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Charlie Plummer Stars in ESSENTIAL HOMME Spring 2018

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Actor Charlie Plummer learns from the best as he rises to the top in the Spring 2018 issue of ESSENTIAL HOMME.

MOST WANTED (p. 22) Prepare for your next journey with our selection of resplendent bags, whether you venture across town or across the globe, featuring Dior Homme, and Calvin Klein.

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NEW ARRIVALS (p. 46) The latest style collaborations and product launches, including Harrys of London and Stella McCartney.

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INVERSION (p. 54) A moment of reflection that begs to be indulged.

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STYLE (p. 86) The track suit is repurposed to seamlessly fit with the rest of your wardrobe.

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HEART IN HAVANA (p. 68) Free from the rigidity of the everyday, learn to let go.

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OFF THE SHOULDER (p. 92) Strap on a side pouch to host your belongings while you’re on the go.

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CROSSCUT (p. 96) Amplify the perennial stripe with pairings that embrace discord and formats that dare to make noise.

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CALIFORNIA LOVE (p. 108) Patrik Ervell discusses his first menswear collection for Vince and why the West Coast is the wave of the future.

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DANCING INTROVERT (p. 116) Aaron Maine talks Porches, the catharsis of creating, and the identity of home.

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NEW KID IN TOWN (p. 124) Stranger ThingsDacre Montgomery remains in control.

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WUNDERKIND (p. 146) Actor Charlie Plummer learns from the best as he emerges on his own.

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Willem Dafoe for ESSENTIAL HOMME Winter 2017

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Actor Willem Dafoe discusses new film The Florida Project in the Winter 2017 edition of ESSENTIAL HOMME.

 

MOST WANTED (pg. 38) features this season’s most coveted finds, including new Gucci loafers and a tantalizing scent from Versace.
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BEYOND (pg. 50) When utility and structure meet high performance, embrace the extreme with ease.
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THE DELUXE (pg. 64)  Gucci conflates classic silhouettes with vibrant hues and dynamic embellishments, evoking effortless poise.
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NEW ARRIVALS (pg. 76) details the latest collaborations and launches in fashion and art, including a new capsule collection from Sies Marjan and new speakers from Porsche.
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SCENE (pg.80) From the sweatiest parties to the swankiest sit-downs, our eye on what happens during the most happening of times.
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STYLE (pg. 86) Choose corduroy; discover new meanings and textural dimensions within the customary fabric.
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CONVERSATIONS (pg. 104) Artist Jacolby Satterwhite discusses the intersection of fine art and high fashion with clothing archivist and stylist David Casavant.
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CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION (pg. 110) Public School and Moët & Chandon epitomize work-hard, play hard.
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DOWN AND OUT (pg. 116) In Sydney, designer Dion Lee makes his menswear debut.
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TABLE FOR MORE (pg. 122) Sant Ambroeus’ creative director Alireza Niroomand on laughter as the key to hospitality.
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FILM SAVANT (pg. 128) Riding the tide of indie acclaim, actor Willem Dafoe remains in control.
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BARE UTOPIA (pg. 138) Exposing pure form, nothing becomes everything, uncovering the allure of simplicity.
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WARM UP (pg. 148) Homegrown spirit reveals subtle edge when getting ready to glide into play.
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SUBJECT MATTER (pg. 158) Alternative structures and fluid shapes defy familiar customs.
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UPPER LEVEL (pg. 170) Brandon & Dylan Lee get behind the wheel for a crash course in splendor.
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EAU PAIRS (pg. 198) These fragrant pairings make a case for syncing your eau with your air.
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SHARP SPACES (pg. 204) Following devastating damage, Ventana Big Sur reopens bigger and better than ever.
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SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Releases Tuscan Soul La Commedia

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Image: Nao Fujishiro for Essential Homme.

The wise words of Dante take new meaning in this fiery fragrance from the house of Ferragamo. With Tuscany as its backdrop, the scent—a referential infusion of fresh citrus bitters, peppery cardamom, and sexy pimento—proposes epochal poetry and woody spice in a polished flacon.

Tuscan Soul La Commedia, $190 for 2.5oz, available at Saks Fifth Avenue.

