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Saks Wants You to Get Lost in its Shoe Heaven

Shoe shopping just got a lot easier. Launching earlier this week, Saks unveiled an expansive floor dedicated entirely to footwear that carries over 160 designers. The new 8000-square-foot space is a 60% increase in dedicated footwear space and is planned to be a shoe megacenter of sorts. In addition to carrying more shoes than you can wave a stick at, the store will organize and host special events, workshops, trunk shows, and other activations to build a community for shoppers. Some of the brands carried in the space include Dior, Celine, Balenciaga, Gucci, and Saint Laurent, so if you’re into fashion with a capital ‘F,’ you’re all set. Additionally, the store also carries Puma, Off-White, New Balance, Timberland, and Adidas for hypebeasts and athletes. With a whole floor of footwear, shopping for shoes might just be something to look forward to.

Saks’ new shoe floor is open now.

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2019: For the Athlete

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It’s that time of year again — the beginning of summer and the annual opportunity to show Dad some love. Whether it’s a shoutout on social media (parents love that) or an exotic luxury cruise, now is the time to thank him for all he’s done for you. We’ve rounded up some key items for the father who cares about fitness.

Suunto 9 Baro GPS Stainless Steel And Silicone Digital Watch

This seemingly indestructible watch is the perfect companion to track your progress.
$600, available on MrPorter.com

BodyBoss Home Gym 2.0

Turn any space into a gym with this elaborate and compact home-gym system.
$179, available on Amazon.com

Porsche Design Speedcat Jamming

Porsche updates one of Puma’s signature styles in a new era of footwear.
$365, available on Porsche-Design.com

Hugo Black Record Vintage Duffle Bag

Not all gym bags should be frumpy. This luxe duffle offers a new meaning to the word ‘flex.’
$300, available on Ssense.com

NFL Protoast Toaster

Maybe your dad likes to watch the game more than play, and that’s fine too! This novelty toaster is the perfect way to rep your favorite team.
$43, available on Amazon.com

Puma Launches An AR Chunky Sneaker

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In good form with the chunky sneaker trend, PUMA is launching its latest LQD CELL Origin AR sneakers, sticking with the brand’s advanced athletic technology with an added level of augmented reality. Incorporating a wearable tech aspect to the retro style (the Puma Cell first launched in the ’90s), the new footwear boasts a monochromatic geometric pattern made out of QR codes that connect back to the new Puma app. Beyond the high-tech aspect, the model also features a hexagon cushioning meant to stabilize your step with the resilient material making a seamless transition from the gym to the streets and back again.

The PUMA LQD CELL Origin AR will launch on Thursday, April 4th in select stores and online.

Images: Puma.

Image: Courtesy of PUMA

LQD CELL Origin AR will be available on a limited release on April 4th, at PUMA.com and selected retailers worldwide–more drops will be releasing soon.

Weekly Instagram Roundup: John Varvatos, Fendi, and more

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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.

John Varvatos

Ever the music aficionado, John Varvatos revealed a look at the brand’s partnership with Klipsch Audio, releasing a turntable and accompanying speaker to blast that gritty rock with the purest sound quality. Be sure not to miss that sneaky Mick Rock book either.

Fendi

Who wouldn’t want to carry fashion god Karl Lagerfeld around with them? Fendi‘s latest, the Karlito collection, makes this a fuzzy possibility in a spiky, hands-off line of accessories and footwear that drips with self-actualized irony and a nod to the fashion industry’s new hardened edge.

H&M

Known for pulling out all of the Kris Kringle stops with its holiday video campaigns—see last year’s magic-fueled Sean O’Pry starrer—H&M wins at its own game with this year’s Wes Anderson directed flick. Grab your popcorn and all aboard the festive holiday train.

Peter Lindbergh

Legendary photographer and director Peter Lindbergh unveiled his work for the latest Pirelli Calendar, a series of black and white shots of Hollywood’s feminine royalty including Nicole Kidman, Alicia Vikander, and Lupita Nyong’o, a decadent flipbook of glitzy, tinsel-town monarchs.

Fenty x Puma

Puma owes much to Rihanna‘s badgal creative eye as its high-profile and higher-profit Creepers just went the shoe equivalent of triple platinum—winning Shoe of the Year for 2016 at the Footwear News Achievement Awards.

Baartmans and Siegel

Never leave the house without a statement-making bomber, so says Baartmans and Siegel with this behind-the-scenes shot featuring a pair of the brand’s creations—a slight break from its buttoned-up Spring/Summer 2016 runway, yet staying true to that valuable too-cool aesthetic.

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Puma Unveils New Sportstyle Campaign

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Puma ignites the sportswear game once again with its recently launched Run the Streets campaign. Joining a roster of superstar partners, including the long-running collab with music-icon Rihanna, the new images showcase rap it-boy The Weeknd and his streetwise savvy, a natural swagger that is inherited by his accompanying running shoes, a powerful indication of expressive individuality. The campaign’s accompanying collection is built on the backbone of the IGNITE evoKNIT shoe – pictured on the Weeknd and an envious combination of Puma’s running technology and streetwear leanings.

Puma’s Run the Streets collection will be available online November 10, 2016. The IGNITE evoKNIT shoes are available online now.

Fenty Puma by Rihanna Autumn/Winter 2016 Campaign

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Image: Fenty Puma by Rihanna.

