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Every now and then, we take a break from tracking down the best menswear on the web and direct our finely honed shopping acumen elsewhere: to the best non-menswear releases of the last few weeks. From nifty kitchen upgrades to headache-saving tech, this is all the new gear worth your time and hard-earned dollars.
June
No grill? No problem. Our Place's latest cookware piece is a grill pan to get you serious sears and enviable grill marks right from your stovetop. The enameled construction is easy to clean and doesn't require the same seasoning as untreated cast iron, and it's meant to pair with your existing Our Place Perfect Pot to help you bake up some bread.
Amazon's tablets might not have the same brand name recognition as Apple's iPad, but its latest Fire Max 11 can at least compete in the size department. The new Fire Max is Amazon's largest tablet yet, clocking in at 11 inches, topping the current iPad's 10.9-inch size. With 14 hours of battery life, a super-fast processor, and three times the durability of the iPad (according to Amazon), it's a great budget alternative to Apple's $449 option.
Ooni's popular pizza ovens are excellent choices for those looking to bake up their own pies at home, but they're only good for outdoor use. With the new Volt, the brand's first electric pizza oven, aspiring pizzaiolos can cook up fresh pies inside, too. It's easy to use and portable—you can still use it outdoors if you fancy—and it reaches an impressive 850 degrees Fahrenheit for a perfectly cooked crust that mimics the finish of a brick oven.
Ditch the filthy mop and bucket because Swiffer's latest gets you clean floors with the hassle. The PowerMop features a multi-surface mopping pad with over 300 scrubbing strips to get deep into the nooks and crannies of your floor. Just pop in the cleaning solution, spray, and wipe, and your floors are fresh and clean in a way your robo vac could never.
We called A24's Beau Is Afraid a "distressingly intimate experience," but it can be a little less so with these branded pajamas from the film and TV production company. A24 has been doing an excellent job at creating branded merch around its award-winning content, and this pajama set—silky grey satin chiffon edged with white piping in an oversized fit—is no exception. It's embroidered to spell out “Beau," which is great for those whose name is actually Beau.
Balmuda, a Japanese homewares company behind some of our favorite toaster ovens, electric kettles, and speakers, has debuted a new coffee maker. This super-slim joint is meant to mimic the art of pour-over coffee, with elements like a bloom period—in which you de-gas the coffee grounds with a little bit of water—and uniform water distribution. There are three settings to toggle between (iced, strong, and regular) as well as a double-walled vacuum sealed carafe to keep your coffee hot for a couple hours.
Nike's sick Pegasus shoes got the trail-running treatment. Meant for running on pavement, muddy trails, and any kind of less-than-ideal slippery surface, the Pegasus 4 sneakers will keep you on your feet and help you clock all those outdoor miles. Plus, its Gore-Tex construction keep your feet fully dry so long as you don't jump into an ankle-high puddle.
Zodiac is still out here infusing a little bit of vibrancy into its decades-old Sea Wolf dive watches. For now, it's the Super Sea Wolf Compression getting the Crayola treatment with a gulf colorway, drawing inspiration from the sun breaking over the water. Its super-wearable 40-millimeter face keeps the dial easy to read, even when you're pushing the limits of how far this watch can go underwater (rated up to 20ATM or 660 feet).
May
We all know Dyson knows a thing or two about air-purifying and vacuums, but who would've thought they would also love hair-styling as well? The latest hair styler from Dyson is this hot plate-free hair straightener, dubbed the Airstrait. By using hot air to straighten hair, the Airstrait reduces heat damage to your mane as opposed to when you a device with hot plates. The new styling device can style straight from wet hair, and it adapts its heat setting automatically.
Hoka knows a thing or two about trail-running sneakers, so we're going to bet money that its latest model, the Tecton X 2 is going to be a hit among the outdoorsy folk among us. Its Matryx upper is light and breathable, and it'll repel water to keep your feet dry if you're schlepping through puddles and mud. Like the brand's running sneakers, these new kicks have parallel carbon fiber plates, designed to literally propel you forward, and the Vibram Megagrip outsole will make sure you stay on your feet and not on your ass.
