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EH Gift Guide #3: Last Christmas, I Gave You My Heart…

Ready or not, the holidays are officially here. If you’re wondering what to get your loved ones, co-workers, acquaintances, and the like, have no fear — we’ve got you covered with our annual gift guide curated by our team of editors. From designer goods to contemporary furniture to the latest tech, we’ve got it all.

Orlebar Brown Bulldog Swim

For those headed on a tropical holiday, a sleek swim option will always come in handy.

$295, available at OrlebarBrown.com

Catbird Bowie Stud

From the cult Brooklyn minimalist jewelry destination, the lightning-bold earring is the ultimate stocking stuffer.

$138, available at CatbirdNYC.com

D.S. & Durga “I Don’t Know What” Fragrance Enhancer

Picking out a perfume for someone else is a difficult job, and so this fragrance enhancer can be worn both alone or layered to offer a “je ne sais quoi” scent.

$170, available at DSandDurga.com

dosist Holiday Wellness Kit

Holidays may get stressful and a cannabis wellness kit is quite a necessity.

More details available on dosist.com

John Derian Aphrodite Left Composition Foot

Feet, hands, and limbs are all the rave in interior objects and everyone certainly needs one.

$170, available on JohnDerian.com

The Elder Statesman Sherpa Bucket Hat

One must keep warm during the cold season with a statement bucket hat (preferably a fluffy one.)

$345, available at Elder-Statesman.com

TWA Alex Mill Cashmere Sweater

This one’s for the consistent jet setter — might as well wear an airline on their sleeve if we may.

$249, available at TWAHotel.com

AWAY The Luminous Collection Carry-On Suitcase

A suitcase is arguably the most practical gift and surely better than a pair of socks. Just don’t forget to engrave it.

$275, available at AwayTravel.com

Brilli One-Touch LED Vanity Mirror

Amp up your vanity situation and potentially your selfie game as well.

$295, available at BeBrilli.com

Karl Lagerfeld Logo Stripe Scarf

One can never have too many scarves.

$200, available at Karl.com

Jacquemus Le Bandana

This leather folded bandana is the perfect winter accessory with extra flair.

$342, available at Jacquemus.com

Jupe by Jackie Cushion Cover

A cozy pillow for the freezing days is a must home accessory.

$530, available at MrPorter.com

The SkateRoom Andy Warhol Skateboard

Since all the world has gone bananas, here’s the original art banana.

$250, available at MrPorter.com

La Mer Brilliance Brightening Facial Set

One will need a regimen for tired skin after holiday travel, boozing, and eating.

$250, available at Mr.Porter.com

Reebok by Pyer Moss Wrap Coat

A staple coat is a winter necessity and it only helps when it looks like a bathrobe.

$150, available at Ssense.com

Lue Gold Dish

Serve food like a king with a Midas-like gold dish.

$198, available at NeedSupply.com

MH40 Wireless Over-ear Headphone

If you can’t offer the gift of silence, these headphones are the next best thing.

$299, available at MasterDynamic.com

Lobmeyr Crystal Candy Dish

This retro-style candy dish is as decorative as it is practical.

$204, available at MatchesFashion.com

Raf Simons x Eastpak Backpack

If you won’t allow your child to get any piercings, this designer backpack should be a decent alternative.

$176, available at MatchesFashion.com

Andy Blank ‘End of the F*cking World’ Print

We’re all thinking it. Get a print that SAYS it.

$155, available at AndyBlank.com

The Mr. Porter Paperback

All the style advice a man could ask for in one thorough volume.

$225, available at MrPorter.com

Allen Brothers USDA Prime Complete-Trim Filets

Feed the soul and the stomach with these premium cut filets.

$250, available at SaksFifthAvenue.com

Alexander McQueen Men’s Core Logo Wallet

You literally can do no wrong with McQueen.

$290, available at BergdorfGoodman.com
BE@RBRICK Figurine Set

He might be too old for teddy bears, but this monochrome collectible set will add some playful street edge to any collection.

$180, available at MrPorter.com

Aerin Fausto Jigger & Shaker Set

A gold cocktail set to go with your gold dish (see above).

