Building upon the austere aura that surrounds prestigious thespian Sir Anthony Hopkins, Brioni releases an Autumn/Winter 2017 campaign that highlights its own confidence alongside the “Silence of the Lambs” actor’s own. Staple photographer Greg Harris returns to lens the images, shooting Hopkins in the latest collection, as well as choice Brioni pieces from his own personal closet—a mashup of classic Hollywood talent and heritage Italian tailoring.
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.
Kim Jones
Louis Vuitton Men’s Artistic Director Kim Jones snapped a first look at his new monogrammed holdall, releasing in January 2018. Sitting pretty aboard a taxiing private jet in Arizona, the latest graphic beauty accompanied Jones on a quick jaunt to Wyoming luxury getaway resort Amangani.
Glen Luchford
Set phasers to stun as photographer Glen Luchford chose to showcase his accompanying video for Gucci‘s out-of-this-world Autumn/Winter 2017 campaign. Featuring an unofficial soundtrack, the iconic “Star Trek” opener, the visual stitches together ’50s sci-fi imagery for a film that takes viewers to Gucci and beyond.
Pharrell
Multi-hyphenate mogul Pharrell highlighted the latest update to his Tennis Hu line, following the early May release of the original kicks. Debuting four new hues that are available now, the footwear, crafted alongside adidas Originals, is a colorful rerelease that incorporates prismatic flair into its Primeknit weave.
Kristian Einla
Model Kristian Einla brought innocence to Love Moschino with a look at the label’s new Autumn/Winter 2017 campaign. Lensed by photographer Giampaolo Sgura, who also shot the wet-and-wild Spring/Summer 2016 prints, the grayscale imagery ushers in a new, toned down visual for the loud and proud brand, showcasing a subtlety reflected in the Pleasantville-esque vibe.
Dior Homme
Run, don’t walk to your nearest Dior boutique as the French brand releases its Autumn/Winter 2017 collection. With a name like HARDIOR, not to mention the David Sims-shot campaign, the release carries a hardened weight, one that stands true in its brooding palette and eye-catching embellishments to match.
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.
Dior Homme
Actor Rami Malek turned heads at this year’s Comme des Garçons-themed Met Gala wearing a piece from Kris Van Assche’s Dior Homme. The startlingly dyed suit matches the same macabre setting as similar releases from the French house—including its Paris Fashion Week runway and the recent Dark Light collection—whereas the rockstar vibe pairs perfectly with Malek’s upcoming Freddie Mercury portrayal in the just-announced Queen biopic.
Rag & Bone
To highlight this year’s “May the 4th be with you” day of makeshift “Star Wars” celebrations, Rag & Bone shared a throwback pic of actor Mark Hamill filming on set of the original film. As an active participant in the New York clothier’s Men’s Project campaign, Hamill is no stranger to the British heritage meets modern design collections of the brand, previously divulging his insight and filmic savvy in a dizzyingly visual homage to its daring style.
Fendi
The iconic Italian brand brought Mediterranean magic to the Guangzhou region of China with a Sun & Fun & Fendi pop-up. Located in the Taikoo Hui complex, the brand showcased its breezy Spring/Summer 2017 collection amongst electric lights, LED screens, and classic Italian vehicles for a #FendiRoma extravaganza. Be sure not to miss the multi-colored cotton jacket, a scene-stealer in the brand’s recent Spring/Summer 2017 eyewear campaign, starring ESSENTIAL HOMME August/September 2016 cover star Hopper Penn.
Brioni
Brioni got its start in 1945 as a men’s fashion boutique to the stars. Continuing in its heritage ideals, the brand dressed actor Michael Fassbender for the recent “Alien: Covenant” premiere in London. The bespoke three-piece suit and silk tie branches off the brand’s Spring/Summer 2017 collection with its deep-dyed color and smoky detailing.
