French designer Pierre Hardy has worn many hats over the course of his life. After earning a degree in fine arts, he became a member of a professional dance company, taught scenography, worked as an illustrator, and finally got into fashion as a footwear designer for Dior,  followed by Hermes, where he still has a post. Hardy launched his own women’s shoe line in 1999, and men’s followed in 2002. His shoes are know for their architectural forms and bold shapes, that are also wearable and not overly trendy. The Baskets 110 takes Hardy’s signature graphic cube print and applies it to a mid-top canvas sneaker. The athletic basketball inspired shoe has white braid trim and a Velcro ankle strap and a simple black, white, and grey color palette. Available at Studiohomme.

Known for his graphic, architectural, and bold designs, Hardy has created quite a name for himself in just a little over 10 years. Aside from his design position at Hermes, Hardy also collaborates with Balenciaga on their men’s and women’s shoes each season and has produced a series of capsule collections for the Gap. Now Pierre Hardy has taken his signature cube print and used it to adorn electronics. The iPad cover and smartphone case are both made of coated canvas covered with the black, white and gray print. These cases manage to make a bold statement without any branding. Unless you’re a real fan who knows their Hardy, that is. Available atStudiohomme.

We covered Generic Surplus’ new releases for Spring/Summer 2011, and now we’re bringing them up again to spotlight the latest version of the Wharf style. This Generic Surplus classic was inspired by sailor’s gear and deck shoes, and uses those influences to create a simple mid-top sneaker. This season’s updated version uses a fabric toe cap, instead of the standard rubber, which gives the shoe a sleeker, cleaner look. Available in ginger suede, as well as navy or opal canvas, it also features a suede patch on the heel, a padded collar,  and a rubber midsole.

Perfect for this time of year, when the temperature can fluctuate wildly over the course of just a few hours, we have the A.P.C. military jacket and short. The khaki jacket is made of 100% cotton with a polyester lining and has a quilted inner vest lining that can be removed when it starts to feel like spring. Other functional details include a corduroy lined stand-up collar, drawstring waist, and zip-away hood. But it’s this jacket’s clean silhouette, concealed buttons and simple patch pockets that give it that crisp, wear-with-anything A.P.C. feel. The coordinating military short is also made of 100% cotton and is similarly unadorned, save for the stitching outlining the front pockets. Both pieces are available at Oi Polloi.

Danish label Norse Projects was launched in 2004, and has grown from a simple t-shirt brand to a full menswear line. Their focus is on menswear pieces with great fits and quality fabrics, and the inspiration for the Spring/Summer 2011 collection was Nordic history and long summer days at the beach. Part of the line this season is the fisherman inspired Elka Raincoat. Featuring a double zipper closure and snap pockets, and finished with chunky white drawstrings that provide a nice contrast to the saturated colors, this jacket is available in solid navy, or with a navy body and yellow sleeves. Oh, and it’s actually waterproof. Available oki-ni.

We recently introduced you to the Desert Khan 2, and now we have the Clarks Originals Ashcott Ebony Vintage. The Ashcott was first released in the 1970’s and gets its name from the UK village of Ashcott, where it was produced. This classic style was put back into a production a few years ago, and features all the hallmarks of a Clarks Originals design: clean lines, quality materials, a crepe sole, and leather upper. And not only have they brought it back, but Clarks has collaborated with UK sneaker emporium, Hanon Shop, on a special release. The Hanon Shop x Clarks Ashcott comes in a smooth brown leather with hot pink detailing on the heel, a nice update from the standard sand and black. Available Caliroots.