Ahead of vacation season, Birkenstock has collaborated with Tuscan Hotel Il Pellicano in an exclusive Il Dolce Far Niente collection. The timeless aesthetic of both the hotel and the footwear brand designed signature Natural Raffia Arizonas as well as red, black, and other suede and wicker variations. The smooth leather and bright colorways elevate the traditional footwear, even if you’re unable to travel to Italy and wear the slides as intended.
The pieces will be available at MatchesFashion.com,1774.com, and at the Atrium in the newly opened Galeries Lafayette in Paris. Check out some of the slides below.
Missoni‘s legacy, one of crafted knitwear ingenuity, shines through in the Italian brand’s Spring/Summer 2017 footwear collection, a collaborative effort alongside shoe-crafter Malibu Sandals. With a happy-go-lucky, south-of-the-border spirit, similar to its Guatemalan-inspired Spring/Summer 2017 runway, the summertime sandals embrace a true So-Cal identity, never shying away from the shoemaker’s mission to celebrate the thrill-seeking, free-minded individuals of our time. Its vegan/cruelty-free construction and water-friendly textiles uphold both brand’s active championing of morally adept fashion, while anatomically correct footbeds and handwoven straps provide the meticulous prestige known to the Missoni house. Able to walk freely from beach to nightlife, the versatile footwear’s easy nature is matched only in its commitment to artisanal, handmade quality and design.
Image: Missoni x Malibu.
Image: Missoni x Malibu.
Image: Missoni x Malibu.
Image: Missoni x Malibu.
Image: Missoni x Malibu.
Image: Missoni x Malibu.
The Missoni x Malibu Spring/Summer 2017 collection will be available beginning April 2017 at Missoni New York.
With the goal of linking business to philanthropy, designer and activist Kenneth Cole has recently announced the launch of a limited edition sandal collaboration with artisans from Haiti that is tied to the five-year anniversary of the country’s tragic earthquake in 2010. On a recent visit to Haiti, Cole visited Deux Mains’s (“two hands”) workshop, which uses up-cycled tires and locally sourced leathers to make one-of-a-kind handmade sandals. This innovative Haitian social enterprise provides a sustainable income for its employees, giving them the ability to provide themselves with food, medical care, and the means to send their children to school.
Image: Kenneth Cole.
Working with Deux Mains shoemakers, Kenneth Cole reveals The Love-Haiti Sandals today to support the community. The sandals come in three different colors—blue, brown, and tan—are crafted from supple goat leather and up-cycled tires, and arrive in a stylish burlap tote with the phrase “We are in a LOVE-HAITI relationship” printed onto it.
“Since shortly after the earthquake five years ago, we have sought to play a role in helping to rebuild Haiti,” said Cole in a statement. When the disaster first struck, Kenneth Cole Productions immediately responded by launching an in-store shoe drive and shipping thousands of pairs to Haitians who desperately needed them. The company also organized an in-store fundraising program and multiple associate volunteer trips to help rebuild the community. “Although the press and cameras are gone,” added Kenneth, “the needs of the community are not. This sandal collaboration is one more step in our effort to put our foot-wear it makes a difference.”
Now you can be a part of Kenneth Cole’s Haitian community-building initiative by purchasing Love-Haiti Sandals, which are available to pre-order now at online as well as select Kenneth Cole retail stores for $79.
Jet-setting to a tropical getaway this time of year? Or just warm-weather-wishing at home? Either way, these hot beachside gift ideas will certainly add some heat to your love ones’ holiday season.
SunnyLife Underwater Camera ($24.95): Record the depths of the unknown—or just, like, yourself—with this colorful and easy-to-use 35mm camera. Available for purchase online at SunnyLife.Com.Au.
SSUR x Futura Bucket Hat ($45): Taking Xmas off the grid? This limited-edition collaboration hat from graffiti artist Futura and street wear brand SSUR will keep your scalp safe and—better yet—on trend. Available for purchase at VFILES’ boutique and online at VFILES.com.
Saturdays Surf NYC Shield Towel ($55): Put your mind at ease, catch some z’s, and bring some green to the beach, as you lay out on this oversized pineneedle green towel. So lawn trimming chic. Available for purchase at select Saturdays Surf NYC retailers and online at SaturdaysNYC.com.
Jack Spade Dipped Coal Bag ($195.00): Forget that old ratty GWP tote you've been using for the beach, and throw all your goodies into this heavyweight 24-once bag. Dipped in industrial canvas coal and embellished with custom steel hardware, nothing is getting out. Available for purchase at select Jack Spade retailers and online at JackSpade.com.
Kiehl’s Active Sun Screen SPF 15 ($348): Vacation Rule #1: have fun in the sun, but protect the moneymaker. Fortunately, Kiehl's ultra-light, silicone-free SPF 15 is specially designed for facial skin. Available for purchase at select Kiehl’s retailers and online at Kiehls.com.
DEWAR’S Smash Cocktail Using DEWAR’S White Label Blended Scotch ($19.99): Ignore those post-vacation blue and bring the tropics home with DEWAR’S and this signature cocktail. To make a Smash: muddle two wedges of lemon, 3-4 sprigs of fresh mint leave, and 1-2 mixing spoons of sugar in the bottom of a mixing glass. Add DEWAR’S White Label, shake and strain into a collins glass filled with crushed ice. Top with seltzer and garnish with fresh mint leaves. Available for purchase at your local liquor store.
