Black and white photography, poetry, flash fiction, art and more populate Stanchion, a quarterly zine produced, edited and published by Jeff Bogle. An annual subscription includes all four editions of their gorgeous publication—printed on thick, uncoated A5 paper—as well as an exclusive bonus issue, making for an elegant and evocative gift for literary and artful minds.
Added: November 2022
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Informed by the Indian tradition of hair oiling, the HoliRoots Hair Oil from Akash and Nikita Mehta’s beauty brand Fable & Mane is an award-winning root treatment for stronger, healthier hair. Within the vegan formula, ashwagandha helps to thicken hair while dashmool promotes scalp health to encourage growth. As a part of the Every Body campaign, 100% of the proceeds from “The Every Body” version of the oil will go to the SisterSong reproductive justice collective to support everyone’s right to safe, accessible abortions.
Added: November 2022
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Comprehensive and clear, the book Your Psilocybin Mushroom Companion from drug policy journalist Michelle Janikian is a guide to planning safe, effective trips. From step-by-step instructions to advice on being there for others who are tripping and tips for microdosing, the concise resource elucidates some of the magic behind mushrooms.
Added: November 2022
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Siblings Christina and Anthony Teav founded Mama Teav’s as a love letter to their mother (who fled war and genocide in Cambodia during the 1970s) and her beloved hot garlic sauce. Fiery and crisp, the sauce mixes local, organic California garlic fried in cold-pressed grapeseed oil with sun-dried, flame-roasted Cambodian chilis. The resulting recipe is an all-natural, vegan and gluten-free way to spice up a dish.
Added: November 2022
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Created by renowned architect, urban planner and designer Gaetano Pesce for his 1998 Fish Design collection, the Table-Mates coasters are awash in endless color combinations and entrancing spherical patterns. Handmade from resin, the sets of two come in bold colorways (like turquoise and purple) and more subtle tones (like black and pale pink). Price is in Euros.
Added: November 2022
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These bok choy-shaped, hand-blown glass pendants can be worn as whimsical earrings or as a necklace—when put on a chain. From the Y2K-inspired brand Notte Jewelry, the charming pieces are approximately one inch long and affixed to small hoops. 50% of the proceeds from sales will go to Heart of Dinner, a non-profit fighting food insecurity for East Asian elders.
Added: November 2022
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Helmed by Ze Yan, OMAD is a holistic skincare company rooted in traditional Chinese medicine. From the brand comes the Ginseng Nourishing Glow Mask, a calming yet energizing formulation that blends six Chinese medicinal herbs with Nicotinamide (which helps with dark spots) and Ceramide (for improved moisture retention). It also boasts Frankincense oil to support the reduction of wrinkles and renew skin cell growth, ginseng to mitigate redness and puffiness and Reishi mushrooms which aim to reduce signs of aging while moisturizing the skin.
Added: November 2022
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Tokyo-based photographer Irwin Wong’s The Obsessed: Otaku, Tribes, and Subcultures of Japan seeks to explore Japanese subcultures across various regions. With profiles on 40 individuals (including DJ Sumirock, the world’s oldest professional club DJ, and Kobayashi Hideaki, the “Sailor Uniform Grandpa”) as well as groups of people with a shared passion (like the Tanganmen who wear one-eyed masks), the book features interviews, essays and plenty of bright and bold images. It’s an examination and celebration of those who pursue a hobby or a dream with a level of enthusiasm and dedication that (for many) transcends pragmatism.
Added: November 2022
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From THEWWW, a project dedicated to exploring the Asian American experience, comes the GAGAG, a T-shirt that pays homage to John Woo’s 1992 film Hard Boiled, with 100% of the proceeds donated to Everytown.org, an organization fighting to end gun violence in the US. Depicting a scene from the film, distorted with overlaid dots, the shirt (available in black, red or green) features an apt quote from the movie: “Give a guy a gun, he thinks he’s Superman. Give him two and he thinks he’s God.”
Added: November 2022
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A humorous ode to pioneering Afrofuturists and avant-jazz band Sun Ra Arkestra, this bumper sticker by thatscoolthankyou features the words, “My other ride is the extra-terrestrial energy generated by the cosmic transmissions of the SUN RA ARKESTRA.” With a hot pink background and large black font, the sticker is aptly bold and esoteric.
Added: November 2022
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Piecework’s 70-piece Scorpio puzzle embodies the astrological sign: it’s dark, alluring and romantic (as it depicts an altar of flowers, candles and fruit). The color palette is more than just an aesthetic choice; it lends the puzzle a higher level of difficulty. Made from recycled paper with randomized ribbon cut pieces, the mini Scorpio is both visually and functionally compelling.
Added: November 2022
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Timed to match the length of a ketamine high, Music for Psychedelic Therapy, Jon Hopkins’ sixth studio album, was crafted to enhance and guide trips. It unfurls and floats between synths and field recordings of birds, waterfalls and other forest sounds, creating a delicate spatial soundtrack. Whether embarking on a hallucinogenic journey or in pursuit of mindful moments, this vinyl LP (which also comes with a digital download) cultivates a conscious, comforting ambiance.
Added: November 2022
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For those seeking a more tropical Hanukkah, the Nosh Menorah from Susan Alexandra reflects the NYC-based designer’s affection for watermelons. Made in the US from fused glass, the piece is intended for standard-sized Hanukkah candles. Colorful and playful, it’s a cheerful centerpiece for the eight-day festival.
