if its about style for you then you do have a few options

on my more classic looking JohnnyCoast frame i have phil wood hubs laced to mavic open pro rims...the combo is definately super light and very tough...a few months of riding them 2-3 times a week on nyc streets, huge potholes and all, and they are still smooth and true...only drawback is taht it is a smoewhat pricey combo

on my significantly less classis looking persuit bike i have a velocity deep-V rear and mavic cpx-33 front, both laced to IRO hubs...i ride this bike the other 4-5 days of the week as my commuter and also have no complaints...both ride nice and smooth

i will say though that if you can afford it, owning a classic bike and all you might want to think about the phill wood/ open pro combo...the look will be more classic...not to mention that the deep-v's are quite heavy, bombproof, but heavy