Beats' latest is a re-imagined, updated take on its two-year-old Beats Studio Buds. Besides adding a “+” in the name, these new earbuds are completely transparent from the actual buds to the case. (You can also opt for the black or ivory colorways.) While the clear design doesn't add much to the function, this new look does add some wow factor to what is a pretty great pair of sub-$200 headphones. Sharing a lot of tech from Apple AirPods Pros, since Apple owns Beats, these make a great budget alternative to those pricier earbuds. They have 36 hours of battery life, better active noise cancellation compared to the older model, and improved overall sound quality. Sadly, these don't support wireless charging, so get your cables ready.
As much as we love the AeroPress, we always sort of wished it were clear. The java nerds over at the brand heard our (and many other user's) calls, and released the AeroPress Clear, which retains everything good about the original model—like the way it makes some damn good coffee—and offers a clear contraption so you can more easily monitor your joe as it brews and make adjustments in real time. It's still a great device for taking on the go, especially because of its shatterproof Tritan construction.
Ouai, a company known for its great-smelling grooming products, has entered the home space. Teaming up with the similarly LA-based DedCool, Ouai brought its signature scent, Melrose Place to DedCool's Dedtergent (get the pun?). The eco-friendly, nontoxic, and biodegradable detergent is perfectly fine for use in the washing machine, but also a great option for hand washing your clothes.
Farm to table? Nope, farm to candle. There's a trend going on right now, and it involves food-scented candles. Boy Smells has captured a trio of food-oriented smells in its latest capsule collection, which includes Herbaceous, a spicy, grassy scent; Rinder, a watermelon-centric joint; and Snap, which captures a bunch of sweet green produce into one candle.
Purple is taking its proprietary GelFlex grid mattress construction and applying it to its two new bed collections, the Premium—which encapsulates the Purple Restore, RestorePlus, and RestorePremier models—and the Luxe—which comprise the Purple Rejuvenate, RejuvenatePlus, and RejuvenatePremier models. Both of the new collections utilize the brand's GelFlex grid, but add coils for added support. The Luxe line also happens to have added density and stability than the mattresses under the Premium line, hence the steeper price tags.
You (probably) know what scotch single malt whisky is, but fewer know what American single malt whiskey is. For both, it's whiskey made from a 100% malted barley at one distillery, but with scotch single malt, there are more rules than there are with American single malt, which has basically no definition. With 227 years of whiskey-making experience, James B. Beam Distilling Co.—behind brands like Jim Beam and Booker's—is entering the American single malt whiskey category for the first time with Clermont Steep, which was developed by Freddie Noe, the 8th generation master distiller of the Fred B. Noe Distillery. The five-year-old juice is distilled and aged in Clermont, Kentucky, using Beam family jug yeast, the same yeast that's used in all Beam distillery products, which the brand says brings a sense of familiarity to this new whiskey. It's toasty and bready, and it's an excellent foray into new territory for the company.
From Bluetooth speakers to surprisingly excellent cheap earbuds, JBL can't lose. With its new Tour Pro 2, JBL is innovating earbuds in a way we've never seen before—the charging case is a touchscreen controller. The 1.45”-inch display (yes, it's not very big) offers just enough space to let you control your earbuds, from switching on active noise cancellation and skipping or pausing songs to reading your phone's notifications if your device is out of reach. Its built-in microphones make for some pretty good audio quality when it comes to phone calls, and with the charging case, the Tour Pro 2 earbuds offer 40 hours of battery life.
Molly Baz, former Bon Appétit staffer and current celebrity cook (as well as the author of Cook This Book), collaborated with Crate & Barrel on a collection of chef tools, all decked out in playful colorways and cute designs. From these unique salt and pepper mills to a two-tiered fruit basket, Molly Baz's new line might convince you to close the Seamless app tonight and get into the kitchen.
Yeti's Rambler series of tough-as-nails bottles and travel mugs is making way for an ice bucket, not unlike a super-sized version you'd find in a hotel for chilling champagne. The hefty container can hold at least six cans of beer or three bottles of wine, but if you set your mind to it, we're sure you'll be able to squeeze in even more.
Levoit, a brand known for its big efficiency, low cost air purifiers, has released its first-ever tower fan just in time for the warmer days ahead. With 90-degree oscillation, four modes, and five fan speeds at your disposal, the fan is just enough to hold you over until it's time to turn on the air conditioner.
If you're going to Brooklyn's James Beard-awarded seafood restaurant and bar Maison Premiere, it's either for the cocktails, oysters, or absinthe. And that's all laid out very clearly in the subtitle of the restaurant's new book, which documents the restaurant's history alongside cocktail recipes and personal essays.
