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Byredo Extends Its offering With a Car Diffuser This summer, BYREDO introduces a new product in their offering – the Car Diffuser, bringing aromas from the Home collection into the car environment. Crafted from black, cream, or brown leather, with replaceable fragrance refills, it easily clips onto the vehicle’s air vent and spreads fragrance via a cold diffusion system that activates with airflow. The Car Diffuser is available in three iconic scents: Bibliothèque, Summer Rain and Coin Laundry. After being opened, each refill can last for as long as three months and can be replaced whenever necessary. SUMMER RAIN: Experience a refreshing summer downpour with notes of basil and spearmint leading the way, complemented by green fig and ginger, and grounded by sandalwood and tonka as the rain fades. BIBLIOTHÈQUE: Escape into the velvety essence of paper, marked by notes of plum and cinnamon, with a heart of leather accord and violet, finished with birch woods, patchouli, and vanilla for comfort. COIN LAUNDRY: Relive a Sunday at the laundromat with crisp scents of aldehyde, pink pepper, and white rose, layered over a heart of neroli and peony, resting on blonde woods, musks, and sandalwood. The launch campaign of the Car Diffuser was photographed and directed by Jim Mangan, and it is inspired by his long-standing interest in the landscapes and communities of the American West. Mangan takes an ecological and sociological approach to explore how people interact with place over time. His work combines documentary detail with cinematic atmosphere, depicting desert landscapes, motion studies, and portraits of historically shaped communities. In the campaign, the Car Diffuser becomes integral to the journey, using heat, dust, resin, and distance to create images that explore movement and scent. The Byredo Car Diffuser will be available in Byredo stores worldwide and online at Byredo.com from July 16th, 2026

Satisfyer Designs Sexual Wellness for Every Body Since 2016, Satisfyer has built its product range around anatomical diversity, varied forms of intimacy and the principle that pleasure should be accessible to everyone, regardless of gender identity, body, age, or preference. With a range of over 300 products intended to work across different anatomies, relationship structures, and levels of experience, the sexual wellness brand has sold more than 100 million products globally. Nowadays, it’s distributed in over 100 countries, becoming one of the world’s bestselling brands in its category. This summer, Satisfyer is articulating what has guided its product development from the start: that inclusive design in sexual health is not a niche consideration, but a fundamental one. “Inclusive sexual health means taking people seriously in all their diversity, regardless of how they experience their body or who they love. It is about knowledge, safety, and the freedom to explore one’s own pleasure without shame,” says Melanie Eichhorn, Sexual Education and Diversity Lead at Satisfyer.  That philosophy shapes every product decision, according to Senior Industrial Designer Valeria Lambrecht, who points to the particular responsibility that comes with designing objects for intimate use. “Our products accompany people in a very personal area of life, so they must not only be functional, but also create trust and evoke feeling,” she says. The product range reflects a concrete desire to develop products for different anatomies, preferences, and forms of intimacy. The Pro 2 Generation 3, a pressure wave and vibration device, is designed with an opening that accommodates different anatomical variations, including various forms of clitoral and penile anatomy. The Elastic Game Multivibrator uses a flexible band that adapts to different bodies and can be worn in multiple configurations, regardless of anatomy or gender identity, with over 14 possible uses. The Plug & Play 1 takes a similar approach: a long, elastic band that can be adjusted to stimulate a wide range of areas and used alone, with one or several partners. Accessibility in a broader sense also informs the range. The Easy Lover’s elongated handle and extended opening make it easier to use for pregnant people, those with limited mobility, and those with larger bodies. The G-Spot Flex 5, slim and highly flexible, is described as a gentle option for those with vaginismus or heightened sensitivity, and for those post-gender-affirming surgery once healing is complete, in consultation with medical professionals. The Rotator Plug 2+ Connect App can be controlled remotely by a partner through an app, which the brand notes is particularly useful for people with limited mobility. The commitment to inclusive design is not a Pride campaign, but the underlying logic of how the range has been built since its founding.

Grandma Hobbies Are Having a Moment The Ukrainian brand of contemporary embroidered clothing, Etnodim, is introducing its first embroidery kits, inviting beginners and seasoned makers alike to rediscover the joy of creating by hand. Designed to become part of everyday rituals, family traditions, or thoughtful gifts, the collection celebrates centuries-old Ukrainian embroidery through a modern lens, embracing today’s renewed appreciation for slow, intentional creativity. The launch includes two designs: Kvitneva, a round embroidered placemat with a floral motif, and Tsvit, a set of two square embroidered placemats. Expanding Etnodim’s mission beyond clothing, the kits offer a hands-on way to connect with Ukrainian embroidery traditions. Each kit includes fabric, embroidery threads, a needle, a stitching pattern, and step-by-step instructions, making it easy for anyone to pick up a new hobby. image courtesy Etnodim For Etnodim, embroidery is about more than preserving craftsmanship—it’s about keeping a cultural tradition alive by inviting others to take part in it. As slow living, mindful making, and analog hobbies continue to resonate, the kits offer a chance to create with intention while building a personal connection to the heritage behind every stitch.  The embroidery kits will be available on etnodim.com later this week. We’d love to send one your way to try if it feels like a fit for your upcoming coverage. Let me know what questions you have, excited to hear your thoughts!