Added: November 2022
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These small, hand-painted ornaments from artist Steph Becker each feature a charming portrait of a pooch on a ceramic pendant. The ornaments come in a variety of breeds and a black and white palette. They make for artful, whimsical decorations for dog lovers.
Added: November 2022
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Brooklyn-based ceramicist Eleni Kontos crafts custom clay portraits in fun, off-kilter, cartoon styles. Each sculpture features a small hollow body (measuring around four to five inches in height), a detachable topper head and marbled colors the artist dyes herself. Altogether, it’s an endearing, personal gift for a loved one.
Added: November 2022
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Book-centric apparel and accessory brand Out of Print transformed the children’s classic Goodnight Moon into a nostalgic tote bag whose proceeds fund literacy programs and book donations for communities in need. Constructed from 100% cotton and made in the US, the tote features the 1947 first edition cover, illustrated by Clement Hurd, and an interior pocket for better organization.
Added: November 2022
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Heritage champagne maison Telmont has committed to sustainable efforts and a reduction of their environmental impact—a move that includes the use of 100% renewable electricity and land biodiversity protection. From their portfolio of 100% organic champagne, the refreshing Réserve Brut marries three grape varietals–Chardonnay, Meunier and Pinot Noir—which have been drawn from seven growing years. The elegant, effervescent and celebratory result tastes of honeysuckle and candied fruit.
Added: November 2022
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From NYC-based seasoning blender Sel Magique, the large jar duo features their classic sea salt blend, as well as their spicy variant. The Fleur de Sel at the heart of each has been harvested from Guérande, France before being blended, aged and packed by hand. The savory classic salt blend incorporates lavender, thyme and marjoram while the nuanced spicy salt blend features thyme, rose peppercorn and chili pepper. Both are 100% all-natural.
Added: November 2022
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Madvillainy, the latest book in the 33 1/3 series published by Bloomsbury, is a celebration of Madvillain—the legendary hip-hop duo consisting of Madlib and the late MF Doom. Written by Will Hagle, the book centers on the 2004 album Madvillainy (the duo’s only LP) and features interviews with individuals who worked on or were involved in the record—but it’s told from the perspective of three fake journalist superheroes.
Added: November 2022
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For the ultimate pizza lover, or simply anyone curious about the history of and techniques behind one of the world’s most beloved foods, Modernist Pizza is a three-volume, 1,708-page informative and immersive tome. Authored by Nathan Myhrvold and Francisco Migoya, and published by Modernist Cuisine, this definitive guide incorporates more than 1,000 recipes from around the world and lists must-visit pizzerias, both domestic and international. Thoughtfully designed—and featuring 3,700 photos—the collection comes in a red stainless-steel case worthy of a place of prominence in a kitchen or on a bookshelf.
Added: November 2022
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Beloved California-based brewing company Firestone Walker has augmented their classic nitro stout with cacao nibs, Madagascar vanilla beans and whole-roasted coffee beans for this rich and creamy limited edition release. The chocolate-forward, dessert-like seasonal beer measures in at 6% ABV. Price represents one six pack (of 12-ounce cans) and will vary based on location of purchase.
Added: November 2022
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Quality ingredients have been the key to the espresso martini’s explosive resurgence—and that’s exactly what sets Tip Top Cocktails’ canned drinks apart. Made in collaboration with Counter Culture Coffee, these vodka-based RTD cocktails taste of rich and flavorful roasted coffee with a light and creamy vanilla bean exclamation point. Each 100ml can clocks in at 22% ABV. The price reflects an eight-pack.
Added: November 2022
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A vintage-inspired stainless steel timepiece designed by Rowing Blazers creative director Jack Carlson and watch expert Eric Wind, in partnership with Seiko, the limited edition 5 Sports wristwatch comes in three vibrant colors (as well as one sold out release featuring a black dial adorned with multi-colored indices). The automatic watch features Seiko’s Caliber 4R36 mechanical movement inside—and charming details like the “candy cane” seconds hand and the exposed caseback (with Rowing Blazers’ Derry Bones “Tempus Fugit” motif) reflect the exceptionally high design standards of all the collaborators.
Added: November 2022
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A profoundly peated single malt scotch whisky (at 137.3 PPM), Bruichladdich’s Octomore 13.1 has been distilled from the beloved brand’s 2015 harvest of 100% Scottish Mainland barley. The smokey Islay spirit has been aged in ex-bourbon and ex-Tennessee whiskey American oak casks and further matured in first fill American oak. This process lends flavorful notes of toffee, almond and vanilla to the otherwise earthy, leathery and char-toward spirit. It weighs in at a substantial 59.2% ABV. Two other Octomore 13 variations—13.2 and 13.3—have also been released.
Added: November 2022
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Founded in 2020 by Laila and Nadia Gohar, Gohar World offers up tableware and culinary accoutrements that fully embrace the absurd and the abstract. These delightfully kitsch sea creature spoons (available as a set of two) have been hand-carved from mother of pearl and are ideal for softer sea treats like caviar.
Added: November 2022
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Penned by science writer and children’s book author Isabel Thomas and illustrated by Sara Gillingham, Full of Life: Exploring Earth’s Biodiversity merges art, ecology and design to teach young ones about the scientific model known as Earth’s Tree of Life. With a stunning, accessible layout and comprehensive glossary, the book explains all that is fascinating and magical about the planet’s creatures and how each one—from microorganisms to whales—are connected.
Added: November 2022
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