Magazine B: Aesop

In 1987, salon owner Dennis Paphitis set a new standard in beauty with the introduction of Aesop. The Australian-based skin and hair care brand changed the industry with its deep dedication to quality, plant-based ingredients, and apothecary-style packaging. Their simplified approach goes beyond just their products with their unconventional marketing and branding methods and uniquely designed stores. For the 16th issue, Magazine B analyzes the unwavered ethics and standards behind Aesop that put the brand in a league of its own.

Gerstner 2007 Classic Chest

Back when machinists and craftspeople brought their own tools to a job, the tool chest was a signal that they took their craft seriously — and a Gerstner was as serious as you could get. Their modern chests, like the 2007 Classic, are built with the same care. This specific model is inspired by the Style 41 series, which was the storied brand's most popular from the 1920s to the 1980s. It's built from kiln-dried natural walnut that's given a three-stage hand-rubbed lacquer finish, with a flat, Shaker-style front lid that slides underneath the bottom drawer when in use. A total of seven drawers, all shaped, planed, and fitted by hand are joined by a generous top well to provide storage for precision tools large and small alike, and are felt-lined and cushioned for protection. All the hardware is designed to last a lifetime or more, and thanks to the moisture-absorbing characteristics of wood, anything stored inside is well protected against rust. Equally well-suited to storing hobby tools or valuables, each one is built by hand in Dayton, OH.

Width: 20" / Height: 13.5" / Depth: 10.5" / Top Well Dimensions: 19" x 3" x 9.25" / Drawer Dimensions: 1 - 5.75" x 2.88" x 7.75", 4 - 5.5" x 1.25" x 7.75", 1 - 18.25" x 1.25" x 7.75", 1 - 18.25" x 2.13" x 7.75"

OXFORDhill Air Dry Styling Cream

Some styling creams need heat to set. Others leave hair vulnerable to frizz and can leave hair greasy, or even damaged. OXFORDhill's Air Dry Styling Cream is formulated with 16 powerful plant-based ingredients that deliver the perfect amount of hold while actively improving hair health over time. The cream works with all hair types and textures and is silicone-free, vegan, and crafted without animal by-products or testing. Just scrunch it into wet, style, and go; when you run out, the aluminum tube is infinitely recyclable.

Presented by OXFORDhill.

Coleman Peak1 Solar Charging Headlamp

There are plenty of reasons why you might need a light while camping or on the trail, and an equal number of reasons why you'd want to keep your hands free. Coleman's Peak1 headlamp combines powerful hands-free lighting with solar charging capabilities so it's always ready when you need it. The pivoting LED light offers six modes and is both impact-resistant and IPX7-rated for protection against water and dust intrusion. It's held in place by an adjustable, removable, and washable recycled strap, which relies on physics to wick moisture away and keep your head cool. The included carrying case has a solar panel on top for on-the-go charging and a snap-and-loop clip for attaching to a backpack or other gear.