This week’s complete social snapshot, distilled for your pleasure.
From the hottest celebrity parties to the regretful morning-after shots, ESSENTIAL HOMME‘s Weekly Instagram Roundup brings all of the hottest designer, model, and trendsetting pics from the week directly to you. After all, no one has time to scroll through anything but the best.
Mr. Porter
Online fashion haven Mr. Porter shared a tantalizing look at its upcoming Gucci collaboration with just a single pair of light-tinted lenses. Similar to those featured in the Italian house’s Spring/Summer 2017 eyewear campaign, with just a slight bridge alteration, the image heralds a collection that could follow the same print-heavy, color-crazed Gucci looks of late, should the decadent accompanying video, available only on the account’s Instagram story, be any hint.
Jimmy Choo
Jimmy Choo released a first look at its Pre-Fall 2017 line, turning its focus from the sensual edge of last year’s aesthetic towards a more simplified ethos. Approaching the looks with a dependable and long-lasting hand, the British brand seems to have found its stride—matching Spring/Summer 2017‘s everyday sensibility with the darker tones of the colder season.
Todd Snyder
Despite the unconventional approach to Todd Snyder‘s Autumn/Winter 2017 collection, don’t expect the American brand to shed its vintage heritage without a fight. Highlighting golf pros Arnold Palmer and Ben Hogan as style icons to reflect on, the label showcased the correct way to wear a polo with an aim to promote its latest update to the classic piece, all Italian cotton silk.
Jean Paul Gaultier
The controversial designer Jean Paul Gaultier, unveiled a quick look at his latest fragrance, capitalizing on the popularity of YouTube unboxing videos with a model-filled rendition of his own. Entitled #funboxing, the made-in-France brand showcased its Classique and Le Male scents in a characteristically on-tone effort from the Enfant Terrible himself.
Lindberg Eyewear
Danish optical authority Lindberg Eyewear threw it back to 2014 London Fashion Week where it turned heads with a dazzling projection show displayed across several of the rainy city’s monuments. A favorite of both Matt Damon and ESSENTIAL HOMME June/July 2016 cover star Nick Jonas, the bespectacled brand, since Big Ben and River Thames takeover, has seen its image reworked through rounded monocled silhouettes and a look back at discreet design traditions.
For four mid-summer days, the hottest strip in Saint-Tropez, both metaphorically and physically, will experience a cultural upheaval as Art Pampelonne descends upon its sandy beaches in its inaugural showing. A contemporary art exposé from the mind of Daria Brit Greene—the non-profit maven whose strategic planning revolutionized the art fair industry—the event pairs elite taste with a showing of over 60 international galleries. Hoping to increase the affluent nature of the area, the creative festival will be supported in part by riviera hangout Nikki Beach, the iconic hotspot that spares no bit of coastal sun on its prized waterside locale. Situated just a few steps from the gala’s main pavilion, the club will offer up its luxury services to the fair’s patrons, opening its pool, bar, and innovative eateries for a late night, VIP only party under the stars with a yet to be released musical guest. The true allure, however, comes through a partnership with champagne master Perrier Jouët, the pair hosting a pop-up bar that will run the duration of the event, showcasing the drink’s grounded French heritage and bubbly allure alongside the seaside iconography. Together, with the resort’s “tell only your best friends” mantra and the champagne’s secret cellars and tight-lipped bottling techniques, the pair elevate the proceedings with a carefully curated exclusivity—making it all the more enticing.
Tickets to Art Pampelonne are available online now.
Though its acronym may not be obvious, NikeLab ACG—or All Conditions Gear—is not just known for adaptive technicality, in which it is proficient, but also for sleek and streamlined style. Past iterations of the collection have seen ergonomically-savvy design sit beside a hardened streetwear edge, the latest update for Summer 2017 no exception. Designed by Errolson Hugh, founder of German streetwear brand Acronym, the new line includes an updated shoe style, ACG.07.KMTR, and a multi-layer poncho that together redefine environmental wear.
Image: NikeLab.
Image: NikeLab.
