Best of CH 2009: Top Five Collaborations

When designers and artists team up to multiply their talents, the end result is sometimes greater than the sum of its creative parts. To celebrate the collaborations done right, we've listed five standouts from 2009 below. Ace Hotel New York UniformsDrawing on a few different tried-and-true brands, the uniforms for the latest Ace Hotel include exclusively-designed drab green monochrome Chucks by Converse along with custom-fitted …

Jeffrey x Keds Velvet Holiday Collection

Dressing up Keds with a little holiday panache, luxe retailer Jeffrey's new collaboration with the brand makes over the classic in velvet and four rich colors. The seasonal jewel tones, co-designed by store founder Jeffrey Kalinsky and Keds, also work for on-trend '90s looks. The new style sells exclusively from Jeffrey's New York and Atlanta locations for $90 per pair.

Timberland Yéle Haiti Earthkeepers

Shifting his attention to altruistic causes, Wyclef Jean's recent collaboration with Timberland has less to do with his music than it does with the extensive charity work he's taken on in recent years. The Timberland Yéle Haiti Earthkeepers, a collection of 16 boots designed for men, women and kids, uses recycled and organic materials with the goal of raising awareness about environmental causes in Wyclef's …