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Trader Vic's Mai Tai's Review: The Original Tiki Master Is Back – And His Canned Cocktails Are A Taste Of Paradise

Since inventing the original Mai Tai almost 80 years ago, Trader Vic's has been synonymous with tiki excellence – and with the release of the brand’s canned cocktail, you can have a taste of history right in your own home.

The Untold Stories Behind Your Favorite AAPI Brands, Part 3

Behind every brand you love, there’s an incredible story to tell. Five AAPI founders open up and share untold stories of what it’s taken them to build their brand from the ground up.

Gwen Stefani's GXVE Beauty Review: Is It Worth The Hype?

The market is flooded with DTC cosmetics brands, but great makeup is hard to come by. In a sea of products, does Gwen Stefani’s GXVE Beauty live up to the hype? Find out in this review.

This Green Supplement Got My Body and My Brain Back on Track

No matter how clean you eat, it's nearly impossible to get all the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants you need – but with two teaspoons a day of Superstar by MIJA, you'll be effortlessly dialed into peak nutrition. Read how in this review.

Boy Smells Fragrance Review: Candles and Fragrances for Any Body

Boy Smells is a DTC brand crafting lush and deeply personal candles and fragrances. By imbuing products with a complex array of scents, Boy Smells breaks the traditional binary of “feminine” and “masculine” smells. Discover more in this review.

Launch Digest: Everything You Need For The Perfect BBQ – From Sips To Spices – And One-Of-A-Kind Upcycled Jewelry, Too

We’re back with TQE’s Launch Digest, a weekly review of all the newest launches in the DTC world (and not just the ones we like). Read on to learn about the latest – and potentially greatest – from all the brands we love, and those we’re just now discovering.

Throwdown: The Best Sneakers

With hundreds of sneakers on the market, it can be hard to know which brand ranks supreme. We put Allbirds, Atoms, and Kizik to the test – keep reading to find out which pair came out on top.

Wacaco Picopresso Review: Take Your Coffee Routine To The Next Level

Wacaco’s Picopresso is the ultimate travel coffee brewer that could well replace your countertop espresso machine. Dive into the details in this review.

Stellar Eats Review: These Feel Good Eats Are Seriously Out of This World

With “Healthy Eats that Taste Like Treats,” Stellar Eats is stirring up the food industry while giving us what we wanted all along: the perfect cookie. Read on for my full review – and learn why you should stock up your pantry with these simple and delicious staples.

I Just Knit My First-Ever Beanie: We Are Knitters Review

A one-stop shop for crafting supplies, ideas, and instructions, We Are Knitters has everything you need to get threading and weaving in no time. Click here to read our review.

The Quality Makers: Jeremy Canade of Fable

Jeremy Canade, founder of Fable, talks to The Quality Edit about the new era of animal-centered design.

Dae Prickly Pear Hair Oil Review: This $36 Hair Oil Saved My Hair From The Sun

Dae’s clean, vegan hair oil is suitable for all sorts of hair and adds shine without weighing down strands. Read this review to learn just how effective my switch to Dae proved to be.

SuitShop Review: I Stopped Renting And Bought This $200 Suit Instead

My search for the best way to shop for suits led me to an easy, entirely online experience. I landed a high quality, affordable suit -- and it’s so much better than renting.

The Untold Stories Behind Your Favorite AAPI Brands, Part 2

Behind every brand you love, there’s an incredible story to tell. Six more AAPI founders open up and share untold stories of what it’s taken them to build their brand from the ground up.

Graduation Gifts For Just About Every Type of Grad

From pre-k to graduate school, we curated a gift list that has something for every type of graduate in your life.

Launch Digest: Selena Gomez, Healthified Carrot Cake, And A Day Of Gourmet Vegan Eats – All Delivered To Your Doorstep

We’re back with TQE’s Launch Digest, a weekly review of all the newest launches in the DTC world (and not just the ones we like). Read on to learn about the latest – and potentially greatest – from all the brands we love, and those we’re just now discovering.

The Quality Makers: Arjun Sampath of Soma Ayurvedic

Soma Ayurvedic is a luxury, holistic Ayurvedic skincare and beauty company. In this interview, founder Arjun Sampath tells us his story – and the story of his brand.

5 Ways To Embrace Dopamine Dressing for Spring & Summer 2022

For spring and summer 2022, fashion brands are embracing joyful, bright colors and styles that boost our moods. Read on for fave ways to incorporate this trend into your warm-weather outfits with the direct-to-consumer collections we love.