Tom Brady
New England Patriot’s quarterback Tom Brady flexed his fashion muscles at this year’s Met Gala as an honorary co-chair alongside his wife, model Gisele Bundchen. Posing here with fellow co-host Anna Wintour, the footballer arrived to the celebrity fête in a silver velvet dinner jacket from Tom Ford, very much on trend with the brand’s Autumn/Winter 2017 lookbook.
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.
After serving up a Spring/Summer 2017 sportswear collection that validates the collection’s “first rule, no rules” tag, German designer Philipp Plein brings his eponymous brand’s savage sports line to cities worldwide – the global rollout beginning with Milan, Paris, and Amsterdam.
Luc Besson
Visionary director Luc Besson spent over seven years writing his latest sci-fi epic “Valerian,” and the first trailer does not disappoint. Starring Prada Resort 2017 charmer Dane DeHaan, alongside designer-muse and model Cara Delevigne, the film is an explosive playground replete with aliens, rocket ships, and yes, even Rihanna.
Versace
Two fashion icons, photographer Bruce Weber and Donatella herself, team for Versace‘s latest men’s campaign of passionate masculinity. Highlighting real-world men alongside Weber’s particular model favorites, the new images mark the first time in 17 years the duo has worked creatively side-by-side.
Riccardo Tisci
Givenchy Artistic Director Riccardo Tisci re-teams with NikeLab, after redefining training earlier this year, for a new shoe of dramatic flair. The NikeLab Air Zoom Legend x RT is a look to the future with a color palette of pastel purity.
Brioni
ESSENTIAL HOMME August/September 2015 cover star Michael Shannon kicked off this year’s heated award show circuit with the HFPA celebration of the 2017 Golden Globe season. Decked out in a bespoke navy checked mohair suit from Brioni, the brand’s recent restructuring shows itself in this mashup of new design and classic construction.
Long-lasting luxury name Brioni announces former MyTheresa fashion director Justin O’Shea as the new creative director of the brand, following the exit of British designer Brendan Mullane earlier this year. Having no training in design and a personal look heavily championed by street style photographers, O’Shea’s appointment hints at a re-shaping of the label’s artistic presentation. Referencing this, Grita Loebsack of Kering—the fashion conglomerate that houses Brioni—said in a statement: “An unconventional profile for such a position, Justin brings a holistic approach and strong understanding of business. I believe his vision will accurately translate into this role.” O’Shea will be responsible for Brioni’s seasonal collections and overall creative image as of April 2016.
Noir takes an expedition in Brioni’s romantically sublime Autumn/Winter 2016 collection. Sharp, high-waisted tailoring paired with oversized overwear for a formal assortment with intrinsically dream-like qualities.
The latest must-haves in a special collection of 70th anniversary products, Brioni brings luxury to an understated forefront in these limited edition cuff links. Seen in either white gold or pave diamond, the accessories are limited to a small batch of 70—as in the style of its previously released sunglasses—with each’s own laser-etched number to validate the pieces’ rarity. Conceived by the Italian fashion brand’s creative director, Brendan Mullane, to solidify Brioni’s famous textiles into tangible jewelry, the unique pieces define elegant artisanship in an exclusive art.
Laptops, documents, and even workout clothes—getting ready for the work day is never easy, but choosing the right bag big enough to stow all of your essentials might seem like even more of a chore. The new office culture commands us to be bold and courageous with our travel companions, as the time of old and tired carriers is long gone. Let your imagination free and try out a statement accessory that expresses yourself, with or without the nine to five.
1. Phileas backpack with magnetic stud closing front flap, Balenciaga
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Elegant yet simple, this Balenciaga backpack is made of the highest quality calfskin leather, and offers plenty of room for all of your necessities. Two patch pockets and one zip inside allow you to keep your documents or phone separated for easier access.
French ready-to-wear brand A.P.C. has teamed up with the American artist and photographer Collier Schorr to shoot a short movie to introduce its Winter 2015 collection. Based in Brooklyn, New York, Schorr is best known for her portraits of adolescent men and women, and has previously worked with Brioni, Bottega Veneta, and Comme des Garçons. The short is shot in black and white, and portrays the protagonist, French model Adrien Sahores, in a scarcely furnished room awaiting a phone call, honoring the brand founder’s aspiration for clean lines and simple patterns. By shifting the camera from the model to the old-fashioned phone, Schorr creates strong sense of anticipation and eagerness.
