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Five Grooming Necessities for Summer Traveling

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Higher temperatures and longer days mean shorter shorts and frequent weekend trips for the Summer. Be they spur of the moment—fueled by a hasty throw of clothes into a tote for a night—or a detailed, itinerary-programmed vacation, carry-on bundling can always go a bit smoother with grooming necessities out of the way. So while we can’t tell you exactly what to wear—ok we can, but we won’t right now—we can help you out with five essentials for your standby dopp kit.

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1. Substantial Sunscreen

By this point, it should go without saying: sunscreen is essential. Malin+Goetz makes a face moisturizer that works double duty, containing both UVA and UVB protection (SPF 30) and green tea antioxidants to help protect the skin. Perfect for swabbing on when you know you’re going to spend a day at the beach.

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2. Cooling Chapstick

Chapped chops might seem like a remnant fear from Fall, but heat, allergies, and dehydration are common causes of dry lips in the Summer. Buckler’s Chapped Lip Remedy comes as a no-shine hydrating balm made with peppermint oil, avocado oil, and shea butter. Don’t think of it as a chapstick—it’s more like a chapstick redux. And yes, you’re going to feel that refreshing sensation from the peppermint when you first apply it. Be warned though: it’s thicker than most, so just use a little less than you think you should and go from there.

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3. Razors Ready

Get rid of the hair! It’s Summer, so a nice clean shave is always refreshing. Stash away some of Harry’s razors from the Spring collection—which handles range in colors from Nelson Orange, Shore Grey, Desert Yellow, to Palm Green—to hold you through travel season. While you’re at it, ante up to a complete package that includes a month of shaving cream.

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4. Well-Crafted Comb

While the tousled look can be ideal for the Summer, the emphasis should be in its subtlety. This tortoiseshell acetate option from D R Harris brings just a touch of class to the mundane task of daily hair maintenance, and can assist with some of the more formal events on your itinerary. This one features both fine and wide widths to help with styling.

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5. Fresh New Fragrance

Sure, you already have your “signature” fragrance, but it’s not a bad idea to switch it up to something a bit lighter for a new season. Supplying Odin New York’s 10 Roam in your kit means that nights of debauchery can be quickly covered up with notes of crisp pepper leaf, wild coffee flower, and a bit of coconut milk.

And in case you don’t have one already…

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The dopp kit itself is of course essential. Amongst the many bags that the team Ernest Alexander churns out, the Tucker style is great for traveling.

Header image by Susan Corso; product images courtesy of their respective brands.

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For the Guy: Rough and Tough

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Shopping for that uncle who is a bit more rural than you’re used to? A cousin who is a little off fashion’s beaten path? Maybe you just enjoy the workmanship aesthetic of traditional American menswear? For all friends and family of macho men—or just the self proclaimed—here are our rough and tough gift guide picks we’d like to see under the tree this year:

