Legendary eyewear makers Moscot have taken a few of their favorite designs and modernized them in the Moscot Titanium Collection ($280). Featuring the Nebb, Buddy Holly-approved Lemtosh, Miltzen, and Zelig, each frame is made from ultra-light titanium, and features the same overall shape and attitude of the original, only in a slimmed down, understated form.... [More]

Ever wonder where root beer came from? Well, it used to be root tea, an alcoholic drink the settlers picked up from the Native Americans — but prohibition ended all of that, so it was drained of its alcohol and rechristened "root beer." Now you can get a taste of the original, organic, and very alcoholic tea with Root ($39).... [More]

Forget trying to figure out which paint to use for your next project — just pick up a can of Rust-Oleum Universal Spray Paint ($10) and go. The first and only all-surface spray paint, Universal features a new paint formula that adheres to any interior or exterior surface, including wood, metal, plastic, concrete and more, expands and contracts with changing... [More]

Plan your next adventure the old-fashioned way with Orvis Leather-Bound Atlas and Guides ($49/each). Covered in one of four soft, premium calfskin colors — depending on whether you grab the National Parks, World Atlas, Rocky Mountain, or Appalachian guides — each one includes maps, and note pages, printed on gilt-edge, acid-free paper, with extra blank pages for writing about your... [More]

Now that you've given up Coors for craft beer, it's time you gave up Coke for Fentimans Soda ($2.50). Botanically brewed with all-natural herbal ingredients, the full-bodied flavors include Ginger Beer, Curiosity Cola, Victorian Lemonade Soda (contains the juice of 1½ lemons), Mandarin & Seville Orange Jigger Soda, Dandelion & Burdock Soda, and Shandy Soda (contains 70% Beer).... [More]

Looking for a no-nonsense pair of denim to add to your wardrobe? Then check out Cheap Monday Unwash Autobahn Jeans ($65). Featuring a mid rise cut with a straight leg fit in dark, raw denim, these jeans are simple yet stylish. And cheap.... [More]

Protect your noggin from fierce summer weather in the Summer Storm Cap ($80) from Outlier. Made from Zegna wool suiting that has been made both waterproof and breathable via a laminated outer membrane, this classically styled cap also features a supplex lining with a soft feel for added durability and superior comfort.... [More]

We didn't think we would ever find another household character that would top the Mr. Suicide bath plug — but we have. Mr. P ($12) is a tiny plastic man who holds your keys on his, um, his stainless steel manhood.... [More]

Finding the right sofa is hard enough, but finding one with good looks that's also made from sustainable materials? Well, that's exactly what you'll find in the Lockport Apartment Sofa ($2000). This eco-friendly couch features frames constructed of wood certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and the Forest Stewardship Council, seat cushions filled with Preserve, the first soy-based poly-foam, and... [More]

A modern table deserves updated accouterments. OXO's Good Grips Salt and Pepper Shaker Set ($30) are a great place to start. Features like a rotating tab to select the setting (slow, fast, pour, or close) and a flat top for easy refilling are complimented by a clear acrylic body and stainless steel accents. These shakers look the part and work... [More]

It's really hard to find art that you'd actually consider laying down the cash for and proudly displaying in your selective little home. These Hough Wave Prints ($360-$1970) required not a second of consideration — we knew we wanted them the instant we saw them. Created by two students at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, the prints are... [More]

"MagSafe for your headphones." Okay, so that's not really the slogan for Replug ($TBA; Fall 2007), but users of any recent Mac laptop will certainly see the similarity. Replug transforms any standard 3.5mm audio jack into a breakaway connection, protecting the jack from undue stress, and allowing the cord to simply detach when pulled, which can also keep your audio... [More]

You're looking at the greatest underwear ever built for men. The Under Armour HeatGear BoxerJock ($20), available in three lengths, is lightweight with a slight compression fit that provides just enough support. The jewel of the BoxerJock is the vented "performance pouch" which keeps you dry and cool down below. Without getting too graphic, just know that these things cradle... [More]

We can honestly say you'll never find another work as unique as this. DNA 11 is a company that creates art from a sample of your DNA. The Art Pieces (from $390) are available in several color schemes and sizes, and are printed on high quality canvas. And for you freaky love birds out there, you can also opt for... [More]

Jazz up your favorite jeans or slacks with the Burberry Brit Check Belt ($200). Its subdued pattern is accented by one of two interchangeable nickel buckles, both of which add just the right amount of shine to set off any top, be it a button-up or an old comfy tee.... [More]

