Bally teamed up with producer Swizz Beatz and British street artist SHOK-1 on a capsule collection that effortlessly blends elements of streetwear and art. The unisex collection drops today in Tokyo and will soon roll out internationally. The pieces predominantly feature SHOK-1’s signature x-ray prints on a collection of accessories and other apparel including t-shirts, leather bags, and sneakers. Beatz is a known fan of the street artist, which led to the collaboration that aims to merge established and emerging talents. To celebrate the launch, Bally’s flagship store in Ginza will host a series of events to accompany the release. Take a look at some of the pieces below.
Zachary Quinto talks about his role in the upcoming The Boys in the Band revival and queer representation in our summer issue.
MOST WANTED: Ten most-desired items you must have this season, including Hermès and Baccarat.
Images: Yuki Saito.
NEW ARRIVALS: The latest style collaborations and product launches, including Bally and Paul Smith.
Images: Fabian Ohrn.
SHARP SIGHT: Attention to cut elevates form to new levels.
Images: Léa Nielsen. Styled by: Darryl Rodrigues.
UTILITARIAN FLEX: High-performance outerwear adapts to a climate in flux.
Images: A. P. Kim. Styled by Terry Lu.
PROSE LEGATO: When roaming the course of the familiar, proceed in earnest.
Images: Thomas Goldblum. Styled by Darryl Rodrigues.
A PLACID PLACE: Ryan Yoon travels the country shooting the understated serenity of American suburbia in an ongoing still-life photo series.
Images: Ryan Yoon.
FREEDOM & FUTURE: Kerby Jean-Raymond of Pyer Moss is changing the world using fashion as canvas for social change.
Image: Marshall Roach.
Image: Cameron McNee. Styled by Paul Frederick.
CENTURY AHEAD: LOUIS XIII and Pharrell Williams tease an ambitious release to challenge the world into combating climate change.
Images: LOUIS XIII.
POWER PLAY: Private Policy is the young design duo dominating the downtown scene.
Images: Brian Higbee. Styled by Henna Koskinen.
MASTER CLASS: Another day, another iconic stage role for actor Zachary Quinto.
Images: Kevin Sinclair.
Styled by Joseph Episcopo.
CULTURE KID: Ben Sherman and House of Holland look to Britain’s historic Northern Soul scene in a club-inspired heritage collection for Fall/Winter 2018.
Images: David Urbanke. Styled by Joseph Episcopo.
OH MAJESTY: For Pre-Fall 2018, Versace boldly showcases its espousal to opulence.
Before we jet off to Paris, Milan’s bags for Fall/Winter 2018 season are worth taking a look back at. With Dolce & Gabbana flying in their bags on drones, bags were swinging all around including a conveyor belt presentation. This season, Italian designers offered us a completely new look at the “man-bag.” No longer are we carrying around clutches, instead giving way to chunky traveler-bags for everyday use. These are worn standard— carrying by the handle, or clutching underhand, as seen by Bally. The leather bag isn’t going anywhere yet either, but there are newer options available from Versace made in velvet and decorated with tassels, oh my! Backpacks are still very much trending with Etro and Tod’s with a sturdy structure. Meanwhile Fendi took the travel theme quite literally to real-size suitcases and some smaller, suitcase-resembling pieces as well. Looking forward, this trend is anticipated to be reinforced in Paris as well.
Don’t be caught off guard while strolling along the bright and sunny beaches this Spring/Summer 2016 season. To keep you looking cool, while staying hot-on-the-heels of summer’s steamiest time, here is a completely sizzling compilation of the best pairings for the beach, pool, and anything in between–sunscreen not included.
1. Richard James x Salvatore Ferragamo
Image: Richard James x Salvatore Ferragamo.
Show off a green thumb with Richard James’ floral patterned trunks. A leather sandal from Salvatore Ferragamo fine-tunes this natural look with an unconcerned ease.
From an extensive history of world-class shoemaking since 1851, Bally brings a new online platform that hosts a wealth of knowledge of everything that you’d ever want to know about its core product. Shoepedia, the new footwear-focused portal, takes you through detailed shoemaking steps, construction techniques, special care directions, and a glossary of terms used by experts. Alongside this knowledge, the iconic Swiss brand also releases a one-of-a-kind shoe care kit offline, which includes a white polishing cloth, leather shoe horn, nourishing shoe creams, and wood detailed brushes. The set is packaged in an oxblood, genuine leather box and, along with a commemorative book titled “The Subtle Art Of Shoe Caring,” is only available at select Bally boutiques.
Actor Hugh Dancy stars on the cover of Essential Homme February/March 2015, the magazine’s biggest spring fashion issue of the year.