  • Tommy Hifiger NY Check Shirt

  • Odin 07

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  • Rag and Bone Henley

  • Levi's Sherpa Trucker Jacket

  • Art-Of-Shaving-Chelsea-Collection

  • Otterwax-Leather-Care-Kit

  • D Squared Ankle Boots

  • Spiegelau IPA Glass

  • Paul Smith Cambridge Watch

  • J Crew 484 Jeans

  • Burberry Black Gloves

  • Tommy Hilfiger New York Fit Plaid Shirt ($79): Tommy’s iconic dress shirt takes a rich form with these red and blue checks over a slim, modern cut. Available for purchase at Tommy Hilfiger boutiques and select retailers.
  • Odin 07 Tanoke ($125): This fine fragrance combines woodland blends with crisp black pepper, spicy ginger and bitter orange, to create a scent that is undeniably wild. Available for purchase online at OdinNewYork.com and at Barneys New York locations.
  • Santoni Ankle Boots ($630): Hiking-style ankle boots with a green body, black rounded toe, and grey tops. The lace-up front with knit laces gives off a touch of Nordic flair. Available for purchase at Santoni boutiques and online at FarFetch.com
  • rag & bone Basic Henley ($150): A long sleeve 100% cotton raglan henley for a classicly masculine look. Available for purchase at rag & bone boutiques and select retailers.
  • Levi’s Sherpa Trucker Jacket ($98): Available in three different variations, this mid-weight corduroy jacket with sherpa lining updates the 1870’s working man uniform in an industrial and cool way. Available for purchase at Levi’s stores and select retailers.
  • Art of Shaving Chelsea Collection ($425/full set): Keep your facial hair in check with this deluxe set of traditional grooming essentials, including: a fine barber shop brush ($175), matte-finish and nickel plated razor ($150), and—to keep everything in one place—architectural stand ($100). Available for purchase at Art of Shaving stores.
  • Otter Wax All Natural Leather Care Kit ($27.95): A 100% natural, three-step kit to care for old and dehydrated leather. Available for purchase online at OtterWax.com and at select retailers.
  • Dsquared2 Lace Up Ankle Boots ($573): Brown chamois leather ankle boots with a lace up front and stacked sole. Available for purchase online at FarFetch.com
  • Spiegelau Glassworks IPA Glass ($24.90/pack of two): The world’s first IPA-specific beer glass designed by the oldest German glassmaker in the world, guaranteed to not be a repeat gift. Available for purchase online at SpiegelauUsa.com and at select retailers.
  • Paul Smith Cambridge Watch ($985): This classically English watch comes with a playful twist: contrasting blue stitching. Available for purchase at Paul Smith boutiques and select retailers.
  • J. Crew 484 Jeans Light Indigo ($98): A light-washed cotton denim in a slightly tapered fit, these hand-sanded jeans are reminiscent of traditional denim without being too close to your father’s. Available for purchase at J. Crew stores.
  • Burberry Gloves ($675): These black calfskin leather gloves have an inner brown palm, and a tough-looking exterior. Don't be afraid by first impressions though, they'll keep your fingers nice and warm! Available for purchase at Burberry boutiques and select retailers.

To alleviate some of the stress of holiday shopping—or even just to help kill time at work, For The Guy is a new weekly column where we’ll be sharing our most favorite gift ideas for every possible guy you know. With products ranging from designer ready-to-wear to high-tech ready-to-plug-in devices, we hope you and your love ones enjoy these as much as we know we will! Hint, hint. 

Images courtesy of their respective brands.

 

 

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ODIN SHOP AT TARGET COLLECTION IMAGES RELEASED

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We are so excited  that the Odin shop at Target collection images are finally on the loose! The collection offers about 20 pieces including the kind of tailored pants you’d never expect to find in a Target, a great cropped hunting jacket that’d do just as well selling in the regular Odin boutiques in New York, and a slew of sweaters and button ups to layer with. Also of note are the shoes, small duffle and, of course, an Odin candle. All items will ring in with a smile—the price points range from $15 to $100. Mark your calendars for the Odin shop at Target launch on September 9th.

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NEWS: ODIN AT TARGET

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Odin at Target - Essential Homme Magazine

Target hit the fashion bulls-eye, didn’t they?  Starting September 9th, 2012, East Village Boutique Odin will be featured as part of the second installment of The Shops at Target! Odin will debut an exclusive, limited-time only collection featuring sweaters, henleys, button-downs, pants, shoes and accessories, that will be available in all brick and mortar Target locations and on Target.com. No images have been released just yet (you’re looking at their NYC store up there) but we’ll have them to you as soon as possible. It kills us to think of an Odin piece getting shoved into some hideous plastic shopping cart along with a microwave and a year’s supply of Splenda…but we do welcome the Target pricetag that’ll be attached. More here.

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ODIN’S FIRST POP UP SHOP

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When Odin first opened their doors back in 2004, its fair to say that no one shopping there could imagine that the little East Village menswear shop would become a brand worthy of world wide recognition. Stores in the East Village don’t really leave the East Village. If they do, they go Brooklyn. Odin has done an amazing job at going global—most specifically with their renowned fragrance that has received nods from the international FiFi Awards for bottle design and sells in specialty boutiques and department stores the world over. Last night they toasted their first ever pop up shop, or more appropriately a pop up instillation—the tiny space  is more of a sanctuary where one can experience the full breath of the fragrance line. Odin enlisted the multifaceted talents of design firm Snarkitecture who created an all white sculpture that emphasizes the bottle’s design by casting replicas in white plaster. The result is a sculpture that snakes from the front of the store to the back, up the wall and on to the ceiling, filling the space much as the scents fill a room. Befitting of Odin’s much deserved stature, the pop up will leave New York for Europe and Asia sometime in the next six months. Check out a little video that does a better job of showing you the size of the instillation than the pics.