GOODS WE LIKE, London (2026)

22/11/2020

A few months ago, I announced the relaunch of Goods We Like. A lot has happened since then - both personally and in the world around us. With everything that has happened, the team took a step back and reassessed the impact we wanted to make on the world. After many wonderful and difficult conversations, we have made the decision that Goods We Like is not the right way forward for us.

Instead we would like to introduce you to something new. Something we are really excited about. Something we believe will inspire the change we want to see in the world. Welcome to .less.but.better

Our ambition has always been to help you discover brands that design with people and planet in mind. That don’t think in cycles but create products that are made to last a lifetime. Buy less but better will continue to stand by these brands.

We will start by focusing our time, energy and efforts on raising awareness for some of the most important global challenges: over-consumption, waste, pollution, careless and excessive use of natural resources to name a few.

Change is needed from all of us. And the first step in tackling these challenges is to simply be more aware of our actions.

To be more conscious of the choices we make. To live better, with less, that lasts longer. To think twice. To buy once. To think long-term. To pursue less. To value quality over quantity. To buy less but better.

I am proud to share with you that we are launching buylessbutbetter.org. And we have made it our mission to fight blind consumerism.

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Thank you so much for your continued support.

Best wishes & stay safe,
Alex

15/05/2020

Dear friends… we’re coming back!

It’s been a while since you last heard from us. We’ve taken some time to pause and think about the future of GOODS WE LIKE. And we are excited to say that we’re coming back; this summer.

Thanks to your support, our community has grown over the years and many of you have been asking us whether we’d come back. Thank you for your perseverance; thank you for pushing us; thank you for waiting.

We captured a few more thoughts below, so if you feel like it read on to find out how you can support us with our relaunch and for a few more words from our founder, Alex, on why we decided to come back.

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Here’s how you can be a part of our relaunch…

Help shape our future and be in to win a bracelet by Lois Mathar. We’d really appreciate it if you took a few minutes to help us shape the future of GOODS WE LIKE. As we work towards our relaunch this summer, we’d love to hear your thoughts and get your input about what you’d like to see more of and what we might improve moving forward: https://bit.ly/2AzIy1v

Work with us. If we collaborated in the past, you are a brand, designer or someone who would like to work with us in the future, we would love to hear from you. Drop us a line and tell us about yourself and let us know how we might be able to work together.

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Why we decided to come back.

It’s been over one and a half years now since we decided to pause, take a step back, reflect and decide what would happen next. A lot has happened in the meantime. The world has gone through quite some change, we’ve gotten older (and hopefully wiser), some of us have kids, others have focussed their energy on new projects while some are still wondering about their purpose in life… none of us, however, have given up on the vision that led us to start GOODS WE LIKE back in 2014.

Our vision for GOODS WE LIKE has always been to create a space for everyone, like yourself, to discover brands and products with meaning and substance. Good design. If you’re with us, then you’ll agree that the world doesn’t need more brands, it needs the right ones. We give a voice and platform to those who don’t think in cycles, but believe in products that are made to last a lifetime.

More so than ever, it’s important that we cut through the noise (and crap) of mass consumerism. Our aim has always been to create a destination that you can trust. A platform home to those brands that deserve to be promoted. A space that inspires you to make better choices. This is why we exist. And this is why we decided to continue.

We believe in the relevance, power and joy of ‘buy less but better’.

Thank you for your continued support,
Alex & Team

23/12/2017

Nachtblau – a premium sneaker in dark navy blue leather by Munich-based footwear label VOR. A beautiful item to round off your wishlist.
Available in the brand’s signature 1A and 1B styles their latest release features a leather upper with waxed laces on a tonal rubber cupsole. Price from €339. 100% Made in Germany. .shoes
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VOR are part of our Gift Guide. We’ve put together a personal and considered selection of items that we feel would make a beautiful gift. Head over to goodswelike.com to explore the full selection. Link in bio.

20/12/2017

Small Homes, Grand Living – published by Gestalten. This beautiful book showcases interior design for compact spaces, and is a compelling collection of creative solutions of how to make use of a limited space. A very timely topic in and of itself, the selection of projects and homes pays homage to the iconic innovation within modest living areas in continually expanding urban areas. Price €40.
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Exploring cutting-edge visual culture, Gestalten document and anticipate vital influences in design, illustration, architecture and typography as well as urban and contemporary art.
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Gestalten are part of our Gift Guide. We’ve put together a personal and considered selection of items that we feel would make a beautiful gift. Head over to goodswelike.com to explore the full selection. Link in bio.

