May brings a bit of everything—blooming flowers, unexpected rain showers, the first hints of summer, and a welcome return of sunshine. It also ushered in a wave of new lifestyle products, perfectly timed for the start of travel season. From body care essentials and sleek tech to baby-friendly minis, wellness finds for your feet, and plenty of luggage options, this month delivered a little something for everyone on the move. I combed through my overflowing inbox to spotlight the most innovative, useful, and just plain cool items that launched in May—the kind of things I’d personally add to my cart, and you might want to as well.
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Herbin Co. Voyager Travel Collection
Best New Luxe Luggage
Black-owned luxury luggage? Count us in! Herbin Co., an ATL-based fashion house, is launching its first travel pieces. Made in France from the finest leathers, the brand touts its new Voyager 40 Weekender duffle and 485 Belt Bag as being both fabulous in style and functional, built to last.
The beauty brand, known for its immaculate skincare products, is getting into the fragrance space. They’re launching hydrating mists with Argan oil and jojoba that you can layer for a rich aroma (Golden Hour, Vanilla Vibezzz, Topless Tangerine and Bohemian Fig) that lasts.
Away has launched their signature hardside pieces in smaller sizes (a carry-on) and colorful shades for the kiddos. Teach the children the importance of coordination (and swag) with a matching backpack, lunch bag, and packing cubes for travel days.
The Weeknd can do it all, it seems, including making a delicious brew of coffee. The superstar has released his first line, in collaboration with Nespresso, inspired by his mother and their Ethiopian roots. The first release is the Togetherness Blend.
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Santa Margherita x LoveShackFancy Limited-Edition Rosé
Best New Wine Collab
The celebrated Italian Rosé maker and fashion brand known for its flowery, feminine prints have partnered for a one-of-a-kind wine. It looks good, and word is, it tastes better.
While these oven mittens from the kitchenware brand are heavy-duty in their protection (stain and slip-resistant and made of silicone), they still manage to be super cute.
For the mommies dealing with a fussy baby, gripe water has always been recommended. But skip the difficulties of trying to administer it and opt for Mommy’s Bliss’ new gel, which can be placed on the baby’s pacifier for faster, simpler relief.
If your commute is made more complicated by a bookbag that digs into your shoulders, Under Armour, or UA, has the remedy with their new lightweight and stylish backpack, which comes in an array of shades and has unique patented UA suspension straps to reduce the load of your belongings.
Glass storage over plastic any day. And Bentgo’s latest storage set prides itself on being stronger than your average glass, more leak-proof than other storage, and sleeker than what you have in your cabinet right now.
Motorola has unveiled its next generation of razr phones, combining smart design, powerful AI features, and expansive external displays at an accessible price point and, of course, the perfect petite size.
Not your typical collab, but the outcome is a gamechanger. The Echo Wave clog, with its glow-in-the-dark finish, is paired with a modular watch face. The timepiece can go from your wrist to the clog in seconds. A timepiece on your feet? Why not!
This spacious, elegant and large hard-shell trunk is simple in style but stands out. It also has some serious functionality thanks to 360° Hinomoto wheels, a Bayer Makrolon® polycarbonate shell, and innovative interior organization.
If your dogs need some extra TLC after a strenuous workout or especially long day, these Hyperboots do the trick. The targeted heat and compression technology is designed to optimize athletic warm-up and recovery needs. Be aware though, they are an investment.
To aid you in your hydration efforts, Italian brand SMEG has launched its new Sparkling Water Maker, an electricity-free, customizable, and stylish gadget. Let nothing stop you from your fizzy fave.
With summer heat setting in, Degree Cool Rush is back—the top-selling men’s antiperspirant known for its all-day protection and clean is reviving a fan-favorite scent.
ByHeart has just launched the Anywhere Pack—the first and only single-serve whole milk formula designed for on-the-go parents. For fans of their formula, it’s now available in a ready-to-mix pack, just in time for summer travel.