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Lakeith Stanfield and James Marsden for ESSENTIAL HOMME Fall 2018
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Actors Lakeith Stanfield and James Marsden shine in a special double cover issue of ESSENTIAL HOMME for Fall 2018.
RADIO, LIVE TRANSMISSION: Seek comfort beyond the static.
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Photographed by Jack Grayson.
Styled by Rachael Wang.
A TENDER SITE: Pursue the sense behind the make-believe.
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Photographed by Aiala Hernando.
Styled by Gaelle Bon.
CHECKS & BALANCE: Get familiar with the different types of check prints.
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Photographed by A.P. Kim.
Styled by Terry Lu.
COLLAB CONTROL: We highlight some of the best fashion collaborations this season.
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THE LAST STAND: Kim Jones’ parting collection for Louis Vuitton celebrates travel beyond the great outdoors with natural buoyancy.
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Photographed by Nicolas Valois.
Styled by Darryl Rodrigues.
AFTER SHOW: Beyond the curtain call, eminence never fades.
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Photographed by Hiroyuki Seo.
Styled by Mimi Kim.
A STEADY BEAT: Creative director of men’s silk for Hermès Christophe Goineau walks us through Silk Mix.
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Images courtesy of the designer.
OPTICAL DRIVE: Rising artist Nathan Wong talks about his dynamic analog paintings.
Photographed by Allyson Wiley.
PLASTIC FANTASTIC: Kartell‘s president Claudio Luti has a transparent design for the future.
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Images courtesy of the designer.
LOVER BOY: How James Marsden remains one of Hollywood’s best-kept secrets.
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Photographed by Christopher Ferguson.
Styled by David Bonney.
CHARACTER STUDY: Get a glimpse of Lakeith Stanfield, one of film’s most intriguing talents.
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