Welcome to a very special end-of-year edition of TheDrop List! Over the course of 2022, we’ve given you the lowdown on the most highly anticipated releases and intriguing launches in the world of design—from furniture to candles, lounge wear, and everything in between. Here, we’ve hit rewind to round up a few of the brands and launches you loved shopping the most this year. (And, if you’re craving even more Clever content, don’t forget to sign up for ournewsletter.)
Cold Picnic
February 14, 2022–Cold Picnicreleased their Dessert Collection in February and the abstract collection was a nostalgic homage to sweet delicacies. Each piece was inspired by and named after Taiwanese and English desserts like mochi, taro, sherbert, and more. The welcoming designs were the first from the brand to be produced in delicate Bamboo silk yarn.
Lulu and Georgia x Sarah Sherman Samuel
February 22, 2022– Multi-disciplinary designer and artistSarah Sherman Samuelteamed up with Lulu and Georgia (again!) for an equally enviable collection ofrugs, pillows, and wallpaper early in the year. This checkerboard wallpaper was a particular standout to us, thanks to its surprisingly neutral and quirky feel (and it’s even available at a discount right now!).
Chairish x Kassatex
March 17, 2022– You can still add a touch of whimsy to your bathroom with this darling collab fromChairishand the textile gurus at Kassatex. Inspired by the beautifully ornate, colorful, and one-of-a-kind products found on Chairish, each scalloped edge towel is especially perfect for anyone looking to create an unexpectedcottagecoremoment while washing up.
Jake Arnold for Parachute
May 4, 2022– AD100 designerJake Arnold公布了备受期待的合作Parachute in May, and we were obsessed with everything from the dreamy bedding to chic throw pillows. In fact, this breezy linen robe is another standout that’s still available for purchase.
Sophie Lou Jacobsen for Assembly Line
May 15, 2022– In mid May, French American designerSophie Lou Jacobsenand Brooklyn-based shop Assembly Line collaborated on a collection of splurge-worthy vessels with few remaining. Named Asking for a Friend, the collection was a dreamy pack of multicolored hand-blown glass vessels that are beautiful enough to stand alone or house a few vibrant botanicals.
Kule x West Elm
June 1, 2022——这带来了重度le to our face in June was this collab between New York–based brand Kule and West Elm. If you’re in need of an uplifting set of throw pillows, towels, or perhaps a sentient bath mat, a few of the very cheery items designed by Nikki Kule are still available.
Lego x MoMA
June 1, 2022– Lego lovers were likely thrilled to see the brand team up with MoMA to give Van Gogh’s impressionist masterpiece Starry Night a playful makeover in the form of a 3D rendering. Consisting of over 2,000 pieces (and a mini Vincent figurine!), we still recommend tackling this grown-up puzzle project with a determined group of friends and maybe a bottle of wine (or two).
Marimekko x Mansur Gavriel
June 7, 2022– Marimekko and Mansur Gavriel came together to add some color to your handbag rotation in June. Marrying the Finnish design house’s playful prints with the New York–based brand’s superior leather craftsmanship, the collection’s lineup of totes, bucket bags, and pouches included this very cheeky homage tostrawberry seasonwe’re still obsessing over.
Tom Sachs x Nike
October 7, 2022– This year Tom Sachs embarked on a new collection with Nike, a decade following his first sought-after partnership with the brand. Along with the covetable kicks, the artist and designer unveiled “Tom Sachs: Furniture,” an exhibition that was shown in Chicago’s Stony Island Arts Bank, and “Tom Sachs: Spaceships,” previously on display at New York’s Acquavella Galleries.
Joya Studio xEverything Everywhere All at Once
June 16, 2022– We love a quirky candle, and Joya Studio’s homage to Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert’s A24 epic,Everything Everywhere All at Once,was one of the best wax creations we saw all year. “Scented for laundromats and multiverses,” this 3D wax replica of Jamie Lee Curtis’s Deirdre Beaubeirdre’s auditor-of-the-month award is the ideal olfactory escape into another reality.
Sabai
June 23, 2022– Sabai introduced the City Table this year: A forward-thinking coffee-table design made in partnership with eco-focused companyCambium Carbon. Recycled steel and fallen urban trees from Baltimore were sourced for the table’s solid ash top, with the design drawing wider inspiration from New York City’s landscapes to combine “the best of the built world and natural environment.”
