[slider_pro id=”125″] Image: Fear of God x PacSun.
Expanding their existing partnership, Fear of God and PacSun release the second iteration of the F.O.G. Essentials collection. A militaristic approach to basics, the 49 pieces reflect a hardened shift for the Cali-retailer. Dripping in flat grey, olive, and washed black shades, the looks build into each other with a layer-able mashup of casual ease. With select pieces offered as E-exclusives, the collection distills the rebellious label’s not-for-everyone design mentality into simple staples that commit—no fashion fear necessary.
The F.O.G. Essentials collection by Fear of God and PacSun is available online now.
Joining its existing repertoire of exquisite timepieces, Swiss watchmaker Movado crosses yet another milestone with its new touchscreen, Movado Connect.
Image: Movado.
Image: Movado.
Besides its sleek, minimalist design, the smartwatch can be personalized with over 100 dial variations, catering to individual tastes and preferences. The new collection is also compatible with Android and iOS systems, allowing integration with Google fit and health applications. Featuring the brand’s iconic single dot design, the unique time visualization changes from day to night on a gradient with unique styles—gold, silver, black—to frame them. Exuding opulence, the latest accessory is made for the modern man with an acquired taste for style and technology.
Graphic-heavy designer Jeremy Scott brings his pop-art aesthetic to UGG for its Autumn/Winter 2017 campaign. Surrounding himself with famous faces—Lil Yachty and Jasmine Sanders—the desert images pay homage to California and its rough and tumble vibe. Shot by Marcus Mam, the bedazzled, flamed, and imprinted iterations are distinctly Scott’s, and the hardcore imagery ushers in a biting new edge for the ankle-covering shoe brand, its machine-meets-nature tonality a distinct detour.
COS‘ minimalist tendencies descend upon Downtown Los Angeles through a new brick and mortar store opening within the former Olympic Theatre. The fourth California location and third in the City of Angels itself, the new space inhabits the historic theater with a reverent grace, regenerating the building’s ready-made architecture to honor its place within the LA fabric. With careful consideration applied to its revamp, the space is equidistant between the sun-drenched city’s bygone days and its bustling present, keeping the original façade to enrich the locale with visual confidence. Stabilizing the breezy brand’s hold on the West Coast, the new store paves the way for other upcoming iterations, including a soon-to-open Chicago space on the horizon.
Image: COS.
COS is now open at 313 West 8th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014.
A brand born from specialized aircraft tire rubber, Palladium steps into a new realm with its multi-functional Ranger Boot. Water-resistant through its nubuck construction with a padded ankle for comfort, the shoe takes design notes from the brand’s Travel Legion iteration, a contemporary reworking of vintage inspiration. The star of the release is the attached utility pocket bag, wrapping around the ankle to safe keep all important and necessary belongings. A must for the avid hiker or to finish off an ensemble of hardened urbanity, the Ranger stomps into fall with unrelenting force.
The Palladium Ranger Boot is available online now.
Together, adidas and Pharrell attempt to bridge a divide between the tennis elite and societal positivity in a new campaign entitled Quiet Please. Meant to signify that change must sometimes be loud, the new images—starring current heavy-hitters Sascha Zverev, Dominic Thiem, and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, all wearing the collaborative collection—paint a bright picture of strength and unity. A deliberate attempt to showcase positivity both on and off the court, the prints coincide with the deployment of umpire chairs throughout New York City, providing a platform upon which local bystanders can profess their own thoughts of congeniality and love. Though matches may most commonly start with “quiet please,” the latest from the music mogul and iconic sports brand’s ongoing partnership proves that sometimes just a little noise is necessary.
Officially debuting just last month, Heirloom, the spirited new footwear label from Creative Director Scott Burr, pulls from the subtleties of the American Southwest for its inaugural line of comfortable kicks. Featuring three distinct styles named for their native counterparts, the Morrison, Tomahawk, and Tatanka revel in their earthy tones and simplistic design drawn from natural landscapes. Fusing militaristic innovation with Native American procedures, the brand graces new-age technology with the tried-and-true teachings of the indigenous. Inherently patriotic while retaining an authentic feel, the new brand steps firmly onto the fashion scene with an undisputed passion.
Image: Heirloom.
Image: Heirloom.
Image: Heirloom.
The Heirloom Morrison, Tomahawk, and Tatanka styles are available online now.
Technologically adept Victorinox brings its razor-sharp design techniques to traveling with the new Lexicon Hardside collection. Created with the same knife’s edge precision known to its multifunctional products, the Swiss brand offers a suitcase complete with more packing space, due to its recessed wheel and handle design, and an ultra-sleek finish. The cherry on top? The hidden, sliding ID tag which houses a USB port and SIM card replacement tool—the gentleman’s answer to the multifunctional Swiss Army Knife. Utilizing a battery pack for charging on the go and all the luxury of a carryon size, the brand’s response to the hassles of travel make layovers and head-ache inducing delays seem like a sleek breeze.
The Victorinox Lexicon Hardside collection is available online now.
MOST WANTED (pg. 28) features the ten most desired items you must have this season, a series of bags, fragrances, lenses, and more, from the likes of Burberry, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Dior Homme.
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NEW ARRIVALS (pg. 50) details the latest collaborations and launches in fashion and art, including Haider Ackermann’s Berluti footwear debut, Kenzo’s anniversary collection, and Moncler’s joint outerwear with Craig Green.