Built with a capacity to save time without sacrificing its fashion sensibility, the footwear, available in two color variations, features NikeLab’s familiar design tropes with one major contrast—a magnetic buckle and toggle alteration that allows the tongue to open, fanning upwards to support maximum foot maneuverability and comfort. With a water-resistant construction and 4-way stretch tech, the kicks can transition from running to walking and every pace in between with relative ease. Its brother in the line, the rip-stop poncho, follows similar design concepts, with water resistant coatings, an adjustable hood, and magnetic closers to ensure you—as well as any goods stored within the internal kangaroo pocket—stay completely dry. Rounding out the collection with tank tops, shorts, caps, and more, the release is a distilled look at necessity amongst the elements, stripping away frivolous embellishments to leave behind only the essentials.
The Summer 2017 NikeLab ACG will be available online starting May 18, 2017.
Image: A.P.Kim. Butch rhames suit, $449. Similar styles available at Tommy Hilfiger, Fifth Avenue, NYC. Montauk shirt, $99. Available at Tommy Hilfiger stores nationwide. Sunglasses, $135. Tommy.com. Belt, $69.
When 25-year-old New York native Tommy Hilfiger first stepped onto the fashion scene in 1977 with a bellbottomed, pungently-incensed vision he knew designing would consume his life. Cut to three years later, after this initial vision shuttered and the young entrepreneur went back to school, Hilfiger stumbled upon a textile that would tentpole his fashion empire—coarse, unyielding denim. Utilizing it to launch Tommy Hill, his first foray into the mega-brand known today, the trajectory of modern American menswear is closely tied to the designer and his love of the jean favorite. After an initial resurgence of the material kickstarted with the True to the Blue collection, from ESSENTIAL HOMME April/May 2014, the ’90s icon turned menswear mainstay re-centers the eye of its ever-evolving fashion hurricane on what made the brand an A-list go-to from the oversized outright—denim.
Image: A.P.Kim. Dereck short, $89. Similar styles available at Tommy Hilfiger, Fifth Avenue, NYC. Dip dye chambray shirt, $99. Available at Tommy Hilfiger stores nationwide. Bryce jacket, $149.
The year was 1985 and, after searching for stability to support his wife and child-to-be, Hilfiger found enough funding to launch his eponymous line with as much fanfare as the then Calvin Klein employee could muster. A single billboard by advertiser George Lois, springing up overnight in the middle of Times Square, boldly declared the four great American menswear designers and there, at the bottom of the list, was Hilfiger. The tactic worked, though the designer considered shuttering his line soon after for fear of selling out, and the brand’s sensationalism sparked. Quickly finding his niche, the 1995 CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year winner discovered he had a hit on his hands with a pair of baggy, ill-fitting overalls. Seen on muse/singer Aaliyah, the trend caught fire as the brand focused its energy on the up and coming rap scene, promoting its denim craze through the likes of Snoop Dogg, Coolio, and Destiny’s Child.
Image: A.P.Kim. Dereck patchwork short, $99. Available at Tommy Hilfiger stores nationwide and Tommy. com. Nylon jacket, $149.
Following its aggressive takeover of the late-’90s, early-’00s MTV music bump, sponsoring both Lenny Kravitz and Britney Spears for head-to-toe touting ensembles, the brand shifted to embrace Hilfiger’s original vision—classic campaigns of pulsating American pride. Visuals of the designer’s jock-meets-prep male began filling publications and billboards worldwide, the men sporting open denim button-ups and matching plumber jeans to usher in a new age of upscale ready-to-wear for the masses. Fellow American menswear designers, catching on to the upheaval, experienced a rift that cut between the larger power players, Calvin Klein embracing an overtly sexualized form of the material, whereas the more classic in taste Perry Ellis turned towards more upscale tailoring, leaving the fad behind. This crossroads would create a newfound fashion climate as aspirational brands would begin tailoring higher price points and well-made wardrobes to a more casual clientele.
Image: A.P.Kim. Roderick polo, $89. Available at Tommy Hilfiger stores nationwide. William pant, $99. Available at Tommy Hilfiger, LA, and Fifth Avenue, NYC.
