Cool New Stuff in December 2022, From Brooks Running Sneakers to a Sleek Metal Razor
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.
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Harry’s “Craft” razor handle
What Warby Parker is to eyewear, is what Harry’s is to razors. Harry’s wasn’t the first in the direct-to-consumer men’s razors game, but it definitely has the staying power. Its latest release is dubbed the “craft handle,” a fully metal razor handle, which eschews the more playful design of the Truman handle and the rubberized grip on the metal Winston handle. The craft build has an integrated rubber grip so you don’t have to worry about dropping it mid-shave, and it offers a weightier, more substantial feel than previous Harry’s handle models making it feel more premium. And even if you’re not a regular shaver, this makes a sleek sink-side companion.
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All-Clad G5 graphite core stainless steel 2.5-quart saucier
All-Clad will forever be one of the top brands in cookware. The brand literally invented bonded stainless steel pans—the way that various metals layer together to optimize the way food cooks—and its latest graphite core collection further establishes All-Clad as the best of the best. The G5, as the graphite core collection is referred to, is lighter than the typical copper, while being more conductive and pre-heating faster and more evenly. Right now, the collection is exclusive to Williams Sonoma, where you can scoop up a saucier, frying pan, and saute pan.
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St. Agrestis non-alcoholic Amaro Falso bottle
Don’t let Dry January get you down. Brooklyn-based spirits brand St. Agrestis released a non-alcoholic amaro highball, a follow-up to the brand’s very-popular Phony Negroni. Just because it’s booze-free doesn’t mean it’s any less fun than an amaro with alcohol. It offers a pleasant blend of herbal spice, mint, and bitterness, so much so that you might forget the “falso” in the name.
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Palace x Anglepoise Type 75 desk lamp
Anglepoise is probably the most famous lamp brand to come out of Britain. Thanks to its spring mechanism, the Anglepoise lamp—which looks not too different from the famous animated Pixar lamp—has been the blank canvas on which visionaries like Paul Smith and Margaret Howell have worked on. Now, streetwear brand Palace is trying its hand with its take on the Anglepoise Type 75 desk lamp, which comes in matte white. Then, turn out the lights and realize the thing glows in the dark.
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Ten Thousand merino tech mock neck
Ten Thousand is one of the most stylish workout clothing brands around, but it’s also making sure you work out better (and not just looking better). Its new merino tech collection brings naturally moisture-wicking and thermoregulating merino wool to some well-established designs like the mock neck, pull-over hoodie and even socks. When it’s cold out and you’re really trying to stick to your New Year’s resolution, this merino wool collection will be the best workout buddy.
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Onsen Wovy plush bath towel set
We’ve raved and raved about Onsen’s waffle-knit towels, and while we love its thinness and softness, some folks just want some thick, plushy bathroom linens. The new Wovy collection is exactly what those folks want. The brand wants it to be like those super-soft towels you’d find in a fancy hotel, albeit without the five-star price tag. The towels are available in three colors: fog, oatmeal, and white.
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Dominique x Proxies Pétanque bottle
Proxies doesn’t make non-alcoholic wines—these are wine alternatives. That means these drinks are a blend of different juices, teas, and other flavors to create something that’s just as complex (and tasty) as regular wine. The brand offers a quarterly subscription model, and for the latest shipment, you’ll get a bottle of Pétanque, made in collaboration with Dominique Crenn, a three-Michelin-starred chef and James Beard award winner. The base of Pétanque is Riesling grape, complemented with herbal and floral notes. And in addition to Crenn’s creation, the wine club delivery includes two sparkling and three red Proxies.
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Spicewalla x T-Pain wing collection
The Masked Singer established T-Pain as a bona fide excellent singer, and now Spicewalla is establishing the musician as a flavor master. James Beard award-winner Meherwan Irani teamed up with T-Pain on a trio of spice blends that are targeted for wings, but honestly, work with basically any kind of food. For buffalo wing lovers, there’s the Straight Fire blend; for those with a sugar tooth, there’s the Sugar Daddy; and for those who like some acidity and bite, there’s The Juice.
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Brooks Hyperion Max sneakers
We’re already well acquainted with the Brooks Ghost 14, aka our favorite running shoes overall, but we’re hyped about the brand’s new Hyperion Max. These road-running shoes prioritize speed over all else. The shoes have a midsole configured with nitrogen-infused cushioning, which is meant to return your energy back to you and adapt to your stride. They’re on the lighter side, clocking in at just under eight ounces, and we can see ourselves hitting a few PRs in these.