Image: Berluti.
Image: Kenzo.
Image: Moncler x Craig Green.
SCENE (pg. 56) From daytime jaunts to after-hour evenings, our favorite summer flings favored smiles from cheek to cheek.
Image: BFA NYC.
Image: BFA NYC.
Selected features include:
QUIET LULL (pg. 38) On untouched lands, time moves slowly if at all as we drop down our guards.
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CHECK OUT (pg. 60) Do plaid better. These brazen and bold combos bring freshness to time old tartan.
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THE FLANEUR (pg. 72) Captivated by simple discoveries, on and on he went, no stranger to the gift of solitude.
Image: Christopher Ferguson for ESSENTIAL HOMME.
CHORUS LINE (pg. 82) This fall, stick with all the classics. Strong textures like corduroy and velvet and ashen-colored hues, when combined, recall an uncomplicated coolness.
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CONVERSATIONS (pg. 94) Shameik Moore talks film and fate with the fashion designers of Death to Tennis, William Watson and Vincent Oshin.
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BOILING POINT (pg. 100) Off-White’s Virgil Abloh exhibits his most important show at Pitti Uomo 92 in Florence, Italy.
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COLLATERAL SPIRIT (pg. 106) Paula Gerbase continues John Lobb’s sartorial reign.
Image: Ben Benoliel for ESSENTIAL HOMME.
TOUR DE L’HISTOIRE (pg. 112) An intimate look at the Baccarat factory, where special edition crystal has been crafted for the past 250 years.
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AGAIN THE MAN (pg. 122) Ahead of The Killers’ new album, Brandon Flowers considers his past, present, and future.
Image: Nik Hartley for ESSENTIAL HOMME.
Image: Nik Hartley for ESSENTIAL HOMME.
DOUBLE TAP (pg. 132) After viral success, social wonderboy Cameron Dallas finds new fame offline.
Image: Austin Hargrave for ESSENTIAL HOMME.
Image: Austin Hargrave for ESSENTIAL HOMME.
WHEN DARKNESS FALLS (pg. 148) Somber but not dramatic, this season’s most compelling designers take nuance seriously.
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THE DO-OVER (pg. 160) Feeling exposed after months of soaking up the sun, sand, and surf? Consider this reparative routine a big boost for fall.
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NEW NOTES (pg. 162) Not ready to commit to a new fall fragrance? Redolent salves, soaps, and creams are a far more subtle way to wear scent as summer becomes autumn.
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HEART OF PARIS (pg. 164) After an expansive four-year renovation, the iconic Hôtel de Crillon returns more decadent than ever.
Image: Hôtel de Crillon.
The August/September 2017 issue of ESSENTIAL HOMME magazine is available for purchase online today and on international newsstands as of September 5, 2017.
About ESSENTIAL HOMME magazine: ESSENTIAL HOMME is a US-based bi-monthly style source for affluent, successful, and fashion-forward men who are passionate about high quality, high-end luxury fashion. ESSENTIAL HOMME has been published since 2010, and past cover stars include the likes of Theo James, Michael Shannon, Luke Evans, Adrian Grenier, Tinashe, Alexander Wang, Daniel Radcliffe, Future, Hugh Dancy, Theophilus London, Sullivan Stapleton, Kellan Lutz, and Ian Somerhalder.
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.
Prada
Photographer Willy Vanderperre brought Prada‘s latest 365 images to frigid life, expanding the brand’s multi-verse for Fall/Winter 2017. Inherently thematic and entitled Denouement, the series, featuring model Kerkko Torbjörn Sariola, utilizes the finality of its name to portray a barren wasteland where only fashion survives.
Giuseppe Zanotti
Giuseppe Zanotti held nothing back in the release of its latest creation, the prickly Manhattan midtop. As bristly as its namesake city’s citizens, the rocker lace-ups journey down a similar path carved by the brand’s new hardcore aesthetic, stomping into Fall with assertive elegance.
adidas
Tennis hotshot Alexander Zverev wore the latest release from adidas tennis and singer Pharrell in US Open-inspired images shared by the fitness fashion giant. A mixture of classic and contemporary, the cable-knit/primary colored pieces embrace the youthful turn of the summer sport’s newest star.
Dior
Dior received a grayscale update in the latest visuals from director Johan Sandberg. The Kris Van Assche-designed pieces shouldered the NEWAVE Fall 2017 messaging in powerful command, the portrayal of disenchanted youth an all-black depiction of totalitarian depth.
After teasing an initial first look at its upcoming release, J.W.Anderson and Uniqlo unveil the cheery campaign fronting the hotly anticipated collection. The images, shot as a testament to Britain’s longstanding legacy, embrace the ease and congeniality of the bright pieces, a historical presence distilled with a millennial cheekiness. Releasing end of September, the prints predict a pair-able line that will stand the test of time.
Two LA-mainstays, Cali brand Hiro Clark and retailer Ron Herman, team to release a capsule collection of T-shirts that honor their easy-breezy hometown glory. Bearing slogans such as “Son of the Beach” and “Agave Desert Rose Saguaro,” the black, white, and gray iterations are a cheeky addition to the shelves of the minimalist shopping locale. Ready for Melrose strolling or Malibu partying—and available with complimentary black baseball cap with purchase—California dreaming never seemed so attainable.
The Hiro Clark x Ron Herman T-shirt capsule is available online now.
