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Aesop Updates Skin Regime with Lucent Facial Concentrate

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On the cusp of three decades and Aesop shows no sign of slowing down, its latest release – the Lucent Facial Concentrate – a new addition to an ever-evolving skincare regime. Nestled in between the facial cleansing and moisturizing stages, the facial concentrate is a hydrating fluid formula that soothes the skin with no greasy film left behind. The trick? The rose-petal scented serum dries to a matte powder finish, leaving skin irresistibly smooth. Ideally used daily, just a few drops will pump your skin with doses of Vitamin C and Sodium Carrageenan – a concoction of frankincense, rose otto, and sandalwood provide a gentle rejuvenation to give you that desired fresh-faced appeal. Lightweight and viscous, the Lucent Facial Concentrate is the latest must have in mens grooming and provides that differentiating edge to healthier, happier skin.

The Aesop Lucent Facial Concentrate is available online now.

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Adidas Athletics Autumn/Winter 2016 Campaign

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Perennial sportswear brand adidas announces its newest category, Athletics, with a slew of glossy athletic stars gracing its Autumn/Winter 2016 campaign. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Andrew Wiggins of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Chicago Cubs star Kris Bryant, and more pose for the pearly black and white prints, each wearing the brand new Z.N.E. Hoodie. The official highlighted release under the Athletics’ name, the hoodie is a shining new take on the traditional pre-game warmup wear, the wide hood allowing players to block out distractions while the heavyweight cotton providing added coziness.

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Versace Releases Dylan Blue Fragrance

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Ever the envelope pusher, Italian super-brand Versace releases a new blend of aromatic triumph, Dylan Blue. Composed of fresh aquatic notes, the cooling fragrance is a mix of bergamot, grapefruit, papyrus, and the ever popular tonka bean – creating a scent that is both refreshingly sweet yet bitingly bitter. Bottled together in a sleek, ice-blue bottle reminiscent of the mediterranean, complete with the gold Versace seal stamped proudly on the front, the fragrance builds on the iconic pour homme line for which the brand is currently known. Announced through a sizzling campaign video shot by Bruce Weber, Dylan Blue is a sensual ode to everything Versace and a classic reinterpretation of that glitzy Italian heritage.

Dylan Blue is available online now.

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Tim Coppens Autumn/Winter 2016 Campaign

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Realism takes a new turn with Tim Coppens‘ somber Autumn/Winter 2016 campaign. Street cast and shot without hair, makeup, or styling, the campaign resembles a hardened documentary – the clothes, which were wet and dried on a radiator, a tonal foundation around which the brutal campaign is conceptualized.

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Sandro Homme Releases Magnetic Trench Coat

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French fashion label Sandro releases one of the most lust-worthy items of the season – the Magnetic Trench Coat. Available in three colors – sand, black, navy blue – the jacket is the perfect layering piece with a dangerously precise cut. Comprised of the classic Sandro collar and adjustable tabs on the shoulder and cuffs, the fit is easily customizable, allowing it to hug close to the body with room to move. Constructed on a timeless air, the Magnetic Trench suits formal evening wear, casual dress, and everything in between. Finished with a checked lining and leather trims, its all cotton material makes it light and irresistible – perfect to turn heads no matter the weather.

The Sandro Magnetic Trench Coat is available online now.

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Berluti Names Haider Ackermann as Creative Director

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Effective immediately, Colombian designer Haider Ackermann takes creative control of French fashion house Berluti, following the departure of ESSENTIAL HOMME December/January 2016 cover star Alessandro Sartori from the position in February. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Ackermann’s eponymous label, created in 2003, carved a niche for itself in the fashion industry with eclectic ready-to-wear and unique tailoring. Dubbed by many as the “new Yves Saint-Laurent,” and once Karl Lagerfeld’s ideal successor for Chanel, Ackermann will bring his sartorial charm to the iconic Berluti legacy. All eyes will be on the new Creative Director during the first runway under his new title at Paris Men’s Fashion Week, January 2017. “I am very honored to join Berluti,” says Ackermann. “This house stands for the essence of luxury menswear and embracing this new adventure inspires me.”

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A.P.C. x Outdoor Voices Release Sporty Capsule Collection

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Iconic French brand A.P.C. applies its simplified grace to Outdoor Voices‘ athleisure vibe with the aptly titled A.P.C.O.V. collection. Created as “technical apparel for recreation,” the line is a uniform undertaking – each piece building on the other for ensemble creation at its easy-breeziest. Pair a camo running man sweat with a crew sweatshirt or a sharp running anorak with a matching short – cut above the knee, embodying that youthful flair – for a plethora of mix-and-match options, a key feature for those wishing to upcycle looks without being that dreaded outfit repeater. On the court or off, A.P.C.O.V. is an understated line that draws eye-catching appeal through its sleek design. Navy, black, charcoal, or camo – no matter the color, all keep the athlete looking fresh and the street style-saavy ever cool.

