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Founded as a hipper counterpart to Tod's, Hogan fuses luxury materials with casual, easy style. Like Tod's, the line is overseen by Diego Della Valle II, who began his career making couture footwear for Azzedine Alaia and Gianfranco Ferré; his current designs, including Hogan’s understated, Italian-made suede and leather sneakers, are a far cry from those first fanciful shoes. While the brand is best known for its suede sneakers (sewn in funky color combinations like plum and tangerine), celebrity fans like Gwyneth and Uma love their sleek, simple handbags, all of which are crafted in supple, glove-soft leather. At Hogan’s bright Soho boutique, find must-have bags like crescent-shaped hobos and suede pastel totes among the many offerings that dot the walls, plus the full range of sneakers arrayed on wooden tabletops and shelves. Men's and women's sneakers are almost identical, for a unisex appeal that spans his, hers, and ours with Contintental élan. — Faran Alexis Krentcil