Paloma Germain Turbans

Parisian-made accessories that keep the head up high

Paloma Germain made quite the first impression during our chance encounter in Tuileries Garden in Paris. She stood out from the picnicking locals and camera-toting visitors because of the way she instinctively held her head high, hair tucked into a multi-colored turban. Compared to the passers-by walking hurriedly with necks hunched over phones, it made for a truly regal effect. It turns out the 24-year-old …

United by Blue’s Ultimate American Jacket

Outerwear that's made entirely in the USA and insulated with bison fiber

United by Blue has already shattered their Kickstarter goal, so we were especially curious to get hands on their Ultimate American Jacket. Made entirely in the USA, this isn’t like most other winter performance apparel out there. The surprisingly lightweight, waterproof zipper jacket’s outer shell covers up a proprietary B100 Fill™ insulation from bison fiber collected from ranchers across the USA. This insulation protects wearers …

El Cosmico Provision Co. Apothecary Line

Three formulations created to protect and moisturize skin from the harsh climate in Marfa, Texas

Founded in 2006, El Cosmico is a communal oasis in the desert. Across 21 acres, the anti-hotel in Marfa, Texas offers refurbished trailers, yurts, Sioux-style teepees and a campground for pitching your own tent—sleep as close to the night sky as possible, at the level you’re comfortable with. At an altitude of 4800 ft, however, the region’s harsh climate isn’t very kind to the skin. …