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Linger Awhile at the Shanghai EDITION Hotel

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The thought of hiding away somewhere high above the skyline of Shanghai on the Huangpu River is a new kind of 21st-century romance, as the city continuously evolves. Leave to Ian Schrager then, the veteran hotelier synonymous with modern luxury, to be the host at the newly opened Shanghai EDITION. The latest from the international hospitality group, the Shanghai outpost takes an unusual spin by fusing historic nostalgia with the modern urge for contemporary comfort. Part of the new location is housed within the walls of the city’s finest Art Deco building—the former headquarters of the old Shanghai Power Company on the Nanjing Road built in 1929. The notable landmark is the home of many new sites, punctuated by a new skyscraper that houses 145 guest rooms with understated yet sumptuous interiors.

The Tub with a view in the bathroom of the Bund View Suite.

 

In contrast to Schrager’s knack for showmanship, each room is meant to be a refuge—suites are designed in pastel colors with oak wood accents emphasizing the room as a sanctuary. Bathrooms are stocked with custom scents by Le Labo. A sharp attention to detail is central to the guest experience. While most hotels strive to be the perfect home, The Shanghai EDITION dwells exceeding all expectations. Guests can dine at Hiya, a Japanese restaurant overseen by Michelin-star chef Jason Atherton, and when the mood strikes, head to Electric Circus—a high-rise nightclub that evokes Schrager’s magnum opus Studio 54.

 

Dining Room at Shanghai Tavern

 

Guests also have ample opportunities to unwind. A vast pool carved from sandstone sourced from an Ancient Roman mountainside invites guests to relax late into the afternoon. When they’re done soaking up the sun, they can slip away to an all-inclusive cinema. At the Roof Garden, guests can mingle over the panoramic view of Pudong while enjoying champagne-based cocktails in an urban oasis hideaway. Lush ivy walls and an abundance of botanical life make the venue one of the few green places in the entire city, and an exemplary option for a home away from home.

 

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EH Holiday Gift Guide #1: The Jetsetter

Whether you’re constantly jet-setting for work, or maxing out your vacation time to avoid work, the traveling experience is, at best, stressful. We’ve rounded up a selection of items guaranteed to make the traveling experience a little easier (and dare we say, enjoyable?) for every voyager.

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Balenciaga Everyday Passport Holder

The traveler is definitely proud of their worn, over-stamped and stickered passport. A Balenciaga passport holder is an easy way to protect the document with a calfskin leather shell. They’ll appreciate this one.
Everyday passport holder, $395, BALENCIAGA. Available online on Balenciaga.com.

 

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Master & Dynamic MW50 Leather On-Ear Wireless Headphones

Those who’ve upgraded from their standard iPhone headphones will never go back. With this posh leather update, the jet-setter will be able to tune out the hysteria of holiday travel and treat themselves to a premium audio experience.

MW50 leather on-ear wireless headphones, $537, MASTER & DYNAMIC. Available online on MatchesFashion.com.

 

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Bruno Magli Radford Ankle-Strap Boot

Instead of a chunky sneaker, opt for a quality leather boot to get from the terminal to any festivities in true style and comfort.

Black Leather Radford Ankle-Strap Boot, $330, BRUNO MAGLI. Available online on BrunoMagli.com.

 

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Le Labo Hinoki Body & Hair Travel Set

If en route to a remote location, don’t forget to pack Le Labo’s simple yet powerful travel kit just to make sure you’ve got all your essentials to battle travel skin anxiety.

Hinoki Body & Hair Travel Set, $55, LE LABO. Available online on MrPorter.com.

 

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Michael Kors Kent Small Printed Nylon Travel Pouch

A travel pouch is essential to the organization of one’s grooming goods while on the move. Compact and durable, this bag will carry you through any trip.

Kent Small Printed Nylon Travel Pouch, $35.70, MICHAEL KORS. Available online on MichaelKors.com.

 

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Off-White x Rimowa “See Through” Luggage

Let those who are always catching flights breeze through security with these industrial-inspired transparent suitcases.

“See Through” suitcase, $1700, OFF-WHITE x RIMOWA. Available online on Rimowa.com.

 

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Z Zegna TECHMERINO Wash & Go Flannel Suit

The Italian designer accomplishes the impossible with its TECHMERINO wrinkle-free suit, ensuring that even the busiest flier looks sharp when on the move.

Wrinkle-free TECHMERINO suit, $1,495, Z ZEGNA. Available at select Ermenegildo Zegna boutiques and Zegna.com.