Rihanna is the definitive envelope pusher, and her partnership with Puma this season is, fittingly, no exception. Fenty Puma by Rihanna‘s Autumn/Winter 2016 campaign is an explosive look at her latest line of hardened mens and womens shoes – a rorschach of splattered ink that highlights and accentuates the strongly intimidating line.

Image: Fenty Puma by Rihanna.

STAMPD x Puma Autumn/Winter 2016 Collection

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Image: STAMPD x PUMA.

Partnering together for the third time, STAMPD, the LA staple, and athletic powerhouse Puma unveil a brooding Autumn/Winter 2016 collection. Ash-grey, charcoal-black, and fibrous to the touch, the shoes are a grayscale testament to the power of design.

MYKITA x ‘Highsnobiety’: The ATKA Frame

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For its 10-year anniversary, “Highsnobiety” pairs with eyewear brand MYKITA for a limited edition sunglass frame. Fusing past and present trends, the Berlin-based brands created a progressive design with a timeless aesthetic limited to 300 pairs worldwide.

Image: MYKITA.

The ATKA model has a translucent front in a nassau color that is paired with black temples and a modern mix of surfaces, uniting warm, vivid acetate and sleek stainless steel for a contrasting blend of material.

Image: MYKITA.

The light frame also boasts a tailored, click-in connection that creates a subtle trademark in the shape of a metal square. In the past, the media outlet has teamed up with Puma, Kith, and adidas, but it is the first brand to collaborate with MYKITA on this new, mixed-material style.

MYKITA x “Highsnobiety” is available online now.

PUMA x McQ Spring/Summer 2016 Campaign

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Aske Hyldborg Jensen stars in the Spring/Summer 2016 campaign for Alexander McQueen’s sporty diffusion, PUMA x McQ.

Image: PUMA x McQ.

Rihanna’s FENTY x PUMA Releases ‘The Trainer’ Sneaker

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Image: FENTY x PUMA by Rihanna.

Barely two weeks after Rihanna’s big fashion event, the first of the new line is already upon us as of today in the form of The Trainer. The sneaker is the first product to drop from the debut FENTY x PUMA by Rihanna Autumn/Winter 16 ready-to-wear collection, the athletic line inspired by the new creative director’s often aggressive mix of sport and high fashion. The new silhouette combines innovative performance technology with street-ready style. Utilizing an advanced form of neoprene for the upper, the shoe is as good looking as it is comfortable. Extended heel and tongue add support, while additional heel thickness allow for fast, multi-directional movement. Premiering in three colors—black, white, and red— and in both men’s and women’s, the futuristic kicks are a great compliment to any gym ready outfit. If history is any indication, you will need to act fast, as Rihanna’s last Creeper flew off shelves.

The Trainer is now available online and at select boutiques.

Bigger is Better in Alexander McQueen’s New Oversized Sneaker

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After a long time running collaboration with Puma, Alexander McQueen steps up its high fashion footwear with the brand’s new oversized sneaker, a fresh, new style first shown in its Spring/Summer 2015 menswear runway show back in June 2014. Distinctive in design, the larger-than-ever shoe—in multiple color-ways—has uniquely exaggerated proportions and features an oversized rubber sole with a rounded toe, as well as a stamped Alexander McQueen logo on the tongue and heel.

Image: Alexander McQueen.

The sneaker is available to purchase now online and at Alexander McQueen stores and selected retailers worldwide.

13 SANDALS

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We know its quite a commitment to your look but…don’t be afraid to let your feet ride with the top down! We searched high and low for some of the season’s best sandals and flip flops, so click on through. We hope you’re inspired.

PUMA + HUSSEIN CHALAYAN
Hirzo
Award winning UK designer Hussein Chalayan has teamed up with the sport brand you know and love to give you this perfectly sculpted pair of sandals.

$100; at revolveclothing.com
HAVIANAS + MISSONI
Top Fiammato
The second season of the Missoni and Havianas collab uses left over rubber from the manufacturing process. Dare we call these eco?

$70; at us.havianas.com
LANVIN
Black Leather Banded Sandals
You'll have no problem walking around in these lookers, but you may cause others to fall out of their shoes.

$890; at ssense.com
SPERRY
Stowaway Slide Sandal
Nautical inspired and made for breezing around in style.

$60; at sperry.com
DIOR HOMME
Leather Sandal
Make a statement by not making one.

$490; at saksfifthavenue.com
JOHN VARVATOS
Rockaway Thong Sandal
Rock and Roll High on Summer Break.

$98; at johnvarvatos.com
CAMPER
Masala
The full grain leather and elastics combine with the calm blue color to make these both comfy and vibrant. Also, socks. If ye so dare.

$130; at camper.com
PASSPORT USA / OPENING CEREMONY
Criss Cross Leather Sandals
Orange and wood. Match this with your tribal print shorts.

$445; at openingceremony.com
BOTTEGA VENETA
Multi-colored Slide
Sophisticated and just fashion forward enough. Dress it up or dress it down.

$540; at saksfifthavenue.com
UGG
Via Donato
Inspired by the handcrafted work of old italian cobblers, the heavy stitch oiled suede is way to comfortable on your feet to be ignored.

$130; at ugg.com
PAUL SMITH
Brown Atticus
With a split strap featuring blue embossed Firenze 'lizard' leather and adjustable buckle, the design is particle, the look leans forward.

$270; at at paulsmith.co.uk
NIEL BARRETT
Chevron Flip Foop
Funky toe split sets these out from the pack.

$98; at okini.com
KRIS VAN ASSCHE
Hightop Sneaker Sandal
When you just can't decide what to do.

$665; at thecorner.com