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Extraordinary products vetted by the Departures team

Incredible Audio, Private Art Collections, and Swiss Skin Care

Plus elevated footwear, a perfect slip dress, and the giftable objects and experiences our editors loved this month.

WORDS BY ALEX FRANK, T. COLE RACHEL, ERIN DIXON, SOPHIE MANCINI, ELISSA POLLS, HAILEY ANDRESEN, AND LISA LOK; ILLUSTRATION BY JESS ROTTER

A Year in Wellness and Fitness Gear

Elevated workout equipment, at-home spa experiences, and hotel-grade luxuries you loved in 2023.

Words by Laura Smith, Nicole Davis, Jenn Tardif, Elissa Polls, T. Cole Rachel, Alex Frank, Hailey Andresen, and Erin Dixon

What We’re Wearing to Travel in Style This Fall

Suits, jackets, hikers, and insulation for the great outdoors. Plus, a home chef’s paradise in SF.

Words by Hailey Andresen, Alex Frank, Laura Smith, T. Cole Rachel, Elissa Polls, J.B. Maza, and Cooper Fleishman; Illustration by Jess Rotter

A Year in Kitchen Gear

The kitchen essentials you couldn’t get enough of in 2023.

Words by Hailey Andresen, Elissa Polls, Cooper Fleishman, Lisa Lok, and Laura Smith

The Perfect Sneakers, an Apartment-Friendly Chair, and Audio Systems for Grown-Ups

Plus, amazing skincare, go-to vintage, and a heavenly new fragrance.

Words by Laura Smith, T. Cole Rachel, Elissa Polls, Alex Frank, Sophie Mancini, and Hailey Andresen; Illustration by Jess Rotter

Perfectly Packed

Troubadour’s Embark Duffle is the unintentional diaper bag of your dreams.

words by Cohen Rogers, illustration by ahonen & lamberg

Seersucker Suits, Colorful Kids’ Clothes, and Luggage for a Lifetime

Plus, a remarkable electric vehicle, an unparalleled air fryer, and other items our editors loved this month.

Words by Laura Smith, Cooper Fleishman, Elissa Polls, Hailey Andresen, T. Cole Rachel, and Sophie Mancini; Illustration by Jess Rotter

Adventurous Watches, Linen Sheets, and the Perfect Cup of Coffee

Plus, a designer chair and transformative homeware: These are the items and treatments our editors loved this month.

Words by Laura Smith, T. Cole Rachel, Hailey Andresen, Alex Frank, Elissa Polls, and Sophie Mancini; Illustration by Jess Rotter

Swim Trunks, Olive Oil, and Eye Masks We Love

Plus, breezy summer dresses, a special-edition Eames chair, and a refreshing body scrub.

Words by Alex Frank, Elissa Polls, T. Cole Rachel, Sophie Mancini, Hailey Andresen, and Lisa Lok; Illustration by Jess Rotter

Essentials for Traveling With Kids

A seasoned traveler’s advice on seeing the world with children in tow.

Words by Skye Parrott, illustration by ahonen & lamberg

Fresh Flowers and the Greenest Menswear Money Can Buy

From communing with the Dutch masters to slipping into some chic island-inspired swimwear, here's a deep dive into all the things our editors loved this month.

Words by Alex Frank, T. Cole Rachel, Skye Parrott, and Elissa Polls; illustration by jess rotter

The Road to Self-Care Is Paved With Ice Cream, Skincare, and Robes

Plus: A gourmet pizza oven and the magic of sleeping on silk. Here’s what our editors loved in April.

Words Hailey Andresen, T. Cole Rachel, Laura Smith, Elissa Polls, Sophie Mancini, and Lisa Lok; illustration by jess rotter

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