19/12/2017

The Ash – designed by Los Angeles based shoe brand LD Tuttle. Crafted in Italy, this artisanal and geometric calfskin oxford boot comes in Dune and features a back zip. 100% calfskin. Price $635.
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The Italian made women’s shoe label was founded by husband and wife team Tiffany Tuttle and Richard Lidinsky. Known for their directional styles in soft leathers, the designs focus on movement, and grow from traditional shapes into unique forms, combining rawness with a minimal framework.
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LD Tuttle are part of our Gift Guide. We’ve put together a personal and considered selection of items that we feel would make a beautiful gift. Head over to goodswelike.com to explore the full selection. Link in bio.

17/12/2017

Canvas 001 – by Stockholm-based watch brand TID. Canvas is a collaborative concept which invites a selection of artists and designers to interpret the brand’s iconic No.1 watch.
The Swedish design studio Form Us With Love is the first to set their tone on the watch by stripping it to its bare minimum - white, monochrome and dismantled. Limited Edition. Price £165.
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TID are part of our Gift Guide. We’ve put together a personal and considered selection of items that we feel would make a beautiful gift. Head over to goodswelike.com to explore the full selection. Link in bio.

16/12/2017

Botanical Candle – by natural fragrance and skincare brand Haeckels. Created from surrounding botanicals and blended from natural soy wax in the brand’s clifftop laboratory in Margate, the candles are an aromatic snapshot cataloguing local elements such as fresh seaweed, citrus, musk and pine. Available in different scents. Price £50.
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The team around Dom Bridges, which has grown Haeckels from a passion into a beautiful business, crafts natural fragrances and seaweed skincare using locally growing botanicals harvested from Margate’s coastline.
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Haeckels are part of our Gift Guide. We’ve put together a personal and considered selection of items that we feel would make a beautiful gift. Head over to goodswelike.com to explore the full selection. Link in bio.

14/12/2017

Deconstructed N**e Earrings – by Jaffa-based jewellery label Knobbly Studio. Designed in collaboration with photographer and handpoke tattoo artist Laurie Franck, these beautiful earrings illustrate an abstract n**e with ni**le. The naked body is typically at the centre of Franck’s art. All items are handmade. Available in Gold and Silver. Price from $68.
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In collaboration with photographer and tattoo artist
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Israel-based Knobbly Studio is run by self-taught designer Gittit Szwarc. “The aspect that drives my interest in jewelry is the way it interacts with the human form. What will it look like to someone looking at the wearer from an angle? How will it move when she moves? How does it relate to the natural lines of her face?”
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Knobbly Studio are part of our Gift Guide. We’ve put together a personal and considered selection of items that we feel would make a beautiful gift. Head over to goodswelike.com to explore the full selection. Link in bio.

13/12/2017

Twists – by Edinburgh-based clothing label ASYEU. Produced in small production runs, the young independent brand is on a mission to reimagine wardrobe essentials.
Made in Britain by a family-run factory renowned for their expertise and quality, Twists are exceptionally comfortable mid-weight socks, with cushioned soles and a rosso toe seam. Available in yellow, blue and burgundy-navy. Price £14.
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ASYEU are part of our Gift Guide. We’ve put together a personal and considered selection of items that we feel would make a beautiful gift. Head over to goodswelike.com to explore the full selection. Link in bio.

12/12/2017

Premium leather essentials – by San Francisco-based leather goods brand Article & Goods. The label’s range of premium leather items - which take out the middle man mark-up allowing for fair and honest pricing - include handmade cardholders, wallets, bags and more. All items are produced in small batches.
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Article & Goods are part of our Gift Guide. We’ve put together a personal and considered selection of items that we feel would make a beautiful gift. Head over to goodswelike.com to explore the full selection. Link in bio.

11/12/2017

Wilson Keyring – by Brooklyn-based design company Craighill. Originally designed by General Manufacturing Concern, this is quite simply a sturdy and efficient brass keyring. “It is our belief that a well-designed product should be perfectly functional, and also tell a story about its creation and potential.” Available in Brass and Carbon Black. Price $12.
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Craighill aims to create distinct and useful objects unified by a design philosophy that marries efficiency and exploration. Personal curiosity, industrial experimentation, and basic utility are the primary creative drivers behind the brand.
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Craighill are part of our Gift Guide. We’ve put together a personal and considered selection of items that we feel would make a beautiful gift. Head over to goodswelike.com to explore the full selection. Link in bio.

07/12/2017

Oslo – by Danish high-end loudspeaker brand Vifa. The speaker has become one of our most cherished items and everyday essentials, and is the perfect combination of quality engineering, premium sound and long-lasting design.
The portable and wireless loudspeaker received the iF Gold Award, and is available in nine different colourways. Price €499.
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Vifa are part of our Gift Guide. We’ve put together a personal and considered selection of items that we feel would make a beautiful gift. Head over to goodswelike.com to explore the full selection. Link in bio.

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