A particularly fun mix this week of newly released things that may not be long for this world: We’ve got a sock bag, some sweet and sour Hi-Chews, colorful Teva’s, and a status status candle.
Outdoor Voices’s New H₂OV Line
Outdoor Voices has a brand-new line of UPF 50+ UV protected swimwear as well as a Teva collaboration, and the stuff is real, real nice (and sizes are already selling out).
A very simple, sporty two-piece bathing suit. (We particularly like the back.)
The Met Store’s Camp Collection
On the occasion of the Costume Institute’s “Camp: Notes on Fashion” exhibit, the Met Museum gift shop “has gone bananas.” But in the best way! We’re surprised that some of the more affordable nutty stuff hasn’t sold out yet — like this humongous pin designed by Vaquera.
And this sock bag from Vaquera is truly amazing. Also, we would be remiss not to give this face mask a shout-out.
Hi-Chew’s Sweet and Sour Mix
Exciting news on the chewy candy front: Hi-Chew’s released a sweet and sour mix of watermelon, grapefruit, and lemon candies.
Opening Ceremony x Polo Ralph Lauren
Opening Ceremony’s latest collaboration with Polo Ralph Lauren includes a whole range of pastel-hued polos and shorts embroidered with various Polo bears. We’re partial to “Martini Bear.”
Madewell’s New Romper
Madewell just “dropped” this new “sea haze” coverall romper and it just seems too covetable to stay in stock for long.
Gucci’s New Makeup Line
Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele’s first foray into cosmetics since taking the helm of the fashion line is a 58-piece lipstick collection. Given the prettiness of the packaging and the Gucci “moment” we’re in, this may not last.
Boy Smells’ Chromesthesia Series
What is chromesthesia, you ask? According to the folks at Boy Smells (the status candle of the past year, according to, well, us) it means: “A behavior that produces a visual impression of color prompted by scent, sight, or sound.” Meaning that each candle’s smell matches up to the color of the packaging. If it’s all a little much to wrap your heads around, we are certain that this mint-green candle will look very nice on your mantelpiece. It’s also available in a cobalt blue and pink.
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