Opening the book, MOST WANTED (pg. 21) this issue focuses on two fragrant releases from Carven, Hublot’s collaborative and charity-benefitting watch with English band Depeche Mode, and Kris Van Assche’s futuristic frames by Linda Farrow Gallery. Next, in WHISTLING FOR THE WIND (pg. 40) photographer Markus Ziegler and stylist Adrian Manuel welcome nautically roused, ultra-light clothing that even on land makes waves, featuring Raf Simons, Gucci, E. Tautz, Prada, Dries Van Noten, and more.
Image: Essential Homme.
In product news, NEW ARRIVALS (pg. 52) showcases Sperry’s beach boasting collaboration with noted photographer Gray Malin, Dolce&Gabbana newest scent, Intenso, starring Colin Farrell in the cologne’s inaugural campaign, and Alexander Wang’s luxe lounge chair and trunk collaboration with Italian leather vanguard Poltrona Frau, just in time for NYFW. SCENE (pg. 60) paddles through Art Basel Miami Beach 2014’s hottest parties—from Bally, Berluti, Salvatore Ferragamo, and more—after the galleries and beside the shore.
Image: Poltrona Frau.
Image: adidas.
Image: BFAnyc.
Selected features include:
A TINGE TANGY (pg. 62): From the cell block all the way up to the catwalk, orange’s cheerful complexions build bold outfit components as sweet as they are sour with Michael Kors, Burberry Prorsum, Hermès, and more.
Image: Essential Homme.
WINDOW SHOPPING (pg. 78): Call it a gateway pattern, or a calm middle ground between solids and prints of a more provocative nature, the windowpane arrives this season in full view.
FULL THROTTLE (pg. 78): Hardly reserved to the common blue jean, today’s newfangled denim deviations from Maison Martin Margiela, KENZO, Moschino, and more blast ahead cooler and more daring tan those still on the road, as shown by model RJ King atop a Harley-Davidson’s finest.
Image: Essential Homme.
LONG STORY SHORT (pg. 90): Storytellers, Opening Ceremony founders, and co-creative directors of KENZO, Humberto Leon and Carol Lim summon the same old tales in a new, paradigmatic fashion.
MADE UNDER THE ITALIAN SUN (pg. 96): Eyeing both fashion brands’ bright future, CEO Gildo Zegna reveals Ermenegildo Zegna’s new partnership with Italian eyewear manufacturer Marcolin.
Image: Essential Homme.
IN THE DARK OF YOUR LOVE (pg. 104): Months after Twin Shadow’s runway debut this fall, he returns this March with his third album, the musician’s first major-label release that continues his quest from the shadows to further places we dare not pause.
Image: Essential Homme.
CANNIBALS AND CALMNESS (pg. 120): Opposite a mad man on the small screen, actor Hugh Dancy finds fatherhood just as gripping.
Image: Essential Homme.
UNDER YOUR SPELL (pg. 132): Motionless in a romantic trance, the best, most mysterious bounties of the season expose a darker scene for spring.
Video: Marco Falcetta.
FORGING THE FLEX ZONE (pg. 149): Protein packs with a new age boost from Protein World, Juice Press, and Orgain.
NOW BOYS ALLOWED (pg. 150): Once quarters to Eleanor Roosevelt, Louise brooks, and Sara Teasdale, the formerly female-only Martha Washington hotel returns several lives later fully revived for all.
Image: Jonathan Chesley, courtesy of Selldorf Architects.
The February/March 2015 issue of Essential Homme magazine is available on national and international newsstands and online starting today.
About Essential Homme magazine: Essential Homme is a bi-monthly print publication and website that act as the style source for affluent, successful, and fashion-forward readers that are passionate about high-end men’s fashion and its reflective lifestyle. Essential Homme has been published since 2010 and past cover stars range from Dean and Dan Caten, Daniel Radcliffe, Theophilus London, Sullivan Stapleton, Kellan Lutz, Ian Somerhalder, and Colton Haynes. From bold editorial spreads showcasing the latest in style trends, to features on fashion industry insiders and the most stylish men in entertainment, an eye to the nightlife scene, and an exploration of fashion’s most exciting new gadgets and spaces, Essential Homme is a leading authority for the style and design enthusiast.
Who says style and comfort don’t go hand-in-hand? The days of pinched toes and aching arches are over as more and more designers incorporate the kind of comfort technology often found only in sneakers into their other footwear. These shoes were definitely made for walking. Checkout the selection after the jump.
The Soft Shoe
With highly shock-absorbent cushioning at the heel, and a moisture absorbent footbed, Rockport’s Parker Hill Moc is as gentle on your feet as the buttery soft suede outer is to the touch.
Parker Hill Moc, $160 Rock Port. Available at Rockport.com.
