Every month leaves behind a handful of objects we can’t quite shake. Some because they’re beautifully made. Some because they solve a problem better than anyone else. Some because they remind us that good design still has the power to stop us in our tracks. June gave us all three. From a sculptural Omega that feels more like modern art than a vintage wristwatch to the rug that quite literally tied The Big Lebowski together, these are the pieces that occupied more real estate in our brains than they probably should have.
Omega De Ville by Andrew Grima
Most vintage watches are trying to preserve history. This one looks like it skipped ahead a few decades. Designed by legendary British jeweler Andrew Grima in the early '70s, this sculptural Omega De Ville feels more like wearable architecture than traditional watchmaking. The textured gold case, the "champagne" dial, and the unapologetically artistic silhouette make it one of those rare timepieces that sparks conversation.
Buy: $4950
NYTSTND Quad Tray
Nightstands have become cable graveyards. The Quad Tray fixes that with the kind of quiet industrial design we wish everything had. Solid oak, premium leather, MagSafe charging, dedicated spots for your Apple Watch and earbuds, plus enough room for your everyday carry. It's the sort of object that makes your bedroom feel just a little more pulled together every single day.
Buy: $249.95
Malbon Benny Polo
Golf style continues to get more interesting. Even if your handicap doesn't. Malbon's Benny Polo walks the line between vintage country club and modern streetwear with an understated geometric knit and washed green palette that looks just as good at lunch as it does on the back nine. We'd happily wear it without ever touching a driver.
Buy: $148
Save Khaki The Denim Legacy Shirt
There's something refreshing about a shirt that isn't trying to reinvent anything. Save Khaki's Denim Legacy Shirt simply doubles down on all the reasons denim shirts became classics in the first place. Substantial fabric, clean lines, relaxed tailoring, and the promise that it'll only look better after years of wear. Buy it once. Age it well.
Buy: $280
The Big Lebowski Screen-Used Rug
This is the actual screen-used Persian-style rug from The Big Lebowski. One of the most recognizable props in modern film. Is it practical? Sure, it'll tie the room together. Is it also museum-worthy? Absolutely. If your home already revolves around white Russians, your collection probably isn't complete without it.
Buy
Finisterre + XTRATUF Ankle Deck Boot
Boat shoes get all the attention lately. But for people actually spending time on the water, XTRATUF's ankle-height Sport Boot is lightweight, fully waterproof, incredibly grippy, and built for slippery docks, wet decks, and generally miserable conditions. Which is to say it's probably overqualified for your rainy commute. Which is how you want your rain boots. Overqualified.
Buy: $130
Imogene + Willie Welder's Jacket
Bought this while I was down in Austin this month. It's a lightweight layer in a sea green color that was apparently the official color of vintage welders in the workshop. The style is perfect. And the interior pockets are a nice little hidden benefit. -LF
Buy: $275
Tecovas The Dean
Also picked up a pair of proper boots while down in Austin. Tecovas has a great shop right on South Congress. I went with The Dean because of the zipper, so I don't have to wrestle them on and off. I've worn them out and about several times since getting them, and I've gotten asked about them every time I've worn them. Bonus points for the leather smell that has filled up my closet.
Buy: $295
Hayworth Athletic Professional Utility Soccer Ball
This soccer ball was designed in Austin, completely handmade in Hayworth's workshop in Colombia, and built with a core mission of fair wages. Using some of the best materials in the world, this ball ain't no desk ornament. It's ready to play. With the World Cup buzz, we couldn't help but splurge on a quality ball to kick around this summer and for years to come.
Buy: $135
Party Shirt International Sanoran Avalanche
Most performance shirts scream "performance shirt." This one simply looks like something you'd wear on vacation. The Southwestern-inspired print has plenty of personality, while the lightweight stretch fabric quietly handles heat, travel days, and long afternoons that accidentally turn into late nights. Summer should feel more like this.
Buy: $59
Strafe Highlands Shirt Jacket
The best overshirts are the ones that somehow never leave the front of your closet. Strafe's Highlands Shirt Jacket combines technical performance with clean everyday styling, making it just as useful on chilly mountain mornings as it is inside an aggressively air-conditioned airport. We'd wager it'll become your default travel layer before summer's over.
Buy: $159.50
Ormeggio Pair of Brutalist Chairs
Furniture doesn't always have to disappear into a room. Sometimes it deserves to dominate it. Ormeggio's Brutalist Chairs embrace bold geometry, rich hardwoods, and unapologetic sculptural form to create seating that's as much collectible art as functional furniture. They'll probably outlive all of us. And somehow look cooler because of it.
Buy: $2284.32
B. Draddy x Sweetens Cove Russ Crewneck
Some collaborations make perfect sense. Sweetens Cove and B. Draddy is one of them. The Russ Crewneck captures that easygoing clubhouse aesthetic without veering into novelty, blending premium cotton with understated branding and the kind of fit you'll reach for long after golf season ends. Comfortable, timeless, and quietly confident. Just how we like our lightweight summer sweatshirts.
Buy: $208
