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Computer Scientist and Visual Artist Jaron Lanier's TED Talk
A philosopher for the digital generation on the urgent changes we must make online
by Josh Rubin
One of the brightest minds in computer science, Jaron Lanier's titles and accomplishments are many. Whether you primarily consider him the founder of virtual reality, a visual artist, an author or philosopher, his ideas and their execution...
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Tom Blachford's "Noct Angeles" Photo Series
A collection of haunting LA images at night by the talented Melbourne-based artist
by Katie Olsen
Perhaps one of the most photographed cities in the world, there aren't many angles LA hasn't been viewed from. But in his new series "Noct Angeles," the Melbourne-based photographer Tom Blachford has managed to capture a side of the city not as often...
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Port of Mokha's Coffee Subscription Service, Mokha Monthly
Beans from Yemen, roasted in Oakland and delivered to doorsteps across the States
by Evan Orensten
With centuries of coffee history rooted in Yemen, Port of Mokha tapped into the nation's extraordinary terrain for growing coffee and helped educate farmers to grow coffee instead of other crops for a world reintroduction. Since its launch a few...
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Spring Workout Wear
Indie brands making intentionally thought-out performance pieces
by CH Editors
Workout gear goes through a lot for you—not only soaking up sweat and grime in all corners and putting up with your body's various contortions from downward dog to dancer's pose, but it's the armor we don in our commitment to self-care and health...
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Interview: Takuya Suzuki of Hamptons-Based Takuya Duncan
Japanese heritage meets upstate style in this brand's SS18 collection
by CH Contributor
by Michael Raver Premium menswear brand Takuya Duncan has been making casual but sophisticated clothing for several years now. In his designs, founder Takuya Suzuki combines style and inspiration from his motherland of Japan, and his current...
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Word of Mouth: Napa Valley
Wineries, restaurants, relaxation and the way to get to it all
by David Graver
It's safe to assume that destinations featuring superb wine are acutely aware of the desire for good food that tends to accompany it. California's Napa Valley certainly is. The most prestigious wine region in the United States, Napa draws many for...
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Zhong Shan’s Surrealist "Free Fall" Exhibition
Beijing's ArtDepot showcases the artist's captivating oil-on-silk works
by CH Contributor
by Alessandro De Toni The masters of surrealism left a strong mark on a whole generation of Chinese painters. Born in 1971, in the Southern province of Guizhou, Zhong Shan—like many artists of his generation—was inspired by surrealist masters, and...
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New tunes of all kinds by SOPHIE, The Horrors, Melody's Echo Chamber and more
by CH Editors
Melody's Echo Chamber: Breathe In, Breathe Out French musician Melody Prochet (aka Melody's Echo Chamber) will release her second album—her first new music in six years—this summer, and "Breathe In, Breathe Out" is the third track she's shared from...
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Link About It: This Week's Picks
Travel-friendly Shabbat kits, contemporary protest art, dinosaurs, rituals and more
by CH Editors
1. Farewell, Anti-Apartheid Campaigner Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Activist and icon of the anti-apartheid movement, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has passed away at 81 years old. Married to Nelson Mandela for 38 years (and separated for 30 years because...
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Road Trip: NYC to Baltimore
We use Silvercar's super-efficient service for a drive down to Charm City
by CH Studio
Spattered with murals, it’s hard to turn a corner in Baltimore without coming face to face with a unique piece of art. The city's reputation for its off-beat arts scene is evident on almost every block. A short drive out of New York, Charm City hosts...
FOOD + DRINK
The Last Drop 1870 + 1970 Centenario "Old Colheita" Tawny Port Duo
Two rare fortified wines from the same estate, separated by 100 years
by David Graver
There's no exaggeration when The Last Drop Distillers Limited refer to themselves as "the world's most exclusive spirits company." For a decade now, the distributor—which actually does not distill—has sought out, discovered, bottled and shared some...