Saddle Up
Johnston & Murphy’s Ellington Saddle shoe features a memory foam footbed and extra shock absorbing EVA at the heel. Plus, this elegant, lightweight shoe has an incredibly soft sheepskin interior for exceptional comfort, even when your not wearing socks.
A double monk strap may not seem like the comfortable shoe at first glance, but the ultra-lightweight rubber used in Bally’s Scribe Lux Legere line this spring makes these suede beauties flexible enough to handle your foot’s entire range of movement.
Suede double monkstrap, price upon request, Bally. Similar styles available at Bally.com.
Born To Run
Y-3 may call their sneaker-loafer-moccasin hybrid the “Drive Moc,” but these shoes have the sole of a runner, with high quality rubber bods in high impact areas. And the unlined mesh upper provides maximum breathability.
Sperry Top-Sider ’s Gold Cup collection gives the classic wingtip a radical makeover. Reincarnated as a casual kick with the company’s patented anti shock and vibration technology, these shoes have lost none of their sophisticated charm.
Cole Haan’s Great Jones saddle shoe is flexible in more ways than one. The brilliant blue sole features flex groves, traction pads, and a break in the welt, all of which bend to your foot’s natural movement. It’s also the perfect shoe to take you from work to play!
Great Jones Saddle, $198, Cole Haan. ColeHaan.com, 800-201-8001
Grey two-button wool suit jacket, $1,585, pants, $495, brown cotton t-shirt, $440, all by Maison Martin Margiela Available at Maison Martin Margiela New York, Miami, and Beverly Hills. Great Jones Wingtip, $198, Cole Haan. ColeHaan.com, 800-201-8001.
We like to think of travel bags just as we do cars. Laugh if you will, but just like a car, you’re holding the strap (steering wheel), everyone’s looking at what you’re sporting (and, whether they say it or not, judging you by it), plus it has to fit, comfortably, some precious cargo (your stuff). Selecting the perfect bag takes work and means commitment. With that in mind, we invite you to click through to our selection of weekend warrior bags—bags that should be able to get you through anything from 24 hour jaunt to at least two days time away from your pad. Maybe you’ll find the “one” or maybe you’ll find a “few”. We found 17 that we’d have no problem working into our summer travel regimen.
COACH
Premium bridle leather and heavy gauge canvas are certain handsome matches to your stately wardrobe.
The endless wit of Scott meets the storied craftsmanship of Lonchamp on a plus sized canvas and leather tote that may or may not help you to refine your typing skills. Limited edition.
Distressed bags rock because you can kick them around without worry. Inside of this one you'll find multiple pockets and special slots for pens. Wait. Why is this bag on sale? Don't answer that. Just go buy it before someone else does.
This small Spanish company that hand-makes all their bags really kills it when it comes to handsome men's bags. We profiled the benson collapsable back in April (which you can see here and buy here), we're defaulting to our other fave. The vegetable dyed leather will age with grace and its got two inside pockets.
It may have wheels but by no means should you shove this gorgeous bag to the carry-on only zone. Its constructed of super durable 1800D poly, comes with zip pockets on both the interior and exterior and still handsomely exudes Tommy's brand of classic American sportswear.
That camo isn't just for show. Made from Cordorya nylon, lined in chlorofiber and waterproof zippers this is the bag you want when you really literally are playing the part of the weekend warrior.
Hey - remember our car analogy up top? Yup. Brooks Bro's knows the deal, especially with this convertible. Get there with nary a wrinkle on your clothing via garment bag, transport used clothes back in a duffle. Love.
Inspired by the spinnaker of a sail boat, roomy and lightweight, this is just the kind of bag you want when you know you're going to come home with way more than you brought.
Beach bums take note: Its got a an interior wet/dry pocket, a heavy-duty WDR-coated canvas and tarpaulin exterior that will protect your goods from the elements and it has hidden straps to transform it into a backpack.
Tumi! Stop it! If you're going to keep making such attractive bags (they recently launched their first designer collection a few month's back), we're gonna forget that you guys are also kings of practicality. Actually, don't stop at all. And please send us one of these Bedford collection bags in all three colorways. Please!
Go black instead of tanned to keep it sophisticated and understated. The rest? You don't need us to tell you how awesome a real Louis is. Unless you didn't know its made of opulent Damier Infini Leather.
This one's for the denim-heads—Black indigo/red selvage, body of repurposed US military issue shelter, military nylon webbing handles and military issue dead stock zipper and hand inserted copper rivets. Treat as you would your favorite pair of vintage jeans.
Maybe you're more familiar with Spades's messenger bags. If so, you should know about this duffle that's been made to stay as clean and sharp after tortuous use as it is the day you take it home.
