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Weekly Instagram Roundup: Lanvin, Salvatore Ferragamo, 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.

Lanvin

French fashion house Lanvin released a first look at its latest line of sneakers and loafers—the apple of designer Lucas Ossendrijver’s urban-meets-vintage eye. With mismatched laces and the brand’s penchant for patterns—stretching as far as last year’s graphic-heavy Mr. Porter collab—the kicks are a peppier version of Lanvin’s Autumn/Winter 2016 aesthetic, both sharing in a muted palette with a rugged finish.

Salvatore Ferragamo

Though the dust from Salvatore Ferragamo‘s upper level shakeup may have settled, the brand has anything but. Highlighting its popular Uomo fragrance in an event at the Gramercy Park Hotel in New York, a Hollywood A-List crowd turned out in droves to support the scent’s latest ambassador, actor Ben Barnes, including actress Susan Sarandon, model Mitchell Slaggert, and more.

AMI

Alexandre Mattiussi’s AMI walked Paris’ Autumn/Winter 2017 Fashion Week with a line of, coincidentally, spring-inspired wardrobing. Getting a first glimpse at the pieces fully realized, the French label shared a behind-the-scenes snapshot of the upcoming campaign, backing the looks with the same purple palette featured on the clothes themselves. Simple and fun, it was only a matter of time before the Andam Fashion Award-winner distanced himself from the neutral-toned collections of seasons past.

Kim Jones

It’s no secret that everyone needs a break now and then, and Louis Vuitton Menswear Artistic Director Kim Jones is far from the exception. Skipping out of town just as the excitement around the brand’s recent Jeff Koons collab reached maximum levels, the designer took to the waters of the Amangalla Hotel in Sri Lanka to share a poolside pic of his Louis Vuitton slides. Glowing in the glossy Indian Ocean sun, the currently un-released pair features a similar silhouette to the brand’s ever-popular Waterfront iteration.

Omega

Omega‘s celebration of its Speedmaster design’s 60th anniversary saw a star-studded guest list, including actor George Clooney and astronaut Buzz Aldrin, overtook the Tate Modern in London for a night of gravity-defying fun. Serving as a platform to announce the watchmaker’s latest iteration, Moonphase, the out-of-this-world event featured “Active Cell Regeneration Fuel” cocktails, a high-flying acrobatic performance, and a barrage of roaming astronauts for a truly “Lost in Space” extravaganza.

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OMEGA Speedmaster Grey Side of the Moon

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A counterpart to the brand’s ceremonial Dark Side of the Moon—a co-axial timepiece that salutes the Apollo 8 mission to the moon, the first spacecraft to do so and return safely to earth—OMEGA’s latest Speedmaster in gray, reveals distinguished design and high-functioning precision. Inspired by dust from the other side of the same Apollo 8 lunar landing—as NASA astronaut Jim Lovell famously said “the moon is essentially gray,”—the new watch is offered in a white ceramic that has been plasma heated into a brilliant shade of shimmering metallic gray. Its case, caseback—which boasts an engraved name—bezel, crown, pushers, and buckle of the piece are crafted from the same ceramic material. The 44.25 mm timepiece has a chronograph movement equipped with an Si14 silicon balance spring, a sand-blasted 950 platinum dial, and is finished with a gray leather strap with rubber inserts.

The OMEGA Speedmaster Grey Side of the Moon retails for $12,000 and is available at OMEGA boutiques nationwide.

Omega Commemorates Lunar Landing with Limited-Edition Speedmaster Apollo 11 Watch

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This Sunday, July 20, 2014, marks the 45th anniversary of the first-manned landing on the moon accomplished by famous astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin aboard the Apollo 11. On that first, dangerous mission to the moon so many years ago, Aldrin sported an Omega Speedmaster; thereafter, becoming the first object to take claim of the lunar landscape’s time. Originally designed as a sports and racing chronograph—in conjunction with Omega’s status as timekeeper for the Olympics—the first watch worn by an astronaut on the moon has since become one of the Swiss watchmaker’s most iconic styles on earth as well. To celebrate the upcoming anniversary of the lunar landing, Omega has released a new commemorative Moonwatch Anniversary Series Speedmaster Apollo 11 timepiece.

Paying homage to the colors of the moon and the Apollo 11 lunar and command modules, the limited edition watch features a 42mm brushed grey grade 2 titanium case, a black, laser-engraved PVD dial, and a brown coated nylon fabric strap. The wristwatch is limited to 1,969 pieces, a number that reflects the year of the historic Apollo 11 mission. During the landing Armstrong famously said, “This is one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Today, what better way is there to remember that legendary moment than with the prestigious brand whose watch first accompanied those fearless leaders?

The Moonwatch Anniversary Series Speedmaster Apollo 11 timepiece is available online now.

Photos courtesy of Omega.

12 Watches Not to Miss at Baselworld

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Baselworld, the global hotspot for all things jewelry and watch related, is only a few days away, but who has the time to wait? Not us! Thankfully, we got the inside scoop on this year’s most exciting timepieces. Below are our top 12 watches that we’ll no doubt be salivating over until their official debut. Our wrists can’t wait.

Versace V-Ray

The vivacious throttle of motor racing is streamlined in this classical chronograph from Versace.

Technical Details

Movement: Ronda 5040D, Swiss Made Quartz

Case: IP rose gold with multi color feature detailing

Dial: Blue with greek key, Versace logo at "12"

Bracelet: Blue leather with contrast stitching butterfly buckle

Water Resistance: 50 m

Versace.com
Bell & Ross Carbon Orange

Designed to outfit men that work under extreme conditions, this brightly colored timepiece combines durability with vintage aviation.