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Lynk & Co's 02 Sport Crossover SUV Model
From advanced car-sharing to local manufacturing, the experimental Geely brand comes to Europe

Swathed in mystery Lynk & Co unveiled their 01 vehicle in 2016. It was a tech-driven concept turned compact (or, almost mid-sized) SUV. The Geely sub-brand (and young Volvo sibling) purported to be direct-to-consumer and rentable via app. But while...

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Lynk & Co's 02 Sport Crossover SUV Model
From advanced car-sharing to local manufacturing, the experimental Geely brand comes to Europe
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Damian Aquiles' Bar Trays Made From Salvaged Items
10 unique objects created by the Cuban artist for the Facundo Rum Collection

Not only his first show in NYC since 2004, Cuban artist Damian Aquiles' current exhibition “Alquimista” is also an exclusive collaboration with the Facundo Rum Collection. Teaming up with the luxury rum brand (from the Bacardi family’s private reserves...

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Damian Aquiles' Bar Trays Made From Salvaged Items
10 unique objects created by the Cuban artist for the Facundo Rum Collection
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The House of Harry Winston's San Francisco Salon
An iconic Union Square space reimagined with splendor

200 Post Street, a corner building in San Francisco's Union Square neighborhood, has long been a destination for the sale of fine jewelry. An architectural landmark, it housed retailers Shreve & Co until 2015. After 109 years at the site, the SF-based...

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The House of Harry Winston's San Francisco Salon
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Vans
Patchwork High-Tops
$75

A cute take on a Vans classic, the new patchwork Sk8-Hi sneakers are perfect for spring with contrasting navy suede, denim and canvas. The textured sneakers feature a supportive, padded ankle and vulcanized outsole, so they're durable and comfortable for all adventures.

Tetra
Silver Rolled Smoke Keychain
$20

Made for keeping your pre-rolled joints fresh and tidy (as well as discreet) this unassuming silver keychain is essentially a lidded, hollow tube. With a gold tip, and measuring just over three inches long, it's a sophisticated accessory for on-the-move tokers and subtle enough to keep prying eyes to a minimum.

Sachajuan
Curl Conditioner
$27

Made from high-quality natural ingredients, Sachajuan's new Curl Conditioner aims to nourish, hydrate and define curls. With their Ocean Silk Curl Complex used as a key addition, this potion helps to reduce frizz. Hair is left feeling soft and smooth, without flattening waves.

HAY
"Time" Hourglass
$18

Available in 30, 15 and three minute sizes, HAY's "Time" hourglass collection modernizes a unique nostalgic character. Made with glass and colored sand, the organic-shaped time-telling devices come in various colors—nude, petrol, grass green, and burnt orange—that are reminiscent of mid-century modern palettes.

Aesop
"In Two Minds" Facial Cleanser
$33

Aesop's newest range "In Two Minds" is made up of three products: a cleanser, toner and moisturizer. Each potion has been carefully researched, developed and crafted for people with combination skin. While cleansing and nourishing the skin, these products also aim to normalize sebum production, calm irritation, and hydrate without making skin oily. This lightweight gel, the cleanser, smells delightfully herbaceous and feels refreshing when applied. Ultimately, it leaves skin smooth and fresh.

PHAIDON
Art and Queer Culture
$75

Edited by Catherine Lord and Richard Meyer, the lush PHAIDON tome "Art and Queer Culture" is a comprehensive exploration of 125 years worth of everything from fine painting to scrapbooks and activist posters. With queer culture its central focus, the art within spans themes pertaining to gender, identity, eroticism, pornography and so much more. Including 290 images, several essays, and numerous documents, this book is a fascinating look at a very significant and ever-evolving culture.

DivvyUp
Customized Socks
$24

For those who really miss their pets when on vacation (or even just at work for the day), DivvyUp offers a way to bring your dog, cat or bird with you everywhere you go by incorporating their pretty little faces onto a pair of custom socks. Their very cute, very kitsch personalized socks have an added feel-good factor too—with every pair purchased, a set is given to those in need.