Eny Lee Parker x Mitzi
July 22, 2022– For the third installment of their Tastemaker series, Mitzi tapped Clever-favorite designerEny Lee Parkerfor a scene-stealing collection of lighting fixtures. Thoughtfully designed and accessibly priced, the collection was a success, and you can still snag a few of the stylish pieces—like this multidimensional textured sconce in a pearly white.
Sophie Collé x Areaware
August 3, 2022–Sophie Collé’s collab with Areaware was another one of our favorite team-ups this year. Incorporating Sophie’s bright color palette and playful design style, the Splat mini tables were just the breath of fresh air our space had been needing.
Vitruvi
September 7, 2022– Since its arrival in September, Vitruvi’s Cloud Humidifier has been keeping our sinuses clear and chapped lips stylishly at bay. It is available in a delightfully neutral color palette to boot. We especially love that the aesthetically pleasing bedtime essential also features a handy night mode and up to 24 hours of runtime to ensure optimal comfort.
Beverly Nguyen x Material Kitchen
September 13, 2022– Catering to the stylish kitchen crowd, Clever-approved stylist and entrepreneurBeverly Nguyenteamed with Material Kitchen to revamp the brand’s classic knives trio in September. Sporting a specially-designed sage green, the limited-edition set is sadly no longer available—though you can still snag the trio in one of the brand’s classic colorways.
Athena Calderone x Crate & Barrel
September 15, 2022– Everything in Athena Calderone’s collaboration with Crate & Barrel was a worthy pick-up (just ask Clever’s editors!). From larger furniture pieces to smaller decor items—like these lovely candle holders—the design star’s collection was one that had us all swooning.
Herman Miller x Hay
September 21, 2022– We also recommend securing a piece fromHay’s limited edition collaboration with Herman Millerbefore the new year. Though you’ve got options like the classic wire chair, dining table, and even knobby coat hanger to choose from, we’d go with this molded Eames lounge chair in a striking shade of green.
Our Place
September 27, 2022– We still think Our Place’s tableware set is the perfect splurge for the host or hostess who loves entertaining. Even though items are available to purchase individually, the 17-piece bundle has everything you need to create a picturesque tablescape for any upcoming fête or get-together.
Afternoon Light x Ghetto Gastro x USM
October 13, 2022– This handsome cart from Afternoon Light, Ghetto Gastro, and Swiss manufacturer USM was another launch that delighted us this year. With a modular wheel design that features two sliding drawers, a mid-section shelf, and a roomy bottom cabinet with two drop-down doors, we think it’s an especially fashionable way to store your favorite spices, often-used pots and pans, daily dishware, or even use as a mini prep station.
Laila Gohar x Byredo
November 3, 2022– In November, Byredo and Laila Gohar came out with the perfect collab for anyone who enjoys taking selfies with their food as much as actually eating it. The fragrance and lifestyle brand teamed up with Gohar World’s founder to create a collection of delectable-looking holiday items, including curated candle sets, spud-like votive holders, and these eye-catching printed cotton tablecloths any foodie would adore.
Ruggable x Iris Apfel
November 3, 2022– Nothing makes our heart flutter like a particularly nice area rug, and fashion icon Iris Apfel’s collaboration with Ruggable seems like the perfect excuse to upgrade any tired-looking tufted accessory for 2023. The best part? Like all of Ruggable’s offerings, each stylish piece is machine-friendly.
Bottega Veneta x Gaetano Pesce
November 18, 2022– In November, digital design editor Sydney Gore gave you the lowdown onGaetano Pesce’s set design for Bottega Veneta’s SS23 collection, and if you were wishing for a piece of the installation, you’re in luck. Anyone looking to splurge can head to Bottega’s website, where a selection of the one-of-a-kindCome Stai?collection chairs are available (for now).
Tekla x Jacquemus
December 1, 2022– Rounding out the list is this team up between Copenhagen-based Tekla and French fashion house Jacquemus. While there’s luxurious sheets, enviable pajamas, and stylish beach towels to peruse through, we’d make a beeline for loungewear—which includes a veryformal-looking bathrobeand this sleep shirt that’s nice enough to wear out too.