Jil Sander Leather Strap Sandals ($398): If you have wear shoes during the break (we refuse), you’re going to want a pair that require the least amount of effort to put on: like these flat-matte leather sandals that hook around the ankle. The bonus comes with their chic minimalistic style. Available online at Ssense.com.
Jawbone Big Jam Box ($299.99): Keep the party going with this portable and stylish speaker that connects to any music device or phone with Bluetooth. With crystal clear audio quality, it has up to ten hours of battery life and even a built-in mic for hands free conference calls—although hopefully you won’t be doing too much work. Available for purchase online at JawBone.com
Liberty Art Fabric x Onia Jonathan Trunks ($195): Celebrate the holidays in the red (not that kind) in these playful swim trunks. With a snap front closure, comfortable mesh lining, and iconic print, you’re sure to look as fun as the time you’ll be having! Available for purchase exclusively at Barneys New York.
Playboy January/December 14 Issue ($12.99): This vacation the temperature won’t be the only thing getting warmer. Catch up on your ‘reading’ and see Kate Moss in all her glory. You know you want to. Available for purchase at select newsstands.
SWIMS Wave Loafer Sour ($159): Deciding between taking the boat to sea or cozying by the hotel bar for the indoor comfort? No problem! These versatile rubber loafers have multiple ventilation gills to ensure comfort in any scenario. Available for purchase online at SWIMS.com.
Dan Ward Print Swim Trunks ($160): You’ll have everyone looking at you...r swimsuit in this pair by Dan Ward with bold printed cubes of chartreuses, blacks, whites, and grays. Available for purchase online at MrPorter.com.
Ray-Ban Aviator Classic ($145): Soak up the sun, but protect your eyes in these iconic sunglasses with gold frames from the maker of the original aviator. Available for purchase at select Ray-Ban retailers and online at Ray-Ban.com.
Saint Laurent Grimes YSL Project 2 Sleeveless T-Shirt ($189): The three most famous letters in fashion, re-visualized by musician Grimes and printed on a beach-ready fluid cotton muscle tee. Available for purchase at select Saint Laurent retailers and online at YSL.com.
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.
We’re still a little perplexed at how it came to this, but socks do indeed come in collections. That’s not a complaint—really—we’re in the midst of experiencing the current sock craze just as much as you are, but it’s taken a moment to adjust to the idea of that a cohesive collection of tubing for your feet can borrow the same terminology used to describe, say, what Ralph Lauren or Rick Owens sends down a runway.
Though, collection implies a timeline, and that, dear readers, is something of note. Socks do have a shelf life. And while you may have a favorite pair, they experience way more wear and tear than that Spring 2013 Givenchy blazer you’ve been over-wearing because you love it so much. Wear your socks to much and they become unsightly rags. Perfect for the trash can.
Which leaves us at the Fall 2013 collection of socks from Stance. It’s time to go though your sock drawer and ditch the faded, torn, worn, ragged and replace them with some new pieces of biped mastery. There’s plenty of sock brands making designs we love, but Stance is one of the few that makes interesting socks that are thick enough to keep your toes warm for winter. Combined cotton and reinforced heals mean they’re cushy and comfy. The designs that range from preppy to mod to hippy let you pair them with just about anything—even that strange socks n sandal trend that’s been creeping back from it’s mid 1990’s death.
The pool presents plenty a challenge for the style-minded man. High-low might work for the street but not for chilling poolside. So first, you’ve got to find a slick place that serves choice cocktails and food, preferably to your private cabana. The Rooftop by Gordon Ramsey at the London Hotel in Los Angeles is just such a place (and, some news, will be opening their currently private rooftop pool to reservations from non-guests as soon as this May). Then you’ll need an SPF that won’t leave you looking like Casper. Solar Shield Moisturizing Sunblock SPF 28 with Enriched Botanicals by Brave Solder is one we recently fell in love with. But…before any of that, there’s your look. Luckily, in 2013 we have no shortage of well made swimwear brands to choose from, but since you’re probably looking to do something more au courant than, uh, au-gain, you’ll want to sport add one of the most buzzed about new brands in luxe swimwear to your mix. That would be a Swiss based brand called DANWARD. The just released Spring 2013 collection is the first to be available in the United States and mixes classic swimwear cuts that wink and nod to mid-century manliness—think speedos, brazilian cut trunks—with decidedly sinuous though hirsute modern shapes—namely with their best selling sandals. The designer, Dan Ward, cut his chops for over 20 years designing and merchandising for such houses as Hermès, Dunhill, Bally and Calvin Klein, launching DANWARD only last summer. The buzz has landed their threads at some of the world’s most exclusive stores, spas and hotels so make some room in your drawers. Dive into some purchase information and the look book right this way…
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DANWARD is available at Selfridges, Harrods, Neiman Marcus, Lane Crawford, Luisa Via Roma, Mr. Porter, Babalu, The Webster, SOHO House and at resorts & spas such as the Mandarin Oriental and the Four Seasons. For more information check danwardwear.com
One of many ideals of opulence might be this: luxuriating on a reclined deck chair, made of, say, ingots of gold, anywhere tropical, while you reflect the sun’s perfect light off a Burberry Prorsum sandal. That sandal, by the way, blazed down the Burberry Spring 2013 runway and is newly arrived for sale today. On a style note—we love it because it’s probably one of the most subtle, (thus divinely insouciant) ways to work in the big metallic trend for summer. But also, on another route, it’s one of the most ostentatious ways to take on the sandal trend too. Either way, luxe, luxe, luxe! Where to buy, after the jump.
