By: Eric Brain
If like me you value your downtime and want to cherish every moment of it, and you happen to be a big fan of sleep, then check out This Works. The brand has plenty of sleep-aiding essentials, but its Deep Sleep Night Ritual is a two-step process that I cannot live without. First is the pillow spray — a blend of essential oils and calming lavender, vetivert and camomile that come together to relax nerves, reduce anxiety and enhance sleep quality. Then there’s the breathe-in roll-on, which is best applied to your temples and pulse points such as your inner wrist to further soothe you and encourage a peaceful night’s sleep.
Where to buy: SpaceNK for approximately $30 USD
This Works Deep Sleep Night Ritual
URPOWER 300ml Aroma Essential Oil Diffuser
By: Emily Jensen
I'm lucky to live in one of New York's pre-war apartment buildings, meaning I have high ceilings and sturdy walls. Unfortunately, it also means I can't control my heat, which is often set to inferno levels. If it weren't for this little diffuser, I would have shriveled up like a dried fish by now. Though primarily marketed as an aromatizer, it holds enough water to last for eight hours and functions just as well as a humidifier. Along with a few drops of essential oils (I like these from Muji), it's a necessity for keeping me relaxed and not looking like a SpongeBob meme come to life.
Where to buy: Amazon for $26 USD
Saje Tranquility Relaxing Face & Body Mist
By: Nia Groce
Saje’s products have a soothing, refreshing quality about them that had me hooked from the first time I tried them. The brand’s face and body mists have been a welcome addition to my skincare routine, as they leave a calming and fragrant ambiance every time I spray them. Subtle notes of lavender, orange and marjoram top off the tranquil mood.
Where to buy: Saje for $16 USD
Philips SmartSleep Sleep and Wake Up Light Therapy Lamp
By: Felson Sajonas
What I like about Philips’ SmartSleep is not only does it provide relaxation before falling asleep, it also eases you into waking up. Our clock or phone alarms are often set to jarring bell or ringing sounds which can already cause a bad start to the day. The lamp’s light-guided, wind-down breathing promotes better air circulation while the customizable sunset and sunrise stimulation assures smoother rest day in and day out. Would highly recommend this to anyone having trouble with their current sleep cycles.
Where to buy: BestBuy for $199 USD
Tekla Fabrics Bedding
By: Jack Stanley
Copenhagen-based Tekla is known for its understated and sustainable homeware pieces, with a focus on the importance of natural fabrics. The brand’s organic cotton percale bedding is one of its core products. The bedding is made from high-quality, long cotton fibers, which are woven together to make it resistant, durable and — most importantly — comfortable. They’re available in a number of solid colors, ranging from “Sun Bleached Yellow” to “Ocra Brown,” but for me, the stand-out design is the Anholt Stripes pattern. All of the colors are also finished with a light stonewash, which creates a matte finish while also helping to produce a soft and crisp skin feeling.
Where to buy: Tekla for €129 EUR (approximately $140 USD) to €199 EUR (approximately $215 USD)
With all the important health habits in our lives such as diet and exercise, sleep may be one that’s often ignored or overlooked. It’s medically proven that sleep inconsistencies, or just a lack of it, can cause stress and frequent mood shifts. Results can even be more dire turning into depression and high anxiety, and in these times of uncertainty with the current coronavirus pandemic affecting everyone, added stressors could lead some to a deadlier path.
Better sleep, meanwhile, means more oxygen to our muscles and improved blood flow everywhere else, especially in our brains. However, getting adequate shuteye is a lot tougher than it sounds for some. This could be due to work schedules, television habits, phone and tablet screen times or just a lifestyle choice where sleep is just entirely ignored. As most of us are now forced to stay indoors because of Covid-19, it could be a good idea to improve on sleep. New routines are hard to adjust to so having some sort of help can help you in the right direction
For this edition of HYPEBEAST Editors’ picks, we sorted out some products that could aid you in your quest for better rest. Some are items you might have not known existed for sleep, while some could be familiar but could be your chance now to give them a try. Take a look at our choices below.
Our favorite tools for getting a good night’s rest.
