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 …

Alexander West Shirts

Extraordinary custom-fitted shirts styled to exact specifications

A former banker, Alexander West is no stranger to the button-down shirt. After finding a lack of smartly designed, nicely tailored shirts on the market he took it upon himself to create them. While he’s not doing shirts for women (yet), West took the time to make a custom-fitted shirt for me and the result is nothing short of remarkable both in fit and style. …