Whether you’re a lace-loving romantic goth, a platform-booted industrial babe, or just goth-adjacent and sweaty, this guide rounds up the best shops and pieces to keep your vibe intact without melting into a puddle of eyeliner.

🐀 It’s Rat Boy Summer—and this week’s gift guide will absolutely fuel your next rewatch of Uncut Gems. What is a Rat Boy? It’s a human cigarette of a person-  equal parts Letterboxd and low blood sugar. Think messy hair, Criterion taste, and a tote bag full of feelings.

Hey there sports fans! I’m in my Sporty Spice era and have been reading about the uptick in women’s professional sports. I’ve compiled a list of indie brands, major retailers, and queer or women’s sports bars that are making amazing merch.

This comprehensive list covers 10 Dad-sonas (dad personas) and a provides a few options for each. From the retiree who spends every winter in Boca, to the outdoorsman who drags you to the lake, to the dad who has sous vide every grocery item in their fridge. There are even options for the deadbeat one! 

Who is the Picnic Girly? She’s eclectic. Colorful. A little bit of a foodie. Think tote bag with fresh flowers, portable speaker playing Beyonce, and a loaded picnic basket Yogi Bear would try to steal.

Have a slower and more luxurious summer, The kind of summer only a Nancy Meyers heroine would script—long walks on a Martha’s Vineyard beach, red wine on a Hamptons wraparound porch.

Coastal Grandma!