Bostonian pipe, $56, at kioskkiosk.com 
Zero + Maria Cornejo Nomad print scarf, $170, available at Zero + Maria Cornejo, 225 Mott St between Prince and Spring Sts (212-925-3849)
Let’s Paint the ’90s activity book with paint set and brush, $13, at Blue Ribbon General Store, 365 State St at Bond St, Boerum Hill, Brooklyn (718-522-9848) 
Marimekko Nitza dress, $185, at the Marimekko Concept Store, 1262 Third Ave between 72nd and 73rd Sts (212-628-8400)
American Apparel unisex viscose twill gentlemen’s necktie, $24, at American Apparel, 610 Ninth Ave between 43rd and 44th Sts (212-258-2653)
Nekko vase, $24, at chocosho.com
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