2024 edition
The List of Greater Goods
Based on countless recommendations, this is the list of brands going the distance to offer exceptional goods.
1/6
FOR THE HOME
Oren
Beautiful handcrafted homegoods from local makers. Think tableware, candles, baskets, brushes and more.
2/6
FOR THE BODY
Bower Collective
Swap to refillable home and body products, without even leaving the house. Game changer for you and the planet.
Scandinavisk
Offering arguably the best hand lotion yet. Top European B-Corp body and fragrance company. Organic and vegan.
Meraki
Body oil, massage oil, make-up remover or shaving balm. A fast daily favourite for anyone who has used it (gender-neutral).
Georganics
Goodbye toothpaste tubes, this mineral-based toothpaste in a glass jar has won many fans. (Tablets also available.)
3/6
CLOTHING
Babaà
Single size sweaters made from their own Spanish wool and local Spanish cotton. Like wearing a hug.
Didriksons
Swedish waterproof winter coats. Beautifully designed, highly functional. Suitable for both muddy dog walks and city strolls.
Freight HHG
Their exquisite homegoods and scents may make up most of their offering, but it's their sweaters and waxed canvas coats that has them on this list right now. Women + Men.
Hiut Denim Co
Made-to-order and second-hand jeans, all made in their Welsh factory. Just a few on-the-shelf pairs if you're lucky.
I + Me
Gender-free jeans, made exclusively from biodegradable plant fibres (no stretch here!).
Kimono My House
Fuss-free workwear kimonos made from 100% deadstock. Unisex, with multiple shapes and options.
Lucy and Yak
Brighton-based company, famous for their dungarees, inclusive sizing and joie de vivre.
McNair
Overshirts made for a lifetime. The woolen merino overshirt is a constant favourite write-in. Men + Women.
MamaOwl
Known for its incredible all-wool childrenswear, this brand also offers women's clothing, from outerwear to underwear.
Pajotten
Timeless workwear-inspired clothing for men and women, made in their Kent studio. Sustainable sourcing + deadstock materials.
Portugese Flannel
Iconic flannel shirt-makers, run by the same family for four generations. Designed for men, but great for anyone.
Poudre Organic
French brand offering mens, women’s and children’s clothing in organic or recycled materials.
Rudy Jude
Unisex workwear jeans with a cultish following (and strong second-hand market). Made in America, organic, with natural plant dyes.
4/6
SHOES
Danner
The OG of American workboots, loved for their durability, worn anywhere. Men and women.
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Baxley
Deeply loved waxed canvas bags, obsessively designed for utility and life, from the very best natural materials. Made in England.
5/6
CREATIVE + TECH
Blackwing
With buttery-smooth lead and a pointed, refillable eraser, this pencil (in its various weights) is one to fight over.
Tom’s Studio
A deeply loved refillable and double-ended pen, with 11 swappable nibs to change between fineliner, writing and brush pen.
POSCA
Returning for its second year on the List, the water-based markers that write on everything and with the same layering properties as paint.
BestSelf Journal
This 13-week analogue journal is the perfect amount of time to stay focused on goals and re-set for new ones.
Procreate Dreams
Known for leaping digital art ahead, Procreate has taken on animation in the best way possible with Procreate Dreams. Better yet, no subscription; the purchase is a one-off.
AirPods Pro
Discretely tune the world out with these noise-cancelling in-ear headphones by Apple.
6/6
GOOD FOOD
A bonus section new this year, these are deeply loved cookbooks that bring us together and fill belly and soul.
Spice Kitchen / Aggarwal
Like anything with spice? This one is for you. From tacos to ramen to spicy frittatas and chai, get ready for some flavour!
Simple / Ottolenghi
This Ottolenghi classic is heavily dog-eared. Recipes are simple yet jam-packed with unexpected flavours. A go-to for entertaining.
One: Pot, Pan, Planet / Jones
Keep it simple. Less time, less cleaning, less resources, less waste. Celebrating seasonality and locality, this book isn't about abstaining from what's good; just making food that's great from what's abundant.
East / Sodha
Covering all regions of East Asia and Southeast Asia, these veggie/vegan recipes are very drool-worthy with ingredients quite probably in your larder already.
100 Cookies / Kieffer
100 cookies in all their American glory (and metric measurements!). A great one for proper indulgence and parties.
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