Luxury audio brand Bang & Olufsen's new Beosound A5 portable speaker is a force to be reckoned with, packing four drivers and the most powerful woofer compared to any of the brand's other Bluetooth speakers. Designed to resemble a picnic basket, with removable parts so that you can eventually swap out the parts down the line if they need tune-ups, it also boasts 12 hours of battery life and includes a very cool built-in wireless charging pad on top so your bops don't stop just because your phone died. The A5 is also rated to IP65, so it's dust-proof and water-resistant for pool-side hangs.
For the uninitiated, Omsom is a brand of seasoning packets, which help home cooks incorporate authentic flavors from Asian countries like Thailand and Vietnam into their food with ease. For the first time, it's branching outside of seasoning packets with a line of instant noodles (but trust that the sauce packets are still included). The noods cook in as little as four minutes and are currently available in four flavors: soy garlic, chili sesame, coconut lemongrass curry, and garlic black pepper.
Steelcase's newest addition to its office chair lineup is the Karman, its first mesh task chair. Surprisingly, it only has one point of manual adjustment, but that's because the Karman is designed to respond to your body's movements. The mesh itself is supportive and breathable, and it's a great new option for those who have been holding out on retiring the horrible dining chair they're using in their home office.
Of all the mattresses we've tested, Helix's Midnight Luxe is an all-time GQ staff favorite. But now Helix has topped itself with an even more premium Elite line of mattresses. The new collection features six models, varying in firmness levels, though a shared trait is that these are all the tallest mattresses we've ever seen, clocking in at 16 inches high. (The mattress is so thick that it comprises two pieces and has to ship in separate boxes. Modular, baby!) The brand claims that these are the most supportive mattresses they make, though we'll have to see how it stacks up against our perennial top choice.
Adidas TERREX and Nat Geo have partnered up on a 16-piece collection of outdoor hiking gear which launched at the very tail end of last month. It's anchored by these trail-ready hiking shoes that feature adventurer-beloved Gore-tex to keeps your feet dry and a grippy rubber outsole that provides traction even when the ground underneath is wet or your incline is a little treacherous. You have to sign up to become an Adidas member to cop these shoes, but it's well-worth it since Adidas' member-exclusive sale is pretty fire right now.
Tiny home dwellers who thought they couldn't outfit their space with a desk have no excuse for working off their coffee table anymore. Humanscale's latest sit-to-stand desk, the Float mini, has a minimal footprint with a height range of 27 to 45 inches. Now you just need to pair it with one of our favorite office chairs.
April
Our Place's Always Pan is about as famous as a piece of cookware it can get (thanks to its highly 'grammable appeal). The biggest problem with it, however, is that it can't be used in the oven. Now, the company's phased out its OG model for the Always Pan 2.0, which allows cooks to hone their baking skills. The 2.0 takes the same accessories you love, but upgrades the pan itself with a new non-stick surface made with a Thermakind material that's durable and ovenproof up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit: all of which only costs $5 more than the original.
Moccamaster makes one of our favorite coffee machines, and we never expected this nearly 59-year-old company to enter a new product category so late in the game. The KM5 is the brand's first foray into burr coffee grinders. The new device holds up to 100 grams of coffee, and because it's a stepless model, the user can fine-tune the grind size to whatever brewing method they prefer.
Aesop's latest scent, Gloam, has arrived just in time for spring. While fall and winter calls for heavier scents, the new eau de parfum brings something a little lighter—with floral and jasmine notes—in addition to some spice, like hints of pepper, to keep things interesting.
Anyone who finds that their coffee is always getting colder faster than they can drink it will know Ember for its temperature-regulating mugs (your hot beverage stays hot for as long as you want—or as long as the battery lasts). The Travel Mug lets you bring your hot bevvy on the go, keeping it at your desired temperature for a whopping three hours. And for the clumsy person among us, the mug works with Apple's Find My network, just in case you're prone to leaving your things behind.
Casper's going back to its roots with a reimagining of the mattress that made it famous. Its revamped Casper original is the brand's most affordable bed, though it's maintained some of its most premium features so sleepers don't feel like they're missing out just because they're spending less. The mattress uses various layers of foam to help with things like regulating heat and preventing sinkage. As always, it's also backed by the brand's impressive 100-day trial period.
