Minidresses and Mini-Trumpets

Eight things we’ve seen for this very hot, short week. —Simone Kitchens, Winnie Yang, Lauren Ro, and Michael Zhao

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* Literary Sport is launching its Xero Genesis barefoot sandal on July 8. Instead of the usual climbing cord, this version comes with blue leather and a metal bead. Simone’s been walking around in a pair for the past week. They go with everything, feel like nothing. Here’s an exclusive link for Secret Strategist readers to be notified as soon as they’re available. They probably won’t stick around for long.

* Sterling-silver oyster bolo tie by Bottega collaborator Heath Wagoner.

* Lauren has been wearing this Dissh minidress nonstop this summer, but most sizes are sold out. (More mini shift dresses here.)

* We spotted some handblown Frama glassware on display at 180 the Store that reminded us of Currie Person’s collection. They’re dishwasher safe up to 70 degrees Celsius.

* Michael saw this brass toilet-paper holder in the bathroom of Cafe Grazie in Midcoast Maine.

* Nice-looking cotton dog blankets in three colorways. (They come in small sizes, too.)

* A little trumpet for beginners, kids, or practice. It’s made of aluminum, so it’s lightweight and easy to clean.

* Michael’s latest column covers slip-on summer shoes for a high instep, wedding-ready white shirts (that aren’t too formal), natural-fiber outdoorsy jackets, and more. Send your questions to pickyguy@nymag.com.

* Some real finds in the New York “Classifieds” lately: Colette Malouf’s Céline loafers ($215) and Marni belt bag ($200), Clémence Polès Farhang’s Studio Nicholson pants ($150) and Mfpen zip-up ($125), and Peter Som’s Iittala compote bowls ($80 for a set of 4).