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Clarks Originals Drops Updated Trigenic Kicks

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The moccasin/sneaker hybrid pioneered by Clarks Originals gets a fresh-faced update with the Trigenic Evo. Reworking the original Flex iteration with an airy new design, the latest release incorporates a split, three part Vibram outsole to envelop the foot and allow for ease of mobility and movement. The beveled edges, as well as the triple density bed, provide cloud-like comfort, reinventing classic style with new technology to create a synergistic offering. Mimicking a foot’s design with tendon-like elastic panels, the Trigenic Evo elevates through natural, earthy exposures that ground the engineering in real world tonalities. Launching through a three-month series at Ubiq‘s Philadelphia pop-pop location for in-person perusing, the updated drop is an lightweight step toward a flexible new level.

The Clarks Original Trigenic Evo are available online now.

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Donatella Enlists Versace Elite for Lip-Sync

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Donatella Versace rallies her army for a short film dedicated to Bruno Mars‘ monster hit, “Versace on the Floor.” The luxe visual—a celebratory project from a friendship dating back to 2012’s Met Gala—showcases the Italian fashion maven surrounded by the likes of Alpha Dia, Jurriaan Seppenwoolde, Leonard Mushiete, and Adrian Chabada, all dancing along to the slow-burner while decked out in head-to-toe (what else?) Versace.

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Vans x Opening Ceremony Release Satin Pack

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Image: Vans x Opening Ceremony.

Aiming to round out the summer season with a glitzy touch of shimmer, Vans and Opening Ceremony team to release the Satin OG Old Skool Classic Skate Shoe—edgy kicks wrapped in caress-worthy satin.

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Image: Vans x Opening Ceremony.

Featuring the same sidestripe best known to the shoe company, the release comes in four varying colorways—sunny yellow, daring black, angelic white, bubblegum pink—to fit any and all punk styles. The heavy contrast no accident, the shoes are a light-catching offering that stands bold against other kicks around the skate park, the reworked uppers a distinct tactile upgrade. Releasing as part of an ongoing partnership, following up the most recent Glitter Pack, the two brands utilize their respective alt-culture savvy to craft a shoe that’s ready to catch some serious air.

The Vans for Opening Ceremony Satin OG Old Skool Classic Skate Shoes are available online now.

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K-WAY x DSQUARED2 Release Collaborative Capsule

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K-WAY x DSQUARED2

Boasting playful sportswear pieces, DSQUARED2 unveils a new co-ed collaboration with Parisian label K-Way, the brand bringing water- and windproof outerwear into the modern age. The capsule, featuring a range of reversible and easily foldable windbreakers, anoraks, and down-filled bomber jackets, channels both brands’ split focus on sophistication and functionality. Inspired by Canadian hiking, the oversized coats incorporate the iconography of both labels, sporting a palette of bright oranges, reds, and yellows, as well as embroidered patches and a bold Buffalo check. A marriage of juxtaposing styles, the collaboration bears an assortment of statement pieces with a sincere take on luxury sportswear.

The DSQUARED2 x K-Way capsule is available online now.

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Trending Tunes: Liam Hodges SS18 Runway Soundtrack

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Image: Liam Hodges.

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 Liam Hodges‘ Spring/Summer 2018 runway show for London Fashion Week Men’s.


Audio courtesy of Liam Hodges.

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Neither ESSENTIAL HOMME nor Liam Hodges 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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Weekly Instagram Roundup: Tom Ford, Hugo Boss, and More

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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.

Tom Ford

Models Jon Kortajarena and Yasmin Wijnaldum command center stage in Tom Ford‘s sultry new campaign for its Noir Anthracite fragrance. Bringing to life the spicy notes of black wood and bergamot, the flesh-baring visual follows the Mario Sorrenti-shot Autumn/Winter campaign, highlighting the same overt sexuality.

Salvatore Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo updates the traditional loafer and slip on for Autumn/Winter 2017, rebranding the designs with texture to add a contemporary flair. With dark blacks, deep purples, a smoky grays, the collection stands firm with one foot in tradition and the other in a low-cut future.

Vivienne Westwood

After debuting an Autumn/Winter 2017 campaign of tumbling, jumping grace, Vivienne Westwood releases a look behind the scenes with this GoPro-shot visual. With the National Centre for Circus Arts doing what they do best, the go-green collection reveals its playful, eco-charged energy.