Whether it's winter or summer, hot sleepers just can't catch a break. Casper's Snow mattress hopefully offers those folks some relief. This hybrid mattress utilizes Casper's “Snow Technology,” which is meant to pull away excess heat from the body, combined with a cool-to-the-touch outer layer. While foam is notorious for trapping heat, Casper's version is optimized to increase airflow so you don't wake up in a pool of your own sweat.
Areaware's infamous stacking planter gets the chrome treatment this week with a new chromed-out version designed by Chen Chen & Kai Williams. The planter looks like a singular piece, but its base ring is actually a saucer to collect excess water (for the over-waterer in all of us).
Not all exfoliators need a physical exfoliant to scrub away head skin. In the case of Eminence's new toner, the brand is utilizing the naturally occurring chemical exfoliants in pineapple (otherwise known as fruit alpha hydroxy acids) to help slough away the stuff on your face that shouldn't be there. It's also an excellent hydrating toner to help you move onto the next step of your skincare routine. The new tonique is part of Eminence's new tropical superfood line, which also includes a booster powder you add to your existing moisturizer and a solid body oil for staying hydrated all over.
Jono Pandolfi, the brand behind some of our favorite dinnerware sets, teamed up with pastry chef Natasha Pickowicz on a splendid new cake-serving set. You'll find the brand’s seven-inch plates decked out in bright, vibrant colors that don’t add extra flavor to what you’re eating but sure make it much prettier to look at. (The colors are also a callback to Pickowicz’ More Than Cake cover.)
While every whiskey brand has seemingly been eyeing the rare Japanese mizunara cask to age their juice, Glenfiddich had its sights on the even-more-rare Japanese Awamori casks. The 29-year-old end result is by no means a cheap or affordable product, but it is a worthwhile, special occasion scotch, with notes of dried fruit, butterscotch, and a seemingly never-ending finish.
Neighbor’s latest release is an excellent complement to its GQ-approved backyard sofas and other outdoor furniture. The Mesa fire table, made of concrete and lava rocks, will be the focal point of your backyard (given you have the space for it). When it’s not keeping you warm on chilly nights, a teak cover helps the Mesa double as a coffee table.
Plant enthusiast Hilton Carter is back at Target with a new 30-product collection of all things green and alive (and all the accessories that go with it). This go-around finds a new selection of faux foliage—from the ever-popular Monstera to the trailing string of pearls—and planters for your new green friend, whether they go inside or out.
You can put the barware down and skip the trip to your local watering hole. Vodka brand Grey Goose now makes a bottled martini. Combining the eponymous vodka, some dry French vermouth, and a dash of orange bitters, the bottle holds up to eight cocktails—and all you have to do is make sure you give it a proper chill before serving.
GQ award-winning brand Gantri, which makes 3D-printed lamps from plant-based materials, works with a seemingly endless roster of designers who create modern minimalist shapes across the brand's line of floor, table, and wall lamps. One of its most popular designs was the Word table light, released in 2019, but was discontinued after the lamp's designer, Dims., went out of business. Now, the popular lamp is back, this time designed by Seoul-based Studio Word. It's an epic sculptural piece that is as much a functional item as it is a truly excellent piece of home decor.
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Bodega and Hoka One One's latest is a hiking-ready boot that's waterproof (thanks to its Gore-tex exterior), super-slip resistant (courtesy of a Vibram Megagrip outsole), and extra easy on the eyes (largely due to its handsome eggplant colorway). It's easy to pull on and off with the addition of speed hooks, and if you're one of the lucky few who wears a size 13 or 14, you can get this shoe in the low-top version.
Weighted blanket brand Gravity just released its first massage gun, and now it's following up on that success with a more portable option, the Move. It's only slightly more travel-friendly than the original massager, and it includes two fewer interchangeable applicators. The Move also has a heated applicator, like its predecessor, as well as four intensity levels and a 10-minute timer function.
Boxed wine is cool. No, we swear. It's come a long way since the cheap stuff you drank in college. Started by the co-founder of the low-ABV spirit brand Haus (RIP), Ami Ami is a new boxed wine brand that's offering a red and white option—a syrah and a sauvignon blanc blend—made with French grapes. One box is the equivalent of two standard bottles of wine, and the juice stays fresh for up to six weeks after opening.
