Even though ski gear has become a bit of a menswear trend in recent years (think puffy pants, bold windbreakers and vests, and snowboots worn outside of the snow), functionality and safety tend to overshadow any type of major sartorial statement. So the après-ski festivities (or whatever you get into after skiing) are the time to really flex your suave winter vacation style, with KARL LAGERFELD PARIS launching a limited-edition athleisure-inspired capsule collection for the season. Where loud colors, volume, and function are necessary requirements for skiing attire, subtlety, comfort, and ageless sophistication are at the core of the KARL LAGERFELD PARIS Après Skis collection.
A classic monochromatic color palette anchors the new collection, which includes a curated selection of timeless winter staples. The French brand’s signature contemporary and elevated casual aesthetic is updated with relaxed comfort and practicality in mind, making it the perfect ski resort option for your leisurely post-ski activities.
For the ultimate holiday relaxation, a pair of plush knit cargo joggers balance streetwear cool with premium comfort. A wooly striped and textured black-and-white knit hoodie is the perfect sweater to bundle up in on a blissful snowy day. A long white parka is accented with contrast black details for a perennial — and very warm — outerwear option. And a black backpack and matching fanny pack — available in both leather and sherpa options — are suitable options for traveling with when it’s time to finally head back to reality.
For its newest holiday range, American heritage shoemaker Florsheim looked to its history. Inspired by the brand’s neon signs from its stores in the ’30s, the Fuel Reflect Capsule Collection captures the spirit of the season with several glossy shoe styles. In addition to the retro-futuristic holographic styles, there are also three glossy brogue styles available in red, green, and blue. The festive update to the traditional men’s formal footwear renders the new range ideal for any and all upcoming holiday festivities.
“We are truly excited to launch our Fuel Reflect collection this holiday season as it is a unique and unexpected collection from Florsheim,” John Florsheim, president of the brand, said in a statement. “With this new capsule, we stepped outside of an everyday color pallet, and the materials we used were combined with our latest silhouette that utilizes the modern EVA sole for comfort and look.”
The Florsheim Fuel Reflect Capsule Collection is available now.
Ready or not, the holidays are officially here. If you’re wondering what to get your loved ones, co-workers, acquaintances, and the like, have no fear — we’ve got you covered with our annual gift guide curated by our team of editors. From designer goods to contemporary furniture to the latest tech, we’ve got it all.
Ever since film’s it-boy Timothée Chalamet donned one at the Golden Globes back in January, the harness has become one of menswear’s most daring accessories.
Ugly holiday sweaters are overrated and so this resurrected archive style with a dragon jacquard design is the way to go for a statement knit this season.
The 2011 vintage bottle celebrates the anticipated James Bond film No Time to Die, and the house’s 40-year partnership with the franchise. You can never go wrong with a special bottle of bubbly, can you?
Twenty-four days of Dior is the best way to celebrate December as a beauty-addict and perfume lover. Plus, the beautiful piece can take the place of a tree or decoration.
By leaving the face of the watch exposed, Hublot invites the wearer to get a glimpse into the mechanics and craftsmanship of one of the finest timepieces in recent memory. The Big Bang Unico Black Magic style is coated in a black ceramic finish that adds to its timeless and sleek style and regal appearance. Geometric cutouts and a structured black wristband complement the noble design of the watch, which is further ameliorated with technical capabilities, including a self-winding chronograph and flyback movement with a column wheel.
The Hublot Big Bang Unico watch is available now in select stores and online now.
This winter, BOSS found a new muse — five, actually — for its holiday collection. Partnering with landmark German porcelain manufacturer Meissen, the designer is launching a range of pieces that honor African wildlife’s Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo. BOSS was inspired by Meissen’s animal figurine series the Big Five by young sculptor Maximillian Hagstotz, the capsule collection features both casual and formal pieces for the holiday season.
The collection of monochrome pieces are super adaptable staples that can be integrated easily into everyday wear. One staple t-shirt has been embellished with a prominent lion graphic and a sweatshirt is embroidered with a buffalo design. Of the more formal pieces, printed button-downs are ornamented with contrasting prints of each animal, and accessories like jacquard ties and pocket squares are also given the wildlife treatment. The label’s range of tailoring remains sharper than ever, and leather bags are adorned with black and white patterns.
Beyond offering a vast range of pieces ahead of holiday party season, the BOSS x Meissen collection is for a cause. Celebrating the inspiration of the line, BOSS will make a donation to Elephants for Africa, an English non-profit that works with local and national stakeholders in Botswana to provide education and community outreach focused on conserving the beloved animals.
The BOSS x Meissen Holiday collection is available in BOSS stores and online now.
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.
WANT Apothecary collaborated with fashion illustrator Richard Haines on a holiday collection, with pieces including a cashmere scarf and printed tote bag amongst other pieces.
Images: Courtesy of the brand.