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Trending Tunes: Oliver Spencer SS18 Runway Soundtrack

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Trending Tunes:

Change your sonic game with ESSENTIAL HOMME‘s Trending Tunes, spinning the hottest Spring/Summer 2018 runway tracks from around the world. Pass the aux cord and let the beats inspire.

The mix:

Soundtrack from Oliver Spencer‘s Spring/Summer 2018 runway show for London Fashion Week Men’s.

Track list in the following order:
01. “Atomic Bomb” – Hot Chip
02. “Promised Land” – The Style Council
03. “Too Much Blood” – The Rolling Stones
04. “Love Town” – Booker Newberry III


Audio courtesy of Oliver Spencer.

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Neither ESSENTIAL HOMME nor Oliver Spencer claim ownership of any of these songs. If you have ownership of music in this playlist and wish to not be included, please contact us at INFO [at] essentialhommemag.com and we will remove immediately.

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Trending Tunes: Charles Jeffrey Loverboy SS18 Runway Soundtrack

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Trending Tunes:

Change your sonic game with ESSENTIAL HOMME‘s Trending Tunes, spinning the hottest Spring/Summer 2018 runway tracks from around the world. Pass the aux cord and let the beats inspire.

The mix:

Soundtrack collage from Charles Jeffrey Loverboy‘s Spring/Summer 2018 runway show for London Fashion Week Men’s by Jordan Hunt.

Track list in the following order:
01. “The Elves” theme from “Lord of the Rings” – Howard Shore
02. “Coming” – Jimmy Somerville (Jordan Hunt remix)
03. “Introit” from “Requiem” – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart


Audio: Jordan Hunt, courtesy of Charles Jeffrey Loverboy.

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Neither ESSENTIAL HOMME nor Charles Jeffrey Loverboy claim ownership of any of these songs. If you have ownership of music in this playlist and wish to not be included, please contact us at INFO [at] essentialhommemag.com and we will remove immediately.

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It’s Been a Long Week: Tito’s Summertime Sparkler

Image: ESSENTIAL HOMME, Tito’s Vodka.

WHAT

Celebrate the season’s solstice with Tito‘s Summertime Sparkler, the perfect companion for picnics and beach trips alike. With fresh fruit and a slight fizz, this refresher beats the sweltering heat.

HOW

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium watermelon
  • 0.5 oz. Guava nectar
  • 0.25 oz. Simple syrup
  • Squeeze of fresh lemon
  • 3 oz. Sparkling mineral water
  • 1 l. Tito’s Handmade Vodka

Image: ESSENTIAL HOMME, Tito’s, Hero, Simple Syrup, and S.Pellegrino.

THEN

Cut watermelon into cubes and flash freeze for 30 minutes. Later, add frozen watermelon to an infusion jar or glass vessel and cover with Tito’s Vodka. Let it sit for 4-5 days and strain out the fruit with a cheesecloth to make the infusion. Take 1.75 oz. of watermelon-infused Tito’s and build the rest of the cocktail, in order listed, over ice and stir. Garnish with fresh fruit.

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It’s Been a Long Week: Humo Latino

Image: ESSENTIAL HOMME, Lavazza.

As true believers of the work hard, play hard mantra, we present you with It’s Been a Long Week, a weekly column aimed at awarding some liquid appreciation to you for just being yourself, dammit. Make a glass or two on us, you deserve it.

WHAT

Serve up a win at this year’s Roland Garros French Open with Lavazza‘s Humo Latino. Equal parts smoky and energizing, this wide-awake concoction will see to those grand slam wins with all the pinky-up flair the occasion demands.

HOW

Ingredients:

  • 2.5 parts Mezcal
  • 2 parts Lavazza cold brew coffee
  • 1 part Orgeat syrup
  • 3 zests Bitter grapefruit
  • Handful shredded coconut
  • 1 Tbsp. Espelette chili pepper powder

Image: ESSENTIAL HOMME, Bacardi, Del Maguey, Lavazza, the Bitter Truth, Le Sirop de Monin, Bob’s Red Mill, and Vincent Darritchon.

