Sandro collaborated with Norwegian cult ski-brand Helly Hansen in their Fall/Winter 2018 collection, revisiting classic pieces from both brands’ archives and symbiotically fusing them. The collection pays homage to the 150 years history of Helly, particularly from the 90s — the label was a favorite amongst rappers and R&B artists for its bulky puffer jackets. Combined with the urban and minimalist brand of Sandro, the key pieces of the new collection including jackets, t-shirts, windbreaker, and a duffle bag pay homage to the codes of vintage 90s music scene.
The Sandro Helly Hansen collection will be available online at www.Sandro-paris.comthis Saturday, and in the brand’s SoHo pop-up store in October.
The other parts of the world that aren’t America are celebrating the first day of summer. Doesn’t seem like that’s happening for us anytime soon meteorologically-wise, but NYC is kicking off its own mini-summer this weekend with The Governors Ball festival and the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic. See you there! (Pst, check our Insta-stories tomorrow for an inside scoop from both events.)
In other news, here’s a compilation of this week’s most fabulous, fresh, new, and just our faves!
The French-brand is renowned back home for being an affordable chic option for shades. Already available at Dover Street Market and Barney’s, this time around IZIPIZI made a special collaboration with MoMa. Yesterday’s launch of the pop two-colored sunglasses marks a classy yet funky combination that is a must-have for summer time (and a perfect gift!)
This pair of sneakers has a sense of American nostalgia of the the elegance of the 50s, and at the same time a European ease at the French Riviera. Pair with a variation on the marinière and pair of slacks and your Sunday brunch outfit is set.
Monday June 4th is National Cognac Day (not that we need a reason,) and D’USSÉ has some perfect options for the occasions. We recommend starting to celebrate early this weekend and making yourself a lemonade with a hint of cognac obviously! Recipe below.
1 1/2 oz- D’USSÉ Cognac
4 oz- Lemonade
Glassware: Highball
Garnish: Lemon Wheel
Method: Add D’USSÉ and lemonade into an ice filled Highball glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
DRAMA:The Boys in The Band featuring cover star Zachary Quinto
The highly anticipated revival of Mart Crowley’s groundbreaking play The Boys in the Band hit Broadway this week. Featuring an all-star cast including Matt Bomer, Jim Parsons, Andrew Rannells, and our own summer cover star Zachary Quinto, the play is a lively show chronicling the relationships between several gay men at a birthday party. Get your fix of drama by buying tickets here.
A new installation from Ierimonti Gallery might satisfy your aesthetic whims. The new exhibition “The Place For Standing Still” from Iulian Bisericaru is a lively critique of environment versus architecture juxtaposed with plenty of abstract visuals. Pro tip: Grab a map of LES galleries from there and continue gallery hopping.
A jacket is more than just an outer shell that protects against the harsh elements, it is un-sculpted marble, an unpainted canvas left wanting for self-expression and visual enticement. The trucker jacket, a menswear runway favorite this season, embraces the concept with designers unleashing their individual artistic expression in a whirl of unbridled pomp, circumstance, and flair.
1. Gucci
Image: Gucci.
Regality redefined, Gucci’s jacket reads like a splashy Rorschach of color and high-energy design, giving new meaning to the term “button up.”
Black velvet corduroy jacket with buttons embroidery, $7,580, GUCCI. Available at select Gucci stores and Gucci.com.
French fashion label Sandro releases one of the most lust-worthy items of the season – the Magnetic Trench Coat. Available in three colors – sand, black, navy blue – the jacket is the perfect layering piece with a dangerously precise cut. Comprised of the classic Sandro collar and adjustable tabs on the shoulder and cuffs, the fit is easily customizable, allowing it to hug close to the body with room to move. Constructed on a timeless air, the Magnetic Trench suits formal evening wear, casual dress, and everything in between. Finished with a checked lining and leather trims, its all cotton material makes it light and irresistible – perfect to turn heads no matter the weather.
The Sandro Magnetic Trench Coat is available online now.
