Ten Things You Need to Buy This Fall

From furniture to jewelry, Bloomberg Pursuits's Spend section highlights the very best stuff of the season

Illustrations UNA September 9, 2015
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Sit Forever

LAMINO CHAIR by SWEDESE AND NUDIE JEANS

With its textured oak and cherry frame and modern feel, the Lamino chair by Swedese has been a hallmark of Scandinavian design since its debut in 1956. The classic gets an update in this special edition collaboration with Nudie Jeans, another hip Swedish brand. The chair is upholstered in organic selvedge denim with a sustainably sourced beechwood frame and is built to order in the small town of Vaggeryd. For each one sold, Swedese and Nudie Jeans will donate $55 to Amnesty International.

$2,915; swedese.com

Homebrew Like a Pro

LUCCA A53 MINI ESPRESSO MACHINE by LA SPAZIALE

In 1969, La Spaziale of Bologna, Italy, created a patented espresso system that warmed water with steam rather than boiling. The brand continues to innovate. Its new compact machine is made exclusively for Clive Coffee in Portland, Ore., and functions like a commercial model, with stainless-steel filters and a dual-boiler system. It has handsome walnut panels, a portafilter handle, and a manual-fill 3-liter tank. Brew temperature is adjustable by single degrees but starts with factory default settings (typically 202F). Espresso shot volumes are customizable and programmable.

$2,375; clivecoffee.com

Make a Statement

BAKELITE AND DIAMOND EARRINGS by MARK DAVIS

Summer necklaces are packed away, and fall is the time for earrings to reclaim the spotlight. These outfit-defining pieces by Mark Davis, a designer based in Brooklyn, are handcrafted out of vintage Bakelite, one of the first plastics ever made (these days it can be found only at estate sales and antique markets), and mounted in 18-karat yellow gold. Davis, who sells his one-off creations at Barneys, added two 0.04 carats of round, brilliant-cut diamonds for subtle sparkle. Davis gets his Bakelite from unusual sources such as old jukeboxes and radios; he restores the material to its original luster and sets it with precious stones.

$1,270; markdavis.com

Wring These Out

STOCKHOLM RAINCOAT by STUTTERHEIM

Alexander Stutterheim’s nouveau vintage take on the raincoat, made in a small Swedish village and modeled after his grandfather’s fishing jacket, is a reason to pray for rain. Stutterheim started his eponymous company in 2010 with 200 hand-sewn, heavy-duty unisex coats, each with a poem tucked in the pocket. They’re tested on land and sea before hitting store shelves to ensure you stay dry during a downpour. A slick, oilcloth composition yields an entirely waterproof jacket and prevents the dreaded wet raincoat smell. Stutterheim uses local factories to hand-stitch and number each coat. (The fit is slightly big, so women should order a size down.)

$368; stutterheim.com

Get a Fancy Tone

4KG LOFT DUMBBELLS by HOCK

These sleek, sculptural dumbbells by Hock let you build muscle in the comfort of home. Rather than outsource manufacturing to China, where much of the world’s exercise equipment is produced, founder Kristof Hock, who started the company in 2009, works with some of the best craftsmen in Germany to create these elegantly curved weights, made of Grade 303 nonreactive stainless steel—the same kind found in airplane parts. It’s all held together with polished walnut handles. Hock also sells a $200 leather jump-rope.

$850 for a set of two; hockshop.de

Stomp in Them

ANATOMIA LEATHER BROGUE BOOTS by OFFICINE CREATIVES

These comfortable fall boots don’t scrimp on the details: natural calfskin leather, brogue-inspired perforations, and clean, elegant lines. Officine Creative, founded in 1998 by designer Roberto Di Rosa, manufactures its shoes in the way of old-school cobblers—Italian craftsmen hammer away at the soles, examine every inch for sturdiness, and implement a rigorous, 100-step dyeing process. The heavy-duty, handmade construction stands up to bad weather while still looking great with jeans or suits. The boots have sturdy toecaps and are polished by hand for a high-gloss finish.

