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Michael Kors Bought Versace for $2 Billion

Michael Kors, the American fashion giant responsible for those women’s handbags you see in fancy suburbs, has bought Versace, the opulent Italian label loved by rappers (see above). What this means is that while both brands will create their own lines, Kors has said that he wants to get more Versace products in stores while also expanding on their footwear and accessories. Fans of the brands have commented on the brazen and random nature of the deal, but the acquisition is likely more of a savvy business deal for Kors to expand its audience rather than a creative overhaul. Don’t forget, Kors also purchased Jimmy Choo last year for $1 billion.

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Love It: EH Best of the Week #3

We select the best of the week so you don’t have to.

GROOMING: MEMO Paris Irish Leather Eau de Parfum, $295

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Consider it your official St. Paddy’s scent. The green mate absolute and leather notes give this Irish holiday the elegance and luxury it deserves. The brand itself describes the experience as “an age-old odour.” And you can be sure that we’ll continue applying Irish Leather even past the holiday Saturday.

POP-UP: Diptyque Fragrance Exhibition, 112 Mercer St

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The renowned scented candle brand launched its first genderless perfume L’Eau in spring 1968, exactly 50 years ago. To celebrate their anniversary Diptyque opened an immersive pop-up experience dedicated to their fragrances. The shop also features two special fragrances created for the anniversary — Fleur de Peau and Tempo. NYC will have its own closest version of a perfume museum until May 19th — Instagram photo opportunities included!

EYES: Jimmy Choo’s Debut Men’s Eyewear Collection, $295-515

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Iconic shoe designer Jimmy Choo has made its first venture into men’s eyewear. Currently offering 10 frames, part of three distinct ranges — The Line, Studs, and Iconic Twist — the new collection aims to capture the essence and sophistication associated with the Jimmy Choo man. Shop the new collection here.

ART: Jukhee Kwon “Metamorphosis” at Ierimonti Gallery, 55 Delancey Street

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Ierimonti, a northern Italian private gallery in LES, always offers a niche take on contemporary art. This quarter they presented “Metamorphosis,” a solo exhibit by Jukhee Kwon. The artist practices physical deconstruction of the book as an object and text as a concept. Reminiscent of Chanel‘s latest set at the Grand Palais in Paris, Ierimonti recreated a labyrinthine forest using Kwon’s book sculptures. Check out the exhibit before it closes on March 23rd.

 

 

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Shop the Trend: Fanny Packs

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~

versaceGo 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.

$1095 at Versace and at Ssense.

jimmy-chooThis 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!!

$895 at Ssense.

heron-prestonThis 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.

$340 at Heron Preston.

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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.

herschelYou 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.

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The Easiest, Ultimate Spring Slip-On

Slide into spring with the season’s favorite footwear option, the versatile slip-on. Whether a partner for Caribbean yachting or rooftop cocktails in Belize, this low-cut go-to will never disappoint. Easy to pair and always appropriate, discover how the hottest designers reinterpret this ankle-exposing must.

1. Bottega Veneta


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Known for its intreccato pattern, Bottega Veneta utilizes a more concentric look for its suede slip-ons. Breaking apart the body with alternating colors of grey and navy, its a smoky iteration that offers a textured compliment to a toned down ensemble. 

Sneaker in medium grey and dark navy suede with caiman details, $1,400, BOTTEGA VENETA. Available at 800-845-6790.

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Weekly Instagram Roundup: Lindberg Eyewear, Jimmy Choo, and More

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.

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Online fashion haven Mr. Porter shared a tantalizing look at its upcoming Gucci collaboration with just a single pair of light-tinted lenses. Similar to those featured in the Italian house’s Spring/Summer 2017 eyewear campaign, with just a slight bridge alteration, the image heralds a collection that could follow the same print-heavy, color-crazed Gucci looks of late, should the decadent accompanying video, available only on the account’s Instagram story, be any hint.

Jimmy Choo

Jimmy Choo released a first look at its Pre-Fall 2017 line, turning its focus from the sensual edge of last year’s aesthetic towards a more simplified ethos. Approaching the looks with a dependable and long-lasting hand, the British brand seems to have found its stride—matching Spring/Summer 2017‘s everyday sensibility with the darker tones of the colder season.