 

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Saturdays NYC Timothy Flapper Swim Short

One should always carry a swimsuit while traveling, so go for one that’s sure to be a showstopper and steal the focus in every beach pic.

Timothy Flapper Swim Short Flapper Print, $115, SATURDAYS NYC. Available online on SaturdaysNYC.com.

 

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Malin+Goetz Revitalizing Eye Gel

A game changer in the beauty industry, this eye gel can hide the effects of any flights or hangover. The soothing cold gel is a miracle worker and absolutely everyone needs one should they decide to take a last minute trip.

Revitalizing eye gel, $42, MALIN + GOETZ. Available online on MalinandGoetz.com.

 

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Cold Picnic Shipwrecked Blanket

If you’re one of those fortunate souls that can sleep on an airplane, take your in-flight snooze to the next level by bundling yourself up in a lush blanket.

Shipwrecked Knit Blanket, $200, COLD PICNIC. Available online on ColdPicnic.com.

 

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2017 Holiday Gift Guide for Everyone Else

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Tis the season! Remind your loved ones that they’re loved with the ESSENTIAL HOMME 2017 Holiday Gift Guide for everyone else. Here’s a gift for every family member, friend, lover, stranger, and more, sure to make you the most popular guest at the holiday party. After you’ve picked out some treats for all those that are dear to you, reward yourself with something pretty. We all deserve it.

1. Kids SST Track suit, ADIDAS

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This timeless and seminal Adidas track suit will render each child the coolest on the playground.

Kids SST track suit, $45, ADIDAS ORIGINALS. Available in Adidas stores and adidas.com

2. Sonos One, SONOS

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Complete every tech-savvy household with the Sonos One speaker, which is directly integrated with  Amazon Alexa for maximum convenience.

Sonos One, $199, SONOS. Sonos.com.

3. Alpaca check blanket, AGNONA

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This elegantly cozy blanket will keep its wearer warm and pampered all season long.

Alpaca check blanket, $1,250, AGNONA. Agnona.com.

4. Lambskin trench coat, BURBERRY

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A perfect gift for the bold dresser in your life, this patent lambskin trench coat will make a statement in any scenario.

Raglan-sleeve patent lambskin trench coat, $3,595, BURBERRY. Burberry.com.

5. Ankle strap pump, CALVIN KLEIN

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This playful shoe knows how to have fun — perfect for the party girl in your life.

Cut-out ankle strap pump, $995, CALVIN KLEIN 205W39NYC. Available at Calvin Klein, NYC and Barneys.com.

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Le Labo x Hiro Clark Release Scented Collection

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Whether it’s owing to a workout or a night out, sometimes even the best of us can’t stay on top of our fragrance game. Inspired by the hedonistic rituals of New York nightlife, legendary perfumer Le Labo collaborates with Los Angeles label Hiro Clark to release the No Shower t-shirt collection, a range of graphic t-shirts washed in Le Labo’s popular Santal 33 fragrance.

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The microcapsules woven into the fabric are guaranteed to retain the scent for up to six washes, preserving the notes of cardamom, iris, and violet—a blend so enchanting it became an underground olfactory hit, worn by the likes of Justin Bieber and Ryan Reynolds. T-shirt designs include the slogans “I Woke Up Smelling Like This” and “Disappear Here,” with another featuring an image of smoke pluming, testaments to the youthful, tongue-in-cheek spirits of both brands. The shirt styles are signature Hiro Clark, a brand known for its fitted, grayscale t-shirts with slogan-heavy prints; the collection also exemplifies Le Labo’s dedication to unique fragrance showcasing, such as its recent home diffuser collection featuring Edison light bulbs.

The Le Labo x Hiro Clark No Shower Collection is available online now.

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Le Labo Introduces Electric Home Diffuser

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New York-based handmade perfume house Le Labo debuts its latest creation, the Santal 26 home diffuser, onto olfactive markets worldwide. Designed with the reclaimed wood of New York’s water tanks to accompany an old-fashioned Edison light bulb, the device utilizes a nebulizer to transform fragrance oil into a fine mist that fills a space with warm lighting and scents. An exquisite interpretation of the brand’s ideals of personal extension through luxury perfumes, customers can create their own fragrant space by adjusting the intensity with a quick turn of a knob. Every product features a distinct uniqueness, each piece of wood varying in color from product to product, with a punched serial number along the siding to emphasize purposeful individuality.  Thomas Edison once said, “We will make electricity so cheap that only the rich will burn candles,” though with Le Labo’s innovation, a high-end lifestyle can be experienced by every user through the latest technology and a vintage design.

The Santal 26 home diffuser is available online now.