A.P.C.O.V. is available online now.

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Herno and Pierre-Louis Mascia Announce Capsule Collection

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Since 1948, Herno has consistently presented quality wear for a plethora of markets. Now, funneling efforts into a new creative venture, Herno partners with French graphic designer Pierre-Louis Mascia to bring a capsule collection of fascinating construction.

Comprised of both jackets and coats, the collection places a heavy focus on structure and showcases a stunningly visual representation of life as a modern man. With one jacket, for instance, a smattering of seemingly unrelated fabrics completely tie together a look of homegrown, cold-country-winter feel. In opposition, another jacket is splashed with ferocious animal prints and bright colors more suitable to walk the wild streets of Manhattan. Included with a demure black trench, knitted hoodie, and silk souvenir jacket, among others, the collection is a hodgepodge of eye-catching intrigue no matter the man in question, proving good design can visualize any walk of life.

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Byredo Honors Ten Years with Unnamed Perfume

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No name, no direction – just Byredo. To celebrate 10 years of originality and groundbreaking, deconstructed products, the clean-cut brand puts forth a new scent that is entirely devoid of name and open to individual interpretation.

Poetic and asexual, the fragrance contains fruity accents alongside nostalgia-tinged spicy pink pepper, bellied by undertones of gin accord and refreshing balsam fir that are powerfully transportive in nature. However, staying true to Byredo founder Ben Gorham’s vision, as discussed in ESSENTIAL HOMME August/September 2016, the brand insists those who do not identify the individual scents are more in tune with the product messaging, fully submerging themselves in the moment and not the technical. Even the bottle is tonally simplistic and divulges from the glitz and glamour of other recent scents – showcased through the nondescript clear glass and contrasting black top. The label, utilizing a crisply thin typography, allows a space for the owner to write their own name onto the product, a name that is evoked when scent contacts skin, whether it be a dream, a lucky number, or a magical time of day. Starting September 1st, customers will be able to broadcast their named scent to the world through an exciting new website, allowing users the freedom to craft and post their own personalized label. Through this messaging, Byredo puts forth the idiom that sometimes it’s okay to simply enjoy life in the moment and then bottle up a keepsake forever.

A flash sale of the new fragrance begins today, August 29, 2016, and lasts 24 hours. The Byredo unnamed perfume is available online now.

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Fashion magnate Sonia Rykiel Passes Away

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“Queen of knitwear” and French fashion magnate Sonia Rykiel passed away Thursday morning, August 25, 2016. She was 86. First rising to prominence in 1962 through her iconic Poor Boy Sweater, Rykiel built a fashion empire through her namesake brand. From interior design to writing, music to film, Rykiel let her creativity shine and changed the fashion iconography for years to come. Her Rykiel Homme line, which included many pour homme fragrances, featured an every-man look, with styles inspired by prominent figures, such as the Duke of Windsor, all the way to the brazen youth of France. The line ran for two decades and transformed menswear through that famous Rykiel French twist. She will be deeply missed.

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Eight Summer Holiday Vacation Hotspots

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We know you are busy, and with time running out on those harvested vacation days you can’t go into any holiday commitment blindly. Get relaxing, learning, and exploring in the swiftest time possible with this list of the hottest summer holiday spots around the globe.

1. La Concha Resort: San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Live life larger at La Concha seaside resort. Spa, casinos, and pools are all located within this deluxe attraction, which sits firmly on the sunny Puerto Rican coastline. Why ever leave?

 

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Nike Releases Shades of Unlimited Collection

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Nike amps up the volume on its latest release, the vibrant Shades of Unlimited collection. Drawn from the flow of the body in motion, with a color palette inspired by the fluorescents of the rainforest, the new line of shoes is a playfully innovative take for the athlete looking to make an eye-popping statement.

Knowing the athlete’s will to travel, especially in a year of profound Olympic games, Nike created a colorway adapted from the pigmentation of international flags, brightening and darkening them to their individual extremes until only a mere suggestion remains. Furthering their expressive inspiration, the bottom of the shoes are adorned with a shimmering array of metallic and neon spike plates to provide grip and ease-of-mind, the design based off a beetle’s shell and gleaming with the touch of light. With a host of designs to choose from, each unique and more diverse than the last, Nike proves it is time to brighten up the track, field, and court and let athleticism, quite literally, shine.

The Nike Shades of Unlimited Collection is available online now.