It’s like the oxford button-down’s trouble-making baby brother—the one who rides around the subdivision with his bike posse. c/o Burkman Bros! —erica
Stuff We Love
This WXYZ bracelet = totally tubular. —erica
Weather Vain
Williamsburg, Brooklyn - 77 With a Chance of T-Storms
Today is totally one of those what-do-I-wear?! days for the L train contingent. It’s warm but not hot. And how much is it going to rain? Here, our prescription. —erica
Clockwise from top left:
+ A lightweight, breathable Raquel Allegra tee that won’t get too sweaty on the Lorimer platform.
+ A kick-ass Mociun ring—the jewelry phenom’s store is one of the best in the ‘hood!
+ A borderline-genius short-sleeve rain jacket from Boy by Band of Outsiders.
+ K/LLER earrings—ready for a night on the Wythe Hotel roof should the clouds part.
+ A super-hard-working clutch made by equally industrious local designer Collina Strada.
+ Some of the sleekest rain boots around, by Loeffler Randall.
+ A Christopher Kon wallet, to match the BBQ at BrisketTown.
+ Mother jeans that will hold up JUST FINE if they get splashed by a black car on Bedford.
In the Bag
Catbird
The Company: Catbird
The Founders: Rony Vardi
The Story: In 2004, Rony Vardi took over a little storefront in Williamsburg and turned it into a big, fat jewelry hit. She carries the sorts of lines that make a real statement but maintain a certain daintiness—Grace Lee, Bittersweets NY, Polly Wales. One of the stand-outs? Her crazy-popular house line, which includes teeny anchor pendant necklaces, slender first knuckle rings, and a stellar run of candles.
To score one of Rony’s creations, come back tomorrow for our Housewarming Grab Bag.
In the Bag
Shapes & Colors Textiles
The Company: Shapes & Colors Textiles
The Founders: Samantha Cisneros
The Story: When Samantha Cisneros graduated college, she started looking for the perfect job. And when she didn’t find it, she decided that, hell, she’d just create it herself, bringing together mid-century design, folk art, and sustainable fibers. When she got going in 2009, the Bay Area designer was making oversize calendars and posters, and now she’s added pillows, wallpaper, aprons, totes—you name it. Her next big move: fabric by-the-yard.
One of Samatha’s creations will be in our Housewarming Grab Bag, heading your way tomorrow!
Listen, just because your apartment doesn’t have a back patio doesn’t mean you can’t, c/o this scarf by Milleneufcentquatrevingtquatre. (Yes, seriously: That’s the name of the line—alert long-word-loving Mary Poppins.) —erica
Track Star
Emily Haines of Metric
The Vibe: Snappy indie-rock hooks, throbbing dark dance beats, and lyrics so catchy you can’t help but sing along.
The One-Song Intro: “Youth Without Youth”
The Look, Recreated: Casual basics with some edge, like geometric-print shorts from Vena Cava, a destroyed black tee from Obesity & Speed, black ankle boots from New Kid, and caramel sunglasses from Karen Walker. —liza darwin
Ok, Devastee, that’s some solid (and not too scary!) pattern-mixing. I’m IN. —erica
