Based in Brooklyn Concrete + Water is one of our favorite lifestyle boutiques in Williamsburg. Inspired by both the vibrant colors of the tropics and the muted tones of the street, the boutique’s selection of goods – from apparel and accessories to homeware – lends a carefree note to classic style. Both the store itself and the goods chosen embody the belief that quality design is universal and can be taken anywhere with you. And just when you think it couldn’t get any better, they also have an unreal backyard space for hanging out and special events. Seriously, sign us up.

Upstate is a geographical escape from New York City's grit as a well the sensibility behind Kalen Kaminski's collection of hand-dyed clothing and home goods. Like a chef in a kitchen, Kaminsk is endlessly experimenting with modern takes on traditional hand dye techniques. Upstate is wild and naturalistic, much like the topography of the Colorado mountains where the designer's roots hail. And as is the nature of hand dying, each piece is unlike any that came before.