The designer turned illustrator is the modern-day Bill Cunningham of sorts, opting for pencil and watercolors in lieu of a camera. His particular experience having worked at Perry Ellis and Calvin Klein gives him a unique perspective of the industry. “I love doing what I do because it’s still involved in fashion but I’m a total spectator which is a perfect thing for me as opposed to making stuff,” says Haines.
Despite remaining somewhat on the outskirts of the industry, Haines is a regular at fashion shows and renowned for his work with labels like Prada and Dries Van Noten and major publications including T: TheNew York Times Style Magazine and GQ. He loves the spectacle of fashion at shows like Giambattista Valli and Valentino, as well as the characters involved.
In choosing his subject for WANT Apothecary, Haines shifted his attention to New York’s streets during seasonal change. His drawings are a reflection of the transforming atmosphere as the city embraces the holidays. The final images include individual carrying an evergreen tree down the street as their scarfs fly off in the brutal NYC winter winds. In other snapshots, people are bundled up in weather-appropriate accessories while still flaunting the NYC-uniform of jeans, boots, and chic jackets.
WANT Apothecary x Richard Haines pieces are available at the NOMAD store and online at WantApothecary.com.
The holidays are fast approaching and so is the treacherous quest to find gifts your friends and family will actually like. Luxury designer label Coach is lending a hand with its flashy new “Bring on the Joy” campaign, which they teased on Instagram. With a new clip by music video director Warren Fu, Coach is reminding us that oh right – we can actually try to enjoy ourselves during the holidays.
Coach’s vibrant holiday collection is interspersed throughout the video, with bright bold colors and sparkly embellishments revealing a more playful side to the heritage brand. There is a new version of the longtime favorite Dinky bag which has been redesigned with quilted nappa and metallic leather. The line also includes leather christmas ornaments, key chains, bag charms, and other charming stocking stuffers. Peep some of the goods in the slideshow below.
Coach’s holiday collection can be found at all stores and online.
The crisp flick of a black card is a sinful, self-indulgent holiday treat when they’re your bags to take home. Here to help you partake in a smarter form of vice, we present the 2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Yourself. Of course, any selfish grab can be balanced by a few humble purchases for the other important people in your life: check back next week for delicious picks for the rest of your squad.
1. Zipped Bi-Fold Wallet, ALEXANDER WANG
Image: Alexander Wang.
Banish all thoughts of demure or introverted tendencies with this statement-making accessory from Alexander Wang.
Alexander Wang zipped bi-fold wallet, $250. Available at Alexander Wang, NYC and AlexanderWang.com.
2. Classic 11 Shields, SAINT LAURENT
Image: Saint Laurent.
Don’t go quietly into winter this season with a fuzzy piece from Saint Laurent giving a daring new meaning to eye-catching.
Saint Laurent special edition classic 11 shields, $675. SaintLaurent.com.
3. Sk8 Hi & Old School, VANS x DSM
Image: Vans x DSM.
Throw it back with these checkered kicks from DSMNY and Vans, black and white nostalgia pumped with a modern flair.
Vans x DSM old school in black and white, $64. Available at DOVER STREET MARKET NEW YORK and NewYork.DoverStreetMarket.com.
4. Snake Print Silk Scarf, GUCCI
Image: Gucci.
Wrap yourself up in this truly sleek accessory from Gucci, the printed snake design a tightly coiled, decadent motif.
Snake print silk scarf, $465. Available at select Gucci stores nationwide and Gucci.com.
5. Mini Tool Box, LOUIS VUITTON
Image: Louis Vuitton.
Jet set in style with Louis Vuitton’s latest opulent addition to a line of iconic cases and travel sets.
Louis Vuitton mini tool box, price upon request. Available at select Louis Vuitton stores, 866-Vuitton, and LouisVuitton.com.
Like an airplane crashing down from the sky or a sample line at Costco, this holiday season you should help yourself first before others. Thankfully, we’ve already covered every angle in our 2015 Holiday Gift Guide For Yourself. Moving down that stocking line, here we present a grab bag of enviable items for everyone else that’ll make you look like Santa in a Thom Browne suit. Win. Win. Win.
1. “The Complete Psalm Paintings,” DAMIEN HIRST / URSUS BOOKS
Image: Ursus Books.
A comprehensive survey of all of artist Damien Hirst’s 150 “Palm” paintings, this large coffee table companion beautifully illustrates art, belief, life, and—just in time for family story time—death.
Cover all your bases with a gift-guilt-free, basket of gourmet goodies from Freds’ bakery at Barneys New York, full of penguin gingerbread cookies, dark and milk chocolate-covered pretzels, rock candy swizzle sticks, and more.
$228, available at select Barneys New York stores and Barneys.com.
4. Huntley bar tools, RALPH LAUREN HOME
Image: Ralph Lauren.
All stocked up and nowhere to go? Tend to long-awaited bar-supplies with pretty (and professional) tools.
Sami Hayek’s just launched porcelain collection, Nonversation, radiates with playful, illustrative details that will accelerate even the dullest of holiday suppers into hours of whimsy.