$125, available at SaksFifthAvenue.com

Kerby Jean-Raymond Calls Out Bof 500

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Kerby Jean-Raymond, founder and designer of the CFDA Award-winning label Pyer Moss, issued a lengthy statement critiquing Business of Fashion and its performative activism. Raymond was featured in the magazine’s BoF 500 list — an annual list of industry pioneers and disruptors — and states that he provided the editor-in-chief Imran Amed with a list of additional names to include in the round-up, all of which made the final list. He also said he was promised a cover story that never materialized. He also mentioned a talk that he had planned to give during the BoF Voices conference in London last year — he was under the impression that it would be a solo presentation (“like a fashion version of TED”) but while traveling to the event found out it would be a group panel discussion.

But the final straw was the BoF 500 gala, a formal event that honors industry influencers. He additionally called out the magazine for hiring a Black gospel choir to perform at the event, citing it as cultural appropriation that pushed him to leave the event. Since then, Amed has published an apology that essentially calls for unity, but fails to assume any type of accountability.

Ready Kerby Jean-Raymond’s full statement here and revisit our conversation with the designer from our Summer ’18 issue.

Pyer Moss Wins 2018 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund

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New York-based designer Pyer Moss has won the coveted 2018 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. The label joins the ranks of Proenza Schouler, Alexander Wang, Prabal Gurung, Joseph Altuzarra, and Gypsy Sport who have also won the prize over the years. The label was launched in 2013 and has been continuously lauded for its political collections and celebration of Blackness over the years. As part of the award, founder of the label Kerby Jean-Raymond received a prize of $400,000. Runners-up this year were Bode and Jonathan Cohen, who were both presented with a cash prize of $150,000. Congrats to all!

Read our full profile of Jean-Raymond in the Summer 2018 issue here.

Image: Tom Vogel.

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When you be like nah… and God be like yessss. Thank you @cfda @voguemagazine !

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Reebok x Pyer Moss Release the Daytona Experiment Drop

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The Reebok Daytona Experiment by Pyer Moss is back. The DMX Daytona Experiment 2 showcases the third release from the Reebok by Pyer Moss collaboration and the second shoe of the ongoing collection. The shoe is inspired by Reebok’s iconic archive from the 90’s — the DMX Daytona. The bottom of the shoe maintains its original form while the top is redefined using suede colored patchwork. It can be purchased in two different colorways — cream and black multi suede. The model is more closely representative of the chunky dad shoe trend but it offers a slightly slimmer alternative than we’re used to.

The Reebok Daytona Experiment is available now at PyerMoss.com and Reebok.com, and in select stores.

DMX Sneaker by Pyer Moss x Reebok is Coming Out in Black

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The DMX Fusion Experiment Sneaker by Pyer Moss is set to release this Friday: this time, in black. The upcoming sneaker marks the second release of the fashion brand’s version of Reebok’s signature model in white which first debuted earlier this year and sold out within minutes.

The shoe ultimately pushes the shoe’s traditional design aesthetic, getting inspiration from airdrop containers and the straps used to tie them down. Keeping personal style in mind, the sneaker offers different laces that allow the shoe to be personalized by the wearer.

The sneaker will be available for $180 starting Friday on Pyermoss.com and Reebok.com.

Freedom & Future: Interview with Kerby Jean-Raymond of Pyer Moss

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Portrait by Marshall Roach, editorial by Cameron McNee.
Editorial styled by Paul Frederick.

Pyer Moss was established in 2013 and gained industry acclaim for its heavily political Spring/Summer 2016 show, during which a compilation video highlighting police brutality and the emergence of the Black Lives Matter movement set the tone for the fashion presentation. Yet even though it’s been around for half a decade, Pyer Moss is, symbolically, brand new. “I actually bought my company back from my partners; I felt like it was a very unproductive partnership,” says Kerby Jean-Raymond, creative director and founder of the New York-based label.

So how does one start anew? Burn it to the ground, then build it back up—not just figuratively. In a series of three vignettes, Jean- Raymond did just that—enlisting the help of rappers Kari Faux, Vic Mensa, and graphic designer Eddie Opara, who, respectively, burned Pyer Moss’ old signature T-shirts, saged the office, tore apart voided contracts, and debuted a logo redesign. “It was all an attempt to lead up into showing what we are about now, which is very different in my opinion than where we were a year or two ago.”

The new Pyer Moss arguably made its official land with its Fall/ Winter 2018 show, titled “American, Also.” The modern-Western collection included unisex garments, a live choir performance that included a medley of Black power anthems from soul singer and poet Gil Scott-Heron to Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar, and the launch of the designer’s new collaboration with Reebok. The presentation was compelling on impact, laden with a backstory of true empowerment; inspired by the oft-forgotten Black cowboys like Bill Pickett, the creator of “bulldogging”—now known as the rodeo. “When you think about the cowboy or when it’s being explained in context, you think about a white person who looks like John Wayne or Clint Eastwood,” says Jean-Raymond, “But you never think about the actual real labor hands that the phrase ‘cowboy’ was created for.”