Todd Snyder

Despite the unconventional approach to Todd Snyder‘s Autumn/Winter 2017 collection, don’t expect the American brand to shed its vintage heritage without a fight. Highlighting golf pros Arnold Palmer and Ben Hogan as style icons to reflect on, the label showcased the correct way to wear a polo with an aim to promote its latest update to the classic piece, all Italian cotton silk.

Jean Paul Gaultier

The controversial designer Jean Paul Gaultier, unveiled a quick look at his latest fragrance, capitalizing on the popularity of YouTube unboxing videos with a model-filled rendition of his own. Entitled #funboxing, the made-in-France brand showcased its Classique and Le Male scents in a characteristically on-tone effort from the Enfant Terrible himself.

Lindberg Eyewear

Danish optical authority Lindberg Eyewear threw it back to 2014 London Fashion Week where it turned heads with a dazzling projection show displayed across several of the rainy city’s monuments. A favorite of both Matt Damon and ESSENTIAL HOMME June/July 2016 cover star Nick Jonas, the bespectacled brand, since Big Ben and River Thames takeover, has seen its image reworked through rounded monocled silhouettes and a look back at discreet design traditions.

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Jimmy Choo Spring/Summer 2017 Campaign

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Starring models Kiki Willems and Lou Gaillot, Jimmy Choo‘s Spring/Summer 2017 campaign, shot by Dan Jackson, features a hand-painted backdrop by fashion imagery artist Shona Heath. The bright floral graphics provide an evocative landscape fit for exploration by the ideal Jimmy Choo man and woman, seen in the accompanying introductory video, ushering in a heightened sensuality for the iconic British brand.

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Jimmy Choo SS17Image: Jimmy Choo.

Jimmy Choo SS17Image: Jimmy Choo.

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Cool Beach Pairings for a Sizzling Summer

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


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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.

Green lively leaves classic short swimwear: $386. RichardJames.co.uk. Calfskin strap sandal: $495. Ferragamo.com.

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Essential Homme October/November 2014 Issue Available Globally

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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.

 

 

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.

For further information please contact info@essentialhommemag.com.

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.

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Daniel Radcliffe Stars on Cover of August/September 2014 Issue of Essential Homme

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New York – August 13, 2014 – The August/September 2014 issue of Essential Homme Magazine focuses on menswear’s most memorable moments in the Fall/Winter 2014 season.

Two full-look editorials (‘Living Legacy’ starting pg. 038 and ‘Into the Wilderness’ on pg. 094) feature iconic designers such as Saint Laurent by Heidi SlimaneGivenchyVersacePrada, and more. ‘The Big Bang’ (pg. 110) illustrates a colorful offering of innovative footwear styles by the likes of adidas by Raf SimonsDior Homme, and Tom Ford. Moving backstage, in-depth interviews with designers Patrik Ervell (pg. 106), Gucci’s Creative Director Frida Giannini (pg. 086), and Giuseppe Zanotti (pg. 140) shine a light on the methods behind the madness of some of the most powerful minds in men’s fashion. The highly anticipated finalists of Essential Homme‘s #getscouted global model search with Wilhelmina Models are finally revealed in a denim-done-right editorial (pg. 152). Finally, Daniel Radcliffe is unveiled as Essential Homme‘s August/September cover star and the cover story, ‘Hero of the Heart’ (pg. 128), introduces the former child star as a highly-successful and slightly lovesick young man in his new movie, What If.

Also included in this issue: Fresh new scents from Jimmy ChooMichael Kors, Valentino, and more (pg. 161), HUGO’s commandingly minimal Fall 2014 collection (pg. 144), the turtleneck comeback (pg. 122), and more.

“Our Fall Fashion Issue—one of Essential Homme’s largest—proves man’s ability to constantly reinvent himself,” said Terry Lu, Editor in Chief. “From the globalization of royal suit makers Gieves & Hawkes to Daniel Radcliffe’s reclamation of his craft, and even the re-popularization of the polka dot, the August/September 2014 issue cuts to the core of men’s style, separating the trends from the truth.”

The August/September 2014 issue of Essential Homme Magazine is available on national newsstands and online as of today.

For further information please contact info[at]essentialhommemag.com.

About Essential Homme Magazine:
Essential Homme is the style source for affluent, successful, and fashion-forward men who are passionate about high quality, high-end luxury fashion.