Acqua di Parma
Colonia Pura Deodorant Stick
$33

Intended for men, but certainly wearable by all genders, Acqua di Parma's "Colonia Pura" deodorant stick is subtle but offers notes of patchouli, white musk, jasmine and orange—uniting for an ultimately fresh scent. Ideal for sensitive (or just-shaved or waxed) skin, it's alcohol-free and applies smoothly. Price is in Euros.

Parley for the Oceans + Soma
Limited Edition Bottle + Ocean Plastic Sleeve
$30

Soma, Parley and Starbucks have teamed up for an environmentally friendly and ultimately pragmatic product: a reusable BPA-free glass vessel and an accompanying sleeve made from recycled ocean plastic. Available at various Starbucks locations, the limited edition item is shatter-resistant and holds up to 17 liquid ounces. With a bamboo cap (made from renewable resources) and the special pale blue Soma/Parley sleeve, it's clean, minimal and useful.

Hohner
Melody Glockenspiel
$45

German manufacturer Hohner has over 160 years of experience in producing instruments like this bright, durable glockenspiel. Made from renewable mango wood, the musical toy tracks along the C-major scale. The sound produced is crisp and clear, so little maestros can begin to equate keys with notes.

Little, Brown and Company
The Recovering: Intoxication and Its Aftermath
$20

Author of the excellent essay collection "The Empathy Exams," Leslie Jamison has written a book that's part memoir, part literary criticism and part cultural history study in "The Recovering: Intoxication and Its Aftermath" (out next week, but available for pre-order now). The story proves that our understanding of addiction is narrow, and that the road to recovery can be as tumultuous (if not more) than the dramatic throes of addiction itself.

Polaroid
96 Cam
$190

'90s nostalgia continues, this time with Polaroid's new (but old) 96 Cam—an original Polaroid 600 camera from 1996 but updated in two new colorways. With a close-up lens, lighten/darken slider and automatic flash (with override), it has all the features of the '96 version.

Dripkit
Pourover Coffee Packets
$30

Every pack of Dripkit pour-over coffee contains 14 grams of La Basa coffee, a small-batch and single origin medium roast ground bean from Guatemala. And each pack makes one single cup of coffee in an innovative new way, as the pack itself transforms into a notched strainer that rests on top of any mug. It's the most convenient way to enjoy pour-overs without making too much (or too little). No quality was sacrificed here and the ground, roasted beans lead to a superb brew. Also available for subscription, a 10-pack is $30.

RxArt
Daniel Heidkamp Tote Bag
$25

Over 17 years, RxArt has been working on projects to benefit sick kids—helping them heal through art. One way to support the organization is by purchasing their new Daniel Heidkamp-designed tote, made in collaboration with Lexus. All proceeds go to RxArt and their efforts to assist kids who need it.

Sunnylife
Beach Pillow
$14

Available in three colorways, Sunnylife's beach pillow makes reading (or snoozing) outdoors comfier. The cover is a heavy 100% combed cotton, while the insert is inflatable and waterproof. Measuring 16 by nine inches, it has a soft velour feel and is appropriate for people aged 12 and up.

Breville
The Barista Touch
$1,200

Entirely foolproof, Breville's Barista Touch has an intuitive touchscreen display that means making your morning brew is super-simple. With a three-second heat up time, built-in grinder, automatic milk texturing, and a pre-programmed coffee menu, it's an efficient and speedy machine that delivers quality coffee every time.

Maple
Suede Pen Holder
$120

Elevate your desk game with this 100% cow leather pen holder by Canadian brand Maple. Made with two ply suede, it's soft but sturdy—and roomy enough for more than just pens and pencils. Made in Canada, it's a subtle desk accessory, available in two colorways. (Price is in CAD.)

Slow Down Studio
Perry Throw Blanket
$230

Available now for pre-order, Slow Down Studio's Perry throw blanket is designed by Melbourne-based Claire Ritchie and woven with 100% cotton. Measuring 54 by 70 inches, the colorful rainbow motif throw can be used on the couch, as an outdoor beach or picnic blanket or hung up as wall art. (Price is in AUD.)