Though, as with any trend, quick popularity and over-saturation led to a slight falter. While the brand’s European sector saved face with positive returns and tight visionary control, the American sidestepped its niche for differing stylistic territories, aiming to reclaim its shifting audience. Through this restructuring, denim became a suggestion, a support that assured Hilfiger’s roots but did not profess its worth in the same significance. Then, in 2014, the archives were opened, the lessons learned, and Hilfiger released its True to the Blue collection.
Image: A.P.Kim. Rufus blazer, $349. Similar styles available at Tommy Hilfiger, Fifth Avenue, NYC. Stripe shirt, $65. Available at Macy’s locations. William pant, $99.
Honoring the brand’s denim heritage through a similar color palette and cut, though leaving the material itself in a minimum role, the line allowed a space for the old vibe to meet the new vision, easing the harder denim ensemble back into the spotlight with grace. And, as is the cyclical way of fashion, denim soon found itself creeping back onto the runway in its many-washed varieties. This time, however, Hilfiger was ready. More strong-willed within its structure, the brand released updated, denim specific campaigns to highlight its retention of the material’s aesthetic, tapping it-model Lucky Blue Smith to front the visuals. Soon followed bold Gigi Hadid team-ups and a denim accessory resurgence of ’90s tonal qualities, Hilfiger utilizing its long-reaching past to build a bright, blue-hued future. Though denim may have never left its lookbooks, the climate, just as it was in the early ’90s, is changing once again. In all its red, white, and blue glory, the brand’s own wording says it best—”Tommy Jeans is back,” and we are witnessing its second coming.
Image: A.P.Kim. Hudson patchwork denim, $139, brody sweater, $129. Available at Tommy Hilfiger, Soho, LA, Fifth Avenue store, NYC, and Tommy.com. Ricky chambray peacoat, $399.
Styled by Terry Lu
Model: Harry Pulley at VNY
Grooming by Elizabeth Morache at Workgroup Ltd using Oribe
Fashion Assistant: Ellie Rogers
Location: Interior design studio David Michael Miller
Contrast proves to be a major theme throughout the lifespan of the 1970-founded Issey Miyake brand, even in its most recent development—the kaleidoscopic Autumn/Winter 2017 menswear line walked during Paris Fashion Week—saw a clashing, colorful bacchanal cutting through elongated silhouettes. Expect this cacophonous inclination to make quite the Mediterranean splash as the brand opens its first ever Italian flagship location. Nestled within the fashion-forward streets of Milan, the store takes on a concept of “history & future” as seen through the eyes of designer Tokujin Yoshioka, the mastermind behind shop-able locations for Swarovski, Hermès, and more. With a splashier color palette than most, the store builds upon itself maze-like, each room leading to another more brightly colored than the last in an Alice in Wonderland-style journey down the rabbit hole. Honoring the historic Palazzo textures while infusing a vein of contemporary minimalism, the store encapsulates time within its walls, effectively blending both the legacy of the brand and its eclectic future.
Image: Issey Miyake.
Image: Issey Miyake.
Image: Issey Miyake.
The Issey Miyake Milan flagship store is open now at 12 Via Bagutta, Milan, Italy 20121.
This week’s complete social snapshot, distilled for your pleasure.
From the hottest celebrity parties to the regretful morning-after shots, ESSENTIAL HOMME‘s Weekly Instagram Roundup brings all of the hottest designer, model, and trendsetting pics from the week directly to you. After all, no one has time to scroll through anything but the best.
Dior Homme
Actor Rami Malek turned heads at this year’s Comme des Garçons-themed Met Gala wearing a piece from Kris Van Assche’s Dior Homme. The startlingly dyed suit matches the same macabre setting as similar releases from the French house—including its Paris Fashion Week runway and the recent Dark Light collection—whereas the rockstar vibe pairs perfectly with Malek’s upcoming Freddie Mercury portrayal in the just-announced Queen biopic.
Rag & Bone
To highlight this year’s “May the 4th be with you” day of makeshift “Star Wars” celebrations, Rag & Bone shared a throwback pic of actor Mark Hamill filming on set of the original film. As an active participant in the New York clothier’s Men’s Project campaign, Hamill is no stranger to the British heritage meets modern design collections of the brand, previously divulging his insight and filmic savvy in a dizzyingly visual homage to its daring style.