Crate and Barrel Batten Outdoor Collection
Looking for outdoor furniture? Crate and Barrel is always a great place to start. And now you have an extra collection to explore from the retailer: the Batten line. If that name sounds familiar to you (and you happen to follow Crate and Barrel very closely), that's because Batten used to encompass a range of indoor modular storage. Now, it's a wood-centric outdoor line, which includes various sofas, a dining set, and kitchen furniture. Each piece features a slatted wood motif, and it offers a breezy and naturalistic aesthetic to your backyard, patio, or whatever outdoor space you have.
Branch's latest standing desk, the Duo, offers those who have been working from home yet another reason to ditch the dining table for a proper workspace. The standing desk, which comes in two sizes to accommodate even the smallest homes, has a 20-inch adjustment range and overall clean look. Branch offers four finishes for the top, while the legs come in either black or white. For those trying to trick out their desk, they can opt for a few add-ons like a desk drawer or cable organizer (for extra money, of course).
Ruby's sparkling hibiscus water is like drinking a soda, minus the loads of sugar and without having to go for the diet stuff. The brand, which originally started with a still hibiscus water, has two new flavors to add to its sparkling range: fuji apple and berry cherry. The waters have a distinct tartness to them, because of the hibiscus, and they're just sweet enough to curb sugar cravings without supremely spiking your glucose levels.
Whenever Sonos has a new speaker to launch, Sanus is right behind with some wall mounts and speaker stands. It's no different with the recent release of the Sonos Era 100 and Era 300 speakers, both of which are in good company with Sanus' new accessories. They're easy to set up, and they give your speakers the optimal listening height for your next movie night (or solo dance session).
Tekla x SSENSE
Tekla continues to be one of fashion's favorite pajama brands (as well as ours), and its new collection with SSENSE might be one of our favorites. The collab finds a bunch of patchwork options across pajama shirts, shorts, and robes, and if we needed any more excuse to be cozy, this would be it.
March
Master & Dynamic makes a damn fine pair of headphones, both in terms of looks and sound, but things can always get better. The brand re-released its popular MH40 wireless headphones with a suite of even better specs, like a longer battery life, boosted acoustics, and improved call quality.
Ikea's not exactly known for being a tech brand, but its ongoing expansion into speakers and air purifiers shows that the Swedish furniture gods are ready to put their stamp on the gadgets and gizmos space, too. Ikea's new $15 (yep, you heard that right!) Bluetooth speaker boasts some surprisingly good stats despite its dirt-cheap price tag. The Vappeby has a whopping 80-hour battery life, and comes IP67-rated for water- and dust-resistance. Plus, you can pair a couple together for bigger sound. We're not sure how the quality stacks up to our favorite Bluetooth speakers just yet, but we'll find out soon.
Brooklinen's award-winning sheets, cozy sleepwear, and bathroom linens can now be freshened up with a spin cycle featuring the brand's new laundry care line. From detergent to reusable dryer balls and stain removers, the cleaning supplies feature plant-based ingredients for a gentle clean. Each detergent comes in two scents—dream clean or herbal clean—as well as an unscented option.
Following Via Carota's entry into the ready-made cocktail kit space (which we've detailed below), Eleven Madison Park, or “EMP” as the foodies like to call it, is bringing its top-notch drinks menu to your home—no reservation necessary. With the Eleven Madison Home beverage collection, you can mix up top-notch botanical mocktails at home courtesy of six plant-based, nonalcoholic mixers—flavored with pear, pomegranate, mandarin, green poblano, red currant, and pumpkin seed—plus bitters and bar snacks, all created with EMP's beverage director Sebastian Tollius.
SSENSE features an unbelievably well-curated selection of non-clothing items in its Everything Else section, where you'll find a brand spanking new speaker produced in collaboration with Bang & Olufsen. The two brands worked together to customize B&O's popular A9 speaker with details inspired by SSENSE's Montreal store, namely its grey colorway and concrete accents.
Merino wool is known for its temperature-regulating properties (which you might equate with warmth if you're rocking it in winter), but it's also a damn good material for tackling sweaty workouts, too, thanks to its natural moisture-wicking properties. See for yourself with this new activewear collection from the merino wool specialists at Unbound which includes a tee, tank top, and shorts.
The Citizenry Made-to-Order Furniture
If you're looking to spruce up your bedroom setup, you may want to check out The Citizenry's new made-to-order line of custom furniture that features three sleek new bed frames that shoppers can customize down to the wood, fabrics, and leathers—so it'll never look like anyone else's on the 'gram.