Clarifying Charcoal Soap

Tea tree and lavender and active bamboo charcoal, oh my! This potent, clarifying trio works together to draw impurities, exfoliate and soothe the skin. The small, black chunk works hard and smells so sweet at the same time.

CH Editions: Dandelion + Snarkitecture Break Bar

This year we paired SF’s Dandelion Chocolate with NYC design studio Snarkitecture to create a chocolate bar that would play to their talents. The resulting Break Bar is made from 70% Belize beans, and is formed in Snarkitecture’s signature broken slab style. Five of the 500 limited edition bars include a “White Ticket” which wins an inedible sculpture designed by Snarkitecture. All proceeds benefit Southern …

Alite + Boreas Commuter Backpack

A roll-top waterproof design that combines aesthetics with a suspension support system for comfort

The strongest collaborations draw from the strengths of each involved party—and the new roll-top pack from Alite and Boreas is a shining example. Both San Francisco-based companies know the value of a sturdy yet stylish, multipurpose pack. Alite produced the waterproof waxed canvas body of the bag then called on Boreas to incorporate one of their technical suspension systems for comfort. The award winning Super-Tramp …