Fendi
The iconic Italian brand brought Mediterranean magic to the Guangzhou region of China with a Sun & Fun & Fendi pop-up. Located in the Taikoo Hui complex, the brand showcased its breezy Spring/Summer 2017 collection amongst electric lights, LED screens, and classic Italian vehicles for a #FendiRoma extravaganza. Be sure not to miss the multi-colored cotton jacket, a scene-stealer in the brand’s recent Spring/Summer 2017 eyewear campaign, starring ESSENTIAL HOMME August/September 2016 cover star Hopper Penn.
Brioni
Brioni got its start in 1945 as a men’s fashion boutique to the stars. Continuing in its heritage ideals, the brand dressed actor Michael Fassbender for the recent “Alien: Covenant” premiere in London. The bespoke three-piece suit and silk tie branches off the brand’s Spring/Summer 2017 collection with its deep-dyed color and smoky detailing.
Tom Brady
New England Patriot’s quarterback Tom Brady flexed his fashion muscles at this year’s Met Gala as an honorary co-chair alongside his wife, model Gisele Bundchen. Posing here with fellow co-host Anna Wintour, the footballer arrived to the celebrity fête in a silver velvet dinner jacket from Tom Ford, very much on trend with the brand’s Autumn/Winter 2017 lookbook.
This year’s must-visit travel hotspot, surprisingly enough, doesn’t extend beyond one’s own coffee table or nightstand; the sedap malam scented candle, crafted in a collaborative effort by Brooklyn-based olfactive omnipresence Joya and Indonesian jeweler John Hardy, is a destination all its own. Inspired by Ubud, the rainforest hideaway where the John Hardy offices reside, the scent weaves together notes of tuberose, jasmine, and sandalwood for a fresh blend of nose-tingling intrigue. Utilizing Joya’s commitment to a modern technology/ancient practice hybridity, the candle is a descendent of aromatic design, moving beyond traditional living room accompaniment to become the star of one’s home. If the intoxicating aroma is the destination, however, then the handcrafted vessel is the transport. Created from recycled porcelain clay rolled and textured through a signature Palu technique, the rim is lined in a glistening 22-karat liquid gold that catches the light of the flame, signaling John Hardy’s dedication to precious metals. Reusable and refined, the entire piece is a perfect marriage between the traditional Bali techniques of the accessory brand and Joya’s raw material ethos.
The Joya x John Hardy sedap malam scented candle is available online now.
The Dior Homme Autumn/Winter 2017 campaign arrives in much the same way as its accompanying collection—with pomp, circumstance, and celebrity. The collectively cool trajectory of the French brand’s latest line is cemented in the new images from photographer and fashion royalty Karl Lagerfeld. Tapping actor Robert Pattinson, having posed for the brand’s Spring 2017 prints previously, the shy leading-man’s good looks and natural curiosity seems the appropriate face to front the grayscale release. With a collection that appears indefinite—sporty athletic patches appear next to dizzying polka-dotted knits—the images share in a bold, shadowy intrigue.
Proving to be the sensual olfactive narrative to beat, Dolce&Gabbana‘s Light Blue Eau Intense fragrance receives its next visual installment with the release of a new, fitfully steamy campaign. Reuniting with the same creative team behind the frosty iteration of last year, models David Gandy and Bianca Balti bare all in front of photographer Mario Testino‘s risqué lens, wearing little else besides the scent under the sweltering Mediterranean sun just off Capri. The dual for him/for her fragrance sees its deep sensuality rediscovered in the seaside tryst, the film pulling inspiration from the scent’s juicy citrus and masculine notes of amber for an adventurous portrayal of romantic exploration.
Dolce&Gabbana’s new Light Blue Eau Intense is available online now.
Born from the primary syllable in “human,” Hu, from adidas Originals and music mogul Pharrell, shoulders a heavy burden of its own intention—combining differing cultures into one line of collective global distillation. With an end goal of worldwide inclusion, and past releases of multilingual graphics and reworked footwear shapes to support the claim, the collaborative pair release the Tennis Hu, the first signature model of its kind from the “Happy” crooner. Primeknit rears its breathable head once again in the shoe’s upper and a flexible waffle structure offers an adaptive, featherweight design to craft a shoe with a barely-there feel. Developed in white—this season’s sure-fire neutral—eagle-eyed fans will recognize two similar colorways reaching into adidas’ sporty past, the green iteration mirroring the iconic Stan Smith with the gold a Forest Hill mimic. Never one to remain stagnant, expect Pharrell to redefine future iterations as he embarks on a late-2017 globetrotting excursion to expand his creative landscape and enrich upcoming color schemes with a multi-cultural touch.
