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.

The White Shoe Blog

by Maggie York-Worth For white kicks aficianados, The White Shoe Blog answers all your pleas. Launched September this year, the site's crisp layout features "Guess That Brand" posts and basic info on design and color accents, as well as entries on women's shoes. While it still has some development to go, we like the concept dedicated to the not-just-before-Labor-Day staple. via Manolo's Shoe Blog.

Gentlemen of Bacongo

Photographer Daniele Tamagni's new book Gentlemen of Bacongo captures the fascinating subculture of the Congo in which men (and a few women) dress in designer and handmade suits and other luxury items. The movement, called Le Sape, combines French styles from their colonial roots and the individual's (often flamboyant) style. Le Sapeurs, as they're called, wear pink suits and D&G belts while living in the …