Indeed, the term “cowboy” has a derogatory etymology, buried away underneath its heavily whitened Americanization and turned into an emblem of exclusion. “Me and my friends were out one night… and this guy was wearing this full American flag tracksuit, and… we all felt super intimidated. We crossed the street and in the car we had a conversation on the ride back home about how we don’t feel American even though we were all born here,” Jean-Raymond explains. “I wanted to essentially take the power back and flip it, and rewrite the narrative in a way that lets people know what our contributions to that subculture [are].”

Part of Pyer Moss’ purpose, (and of Jean-Raymond as an artist in general), is to re-contextualize history in order to create a modern culture. It’s no wonder that two seminal labels of the ’80s and ’90s, Cross Colours and Reebok, have enlisted him as the collaborator to bring a new and fresh spirit into their brands. The fact that his first sneaker for Reebok sold out in five minutes after dropping online and in select retailers is a clear indicator of his charge in contemporary culture. But even with an opportunity to access more resources and larger distribution, Jean-Raymond’s main intention is to educate and inspire conversations about sociopolitical issues. The shoe in question, the DMX Fusion 1 Experiment, might be a cool piece and the next sneaker to top cop charts, but it has unlikely inspiration: aid airdrop containers. “We were looking at how food and other aid is delivered to countries like the Congo, and how they airdrop them from these helicopters from like 10,000 feet above, and all of the straps that are around them.”

It’s the intention behind everything he works on that has made the New York native a sought-after artist, putting precise and thoughtful care not only behind what he is creating, but where it will end up. Past projects have seen him take on mental health and corporate greed (both for past Pyer Moss collections), as well as climate change with a project for the Museum of Modern Art, and LGBTQ youth homelessness with the Ali Forney Center (an upcoming collaborative collection will drop exclusively through Ssense). And while this may seem like the new normal—part of the “wokeness” wave of the past few years—Jean-Raymond has been doing it since 2013, long before it was widely accepted, let alone cool. So what has that journey been like?

“We definitely were ostracized and ridiculed [at first], but I think what I wanted is happening—for more people to take a stand and more people to get involved. I don’t know for sure that it’s been done in the most tasteful way for a lot of brands; I feel like a lot of people are doing it and they’re getting rich off of it, and that… doesn’t sit well with me.” This distinction is essential when talking about his projects—it’s not about putting out messages for marketing, fame, or likes, it’s about bringing up uncomfortable topics such as equal pay and #MeToo (both of which he mentions) to find resolutions and bring about change. It’s clear why pocketable activism bothers him so much. “I don’t know how much of it is altruistic, how many of these companies are actually taking their resources as they’re making money off of this thing, and then reinvesting it back into their communities. It can get very perverse.”

With such a prolific and high-thinking career, it’s hard to imagine Jean-Raymond taking some time off. “I’m working on that,” he laughs. But there’s a long road ahead for the creator; these divisive times making it evident that people like him are necessary to create a fair, free, and sustainable future. One of the aforementioned vignettes is paired with audio from a Nina Simone interview, during which she says freedom is just a feeling. “You know it when it happens,” she carries on to say. To Jean-Raymond, happiness is also feeling that echoes the legendary Simone’s words; “Freedom,” he says. “Freedom and no angst.”

Love it: EH Best of the Week #4

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LISTEN: Migos – “Walk It Talk It” featuring Drake

Dance your way through the weekend with Migos’ latest hit. The video features an homage to 70s Soul Train. Dressed in ruffles and oversized everything, and with giant Afros, Migos evokes one of the greatest videos of all time. As the 70s have swept through fashion shows this past fashion season, it’s only time before we’ll see these inspired looks on the streets. Listen now.

TRAVEL: First Ice Rink in Maldives at Jumeirah Vittaveli

Courtesy of Jumeirah Vittaveli.

There’s an ice skating rink in paradise now and it’s even environmentally friendly! The rink functions entirely without water at a zero-energy level on the waterfront of Maldives’ turquoise waters. Ice Ice Maybe…, as the rink is called, was launched this past week by Olympic Gold medalist Evgenii Plushenko. Access to the rink is priced at hefty $50, but that includes a complimentary ice cream sundae.

FOOTWEAR: Reebok “DMX Fusion Experiment by Pyer Moss” Sneaker ($180)

Courtesy of Reebok.

