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.

Keren Longkumer and Valerie Quant realized their mutual love for unconventional forms and proportions after meeting in Los Angeles while studying footwear design. Hailing from Nagaland and Los Angeles respectively, the friends became partners in 2015 and founded a line of shoes for the modern woman called LOQ. Look for rich hues and textures inspired by India alongside a laidback aesthetic as they aim to redefine the classics.