A Purple Fan That’s an Objet d’art and Other Hot-Weather Stuff

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It’s hot! I was reminded of this story about a non-ugly handheld fan from last year. Contributor Annachiara Barretto-Grignoli used this guy, and it kept her cool on 101-degree days in Milan. She wrote, “It was always a welcome guest, even as it transformed into a hands-free tabletop fan that emitted a quiet hum, barely noticeable to our fellow diners, while we enjoyed aperitivo adjacent to the Grand Canal.” Another non-ugly fan from the archives is this $26 purple one that we learned about from Eleanor Friedberger that is a verifiable objet d’art. And here’s a reminder of our favorite cooling sheets and cooling pillows.

Did you know that the best chinos for men are from Abercrombie? Senior writer Liza Corsillo says that they beat out Uniqlo because not only do they feel like pajamas, they are priced at a reasonable $70 and are also available in slim, super-skinny, and athletic-skinny cuts as well as a variety of neutral colors.

Also on the site: The Wayfair anniversary sale ends at midnight tonight, the difference between BB creams and CC creams explained, nice-looking plant stands, and the best skin-care products for pregnancy and postpartum. —Ailbhe Malone, senior editor