Editors’ Picks: Better Sleep Essentials
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By: Ross Dwyer
For me, a key component of getting a good night’s sleep or refreshing nap is a good blanket. However, getting the right blanket in the spring can be a little tricky — with the temperature intermittently rising and falling, it’s easy to overheat or get chilly. Enter Polo’s Pink Pony Throw Blanket. It’s big enough to toss on your bed for a night’s sleep, but portable enough to carry to the couch for a midday nap and thick enough to keep you at a comfy temperature. Plus, any ‘Lo head is sure to love the giant pink logo on the front. There’s a charitable aspect too: 25% of the purchase price goes to Polo’s Pink Pony Fund, which supports a wide network of cancer charities.
Where to buy: Ralph Lauren for $125 USD
Ralph Lauren Pink Pony Throw Blanket
Environments Album Series
By: Clara Malley
Transport yourself to a country stream, a wood masted sailboat, or the thick of a “psychologically ultimate thunderstorm” with Environments. Masterminded by Irv Teibel, a sound recordist turned amateur psychologist, the ’70s cult classic album series is an absolute balm for battered nerves — not to mention a much better alternative to cranking up a fan to drown out street noise. You can stream the two-track albums wherever you like to get your music or find remastered editions of all 22 original recordings through the Environments app, which includes bonus information on the tracks and streamlined playing and queuing options.
Where to buy: Available to stream on Spotify, and through the Environments app for iOS and Android for $2.99 USD
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By: Brian Wong
With help from Alexa, the Echo Dot can answer all of your questions and set reminders, but it can also play your favorite tunes to help you get a better night's rest. Whether you want to listen to elevator music, nature sounds, white noise or your Spotify playlist, the Echo Dot can easily get you in a relaxing mood. For added relaxation, you can also set up the device to turn off electronics such as your lights and television so there’s no need to get out of bed or look for a remote.
Where to buy: Amazon for $50 USD
Echo Dot, 3rd Gen
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By: Jason Dike
Homme Plissé Issey Miyake is a favorite in the HYPEBEAST London office -- specifically the trousers. The reason is simple: they’re exceedingly comfortable. They offer the ease of sweatpants but not the look of them, making wearing them on a daily basis extremely tempting.
This piece makes for an ideal layering addition from Homme Plissé. While technically listed as a shirt, it could easily work as either a light jacket or a layering piece under a jacket and above a base layer. It’s an item one or more of us in the London office will be wearing during these transitional months.
Where to buy: Browns for £375 GBP (approximately $463 USD)
Homme Plissé Issey Miyake Pleated Press Popper Shirt
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By: Torsten Ingvaldsen
Stone Island’s Shadow Project immediately conjures layering to mind. After all, ACRONYM head honcho Errolson Hugh originally established the PARSEQ GRID system with the label some-odd years ago, developing collections that whose layers operated in unison to create new options. Within the offshoot’s latest Fall/Winter 2019 collection, one notable piece that remains within this methodology is its latest Quilted Fishtail Parka. The two-layer ripstop shell has been garment dyed in a head-turning mint green, refined to present a unique industrial texture and feel. More details of the fabric include superior abrasion resistance and an anti-drop formula to help in solidifying its place in your everyday wardrobe. The piece has been finished off with a large detachable hood and visor, as well as removable knit cuffs to keep your hands warm during the colder months.
Where to buy: MATCHESFASHION.COM for $1,845 USD
Stone Island Shadow Project Hooded Ripstop Parka
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By: Eddie Eng
As the temps drop, I find myself going more to denim and jeans than joggers and sweats. Maybe it has to do with the ruggedness and flexibility to coordinate with hoodies and long-sleeves and even tees should the office’s heat be cranked up. Nevertheless, I was a fan of the customized/savage/crash denim styles of the early-to-mid 2000s from brands like Levi’s Phenom, its other sub-label LVC and even UNIQLO’s foray into washed Selvedge denim — not to mention wearing in your APCs till they fell apart. However, I remember I was always drawn to NBHD Savage denim with its over-the-top patching, stitching, embroidery and details. These new ones are a step in the right direction with the past trend, where the location and selection of customization is more subtle, for lack of a better term. I really hope NBHD Savage picks up again — would be a nice return and a step back from athleisure!
Where to buy: END. for $495 USD
Neighborhood CLAW MOD SAVAGE Denim
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