The sneaker, released today, marks the first release from Reebok x Pyer Moss collection that debuted during New York Fashion Week. The chunky white athletic shoe is another lately reoccurring trend in athleisure. Exaggerated straps and lacing make the shoe extra chic and daring — a level-up of the traditional chunky sneaker.

PERFUME: Eau d’Initié by Exemplaire (350 EUR)

Courtesy of Exemplaire.

Here’s your most secret perfume that’s not-so-secret, anymore. Exemplaire initially created the fragrance for a group of close friends of the brand before deciding to release it en masse. The scent was so seducing that it spread through intimate circles as the ultimate confidential luxury scent. It’s fresh, yet sharp notes of pink pepper and bergamot are both spicy and floral. For spring? Groundbreaking.

GROOMING: PHYTO Botanical Scalp Treatment ($40)

Courtesy of Phyto.

Who doesn’t want healthy hair like Brigitte Bardot, Catherine Deneuve or Jacky Kennedy? PHYTO, a Parisian brand on the market since 1965 offers purely botanical haircare. Phytopolleine, in particular, is a blend of essential oils that will revive any winter hair. This cocktail of natural extracts of rosemary, sage, cypress, eucalyptus and lemon energize and stimulate weakened hair.

Pyer Moss Partners with Reebok for 2 Collections

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This week in sneaker giants collaborating with young design talent, Reebok announced a two-year partnership with New York-based designer Pyer Moss. As part of the ongoing collaboration, designer of the contemporary label Kerby Jean-Raymond will create two full collections — one luxe, one for the rest of us — with the athletic brand. The first will be presented at New York Fashion Week in February.

“My whole career, all I’ve ever wanted is something like what Yohji [Yamamoto] has at Adidas [with Y-3],” Jean-Raymond said in a statement.

The partnership is unusual for Reebok as it focus on apparel rather than its signature shoes. However, with Moss’ compelling and political design approach, frequently referencing issues like police brutality and racism, it’s sure to be a hit and introduce the designer to an even wider audience. We’ll be certain in February.

Pyer Moss Releases Family Inspired Fall 2017 Campaign

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Image: Driely Viera.

Kerby Jean-Raymond, designer and founder of Pyer Moss, upholds his creative direction excellency with the release of his Fall 2017 campaign, “Stories About My Parents: My Father As I Remember.” As the name of the collection insinuates, his father’s wardrobe was his main inspiration for this project– he was even included as a model in the photo series shot by close friend and photographer Driely Viera.

Assisting his paternal influence, his collection was shot in his very own childhood summer home in Queens. The regal furnishings of his summer sanctuary partnered with the intricate detailing of his designs creates an visual spectacle. T-shirts and sweatshirts embellished with his father’s face are juxtaposed with elegant white fur and asymmetrical nylon suits, which add effortless appeal across generations.

The Pyer Moss FW 2017 collection is available online now.

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NYFW: Backstage Pyer Moss Autumn/Winter 2017

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Image: Christopher Logan.

Equal parts fashion and memoir, Pyer Moss Creative Director Kerby Jean-Raymond turned to familiar heritage for Autumn/Winter 2017. Named My Father as I Remember – 1980-1999, the pieces drew on memories of life with his father in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, a heavy focus on wool, nylon, and “dad” leather that distilled visions of the era.

Image: Christopher Logan.

NYFW: Backstage Pyer Moss Autumn/Winter 2016

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Image: Kristi and Scot Redman.

Alongside collaborators Erykah Badu and artist Maurice Scarlett, designer Kerby Jean-Raymond meditated on sources of tension—on both local and global scales—for an elevated Autumn/Winter 2016 runway show from Pyer Moss.

Image: Kristi and Scot Redman.

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EH Gift Guide #3: Last Christmas, I Gave You My Heart…

Kerby Jean-Raymond Calls Out Bof 500

Pyer Moss Wins 2018 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund

Reebok x Pyer Moss Release the Daytona Experiment Drop

DMX Sneaker by Pyer Moss x Reebok is Coming Out in Black

Freedom & Future: Interview with Kerby Jean-Raymond of Pyer Moss

Love it: EH Best of the Week #4

Pyer Moss Partners with Reebok for 2 Collections

Pyer Moss Releases Family Inspired Fall 2017 Campaign

NYFW: Backstage Pyer Moss Autumn/Winter 2017

NYFW: Backstage Pyer Moss Autumn/Winter 2016

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