A delicate homage to film noir, Sandro‘s Autumn/Winter 2016 campaign, photographed by Karim Sadli, is a bitingly barren look at youth culture underneath a cold winter sky.
A hard left from the flashes of the photographers’ pit that act as the boundary between us and the each seasonal collection, Trending Tunes is an ongoing experiential series in which we resurrect our favorite soundtracks from the pandemonium that is fashion month.
The mix:
“Euroshima (Wardance)” from Sandro‘ Autumn/Winter 2016 runway presentation in Paris for Paris Fashion Week by Snowy Red.
NOTE: THIS SOUNDTRACK HAS APPROX 1 MIN OF WHITE NOISE BEFORE THE MUSIC. PLEASE SKIP TO 00:01:00 FOR THE OFFICIAL MIX.
Audio: Snowy Red, courtesy of Sandro.
Neither ESSENTIAL HOMME nor Sandro claim ownership of any of these songs. If you have ownership of music in this playlist and wish to not be included, please contact us at INFO [at] essentialhommemag.com and we will remove immediately.
Neutral toned tailored-wear with experimentation in necklines—from straight edged to cowl neck—joined shrunken jackets and elongated coats for a daring presentation of Sandro sartorialism for Autumn/Winter 2016.
Paris clothiers Sandro just opened its first U.S. menswear store, Sandro Homme Workshop: a temporary retail space/revolving art studio in New York City that spotlights young and emerging contemporary artists. Created to meet the increasing male demand for the brand, the boutique’s physical structure is inspired by Sandro’s Fall/Winter 2014-2015 campaign and features live art instillations until the end of the year, with each selected artist having a week to utilize the workshop as his or her own personal studio. The first resident-artist is An Hoang, whose paintings reference personal experiences of nature and the urban environment, evoking the spirit and atmosphere of each place. Hoang recently had a solo exhibition at Halsey McKay Gallery, East Hampton, NY, and her abstract style complements the store’s minimalist interior.
Image: Sandro Paris.
Image: Sandro Paris.
The Sandro Homme Workshop is located in New York City at 145 Spring Street and is open now.
Shoppers, get ready because resort season—and the many swimsuit options that come with it—is only a hot second away. But should you choose to spend your holidays at cooler locale, no need to worry because Sandro has your back covered—and your front side and legs too. In honor of the jet-setting Aspen skier or Salt Lake City snow bunny in all of us, the parisian outfitters is releasing a limited edition capsule collection with Fusalp, a brand that has been in the outerwear game since the 50’s. The collaboration incorporates Sandro’s rock and roll design with the latter’s climate and functional technology, in the culmination of a series of jackets, ski pants, and sweaters; all specially made with detailed stitching and thermal material to keep you extra warm while looking extra fine!
Sandro x Fusalp is available for purchase exclusively at Sandro’s newly opened NYC Upper West Side location (181 Columbus Avenue) and will be available online soon.
It’s a good day for the wardrobes of American men when purveyors of contemporary French style, Sandro, opens up a store here. Which, until last night, had only happened 4 times before. And only in New York City. Their first non-Big Apple locay opened with much fanfare last night in…Vegas! No really, Las Vegas. Which you might be surprised about until you learn that they’re in the esteemed Forum Shops at Ceasars Palace along side the likes of Burberry, Christian Dior, Louboutin, Louis Vuitton and Salvatore Ferragamo. Not a bad place to be, or first stop on the way over to our Western coast. By summer’s end Sandro will have opened boutiques in Los Angeles and San Francisco marking a full on American expansion of our favorite, growing French brands. Check out images from the new store, post jump.
A sign that all-American classic baseball style is trending big time? The fact that French designers are getting in on the game—like Sandro who, we just noticed, has a few pretty cool inspired baseball inspired options as part of the Spring collection. There’s pulled back, direct-French-minimalism by way of a navy lightweight, nylon varsity jacket, button-front baseball shirt and slick leather brimmed cap, but if you’re feeling, uh….ironique, there are some “team loser” T-shirts to fit your mood. Check them after the jump.