$750; mrporter.com

Pour Generously

MICHELBERGER BOOZE by THE MICHELBERGER HOTEL

Berlin’s boutique Michelberger Hotel, in the city’s central district, has a disco ball in the lobby, flea market-style décor, and a beer garden on site. It also has its own house-brand schnapps liqueur, Michelberger Booze, packaged in a bright, whimsical bottle, now available for purchase in the U.S. There are two options: Michelberger Mountain is bracing and crisp, with notes of anise, sage, and fennel. The amber-hued Michelberger Forest is more mellow, with hints of juniper, coriander, and vanilla. The product is made in a distillery in Berlin called Preussische Spirituosen Manufaktur, which also produces artisanal gins. The bottles, meant to be kept as collectibles, are hand-painted to evoke German fairy tales.

$60 each; michelbergerbooze.com/

Smell So Good

BLACK CITRUS by VILHELM PARFUMERIE

Jan Ahlgren, founder of niche New York fragrance house Vilhelm Parfumerie, released his first collection of scents this year. The most sophisticated of the six options, Black Citrus, is a year-round unisex fragrance in an attractive retro bottle. The first notes are fresh and light—borrowed from citrus orchards and violet, with a burst of cardamom—and they grow with you throughout the day, unfolding heavier, more masculine layers like birch tree and patchouli. Each scent is hand-blended by perfumer Jerome Epinette, the man behind cult brands Atelier Cologne and Byredo. Vilhelm’s bottles are designed by Pierre Dinand, who created iconic perfume bottles such as YSL’s Opium and Calvin Klein’s Eternity.

$245 for 100ml; barneys.com

Time It Right

SPEEDMASTER ’57 by OMEGA

Tribute watches, modern interpretations of classics, often end up looking like caricatures of the originals. With the Speedmaster ’57, Omega gets it right. The handsome watch is inspired by the racing chronograph that would later accompany man to the moon, and the details, from the broad arrow hour hand to the tachymeter bezel, are spot on. Even the color of the faux-aged luminous markers feels authentic. Under the hood you’ll find Omega’s advanced caliber 9,300 movement, which is antimagnetic and has a workhorse chronograph complication. If you’re in the market for a tribute, this is your pick. Omega’s spokesman is George Clooney; he looks good in this watch.

$8,900; omegawatches.com

Lean On It

FROM ABOVE MARBLE COFFEE TABLE by HAGIT PINCOVICI

This art deco-inspired table by Milan-based designer Hagit Pincovici will make your living room pop. It’s handmade in a family-owned studio in the furniture district of Brianza, with three vibrant panels that represent the stages of a solar eclipse. Israeli-born Pincovici learned her trade in her grandparents’ Tel Aviv acrylic factory and continues her family’s tradition of craftsmanship with a modern aesthetic. The white circle is made from marble quarried in the Tuscan city of Carrara.

$9,000; thefutureperfect.com

Where to Buy

  • 1.

    Swedes and Nudie Jeans Lamino chair

    $2,915; Huset, 1316 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, Calif.; huset-shop.com

  • 2.

    La Spaziale Lucca A53 mini esperesso machine

    $2,375; Clive Coffee, 79 SE Taylor St. #100, Portland; clivecoffee.com

  • 3.

    Mark Davis Bakelite and diamond earrings

    $1,270; Barneys New York, 660 Madison Ave., New York; barneys.com

  • 4.

    Stutterheim Stockholm raincoat

    $368; Stutterheim, Asogatan 132, Stockholm; barneys.com

  • 5.

    Hock Loft weights

    $850 for a set of two; Turpan 55 Main St., East Hampton, N.Y.; turpanonline.com

  • 6.

    Officine Creative Anatomia brogue boots

    $750; American Rag Co., 150 South La Brea Ave., Los Angeles; mrporter.org

  • 7.

    Michelberger Hotel Michelberger Booze

    $60; T Edward Wines, 66 West Broadway, New York; tedwardwines.com

  • 8.

    Vihelm Parfumerie Black Citrus fragrance

    $245 for 100ml; Colette; 213 Rue Saint-Honoré Paris; en.colette.fr

  • 9.

    Omega Speedmaster ’57 watch

    $8,900; Omega, 511 Fifth Ave., New York; omegawatches.com/

  • 10.

    Hagit Pincovici From Above marble coffee table

    $9,000; The Future Perfect, 55 Great Jones St., New York; thefutureperfect.com

(Correction: The original version of this story misstated the address for Clive Coffee. It is located in Portland, not Seattle.)