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First things first: I’m not–and never have been–a preppy person. I favored ripped vintage jeans and worn-in cowboy boots as a teenager, wrote my college thesis about New York punk in the ’70s, and never really got into Gossip Girl.

And yet, having grown up on the East Coast, spent family vacations in spots like Montauk, Cape Cod, and Nantucket, and attended a sleepaway camp in Maine for six years straight, I’m partial to certain symbols of old school New England. Think the Boat and Tote–of which I own more than I’d ever admit to–or seersucker pants.

But few can compete with the lobster. Even in silhouette form, the crimson crustacean could practically be the East Coast’s logo on a flag; to me, it is summer captured in a hard shell. And while the bib is an accessory in its own right, this Tatty Devine necklace will help me usher in the summer season even if the only island I make it to is Manhattan. Pick up your own right here–claw crackers definitely not required. –REBECCA WILLA DAVIS

We first learned about Stance last spring, thanks to their beachy-cute fashion flick.

Now for summer, the premium sock brand’s stepping it up a notch (or a high beam?) with their latest campaign.

Check out their new “Contortionist” video above, which we think is a pretty creative and awesome way to showcase socks. Shop the range here! -ALI HOFFMAN

P.S. See if you can spot our favorite pair (“Durango Pink”), which look really rad with a pair of patent leather loafers.

Spring is here and it’s time to bring out the B.I.G. guns. But seriously: I’m pretty excited about an iPhone case that marries Big Poppa with a funky aztec print. It’s a cheap thrill, too, at 40 bucks. But no need to worry, my accountant handles that. –RACHAEL WANG

WHO: American Eagle

WHAT: The Artist Crop Jean

WHERE: On ae.com for $49.95!

WHY: It’s almost Memorial Day, so even if you do abide by the old-school (slash Serial Mom) rules of dressing, you can place your order now for these brand new, exclusive cropped jeans from American Eagle and get them just in time for the start of wearing-white season. Although because they’re called the Artist Crop, we wonder if you’re supposed to wear them while you paint your masterpieces–in which case they won’t stay white for very long. Which is cool by us, since it means you can worry a little bit less about ketchup and mustard stains when you’re at your Memorial Day-to-Labor Day BBQs. –REBECCA WILLA DAVIS

 

 

Here’s the thing about writing about sweatpants that say “Whatever” on them: There’s not really much to say.

Why? Well, whatever.

But seriously: pulling on sweatpants is the ultimate whatever. Which isn’t a bad thing–not only do I own several pairs myself, but I’ve got my elasticized pants in both cotton and fancy silk–it’s just a way of letting the world know that you’d rather be comfortable. If you can look awesome in the process then, well, whatever. (But secretly: yes!) Skip the DTF sweatpants and grab your own pair of whatevers here. –REBECCA WILLA DAVIS

THE COLE HAAN x JEN & OLI COLLECTION from Cole Haan on Vimeo.

If you’re secretly hoping that one day you’ll find yourself at an exclusive New York party wearing the exact same shoes as Chloë Sevigny,  you’re best bet is Jen Brill and Olivia Kim’s summer collection for Cole Haan. Whether they’re Sevigny approved or not—we’ve received confirmation that they are though—we’ll be wearing them regardless, because the collection encompasses everything we’ll need for summer. There’s ankle-strap wedges in varying heights, t-straps, and flats done in a mix of neutrals and brights that are about as summery as we’d like to get.

Watch the short they made with illustrator Jo Ratcliffe to kickoff the release, which according to Jen Brill was inspired by “a cross between Keith Haring’s LED signs and Times Sqaure,” the 1980 movie that Brill remembers from her youth. Then head to Colehaan.com, where all of the styles are ready for you to buy.—RAY SIEGEL 

 

“You better lose yourself in the music, the moment. You own it, you better never let it go.” Wiser words have never been spoken—by Eminem at least! And a wiser purchase has never been made by me.

My favorite item in the NYLON Shop this week is “the moment” gold link watch by Flud that’s water resistant up to 3 ATM! But I really like it because it’s the most baller move I’ll be making until I get myself a real Rolex. Buy it here for $90.—RAY SIEGEL

Guess who just stopped by the office for a surprise visit?

Yup, it’s little miss Chloe Norgaard, the queen of neon hair and ’90s throwback gold.

How damn cute does she look? We’re obsessed with her sunflower dress. And all of her jewelry (spot that alien necklace? Rad.). And, duh, her hair. And last but not least, her rainbow mani (see instagram closeup of this: @nylonmag).

So obsessed in fact that we might have just purchased this dress. Hope she doesn’t mind a copy-cat…. -ALI HOFFMAN

Fact: I will never own a bedazzled iPhone case. More power to you if you rock a Swarovski-adorned cell, but it’s just not my thing.

But this “Jewels” iPhone case on the other hand I would more than happily use. I love the ironic “bedazzled” implication–and the drawing itself is pretty rad. Plus, it reminds me of Marilyn Monroe singing Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friends, which is something I’d be happy to make a habit of daydreaming about.

Order one here ($19.99) -ALI HOFFMAN

When we first saw the Jagger and Richards shoes in Matisse‘s spring collection, we couldn’t help but think of the Rolling Stones. Of course the iconic rock band is on our minds–they’re kicking off their “50 and Counting” tour of the US this Friday–but the connections went beyond just the shoe names. Can’t you imagine Mick or Keith strutting around onstage in their namesake boots (or at the very least, Georgia May Jagger and Theodora Richards out partying in something very similar)?

To get you inspired–and excited for their upcoming live dates–we’ve pulled together a playlist of the Rolling Stones songs we’d listen to while wearing them. Though the band might say you can’t always get what you want, if you want a rock’n'roll worthy pair of shoes it’s not hard at all! The Jagger and Richards are in LF stores right now–but check out all of their styles right here.

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