Image: adidas Originals.
The adidas Originals x Pharrell Tennis Hu will be available online beginning May 6th, 2017.
This week’s complete social snapshot, distilled for your pleasure.
From the hottest celebrity parties to the regretful morning-after shots, ESSENTIAL HOMME‘s Weekly Instagram Roundup brings all of the hottest designer, model, and trendsetting pics from the week directly to you. After all, no one has time to scroll through anything but the best.
Lanvin
French fashion house Lanvin released a first look at its latest line of sneakers and loafers—the apple of designer Lucas Ossendrijver’s urban-meets-vintage eye. With mismatched laces and the brand’s penchant for patterns—stretching as far as last year’s graphic-heavy Mr. Porter collab—the kicks are a peppier version of Lanvin’s Autumn/Winter 2016 aesthetic, both sharing in a muted palette with a rugged finish.
Salvatore Ferragamo
Though the dust from Salvatore Ferragamo‘s upper level shakeup may have settled, the brand has anything but. Highlighting its popular Uomo fragrance in an event at the Gramercy Park Hotel in New York, a Hollywood A-List crowd turned out in droves to support the scent’s latest ambassador, actor Ben Barnes, including actress Susan Sarandon, model Mitchell Slaggert, and more.
AMI
Alexandre Mattiussi’s AMI walked Paris’ Autumn/Winter 2017 Fashion Week with a line of, coincidentally, spring-inspired wardrobing. Getting a first glimpse at the pieces fully realized, the French label shared a behind-the-scenes snapshot of the upcoming campaign, backing the looks with the same purple palette featured on the clothes themselves. Simple and fun, it was only a matter of time before the Andam Fashion Award-winner distanced himself from the neutral-toned collections of seasons past.
Kim Jones
It’s no secret that everyone needs a break now and then, and Louis Vuitton Menswear Artistic Director Kim Jones is far from the exception. Skipping out of town just as the excitement around the brand’s recent Jeff Koons collab reached maximum levels, the designer took to the waters of the Amangalla Hotel in Sri Lanka to share a poolside pic of his Louis Vuitton slides. Glowing in the glossy Indian Ocean sun, the currently un-released pair features a similar silhouette to the brand’s ever-popular Waterfront iteration.
Omega
Omega‘s celebration of its Speedmaster design’s 60th anniversary saw a star-studded guest list, including actor George Clooney and astronaut Buzz Aldrin, overtook the Tate Modern in London for a night of gravity-defying fun. Serving as a platform to announce the watchmaker’s latest iteration, Moonphase, the out-of-this-world event featured “Active Cell Regeneration Fuel” cocktails, a high-flying acrobatic performance, and a barrage of roaming astronauts for a truly “Lost in Space” extravaganza.
Miuccia Prada’s current image for her namesake fashion house’s men’s line is one of sleek accessorizing and resort-inspired wear. Aiming to recenter and revamp focus on its more luxe offerings, Prada announces “Made to Measure,” taking its top-tier product line to the next level of service. Available in stores worldwide, the offering allows customers to choose from hundreds of fabrics to fit suits, coats, and shirts to craft one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect a more personal nature. Its key is vertical integration, a several-step process ensuring that each stage of creation is met with quality and care, consistently updating itself with the best tailoring practices. For those seeking a more intimate moment within the Prada brand, VIP rooms are available, a heightened experience that allows the individual its own onsite team—taking measurements and crafting designs for an unrivaled personalized style. With the devil-in-the-details—Prada also offers monogramming and varying seasonal patterns—the service is a much needed step into the individualized, client-focused marketplace where the customer remains king.
Image: Prada.
Image: Prada.
Image: Prada.
The Prada “Made to Measure” service is available in stores now.