If you love industrial-inspired furniture and fixtures, you'll find the Etsy KOZO3 Designer Desk Lamp ($230) doesn't disappoint. With raw, galvanized iron tubing and a little rust at the joints, this handmade lamp provides illumination with an efficient 20-watt halogen bulb. Just tap the custom-designed on/off switch to provide light at home or in the office, adding a distinctive touch... [More]

We're especially fond of Warhol's Campbell's soup cans, but being the Apple fanboys that we are, we'd definitely give up a lifetime of pizza and beer for one of these. Measuring about 3-foot square, the 1985 Apple Macintosh print (price available upon request) was part of the late artist's "Ads" series, which parodied popular logos and ads. It's signed and... [More]

This premium organic vodka comes from a company you wouldn't expect — Anheuser-Busch. But it isn't targeted at Bud drinkers. Cultivated without pesticides or commercial fertilizers, Purus Vodka ($35) uses crystalline water from the Alps and is made with locally harvested 100% organic Italian wheat. Its 100% recyclable bottle is even Earth-friendly with a tree-free paper label, safe soy-based inks,... [More]

Gitman has been making high quality shirts right here on American soil since 1978. Their line of Vintage Shirts ($132) represent a return to their roots, pulling a pattern from their early-80s design book. A combination of both old and new styles, the V-stitch pocket and box pleat create a retro vibe, while the back-collar button and narrow split yolk... [More]

DNA 11 started out offering really cool art created from your DNA. Now they're back, this time with cool art for your home made from your fingerprint. DNA 11 FingerPrints (starting at $190) include an easy-to-use fingerprinting kit for your home that you send in to the company. Once received, they go to work on your prints, making sure that... [More]

Inspired by the female form, the Tantra Chair ($1000; NSFW) is designed to enhance the myriad of sometimes wild sexual positions found in the Kama Sutra. The chair is built from solid hardwood grown in sustainable forests, and features a champagne foam seat cushion and two arcs, one larger than the other, and a central contour, all of which are... [More]

Whether you bike, skate, or just need a rugged bag to hold your stuff during your daily commute, you'll like what the Incase Skate Messenger Bag ($220) has to offer. For skaters, it has an integrated skateboard attachment, for bikers, special straps for a bike lock and bike pump, and for everyone else, a large interior storage area, outer waterproof... [More]

So you've got an iPod, and you've had it for a while. Undoubtedly, it's starting to show some wear and tear in the form of scratches and blemishes in the plastic. Well, iDrops ($15) were made just for you. Using a special formula, iDrops allow you to restore your iPod's plastic to "like new" levels of shine and clarity simply... [More]

Bring some executive style to the slopes with the DNA Louie Louie Ski Pant ($225). Don't let the pinstripes fool you — these insulated slacks are made of a breathable waterproof material that keeps you dry and warm. They're also available in eight other colors if you like to keep the pinstripes relegated to the office.... [More]

It's about time someone really combined the money clip and wallet. The Braithwaite Cypress Wallet ($100) eschews the common practice of bolting a metal clip onto a regular wallet by transforming the design of the wallet itself, leading to a half-bifold design that keeps your cash securely folded inside, along with three cards, thanks to a secure magnetic closure. The... [More]

Just because it's been miserably hot so far this summer doesn't mean you can't sport a stylish blazer in the evenings. This Light Wool Blazer by Juicy Couture ($398) features a lightweight build, nice slim fit, and an ever so dashing plaid finish that we love. If you need a little push to break out your credit card, the folks... [More]

Beauty and function come together in the Sorapot ($180). This modern, architectural teapot uses an arch of investment-cast stainless steel to house a Pyrex tube, letting you watch as the tea leaves unfurl, changing hot water into tasty tea. Simply put, it's a new classic.... [More]

No, not Tesla the band — Tesla the maker of electric cars. One of the reasons electric motors have been long lamented is the fact that they're slow. Or at least they used to be. The Tesla Roadster (starting at $98,000) is the first entirely electric car we'd recommend. Featuring a 0-60 time of 3.9 seconds, a range of 220... [More]

Celebrating 70 years of hard-ass aluminum cases, the Zero Halliburton Classic Edition Collection ($375 and up) uses that experience to create some of the company's best cases yet. Available in business, luggage, or computer styles, the collection features upgrades like over-mold gripped handles, custom-designed integrated locks, latches and hardware, protective padding and organized interiors, and a re-designed, push-button release telescoping... [More]

