Editors’ Picks

Extraordinary products vetted by the Departures team

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

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

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

Making the Cut

A knife expert’s tips on upping your game in the kitchen.

words by nina renata aron, illustration by ahonen & lamberg

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

The Perfect Packing Cubes and Must-Have Moisturizers

All the things our editors are loving in March, from sustainable scents to organic tees.

Words by Hailey Andresen, Alex Frank, Sophie Mancini, Skye Parrott, and Elissa Polls, Illustration by Jess Rotter

Rewound, Remixed, Remodeled: The We Are Rewind Cassette Player

This refangled, art-like cassette player is the Walkman of the future.

words by t. cole rachel, illustration by ahonen & lamberg

What Would Steve McQueen Do?

How to look (and feel) the part while attending the Monaco Grand Prix.

Words by Jeremy Malman, illustration by ahonen & lamberg

A Sonoran Desert Spa Day and a Luxe Coat to Lounge In

Plus jewel-like truffles, cards that spark connection, and more things our editors loved in February.

Words by T. Cole Rachel, Elissa Polls, Alex Frank, Hailey Andresen, and Sophie Mancini; ILLUSTRATION BY JESS ROTTER

A Date to Remember

Superlative experiences that add an element of surprise to your romantic night out, or in.

Words by Sophie Mancini, Illustration by Ahonen & Lamberg