Memphis Socks

American Apparel's take on the iconic Italian design movement of the '80s

Borrowing a defining ’80s look from the Memphis designers, American Apparel recently did up socks with stripes, color blocking, and the vivid, playful hues of the era. The Memphis Socks come in three different colorways, are calf-high and work for men or women. Pick them up from American Apparel for $12 a pop.

Moscot Mangito

New cat-eye frames inspired by '60s-era Cuban glamour

Adding a Brigitte Bardot touch to their Moscot Originals collection, the new Mangito frames seize on the cat-eye craze for spring. Moscot’s take interprets the style more subtly than other current versions, like Alexander Wang‘s recent kitschy-slash-punk collaboration with Linda Farrow. Fit for ladies, the brand named the frames for Sol’s sister Gladys who ditched NYC’s Lower East Side for sunny Cuba Libre-filled days in …

Figs Ties

Hand-tailored neck wear that helps provide school uniforms for African children in need

For every hand-tailored tie sold, Figs gives a school uniform to a child in East Africa through their Threads for Threads program. The L.A.-based label offers standard and bow ties in a variety of dapper fabrics, ranging from woolen Ivy League plaids to Italian silk bicycle patterns. They also offer custom ties, allowing for even greater personal expression with a host of styles to choose …