Carne Bollente + Opening Ceremony
Romeo Cap
$45

Opening Ceremony teamed up with Carne Bollente for a collection of NSFW apparel and accessories that, at first glance are fairly innocuous, but look closer and you'll see couples engaged all kinds of sex acts. This cap is a little safer, with a topless "Romeo" holding a rose embroidered on the front. This six-panel 100% cotton cap also comes in a navy "Juliet" version.

Personelle
"March for Our Lives" Coin Pendant
$30

After the Parkland shooting, NYC-based designer Sarah Magid decided to make something tangible that supports March for Our Lives. Inspired by ancient Roman and Greek symbolism, she created a recycled bronze coin pendant which reads "We Demand Change" on one side and "March for Our Lives" on the other. With 25% of profits going to MOL, this coin is the first product in Magid's new line called Personelle, which will donate to various organizations with each product.

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Okkervil River: Don't Move Back To LA
Another clever, compelling work dedicated to thoughts of moving west, "Don't Move Back To LA" offers Okkervil River's laundry list of reasons to stay east—or anywhere else. Will Sheff's lyricism—cast out through his recognizable gravelly vocals—toes...
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Empress Of: Trust Me Baby
Three years since her debut album Me, Empress Of (aka singer/songwriter, Lorely Rodriguez) has released two new songs: "In Dreams" and "Trust Me Baby"—both written, produced, engineered and performed by Rodriguez. The latter (co-produced by LA's Cole...
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Confidence Man: Don’t You Know I'm In A Band
With "Don’t You Know I'm In A Band," Melbourne-based band Confidence Man offers a slice of dance-floor wit. The video, directed by Schall & Schnabel, features all four members traipsing through magazine spreads—posing, dancing and triggering some hearty...
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EDITORIAL
The Staple Singers: I'll Take You There
Yvonne Staples of soul trio The Staple Singers has died at 80 years old. Yvonne replaced her brother in the band after he was drafted into the army, making the group three sisters with their father on guitar. The song "I'll Take You There" was a Billboard...
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Drake: Nice For What
Drake's new track (featuring Big Freedia and Letitia Wright on the bridge) "Nice For What" is a sheer celebration of women—specifically independent women—despite heavily sampling Lauryn Hill’s "Ex-Factor" which is about distrust of a lover. (Hill's...
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Dr. Dog: Heart Killer
Dr. Dog returns with "Heart Killer," taking their signature vocals and guitar-driven grooves to a new level. A true demonstration of their musical talents, the song was recorded to a 16-track analogue tape during production, as were the other tunes...
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EDITORIAL
Eels: Bone Dry
Playfully macabre and unsurprisingly catchy, "Bone Dry" hails from the Eels' first new album since 2014, The Destruction, out now. With its release came the aforementioned track's captivating stop-motion animation music video. Directed by Sofia Astrom...
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EDITORIAL
SOPHIE: Faceshopping
LA-based SOPHIE (multi-talented producer, singer, songwriter and DJ) has been releasing diverse new tracks over the past few months—from the sweet "It's Okay to Cry" to the manic, sexy "Ponyboy." Today the glitchy, abrasive banger "Faceshopping" gets...
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EDITORIAL
The Horrors: Water Drop
Drawn from the recording sessions that would ultimately lead to last year's V, "Water Drop" is one of two powerful, throbbing deep cuts just released by The Horrors. The track was originally the latter half of one lengthy song and now makes for the...
CULTURE
EDITORIAL
Melody's Echo Chamber: Breathe In, Breathe Out
French musician Melody Prochet (aka Melody's Echo Chamber) will release her second album—her first new music in six years—this summer, and "Breathe In, Breathe Out" is the third track she's shared from it. Prochet's pretty vocals trace over the scuzzy...
CULTURE
EDITORIAL
Beach House: Dark Spring
The opening track (and third release from) Beach House's forthcoming album 7, "Dark Spring" arrives with a stark black-and-white video directed by Zia Anger, who refers to the work as "an anomaly in process." The band also says the track deals with...

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