Matthew Malin and Andrew Goetz are the founders behind famed skincare line (MALIN+GOETZ), appropriately named after their respective surnames. They built their apothecary and lab on one founding principle: addressing skin sensitivities, irritation and allergies resulting from unnecessary products and over-marketed ingredients found other beauty goods.

Synonymous with the products they make – something’s never go out of style. With 2009 coming to an end, I asked both Malin and Goetz to identify, according to them, their top list of items that will never face the repercussions of trends, fads, and crazes.

A timeless TOP 10 from the founder of timeless products.

See what they have to say below…

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As far as pushing the envelope goes, Luis Venegas is doing something right. He’s the founder of EY! Magateen, Fanzine137, and Candy, his latest endeavor devoted to the first transversal style magazine. Consisting of a team of ONE (Venegas does it all himself), Venegas has managed to assemble a cast of heavyweight fashion icons to help put together his latest projects - everyone from Robbie Spencer to Terry Richardson to the mighty Steven Klein and Bruce Weber. CANDY is a magazine for everybody. A space for individual freedom, and a publication that pushes people to take on the persona of what they always wanted to be.

With model Mr. Luke Worrell dressed up as Ms. Lucy Worell for the debut issue - Venegas fill me in on what went into making the limited count of 1000 copies of Candy.

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Hermes has teamed up with famed German camera manufacturer to Leica, to produce The Leica M7 Edition Hermes Camera. Coming in either orange or green “Veau Swift” leather - both options will be available in December starting at $14,000.00. Plus, it comes with a matching carrying strap to accompany the selected color of leather chosen. This marks the second time Hermes and Leica have collaborated together.

Born in London, William Gentle (AKA Backyard Bill) moved to New York in 2006. Shooting for various fashion magazines, Gentle wanted to start a personal side project that had more instant gratification. He launched “Backyard Bill” as a way to showcase individuals that he found both stylish and intriguing.

Gentle has a standard format to his blog - shooting his subjects and then asking them all a series of 6 questions (as well as their favorite links).

I switched the table on Gentle - had him fill out his standard questionnaire, and had him select a collection of his photographs that collectively, sum up the Backyard Bill aesthetic.

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While it may be a tad bit early for Christmas cards, the Happy Socks team recently collaborated with 6 different artists - spanning the globe to create “Happy Socks Friendly” X-Mas greeting cards.

The collaboration between Happy Socks and the following six artists is now complete. Check out the incredible work of…

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Purple’s Olivier Zahm has teamed up with Mr. KL to produce “31 Rue Cambon” - the official in house magazine of Chanel boutiques worldwide. Art Directed by Zahm and named after the first Chanel boutique - I’m curious to see how many Purple Diary references and nods will be sprinkled throughout Big K’s latest endeavor.

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Since going to Rio de Janeiro for the first time at age 14, photographer Mario Testino has been fascinated with the culture ever since. Commissioned by Taschen to capture the essence of his favorite global destination - Testino’s latest book, MaRIO DE JANEIRO is his  ”love poem to the Brazilian metropolis”. A soft cover version coming in 3 different colored jackets (yellow, orange, and red) - for beach-reading naturally, his latest publication features a foreword by songwriter Caetano Veloso as well as an essay by cover model Gisele.

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In an unlikely, but interesting and innovative turn of events, Marni has collaborated with Ladurée to create a limited edition set of macaroons. Consuelo Castiglioni has designed the limited run - combining some of Marni’s signature motifs: polka dots and flower appliques. Available in two sizes (8 or 18 macaroons), these will be available starting December 1st in all Ladurée shops in Paris, London, Dublin, Tokyo and Switzerland.

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“The Sound of Young America” is an online radio podcast showcasing “things that are awesome”. Hosted by the educated Jesse Thorn, he taps into the personalities behind some of the art worlds most recognizable and fascinating faces. This week, Thorn talks to Scott Schuman - who is better known as The Sartorialist. Discussing his early days as a showroom owner and tapping on the first photograph he took - its a worthwhile listen into the life of the online realms most influential face.

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The brainchild of ESQUIRE Magazine, Esquire SOHO, in its inception since 2003, brings together the worlds leading interior designers (paired with luxury brands) to create the ULTIMATE BACHELOR PAD. This year, taking over the penthouse of the Soho Mews, it was the lounge created by Luke Raymond of Office of AIR that caught my attention the most. Teamed up with Heineken, Raymond wanted to create a space that to unwind, recharge, and “actively reinvent ones self”. With interiors and technology provided by Obscura and Ligne Roset, it was the alignment of Heineken’s campaign “Give Yourself a Good Name” with their synergy with the music world that created an applicable fit.

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