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The weeks after Thanksgiving are a festive marathon to the holidays. Now that everyone’s Christmas playlists are curated, it’s time to get on the decorating wave. While others may be busy toying around with string lights, inflatable Nutcrackers, stockings and tree toppers, we know you’re cooler than this. So, we’ve compiled a list of diamonds in the rough to get you hyped on holiday spirit. Check out these releases from Chrome Hearts, Stussy, and others.
have a good time limited edition 1000% Bearbrick
Release Date: September 30, 2017
Where to Buy It: Reseller or stockx.com
Price: $438
In 2017, Japanese skate brand have a good time linked up with Medicom on an exlcusive range of Bearbrick toys. The Tokyo-based fashion label’s all-over logo motif covered the figurines and released in three sizes: 100%, 400% and 1000%. For the holiday season, the largest of the the three collectibles makes for a dope centerpiece.
Paco Rabanne 1 Million Parfum
Release Date: April 2020
Where to Buy It: ulta.com
Price: $100
Continuing Paco Rabanne’s 1 Million franchise is the updated 1 Million Parfum for 2020 in a unmissable gold bar display. The reimagined scent is holiday-ready with salty notes and sun-drenched leather. Like basking in the sun, the 1 Million Parfum is addictive and excessive, just the vibe you need on your body or sprayed around the house to set the mood for celebration.
Chrome Hearts Marshmallow Skewker
Release Date: Fall/Winter 2020
Where to Buy It: chromehearts.com
Price: $1045
Adding to its line of signature oddities, Chrome Hearts has now released its Marshmallow Skewer online for making S’mores. Taking luxury to a new level, the CH Marshmallow Skewer is made from hand-carved ebony wood and wrapped in .925 sterling silver handle. At 12” when collapsed, this fire-side accessory can reach a total length of 49 ½”.
Stussy Eight Ball Ornament
Release Date: Fall/Winter 2020
Where to Buy It: stussy.com
Price: $18
The Eight Ball Logo is a classic Stussy symbol. First released in 2011, the Stussy Eight Ball Ornament is a must-have collectible. Buy and gift a few for good luck.
Carhartt Brown Duck Stocking
Release Date: Fall/Winter 2020
Where to Buy It: carhartt.com
Price: $19.99
Here’s a stocking you didn’t know you needed. The iconic Carhartt Stocking has all the workwear vibes in the form of a small rivet-reinforced pocket on the front for extra storage, loop at the top for hanging and Carhartt label sewn on the front.
Fredericks and Mae Marble Pipes
Release Date: Spring/Summer 2017
Where to Buy It: fredericksandmae.com
Price: $108
As you might know, luxury smoking is a whole subculture. Created in marble and brass, the F&M pipes feature an engraved ring of stars on the bottom and come inside a box that reads “Ceci n'est pas une pipe/This is not a pipe.” They might as well have added “Only tobbaco” as a spirit phrase, too.
Versace Medusa Lumiere Ashtray 8CM
Release Date: Fall/Winter 2006
Where to Buy It: versace.com
Price: $200
Speaking of smoking, you’ll need a classy ashtray. What better than the transparent head of the iconic Versace Medusa to throw your ashes into? Crafted from glass, this ashtray is 8CM featuring a long stem for elegance.
Paco Rabanne Invictus Eau de Toilette
Release Date: July 2013
Where to Buy It: ulta.com
Price: $92
Some people prefer a lighter scent over spicy tones and the original Paco Rabanne Invictus fragrance delivers just that. Invictus carries refreshing top notes of grapefruit mix with gaiac wood and patchouli for a unique smell that remains masculine and neutral enough to be the go-to house scent.
Mr. Flower Fantastic Handle With Care AJ1 Planter (NTWRK Exclusive)
Release Date: May 2020
Where to Buy It: Reseller or stockx.com
Price: $500
Earlier this year, NTWRK partnered with MR. Flower Fantastic for an unexpected collaboration — an Air Jordan 1 planter dubbed “Handle With Care” showcasing the intersection of art and sneaker culture. If you were lucky enough to catch this drop, you received a beautiful sneaker-shaped planter which opened up to reveal a flower. If you missed it, you can still cop it on StockX with prices ranging from $460 - $533.
Nike x Sacai Waffle Planter
Release Date: May 2020
Where to Buy It: bodegarose.com
Price: $250
Design studio Bodega Rose also launched a line of streetwear-inspired planters this year. Taking cues from the ever-popular Nike x Sacai collaboration, Bodega Rose released this pot handmade of jesmonite in Japan.
Kith x MALIN+GOETZ Vapor Candle
Release Date: September 2019
Where to Buy It: kith.com
Price: $55.00
For those familiar with the modern scent in Kith Boutiques dubbed "Vapor," this is the candle version and it's good stuff. Use it to set the holiday mood.
Dior Homme x Kris Van Assche Skate Deck
Release date: Spring/Summer 2018
Where to Buy It: Reseller
Price: TBD
From the mind of former artistic director of Dior Homme Kris Van Assche, the Dior Homme Spring/Summer 2018 limited edition skateboard deck trio had one deck boasting an image of a dark figure wearing an all-red outerwear piece. The eerie, yet familiar artwork will be a collectible to remember and makes our list as best decor for the holidays.
Muuto Beam Table Lamp
Release Date: Fall/Winter 2018
Where to buy it: lumens.com
Price: $299
The Beam Table Lamp is the brainchild of Toronto-based designer Tom Chung. The Beam Lamp has a 350-degree rotating base and diagonal tube with fixed LED units on both ends providing awesome lighting that can be directed to the wall or ceiling to highlight artwork or for an ambient glow. You can also use it for the holiday food spread and dessert trays.
Green Monarch Playing Cards
Release Date: Fall/Winter 2015
Where to Buy It: theory11.com
Price: $9.95
The Green Monarchs Playing Cards by Theory11 feature brilliant gold foil on an embossed, forest green tuck case. The luxury look and feel make it the exact holiday cards you'll need for poker. They'll add way more excitement to getting pocket aces — we promise.
Off-White x IKEA "KEEP OFF" Rug
Release Date: April 6, 2019
Where to Buy It: Reseller
Price: $500
After first rumored in 2017, the long-awaited Virgil Abloh collaboration with IKEA released in Spring/Summer 2019. As a part of IKEA's fifth IKEA Art Event, Virgil Abloh was invited to design one of eight rugs to be released for the event. The persian rug features the words "KEEP OFF" in Virgil's signature quotation marks. At 200x300 cm, this ironic streetwear rug is not just great in an art gallery, but low-key funny to have around holidays, too. That is, if your guests are into the "the floor is lava" game.
