverence, doesn’t get old when done right. Articles of Clothing aces the idea by placing a refreshing new perspective on something so familiar we’re mostly blind to its design—the clothing care instructions tag. When enlarged on a scarf, it’s imbued with personality.
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Stand out from the herd with Black Sheep (White Light)’s long-haired sheepskin made in Canada from a black Icelandic pelt. The eco-friendly-certified sheepskin adds over-the-top soft texture as a seat cushion, thrown over the sofa arm, or placed on the floor. Each piece varies slightly, but measures around 41″ x 25″.
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When the weather turns chill and foul, cowboys turn their collars up and switch to the warmth and water-resistant protection of a wool brimmed hat. Westerlind’s updated version features a slimmer silhouette, a neck strap and is American-made from 100% wool.
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Fashionary Tape provides fashion designers and students a practical and professional tool in creating garment patterns by marking the standard measurements of the average male and female runway model. Combined, the two-sided male/female measuring tape conveniently provides 57 measurements.
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Living up to its lofty title, “Architecture: The Whole Story” satisfies designophiles and the uninitiated alike with a primer on everything we humans have built. From the pyramids to ancient temples and gothic churches, right up to Eero Saarinen’s singular TWA terminal at JFK, and into today, structures get a thorough but digestible rundown on design features and greater societal impact.
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This set of six knives designed by Puiforcat, alongside Michelin-star Chef Pierre Gargnaire, features stainless steel blades made with ever-cut technology to guarantee no need for sharpening. The matching Rosewood block and knife handles form a neat, linear presentation.
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The Rare Presenter, by gentner design, elevates the whisky experience through the art of presentation. The handle allows the intricate tray to be carried with only one hand and prevents spillage from the Fferrone glasses. Each Presenter is handcrafted in Chicago and made from solid brass.
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For the Memphis-obsessed, there’s no designer better than Ettore Sottsass. Sport your favorite design movement on your keys with Various Projects’ straightforward “I Like Sottsass” key tag.
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Inject some life—or, rather, a hint of death—into your snack with the Egg-a-Matic skull mold from Fred & Friends. A yoke becomes a delicious, protein-rich brain to scoop out of whites formed to resemble some pretty spooky remains.
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An impeccably made shirt that fits your exact physique can be life-changing. The master shirtmakers at Turnbull & Asser create a bespoke pattern based on more than a dozen upper body measurements, and then customize every minute style detail to your exact specifications.
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Make a clear style statement and add some personality to your home with a 3D-printed, full-scale skull planter. Each is made to order, so you’re free to pick from any color via the PMS, RGB, CMYK or HSV scales. The angular piece offers plants a happy home and will surely be a conversation starter.
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Timo Weiland puts his vaguely preppy bent on a traditional bomber by rendering it in royal blue leather. The Steve Bomber stands out from the pack for its unexpected color, yes, but also for its sumptuous leather and crisp silhouette.
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It’s certainly a lucky individual who gets to brave cold weather wrapped in warmth of the finest kind. With impeccably buffed cattle-grain nubuck leather on the outside and sheared shaved mink on the inside, Loro Piana’s overcoat is made by hand with the earnest care of a master craftsman well aware of the treasure he’s spinning.
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A project two years in the making, Matthew Hilton’s first-ever timepiece is an impeccable example of pared-down design. His Swiss-movement watch combines the case, bezel and face into a single unit milled from one piece of stainless steel, and features a vegetable-tanned bull skin strap that passes through the body. Each is engraved with Hilton’s signature and individual batch number.
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A good muddler is a solid investment, but it will greatly improve your fresh fruit margaritas, old fashioned cocktails and those summery mojitos. Helle Damkjær’s stainless steel pestle for Georg Jensen is visually striking yet dishwasher safe.
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While your cast iron skillet can cook just about everything when camping, it won’t be much help in toasting the bread for your breakfast sandwich. This is where the 200-year-old pioneer folding toaster comes in. Packable and light, the old-school tool will toast your buns to perfection with minimal effort asked. And it’s made in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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For those who take their wardrobes seriously, nothing less than the finest care tools will do. Take, for example, the Pure Silver Garment Brush by Oswald Haerdtl—with tarnish-resistant silver edged in subtle ticking and all-natural fibers, the sprucing-up mechanism brings new meaning to the idea of looking dapper.
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Part of the “So Sottsass” display at London’s Darkroom shop, Zuzunaga’s pixelated Bitmap Blankets are a bold abstraction of a physical place. Each of the three cities, Tokyo, Shanghai and Barcelona, are photographed and compressed, then woven with Merino wool using a jacquard technique.
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Just try and stifle a smile over the sight of socks neatly rolled up like sushi. Made in Tomoyama, Japan, multicolor Sushi Socks (patterns are knitted, not printed) come in “flavors” like octopus, red caviar, tuna, shrimp, egg, and more.
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A classic ladies’ rabbit-felt hat gets a remix when Andersen & Berner tapped Danish designer Signe Holten to turn it into a modern cap. The craftsmanship is clear and the material—which actually stands up well to most weather—is sumptuous, but with a shoelace trim, there’s some fun built in.
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