Michael Shannon, Future, Boyd Holbrook, Xavier Dolan, and Shiloh Fernandez star on Essential Homme‘s special five year, five cover August/September 2015 issue.
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MOST WANTED (pg. 34) features ten must-snag men’s bags from Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane’s Americana silver backpack to a.testoni’s dazzling briefcase. CODE OF CONDUCT (pg. 44) showcases a poised military feeling shared by designers everywhere this season.
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In NEW ARRIVALS (pg. 56), the latest product collaborations and launches are featured, including Alexander McQueen’s slogan-touting leather goods, 3.1 Phillip Lim’s tin-armored ten-year capsule collection, Cadillac’s collection curated by Nick Wooster, Prada’s street-wear inspired backpacks, and more. SCENE (pg.64) invites you through the best bashes of Fashion Month Spring/Summer 2016.
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Selected features include:
CHANGING ACT (pg.70) Recast everyday staples in uncommon roles for a seasonal style shift that is sartorial without any stiffness, featuring FENDI, Tommy Hilfiger, Brioni, KENZO, and many more.
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GREEN LIGHT (pg. 81) A dominant color of vitality, green flourished across all the Autumn/Winter 2015 runways in various breeds of mighty military and elegant moss.
SON OF A GUN (pg. 84) The boy that couldn’t help it, he said with a dopey grin, peeking out through that filthy rearview mirror, refusing to turn back in Moschino, J.W Anderson, Bottega Veneta, ETRO, and many more.
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CONVERSATIONS (pg. 98) Maserati CEO Harald Wester and president of the Ermenegildo Zegna group Paolo Zegna reminisce over their ambitious road traveled together.
SUBVERTING THE SUIT (pg. 102) The sweet sincerity of contemporary designer Christopher Shannon.
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL REBELLION (pg. 106) Sculptor and Painter Nick Van Woert and the art of the new.
A MAN’S WORLD (pg. 110) CFDA head Steven Kolb reflects on New York’s first menswear week in over a decade.
Image: Christopher Shannon.
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HIGH FIVE (pg. 114) From 26-year-old movie mastermind Xavier Dolan, currently working on his seventh feature, to Boyd Holbrook, star of Netflix’s “Narcos,” we turned to a team of five men that not only campaign a distinct style but that are also champions in their lives to cover the August/September issue of Essential Homme. Singer songwriter, rapper, and producer Future, supporting actor turned leading man and Prada star Michael Shannon, and the fresh faced Shiloh Fernandez complete the booming batch, who, together, are stealing all the scenes of 2015.
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. The magazine has a specifically-targeted audience of 133,225, 10% of which is distributed internationally, and is available in all major cities globally. ESSENTIAL HOMME has been published since 2010, and past coverstars include the likes of Michael Shannon, Boyd Holbrook, Adrian Grenier, Tinashe, Dean and Dan Caten, Daniel Radcliffe, Future, Hugh Dancy, Theophilus London, Sullivan Stapleton, Kellan Lutz, and Ian Somerhalder.
In celebration of its 70th anniversary, luxury Italian fashion house Brioni presents a limited-edition collection of 70 sunglasses titled Gold Edition 70 that revisit the classic aviator eyewear shape while adding Brioni’s innovative style and fine materials. The tribute pieces are each hand-assembled in-house with 18-karat white gold frames, Brioni-logoed horn temples, and polarized platinum lenses with a barely-there mirror effect made possible by avant-guard technology. The sunglasses are encased in a hand-made chocolate brown nabuk case housed inside an elegant walnut box to ensure full protection of the exclusive pieces. Since 1945, Brioni has delivered top quality and Italian sophistication. The Gold Edition 70 collection is the perfect tribute to 70 years of the label’s excellence in fashion.