Hugo Boss

ESSENTIAL HOMME February/March 2016 cover star Theo James stars in The Scent Intense, a fragrance and accompanying campaign for the latest his/her offering from Hugo Boss. With heavy visual contrast mirroring the powerful ginger and cardamom of the scent, the campaign assures it’s okay to #getcloser.

Ben Sherman

Unapologetically embracing its British heritage, Ben Sherman unveils a look at its Spirit of Mod Autumn/Winter campaign—a music-heavy journey through one of England’s iconic fashion movements. Now’s the time to rediscover the Beatle-favorite newsboy cap and effortless aristocratic edge.

Follow ESSENTIAL HOMME on Instagram at @EssentialHomme.
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Trending Tunes: Xander Zhou SS18 Runway Soundtrack

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Image: Xander Zhou.

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 Xander Zhou‘s Spring/Summer 2018 runway show for London Fashion Week Men’s by Lukas Heerich.

Cyborgs & Heroes, featuring the following:

01. “Kir Royal” – Carlos Perón – “Kir Royal”
02. “Trance Lament” – Clu – “Trance Lament”
03. “Machine Envy” – The Person –
04. “JL-CSG II” – Ø
05. “XZ 1” – Lukas Heerich
06. “Nautilus” – Anna Meredith
07. “Peace Enforcement” – Whistleblower
08. “40oz Angel” – Dutch E Germ
09. “Lux æterna” – György Ligeti
10. “655321” – The Person
11. “Koituva” – Ø
12. “anagram c.i.y” – Hatis Noit
13. “Destino” – Granite Mask
14. “Chimeras 2011 (live)” – Tim Hecker
15. “Chordal Graphs” – Wim Mertens
16. “SBTL_FLL” – FNDO
17. “Responsibility to Protect” – Whistleblower
18. “Flash Pattern” – Gage


Audio: Lukas Heerich, courtesy of Xander Zhou.

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Neither ESSENTIAL HOMME nor Xander Zhou 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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Pringle of Scotland Autumn/Winter 2017 Campaign

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Taken at the breathtaking Lochs Glascarnoch and Droma, Pringle of Scotland’s Autumn/Winter 2017 campaign is a heightened display of the region’s tranquility and elegance. The prints, shot by renowned photographer Harley Weir, feature models Niklas B, Lorna Foran, and Mia Brammer showcasing the label’s top-to-toe knit dressing, as well as its iconic argyle patterning. Providing a vivid tour of the majestic highlands and gushing rivers in their rawest forms, the images are a pure celebration of Scottish culture and the brand’s pioneering heritage of modern knitwear.

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Image: Pringle of Scotland.

Theory AW17
Image: Pringle of Scotland.

Theory AW17
Image: Pringle of Scotland.

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Theory Autumn/Winter 2017 Campaign

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Image: Theory.

Drawing attention to the collection’s bold take on contemporary fashion, Theory launches its Autumn/Winter 2017 campaign, featuring models Xavier Buestel, Valentine Rontez, and Janis Ancens. Shot by photographer Erik Torstensson, the campaign employs strong shapes and daring silhouettes to cleverly play with stark contrasts and gentle lighting. Placed against pink and red backdrops, the New York-based label showcases a range of architecturally-inspired outwear, portraying a dynamic, driven lifestyle through the blended grayscale and colored images.

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Image: Theory.

Theory AW17
Image: Theory.

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Trending Tunes: Oliver Spencer SS18 Runway Soundtrack

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Image: Oliver Spencer.

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: Edward Crutchley SS18 Runway Soundtrack

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Image: Edward Crutchley.

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 Edward Crutchley‘s Spring/Summer 2018 runway show for London Fashion Week Men’s.


Audio courtesy of Edward Crutchley.

MixCloud

Neither ESSENTIAL HOMME nor Edward Crutchley 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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John Elliott Autumn/Winter 2017 Campaign

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Image: John Elliott.

Dubbed Stretch the Floor, John Elliott‘s Autumn/Winter 2017 campaign is a contemplative peak behind the youthful, cultural synergy that occurs during summer basketball divisions. Cherry-picking themes from the mindset of players thrust together by talent and passion, the 10th anniversary images, shot by Patrick Maus, instill a feeling of apprehension, expanding the electric moment preceding a game’s initial whistle. With the collection’s unsettling stillness reflected in the pensive imagery, the campaign situates itself beneath the brand’s overarching, comfort-zone pushing umbrella.

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Image: John Elliott.