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From an iconic, ’90s-era Defender to tableware so nice, you’ll want to hang it on your wall, these are today’s most exciting new drops from Land Rover, East Fork and more.
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Jaguar Land RoverLand Rover Classic Defender V8 Soft Top
One of the most iconic Land Rovers has finally been resurrected in the Defender V8 Soft Top. This new version is heavily inspired by and pays homage to previous generations, including the sought‑after ’90s-era NAS 90. It is carefully hand-built to order and comes with a powerful 405PS 5.0‑litre gas V8 engine, eight‑speed automatic transmission, revised suspension, uprated brakes and luxurious interior. It also comes with more bespoke custom options than you can shake your fist at.
East ForkEast Fork The Matisse Collection
Founded by Alex Matisse, the great-grandson of the famous French painter with whom he shares a name, East Fork makes stunning tableware for use and display. The latest collection definitely leans toward the latter — that is, if you can help yourself from adding it to your daily rotation. The Matisse Collection pays tribute to the family legacy, employing motifs from Matisse’s towering artwork La Perruche et la sirène, which measures 11 by 25 feet and now resides at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
CadenceCadence x Raw Core 500 Watermelon Mojito
Raw teamed up Cadence, an upstart in the sports nutrition space, to deliver clean electrolytes in a convenient (and delicious) form factor. The canned Core 500 Watermelon Mojito packs 500mg of sodium, 190mg of potassium and 30mg of magnesium to support fluid and electrolyte balance through summer’s hottest workouts.
State Bicycle Co.State 4130 Trail
State’s first-ever mountain bike stays true to the brand’s mission of making quality bicycles affordable. Toward that end, this hardy hardtail provides all the key ingredients you need to bikepack or crush singletrack — slack 65-degree head angle, low-slung top tube, multiple mounting points, universal derailleur hanger, RockShox fork — on a sturdy double-butted 4130 chromoly steel frame. Meanwhile, forward-thinking touches such as internal cable routing and dropper post compatibility enable you to instantly upgrade via dropdowns on the product page — or later on when your budget allows.
