The Standard Scarves

Summery limited-edition wraps by artists repping Standard Hotel cities

Following up last year’s run of limited edition artist-designed tees, the latest crop of collaborative efforts from the Standard adds abstract images to a series of limited edition silk-cashmere scarves. Designed to represent the three major cities that are home to Standard hotels, the lightweight scarves boast beautiful graphics from artists Thomas Campbell (L.A.), José Parlá (Miami) and RoStarr (NYC). The three scarves each emulate …

Toms Summer 2010

The socially-conscious espadrille label's nautical looks, faded plaid, and first-ever wedges

Building on their solid business model marrying modern-casual style with philanthropy (for every pair sold, they give a pair to a child in need), Toms Shoes recently rolled out some fetching new looks for summer. The mostly nautical-inspired collection includes several altogether new styles, as well as updated spins on the well-worn classics. The first-ever Toms heel, an open-toed wedge, brings a dressier more feminine …

Keds Throwback

An authentically retro look from the makers of the original sneaker

As Keds continues to commemorate the decades with their Century Collection, the latest shoe in the series reflects the sober fashions of the ’30s, an era plagued by the Great Depression. The Keds Throwback, a basic sneaker adorned only with their classic blue label at the heel, makes it especially authentic with a canvas stock and sole that’s close to identical to the original. Another …