Six Eye-Catching Beach Towels for Summer

From graphic eye motifs to tie-dye, our picks for attention-grabbing towels this season

When summer is approaching, it’s usually the swimsuit that beach-goers think hard about, and the humble towel is just an afterthought. Have a wander through the internet, though, and you will find there are bold beach towels that are just as attention-grabbing—and one size fits all. From sophisticated artist collaborations to bright, cheerful graphic designs, here are six beach towels that are so eye-catching, you …

A New Classy Men’s Sneaker from Axel Arigato

A first look at the productive brand's release of the week, a suede low top with leather cap toe

Operating out of Sweden, Axel Arigato launched in July 2014 with a unique idea: introduce a new men’s shoe design each week, rather than follow traditional seasons with a set collection. Their direct-to-consumer approach makes premium materials like Italian rubber cup-soles from Margom and calfskin lining (with production in Portugal) a little more attainable. The weekly drop fuels the appetites of online-savvy consumers accustomed to …

New Albion Sports

With a focus on function and quality, a brand new label and editorial hub driven by a genuine passion for sports

Born out of a group email chain dedicated to the NBA (which is 30,000 emails deep, so far) is the new label and sports website, New Albion. Created by four friends—Marc Hendrick, Alex Vitlin, Felix Chan and James Wright—who are located across LA, Hong Kong and Sydney, the company’s core values are based on the founders’ genuine enthusiasm for sport, quality and authenticity. “The first …