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J.W.Anderson x Converse Unveil Collaborative Kicks at Pitti Uomo 92

Image: J.W.Anderson x Converse. Kicking off Pitti Uomo 92 on the right foot, J.W.Anderson joined forces with Converse to outfit models walking the British label’s Spring/Summer 2018 runway in glittery flair. Image: J.W.Anderson x Converse. Image: J.W.Anderson x Converse. Image: J.W.Anderson x Converse. Taking the shoe-brand’s traditional silhouette, the designer instilled a taught balance between masculine design and […]

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Weekly Instagram Roundup: Christopher Raeburn, Tinashe, 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. Christopher Raeburn […]

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J.W.Anderson to Guest Pitti Immagine Uomo 92

Image: Pitti Immagine Uomo. J.W.Anderson Founder and Creative Director Jonathan Anderson assumes a global spotlight as Pitti Immagine Uomo 92‘s special guest designer. Following in the footsteps of Tim Coppens last season, with Raf Simons filling the role prior, the young designer will take the runway June 14, 2017 in Florence, showcasing his brand’s Spring/Summer 2018 collection at the long-running menswear trade […]

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Marni Men’s SS19 Artist Collaborations

A relationship with the art world has always been important for the inspiration behind Marni. For Spring/Summer 2019, the Italian label collaborated with artists Florian Hetz and Betsy Podlach. Centering around the nude body and celebrating the intimacy of the human form, the two artists highlight the elegance of the natural body. German photographer Florian Hetz envisions […]

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A Recap of Men’s Face Paint for SS19

Among the most fascinating aspects of the Spring/Summer ‘19 menswear shows was the use of face paint to imbue the looks with artistic symbolism. Reiterating the accomplishments of the masters of abstract expressionism as well as the rich history of tribal iconography, these designers delivered amplified their vision beyond the clothes. Image: Mike Coppola. Taking […]

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IISE Makes Stunning Politically Charged NYFW Debut

Images: Justin Ryan Kim. As part of Concept Korea‘s initiative to introduce Korean designers to a global audience, IISE made its fashion week debut with an aggressive Spring/Summer 19 collection. The Seoul-based label, founded by brothers Terrence and Kevin Kim (born and raised in New Jersey), incorporated distinct elements of riot gear in the presentation inspired by the demonstrations […]

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ATM Makes a Case for the Cargo Pant

Images: ATM. The best part of living in a city like New York is leaving, which is something that Anthony Thomas Melillo, designer behind contemporary basics and lifestyle brand ATM, seems to always keep in mind. Born and based in the city, but also splitting time between the Hamptons and Florida, he knows how to create […]

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Brandblack Talks About Streetwear

Billy Dill and David Raysse of Brandblack Brandblack, launched in 2013, has worked under a sport x fashion “sneakerhead” mantra since the beginning– that is until the rest of fashion caught up with its normcore and streetwear. For Spring/Summer 19, the brand, however, does not back off from its original philosophy and reinforces the concept through a collaboration […]