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Mary Frances “Francky” Knapp is a Brooklyn-based shopping and culture writer with bylines in VICE, King Kong Magazine, Refinery29, and more print and digital publications.

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How to Get a Free Vibrator From Dame’s Latest Activation

MY PLEASURE

Dame’s new vibrator campaign wants to stoke sex positive conversations around female bodies.

MaryFrances “Francky” Knapp | Published Mar 26, 2025

How to Master Japandi Design, MCM’s Sleekest Sub-Aesthetic

HYGGE GOES TO KYOTO

Eat your heart out, Don Draper.

MaryFrances “Francky” Knapp | Published Mar 09, 2025

This Blackout Eye Mask Was My Missing Link for Better Naps

NAP TIME

I sucked at napping until I tried Ostrichpillow’s blackout sleep mask, which is designed to keep you in total darkness—even with your eyes wide open.

MaryFrances “Francky” Knapp | Published Mar 09, 2025

The Best Discreet Vibrators (for Newbies and Doms Alike)

They’re quiet, compact, and shaped like roses. Because you’re horny, but you’re shy.

MaryFrances “Francky” Knapp | Published Mar 07, 2025

Where to Buy Noguchi Coffee Tables—and Cheaper Alternatives

SPRING REFRESH

Upgrade your living room’s ambiance with the best Noguchi coffee tables and their wallet-friendly cousins from Amazon, Wayfair, and more.

MaryFrances “Francky” Knapp | Published Oct 22, 2024

Kim Yeji’s Cyberpunk Olympic Style Deserves a Gold Medal

BULLSEYE

Fila zip-ups, bright red trainers, and a backward baseball cap? The Olympian’s style is a sartorial bullseye.

MaryFrances “Francky” Knapp | Published Jul 31, 2024

There’s Still Time to Book a Waterfront Rental This Summer

BRAT SUMMER

We rolled up our sleeves and found you the best vacation homes and hotels in the U.S. for splashing around until spooky season hits.

MaryFrances “Francky” Knapp | Published Jul 25, 2024

We Asked a Few Queer People About Their Favorite Swimwear

SWIM SZN

From queer-focused labels to the best sports bra swimwear cuts for achieving gender euphoria, these stylish queer swimmers have a lot of thoughts about the best LGBTQ swimwear.

MaryFrances “Francky” Knapp | Published May 31, 2024

Here’s Everything ‘Challengers’ Made Us Want to Buy

SEE YOU ON THE COURTS

Luca Guadagnino’s latest film is full of quiet luxury classics, from cult-fave celebrity skincare products to timeless sunglasses and more.

MaryFrances “Francky” Knapp | Published Apr 26, 2024

The Best Gifts for Taurus, the Zodiac’s Resident Epicurean

TAURUS SZN

The zodiac’s bougie bull deserves a TikTok-viral neck massager, a luxurious bottle of EVOO, and a pasta-themed tarot deck.

MaryFrances “Francky” Knapp | Published Apr 22, 2024

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