Holiday Pop-Up Shops

Last-minute gifts at these eight temporary holiday shops in eight cities around the world

With contributions by Karen Day, Victor Reznik and Bailee Wolfson Toronto: Bicyclette Canadian clothing store Bicyclette transformed an already beautiful space into a winter wonderland for the last two weeks of December. Featured designers include Lauren Elan, Biko Jewellery, ScarfParty and Hart Boutique, among others. The shop is at 972 Queens Street and is open Tuesday through Sunday through 31 December 2010. Paris: Darkroom Focused …

Totally Rad

Get awesome with limited-edition Keds celebrating the '80s

This limited-edition collection of sneakers from the Keds Century Collection colorfully pays tribute to rad ’80s fashions. Geometric patterned interiors add to neon suede exteriors for a zany style typical of the decade that saw the birth of the computer and Comme des Garçons’ debut show in Paris. For the ladies, the “Champion Gal Pal” comes in three colors—green, pink and blue—and includes the then-ubiquitous …

Mismatch Socks

Multi-patterned knit socks because "life is too short for matching socks"

Among the folk knits, antique textiles, small-trade crafts and other neo-hippie goods at shop New High (M)art, the “Mismatch Socks” not only keep feet cozy and looking fresh this winter but also perfectly illustrate the Griffith Park, L.A. retailer’s commitment to quality, unusual products. The vibrantly-colored socks, made of recycled cotton, nylon and lycra in the U.S.A., come in a range of sizes and sell …