If your iPod is getting a little long in the tooth, give it a facelift with an iVue Crystal Case from iPodMods. The replacement shell ($30 with free installation) replaces the entire front of your iPod with a clear cover that shows off the iPod's internal components, or iGuts, if you will. Expect iVue cases for video iPods and iPod... [More]

Make sure your plant gets just the right amount of water, at the right times with Botanicalls ($100). This DIY kit includes everything you need to build an Ethernet-connected translation circuit that allows your plant to post updates about its status on Twitter. Now if they could just make one of these for pets, we might finally know what the... [More]

This curvaceous flatware set will bring some attitude to even the most boring of tables. Designed by Nanny Still in the glory days of 1971, the Iittala Mango Flatware ($70/5-piece place setting) is made in Finland of matte brushed 18/10 stainless steel to last a lifetime.... [More]

As the only vodka ever to win the Gold Medal for both taste and design at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Double Cross Vodka ($51) is as tasty as its bottle is amazing. Double Cross is made in the Slovak Republic using a seven-step distillation process, and is filtered seven times using diamond-dust micro filters, active charcoal, and limestone... [More]

After seeing one too many jackets that look like jackets this year, we're really digging this one from Kenneth Cole. The Wool Tuxedo Jacket ($248) is fully lined and will help dress anything up.... [More]

Start your own Warhol-esque print factory with help from Print Liberation: The Screen Printing Primer ($17). This nifty 144-page guide gives you comprehensive tips and instructions on how to make your own prints, and on printing to various surfaces such as tees, cylinders, wallpaper, and more, along with some sample images to get you started.... [More]

This pendant light sports an awesome minimalist clear desing that shows off the bulb, socket and cable. Designed by Sofie Refer, the Bulb Pendant Lamp ($135) is made of thick mouth blown glass and will look spectacular whever it's hung.... [More]

There's never been a bracelet this hardcore. Made from military-issue 550 paracord, Survival Straps ($18-$25) are bracelets designed to help you in an emergency. With 15 to 20' of cord used in each bracelet, you simply unravel it to instantly have a section of strong rope for any number of uses. (Just ask Bear how handy one of these things... [More]

If you want to get the most out of your "herbs," look no further than the Volcano Vaporizer ($540) by Storz & Bickel. Referred to as the "BMW of bongs," the Germany-made device uses hot air to vaporize the greens, making the stuff you inhale up to four times more potent than normal smoking. The Volcano also helps keep harmful... [More]

We may have just found our new favorite everyday shoe. The Vans 106 Surf ($65), which look to be some of the most versatile, wear-with-anything sneakers around, feature a cotton canvas and hemp upper, moisture-wicking antimicrobial insoles with bamboo lining, and a vulcanized waffle gum rubber outsole.... [More]

We've seen battery-powered lights before, but never one like this. The Battery Lamp ($35) combines a D-cell battery, used as the base, and a shade that holds a bright LED and a fully working pull chain on/off switch. Sure, it's not the biggest light in the world — but it should look great adding a little light to your desk.... [More]

Messenger bags aren't the only way to transport your laptop safely. The Rainer Spehl Wooden Laptop Case ($TBA) protects your MacBook or MacBook Pro in a stylish, classy leather-padded wooden enclosure that's just slightly larger than the laptop itself. A magnetic closure keeps your device secure inside, and a length-wise opening makes for easy removal. Think of it as the... [More]

Old school vodka meets American creativity in Medoyeff Vodka ($28) from House Spirits. This small batch Pacific Northwest vodka, made in traditional Russian ways, travels through charcoal and limestone to end up with a sharp, clean finish. It's designed to be enjoyed alone or as part of a hipster cocktail.... [More]

USB flash drives are great, but their small size also makes them easy to lose. Keep your mobile storage handy at all times with LaCie's new line of key storage. The itsaKey, iamaKey and PassKey USB Drives ($10 and up) all feature a key ring-friendly design from 5.5 Designers, offering up to 8GB of storage on istaKey and iamaKey, while... [More]

If you're looking for a high-tech and easily pocketable pen, then check out this guy. The Inka Pen ($25) is a uniquely designed writing instrument made from aerospace-grade materials like 304 stainless steel and carbon fiber. It can be attached to your keychain, and features a closed pen design that quickly converts to a full-size pen. Oh, and did we... [More]

Love your teas? Brew them up right with the Breville Variable-Temperature Kettle ($150). This 1.8 liter kettle lets you heat water to specific temperatures, ensuring proper brewing, and it offers five built-in presets for exactly that, including ones for green, white, oolong, and black teas. A brushed stainless steel exterior seals the deal.... [More]