It’s that time of year again — the beginning of summer and the annual opportunity to show Dad some love. Whether it’s a shoutout on social media (parents love that) or an exotic luxury cruise, now is the time to thank him for all he’s done for you. We’ve rounded up some key items for the father that’s always on the go.
These functional shorts are perfect for running errands and athletic activities, and the wrinkle-resistant and waterproof fabric is perfect for any busy guy. $58, available on HillCity.Gap.Com
After Supreme announced its newest designer collaboration with the French couturier Jean-Paul Gaultier, the internet was thrown into another streetwear-goes-luxe frenzy. While the New York skate brand is no stranger to collaborations — I’m pretty sure its collaboration with Louis Vuitton two years ago is what reignited the fanny pack craze — this partnership seemed like a genuine pairing between two masterminds, and one that cements streetwear’s residence in the industry. Supreme remains a leading authority of streetwear, while Gaultier’s iconic work has permeated pop culture for over 30 years. (Who hasn’t seen one of his body-shaped perfume bottles or the Madonna cone bra? Supreme even cast Madonna’s daughter Lourdes in the campaign as a tribute to the designer’s muse.) When the collection officially drops tomorrow, it’s sure to sell out before the page even loads. We take a closer look at some of the inspiration behind the latest Supreme collab.
The ‘Fight Racism’ Collection
Neither brand is stranger to making a statement and both adopted a punk ‘fuck authority’ mindset in both their careers, so it seemed a natural instinct to integrate Gaultier’s signature bold collage print from his ‘Fight Racism’ collection of the ’90s.
Jean-Paul Gaultier S/S ’90
While Gaultier had frequently blurred gender lines in his presentations, this was one of the collections that were able to subvert the business suit. By contrasting the utilitarian style of the silhouette with cargo pockets and industrial belt buckles, it was one of the first collections to combine formal wear with sport and workwear.
Jean-Paul Gaultier S/S ’90
Another example of Gaultier doing it first with the utility vest. While it’s now taken the place of the side bag trend of yesteryear, it was another example of transforming the mundane into a fashionable accessory — Virgil Abloh showed similar pieces during his menswear debut for Louis Vuitton FW ’19.
Jean-Paul Gaultier SS ’01
Plaid and florals have frequently been used in many of Gaultier’s collections, but this darker and more subtle print seemed lifted directly from the designer’s Ss ’01 Couture show and incorporated into a casual pair of sweatpants. Now that’s how you do hi-lo fashion.
Supreme x Jean-Paul Gaultier drops in select stores and online (and on Grailed) tomorrow.
Shearling lining, oversized cable knits, large backpacks, and other items you’d need for a peaceful retreat into the woods were all included in N.Hoolywood‘s Fall ’19 collection. The latest offering from Japanese/American designer Daisuke Obana was heavy on layering, featuring looks that opted for maxim insulation and contrasting them with relaxed, deconstructed pieces. Camouflage, plaid, and other prints (like wolf graphics on select sweaters) and pops of color against monochromatic ensembles breathed energy in the collection, which was additionally enhanced by sneakers designed in collaboration with New Balance. And the number of utility pockets, pouches, and large backpacks featured seem to suggest a shift away from the designer fanny pack trend into something more utilitarian and practical — see for yourself below.
Ahead of holiday hysteria, Eckhaus Latta has released its own custom travel kit. Made in partnership with travel app HotelTonight, the compact set of goods is a beacon of light in the dark tunnel that is holiday travel. Plus, it’s essentially one less set of bathroom goods you need to steal!
The collection comes in a bright orange fanny pack for your on-the-go needs. Inspired by Eckhaus Latta founders Mike Eckhaus’ and Zoe Latta’s own personal travel favorites, the kit is replete with a curated selection of goods that aim to provide simple relief against the woes of holiday travel: a satin eye mask (to sleep glamorously), a Zizia botanical trio (for aromatic relief if you’re into that), toothpaste (good breath indicates good manners), tea (when simple gossip won’t do), and, most importantly, HotelTonight gift cards.
The Eckhaus Latta x HotelTonight travel kit is available online now.
Happy Holidays! We select the year’s biggest trends and how to shop them in this easy guide. This week: Fanny Packs.
Fanny packs. They were popular in the 80s, then again in the 90s, then again back in ‘08 thanks to that neo-80s nostalgia that was dominating the cultural landscape, and again now. So I guess technically they never really left. Anyways, this year the pouch returned and moved up the social ladder and physical body this year after it was seen worn as a shoulder bag on the runways of Louis Vuitton and Supreme. No longer limited to the fanny, it became one of the year’s biggest trends, seen on every cool downtown kid I went to school with and models off duty alike. Happy Cyber Monday~ Go big or go home. This is Versace. This black leather belt pouch comes with the label’s famed Medusa head logo in gold. Wear this to store snacks when you watch American Crime Story: Versace when it airs in the spring.
This Jimmy Choo leather fanny pack comes with embossed with a detailed star print pattern — it’s cute! Perfect accessory to wear when you see The Star in theatres. Mariah Carey released a song for it. Queen of Christmas at it again!!
This bright little Heron Preston pouch will never be lost in your closet thanks to its handy traffic cone color. It’s also made of nylon so it’s basically waterproof. Perfect for achieving that cool construction worker look.
Okay, so the Supreme x Louis Vuitton bag that started it all is out of stock, unless you wanna spend like a jillion dollars for resale on Grailed or eBay. But this waist bag from the skate brand — complete with the signature blunt logo — should suffice. $126 at Supreme. You want utility? You want function? You want simplicity? Herschel Supply Co. Bam. Go back to basics with this timeless and sturdy little number that will still be intact and in style when fanny packs become popular again in 10 years. $30 at Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Urban Outfitters, Zumiez, etc, and online.
