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NYFWM: Backstage N-p-Elliott Spring/Summer 2018

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A visual representation of societal divides, N-p-Elliott utilized pleating, graphics, and folds to highlight the disparity between race, class, and gender for Spring/Summer 2018. Inspired by warrior armor of South East Asia, the pieces crafted a message of strength and resilience, hardened materials providing a sturdy structural backbone.

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NYFWM: Backstage BOSS Spring/Summer 2018

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BOSS went literal for Spring/Summer 2018 with its Summer of Ease collection. Walking nautical ensembles down a shimmering runway, the brand matched its breezy, cream-colored pieces with elongated outerwear—a head-to-toe homage to a season of fun and sun.

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NYFWM: Backstage Feng Chen Wang Spring/Summer 2018

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Aiming to redefine the “Made in China” connotation, Feng Chen Wang took bold statement colors and weightless cottons to bridge a divide between rural simplicity and political intrigue. Paired with Air Jordan kicks and three-dimensional lettering, the collection toyed with stereotyped inference through a passionate array of loud and proud pieces.

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Herno Opens First United States Store

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A beechwood bookshelf, a spread of contemporary art publications, and vintage photographs—Herno tells a true Italian story at its first ever store in the United States, residing within New York’s SoHo district.

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The 1,350 square foot store offers a multi-sensory experience, featuring a combination of textures—stone, wood, fabric, leather—alongside its signature steel hooks, which display an exquisite collection of apparel. Located on Greene Street, the space focuses on greenery and nature with its use of water displays, potted plants, and minimalist fireplace structures. Together, with its scattered statement pieces, the store stands for the Italian brand’s elegant style and its translation of tradition into contemporary aesthetics.

Herno is open now at 96 Greene Street, New York, NY 10012.

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STAMPD Reveals Latest Capsule Collection

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Having established its versatile style, STAMPD unveils the “Mind Your Business” capsule collection, taking modern streetwear to new heights. Staying true to its minimalist approach, seen in the LA label’s previous collaborations alongside Barneys New York and PUMA, the new line showcases a series of black and white pieces that speak to character and attitude. Bearing bold catchphrases—“Stay In Your Lane”—on T-shirts, trunks, hoodies, and towels, the understated collection completes a modern man’s look through its compelling statement pieces.

The STAMPD Mind Your Business capsule collection is available now.

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adidas Originals x Daniel Arsham Unveil Latest Collaboration

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Contemporary artist Daniel Arsham teams up with adidas Originals to work his artistic magic on the brand’s signature New York silhouette.

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The collaboration injects Asham’s fascination with archeology and 20th century artifacts into the iconic kicks, with a tonal chalk white colorway and a classic Dellinger mesh midsole treated to reveal “The Past Is Present” under UV light. Presenting the New York silhouette in its rawest form, the collaborative shoe pays a meticulous attention to detail while still offering the artist’s minimalist and intricate touch.

The adidas Originals x Daniel Arsham collaboration is available online now.

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Trending Tunes: Maison Mihara Yasuhiro SS18 Runway Soundtrack

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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.

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Soundtrack from Maison Mihara Yasuhiro‘s Spring/Summer 2018 runway show for London Fashion Week Men’s, “Ode to Estevan von Spreadeagle” by jan and naomi.


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Neither ESSENTIAL HOMME nor Maison Mihara Yasuhiro 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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Gucci Collaborates With Artist Coco Capitán For Fall 2017

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The handwritten, aphoristic words of artist Coco Capitán—“Common sense is not that common” and “I want to go back to believing a story”—make a grand entrance onto Gucci’s latest capsule collection. First experienced walking its Autumn/Winter 2017 runway, the Italian brand pairs its signature interlocking motif with Capitán’s witty works in a unisex line of hoodies, coats, and tote backpacks. With Alessandro Michele’s romanticism experienced in floral appliques and the artist’s cautionary expressions breaking illusions, the pieces are a perfunctorily ominous addition to Gucci’s lineup.

The Gucci x Coco Capitán collection will be available end of July 2017.

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Weekly Instagram Roundup: Sean O’Pry, Thom Browne, and More

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.

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Male model Sean O’Pry shared a red carpet smirk from one of the City of Lights’ brightest nights, the Vogue Paris Foundation Gala. Known as the place for fashion elite to really let go, O’Pry arrived as part of Olivier Rousteing’s Balmain Army, wearing pieces from the French house’s Autumn/Winter 2017 collection.

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Diesel Creative Director Nicola Formichetti shared a first look at the Italian brand’s latest shoe release, the SKBSneaker. Available in seven electric colors, the kicks’ knit-uppers and flexible soles allow for fashion and footwear tech to blend seamlessly—the announcement arriving on the heels of Diesel’s new sun-safe eyewear, residing within a similar technological capacity.

Thom Browne

American designer Thom Browne shed the heavy wool blacks and grays of his Autumn/Winter 2017 line to celebrate July 4th in style. Hoping to wish followers a happy independence, tattooed model Simon Kotyk donned a red, white, and blue one piece, complete with snapping, marine bag, to showcase patriotism at its most overt.

Salvatore Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo flexed its devious side with a look at its latest scent, La Commedia, as part of its Tuscan Soul Quintessential Collection. A unisex fragrance, the Spring release is inspired by the harrowing works of Dante, named for his “Divine Comedy” narrative, and features the assumed fiery passion one would expect of the collection’s eighth iteration.

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After debuting his ZAYN x VERSUS line alongside Versace, the former 1D member took to Instagram to showcase a scrapbooked peek at ways to rock his namesake collection. Featuring a skateboarding home video, the looks feed into the punk vibe of the line’s Greg Harris-shot campaign, featuring model Bella Hadid—ZXV proving to be a young rebel’s latest uniform.

Follow ESSENTIAL HOMME on Instagram at @EssentialHomme.
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PFW: Backstage Sankuanz Spring/Summer 2018

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Building on its past iterations of architectural construction, Sankuanz offers a Spring/Summer 2018 collection of oversized splendor. Backed by accessories just as exaggerated, the layer-heavy line paired camo and eye-grabbing primaries for contrasting pieces that elongate and express.

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PFW: Backstage Officine Generale Spring/Summer 2018

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An air of Parisian decadence permeated Officine Generale‘s Spring/Summer 2018 line—look no further than the crisp whites and muted chromatics that draped models with a casual purpose. Topped off by a touch of leather and short-cropped trousers, the collection told a story of variant elegance.

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PFW: Backstage KENZO Spring/Summer 2018

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Inspired by composer Ryuichi Sakamoto and supermodel Sayoko Yamaguchi, KENZO‘s Spring/Summer 2018 collection took individualism to new heights with strong, enlightened visuals. Combining Japanese baseball with British tradition, the pieces became a more personal contribution to a brand history of mixed patterns and far-out styling.

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