Poised to take center stage in American Ballet Theatre‘s spring production of Onegin, adapted from Pushkin’s 19th-century novel of the same name, principal dancer Roberto Bolle has enjoyed an amorphous career. Balancing between Italian dance connoisseur, model, and, with his past appointment as Dolce&Gabbana‘s brand representative, men’s fashion icon, the Goodwill Ambassador has cemented his position in the cultural collective. Relive his ESSENTIAL HOMME June/July 2014 looks before he descends upon Lincoln Center for his 10-year anniversary with the company.
Image: A.P. Kim.
Image: A.P. Kim.
Image: A.P. Kim.
Image: A.P. Kim.
Clothing available at select Dolce&Gabbana boutiques worldwide, 877-70-DGUSA, and DolceGabbana.it.
Styled by Terry Lu
Grooming by Elizabeth Morache at Workgroup Ltd. using Oribe
Photo Assistant: Sam Cornwall
Fashion Assistant: Ellie Rogers
Special thanks to The New York Palace.
Starring musician and style icon Theophilus London—also the first rapper to grace the magazine’s cover—the October/November 2014 issue of Essential Homme treks from fall to winter with the season’s most fundamental wardrobe staples, swelteringly-hot New York Fashion Week happenings, and appetizing holiday options for Him, Her, and the Home.
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As always, the book begins with the ten MOST WANTED items of the season (pg. 21), which range from ultra-bouncy adidas by Raf Simons Bunny boots to textured goat leather Maison Martin Margiela wallets, and continues onto CITY LIMITS (pg. 36), an urban exploration of standout outerwear pieces from the likes of Acne Studios, Prada, Dolce&Gabanna, and more. After NEW ARRIVALS (pg. 50, including Alexander Wang x H&M, Calvin Klein Collection’s capsule collection and pop-up space for Dover Street Market, Coach’s first-ever comprehensive line of men’s footwear, etc), the issue sees the first of its two newest verticals, SCENE (pg. 56), a rundown of NYFW’s swankiest shindigs from Jeremy Scott, Emporio Armani, and, of course, Essential Homme.
Selected features include:
STYLE (pg. 58): Camel Commotion / Once the go-to outfit for polo players between matches in the ’20s, camel hair comes back this season as versatile as ever, as demonstrated by Ermenegildo Zegna Couture, Louis Vuitton, and Salvatore Ferragamo.
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MEAN AND GREEN (pg. 72): Using Tim Coppens, Gucci, and Raf Simons/Sterling Ruby as examples, muted military greens and industrial-inspired hues fuel the artillery for this season’s most commanding color.
BURIED TREASURE (pg. 86): The quest for the perfect timepiece this season results in findings from Hermès, Tissot, and Hamilton as refined as they are rare.
GUTS AND GLAMOUR (pg. 92): Jimmy Choo’s Creative Director Sandra Choi jolts the footwear brand fearlessly further into menswear.
LONG LIVE DENIM (pg. 96): rag&bone’s two newest collections build on the basics.
A HOUSE IN THE HILLS (pg. 100): Atop Beverly Hills’ acclaimed Sheats Goldstein Residence and under the affecting California sun, fall’s medley of formalwear from Roberto Cavalli, Burberry Prorsum, and Michael Kors finds drama despite the cinematic calmness.
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2014 Holiday Gift Guide for Him, Her, and the HOME (pg.134).
GROOMING (pg. 1142): Taming of the Fuzz / A four-part scruff maintenance round-up for Movember and beyond.
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A NEU MAN (pg. 114), the issue’s cover story, reveals a spiritual progression for the Trinidadian-born rapper Theophilus London. From Paris Fashion Week with Cara Delevingne to nine months in the desert of Palm Springs, London’s sophomore album, Vibes!, executively produced by Kanye West, is his international, if not intangible, album yet. Closing the October/November 2014 edition, another new column, SHARP SPACES (pg. 144) welcomes Valentino’s new U.S. flagship: a post-modern palazzo in New York City.
The October/November 2014 issue of Essential Homme magazine is available on national and international newsstands and online as of 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 Daniel Radcliffe, Sullivan Stapleton, Kellan Lutz, Ian Somerhalder, Colton Haynes, and Sebastian Sauve. 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.
Summer isn’t over yet, and with Shark Week officially starting yesterday, who has time to ponder Labor Day’s approach when there are matters of life and death and television programming to dive into? Below, find our seasonal essentials for your next—and hopefully not last—beach vacation. We’re not promising they’ll keep the sharks at bay, but they’ll certainly give them something to look at.
1. COMME DES GARÇONS PLAY – Striped T-Shirt
Image: Comme des Garçons.
After a day of swimming it can get chilly at night, and this blue-and-white striped Comme des Garçons Play long-sleeve will warm you up with its nautical style.
Navy/White Play Striped T-Shirt, $165, COMME DES GARÇONS PLAY. Available for purchase at DoverStreetMarket.com.
2. KOMONO – Magnus Ship Ahoy Watch
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With a seaside-striped band and a blue face, this timepiece embodies preppy seafaring luxury. The perfect accessory to any beach-ready outfit.
Magnus Ship Ahoy Watch, $99.95, KOMONO. Available for purchase at WeAreKomono.com.
3. ALTRU – Cali Waves Cap
Image: Altru.
No beach outfit is complete without a classic cap, and this five-panel from Los Angeles-based Altru features an allover wave pattern, keeping you cool and coordinated.
Cali Waves Cap, $32, ALTRU. Available for purchase at AltruApparel.com.
A seashell-esque print and sporty black stripes make these swim trunks wearable in and out of water, ensuring that even the palest among us are confident on the shore.
Magpie Jacquard Paneled Swim Trunks, $89, OPENING CEREMONY. Available for purchase at OpeningCeremony.us.
5. DOLCE & GABBANA – Rubber-Soled Sandals
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Never thought you’d wear sandals? The grayscale color palette and minimalist design of this Dolce&Gabbana pair will change your mind, and might even make their way into your everyday summer rotation.
Rubber-Soled Sandals, $245, DOLCE&GABBANA. Available for purchase at MrPorter.com.
6. ONE KINGS LANE – Fish Beach Towel
Image: One Kings Lane.
Dry off with this appropriately-themed beach towel, featuring a reversible turquoise and white, navy-trimmed fish design that is woven into the towel.
Turquoise/Midnight Fish Beach Towel, $16, ONE KINGS LANE. Available for purchase at OneKingsLane.com.
It’s the ad campaign mugshot that’s been seen by millions. Thirty-year-old Jeremy Meeks sent the online community into a heated tizzy when authorities in Stockton, California posted his mugshot on social media late last week.
It inspired tens of thousands of memes of varying degrees of cleverness, starting with his face being photoshopped into popularized campaigns:
Then therere were of course the merchandising opportunities:
Meeks, who was arrested on charges of illegal gun possession and gang crime, has finally spoken out on the incident, saying “I appreciate [the attention], but I just want them to know that this is really not me. I’m not some kingpin.”
A Facebook “Fan” page has amassed over 166,000 “likes” as of this morning.
Images courtesy of Twitter, Elite Daily, and Redbubble.