THEN

To prepare the mixture, mix the shredded coconut and the Espelette chili pepper powder in a small plate. Then, in a separate plate, pour the orgeat syrup and soak the edge of an Old-Fashioned glass. Dip the wet brim into the coconut-chili mixture, ensuring there is a homogeneous contour. Set aside. After, in a shaker filled with ice cubes, mix all the ingredients using a bar spoon. Filter with a strainer and pour into the Old-Fashioned glass. Decorate with a grapefruit zest.

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It’s Been a Long Week: Reyka Southside

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As true believers of the work hard, play hard mantra, we present you with It’s Been a Long Week, a weekly column aimed at awarding some liquid appreciation to you for just being yourself, dammit. Make a glass or two on us, you deserve it.

WHAT

Reyka Southside

An elegant cocktail pulled straight from the lava rocks of Iceland, the Reyka Southside combines the biting taste of arctic water with a glacial cool of minty relief.

HOW

Ingredients:

  • 2 parts Reyka vodka
  • 1 part fresh lime juice
  • 0.75 part simple syrup
  • 4-6 mint leaves

Image: ESSENTIAL HOMME, Reyka Vodka, and Simple Syrup.

THEN

Combine all ingredients together in cocktail shaker and double strain. Serve in a coupe glass with a mint leaf garnish.

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It’s Been a Long Week: Megu’s Sake Colada

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As true believers of the work hard, play hard mantra, we present you with It’s Been a Long Week, a weekly column aimed at awarding some liquid appreciation to you for just being yourself, dammit. Make a glass or two on us, you deserve it.

WHAT

Megu’s Sake Colada
Celebrate the return of New York City’s Japanese concept restaurant Megu with the Sake Colada, perfect for sipping at the sushi bar or with your feet up at home.

HOW

Ingredients:

  • 3 oz. Coconut water
  • 2 oz. Sake
  • 1 oz. Pineapple juice
  • 0.5 oz. Fresh lime juice
  • 0.25 oz. Sesame simple syrup

Image: ESSENTIAL HOMME, Sōtō, Zico, and Sirup de Ajonjoli.

THEN

Combine ingredients, then shake and strain over pebble ice in a ceramic glass. Garnish with a lime wheel, freshly grated nutmeg, and something special.

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It’s Been A Long Week: The Roof’s Frozen Mexican Hot Chocolate

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As true believers of the work hard, play hard mantra, we present you with It’s Been a Long Week, a weekly column aimed at awarding some liquid appreciation to you for just being yourself, dammit. Make a glass or two on us, you deserve it.

WHAT

The Roof’s Frozen Mexican Hot Chocolate

Capture the frosty essence of Manhattan in winter with some Frozen Mexican Hot Chocolate from the Roof. This cozy treat features George Clooney’s own Casamigos Reposado Tequila and is hot, cold, and everything in between.

HOW

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz. Water
  • 1.5 oz. Casamigos Reposado Tequila
  • 1.25 oz. Hazelnut
  • 0.25 oz. Grand Marnier
  • 0.25 Packet hot cocoa mix
  • Pinch of Cinnamon
  • Dash of Vanilla extract
  • Pinch of Cayenne pepper

Image: ESSENTIAL HOMME, Casamigos Reposado, Swiss Miss, Grand Marnier, Fiji, Wild Oats Marketplace, Simply Organic, Dève Herbes, and McCormick.

THEN

Whisk all ingredients together and then freeze. Garnish using orange peel.

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Upgraded Trucker Jackets for Autumn/Winter 2016

A jacket is more than just an outer shell that protects against the harsh elements, it is un-sculpted marble, an unpainted canvas left wanting for self-expression and visual enticement. The trucker jacket, a menswear runway favorite this season, embraces the concept with designers unleashing their individual artistic expression in a whirl of unbridled pomp, circumstance, and flair.

1. Gucci


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Regality redefined, Gucci’s jacket reads like a splashy Rorschach of color and high-energy design, giving new meaning to the term “button up.”

Black velvet corduroy jacket with buttons embroidery, $7,580, GUCCI. Available at select Gucci stores and Gucci.com.

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