Technical Details

Movement: ETA 2894; mechanical and automatic

Case: Black PVD steel finish with an orange tappet made from steel with a polycarbonate-ABS protective

Dial: Matte black, numerals, hands, and index covered in a photo-luminescent coating and Bell & Ross logo under "12"

Bracelet: Orange canvas and black rubber with pin buckle clasp

Water Resistance: 100 m

BellRoss.com
Louis Vuitton Tambour éVolution Spin Time

For the globetrotter you've always wanted to be, Louis Vuitton's sophisticated re-work of its 2010 favorite is finished with pink gold and a stylish two-time zone display.

Technical Details

Movement: LV111 calibre developed by La Fabrique du Temps; automatic

Case: Ceramic aluminum middle with 18-carat pink gold bezel, horns, and crown and sapphire back

Dial: 18-carat pink gold hands and index, grey squares at hour marks, and Louis Vuitton Logo at center

Bracelet: Black calfskin and alligator with red top-stitching, and 18-carat pink gold pin buckle

Water Resistance: 100 m

LouisVuitton.com
Longines Column-Wheel Single Push- Piece

Though the fluted crown might hint at the traditional aspects of Longines' earlier works, the innovative monopusher movement inside, developed exclusively for the Swiss brand, is surely ahead of its time.

Technical Details

Movement: L788 Calibre, developed by ETA

Case: Rounded shape in rose gold with a blue column wheel

Dial: White with blue hands, painted black numerals, and a red "12"

Bracelet: Fitted brown alligator with contrast stitching

Water Resistance: 30 m

Longines.com
Hamilton Pan Europ

Color is king in this eye-catching silver, red, and blue wristwatch from Hamilton. A sporty reminder of the American spirit right at the top of your wrist.

Technical Details

Movement: H-30

Case: Stainless steel with Sapphire

Dial: Blue and gray with white reflector with date at "3" and Hamilton logo at center

Bracelet: Red and blue striped textile with white stitching

Water Resistance: 50 m

HamiltonWatch.com
Bulgari OCTO Chronograph

Italian craftsmanship meets Swiss precision in this elegant chronograph from Bulgari. Based off the concept of the octagon, this architecturally urban piece is an emblem of harmony, power, and eternity.

Technical Details

Movement: BVL Calibre 328, self-weinding column wheel chronograph movement

Case: Solid steel with a transparent sapphire crystal case-back and steel and ceramic insert

Dial: Multi layared black with hour-markers coated in rhodium, and BVLGARI under "12"

Bracelet: Black alligator leather strap with steel folding clasp

Water Resistance: 100 m

Bulgari.com
Gucci G-Timeless Slim Automatic

The slimmest timepieces from Gucci yet, the new G-Timeless series has been updated with leaner dials, narrower applied indexes, and slightly more curved bezels.

Technical Details

Movement: Swiss Made ETA 2895, automatic

Case: Brushed and polished stainless steel

Dial: Silver sun-brushed diamante pattern with black external minute track, and Gucci logo under "12"

Bracelet: Black leather with stainless steel 2 blade buckle

Water Resistance: 50 m

Gucci.com
Rado HyperChrome Small Second

Luxury catches up with technology in Rado's innovative HyperChrome models, a series of high-tech watches casted in innovative plasma ceramic.

Technical Details

Movement: ETA 2895-2, automatic

Case: Plasma high-tech ceramic and polished stainless steel side inserts

Dial: Stainless steel with rose gold details, and Rado under '12"

Bracelet: Dark brown leather

Water Resistance: 100 m

Rado.com
Tissot T-Race Touch Aluminum

Give your day an athletic boost with this tactile sports watch.

Technical Details

Movement: Swiss Made Quartz

Case: Black and orange aluminum

Dial: Matte black with contrasting orange details, and Tissot under "12"

Bracelet: Black synthetic strap with standard buckle

Water Resistance: 100 m

TissotShop.com
Breitling for Bentley 6.75 Midnight Carbon

Sleek with cold metallics and dark shades of ebony, this 1,000-piece limited-edition collaboration watch is a timely tribute to Bentley's iconic engine, the 6.75 litre.

Technical Details

Movement: Breitling 44B calibre

Case: Satin-brushed steel

Dial: Royal ebony with larger aperture calendar

Bracelet: Rubber strap with a central raised motif echoing

Water Resistance: 100 m

Breitling.com
OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean Ceramic with Diamonds

This 113 diamond OMEGA watch is the unlikely (but completely appreciated) child of hardy body ceramics and exceptionally-set jewels.

Technical Details

Movement: OMEGA Co-Axial caliber 8615

Case: Brushed and polished 950-grade platnium

Dial: Polished black ceramic bezel with a full cut diamond at "12"

Bracelet: Black leather strap with platinum stitching and a platinum clasp

Water Resistance: 600 m

OMEGAWatches.com
Movado Gravity

Cut with creative design, this minimalistic timepiece explores Movado’s modern design aesthetic with edgy, innovative sophistication.

Technical Details

Movement: Swiss quartz movement

Case: Round polished black PVD-finished stainless steel

Dial: Shiny black carbon fiber with polished black minute reflector ring, dome-shaped indices and flat signature Movado dot at "12"

Bracelet: Black rubber strap with smooth edge with a lightly textured raised middle insert, and push-button deployment clasp

Water Resistance: 30 m

Movado.com