Welcoming the US Open, Tommy Hilfiger reveals international tennis star Rafael Nadal as the face of the American brand’s new fragrance, TH Bold. Fresh and masculine, the new scent embodies Nadal’s spirit of determination and confidence, fusing crisp citrus notes—pomelo, tangerine and bergamo—with herbs, spices, and a woody accord, including sandalwood, cedar, and Boronia. Serving a game-winning spritz, TH Bold excites the senses and celebrates the Tommy Hilfiger spirit.
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Each day during Fashion Month, we’re bringing you exclusive images on our Instagram of your favorite brands (and soon-to-be obsessions), straight from the front of the runway. Can’t keep up? That’s cool too, because we’re also re-capping our favorite shows here online. Ready, set, follow us at @essentialhomme, and lez go! Day three of NYFWM.
Orley
Old-world class meets new-world style with a knitted-lace top and high-waisted pant from Orley.
Tommy Hilfiger
A collection ready for the cool kids at school, Tommy Hilfiger gives a bad-boy edge to classic tailoring with accessories to match.
Rochambeau
Things get ethereal at Rochambeau’s show, featuring other-worldly ensembles and a futuristic color scheme.
OVADIA & SONS
Blue proves to be the warmest color at OVADIA & SONS, its dark denim jeans matching perfectly with breezy blue layering on top.
Michael Bastian
Michael Bastian is ready for the beach with open-shirts and tank-top layers, complete with a thick woolen sweater for those chilly nights on the boat.
Tim Coppens
Tim Coppens provides over-large sleeves and longer pants for a collection that bucks that form-fitting trend.
Billy Reid
Street-wear gets a makeover at Billy Reid with wide-hoods and even wider brimmed hats.
Look out fellow fashionistos, here comes the most anticipated event of the fashion month: the very first New York Fashion Week: Men’s. With merely days left on the countdown, we compiled a list of the shows and presentation that we are most excited about this season. It’s okay if you can’t join us, though, all you have to do is sit back, relax, and stay tuned for exclusive coverage just for you.
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
OVADIA & SONS AW15. Image: Essential Homme.
Ovadia & Sons
Hailing from Brooklyn, the Ovadia brothers of Ovadia & Sons follow in the footsteps of their father’s garment business to present a one-of-a-kind, preppy menswear.
Public School
A hallmark of sleek menswear infused with rebellious street style, the distinctively New York City label Public School never fails to offer rule-breaking designs.
Concept Korea
Concept Korea is an exclusive New York Fashion Week show founded in 2010, tailored to introduce Korean aesthetic culture to a wider venue through distinct designers every season—this time the show includes: Kang Dong-jun of DBYD and Jang Hyung-chul of Ordinary People.
Todd Snyder
With previous influences to and from Polo Ralph Lauren, Gap, and J. Crew, Todd Snyder’s designs are distinctly gentlemanish with a pinch of urban.
Rochambeau
Rochambeau is a brainchild of longtime friends and business partners Laurence Chandler and Josh Cooper whose favorite muses feature glamorous scoundrels of the city.
N. Hoolywood AW15. Image: Essential Homme.
N. Hoolywood
Its brand ethos comprising “North,” “Hollywood,” and “hooligan,” the Japanese fashion house N. Hoolywood epitomizes funky high-end menswear—edgy with a dab of retro spirit.
Thom Browne
A must-have in any man’s closet is Thom Browne’s signature fitted, shrunken suits: a uniform of the modern dandy.
Calvin Klein Collection
Since 1968, Calvin Klein has been a no-brainer staple of sharp and chic designs.
Anzevino Getty
Founded by Californians William Anzevino and August Getty, Anzevino Getty focuses on highlighting the distinctly West Coast luxe vibe.
Duckie Brown AW15. Image: Essential Homme.
Duckie Brown
Hand-tailoring, distinctive fabrics, and vibrant colors reign Duckie Brown’s collections with a mission of “dressing men beautifully.”
Rag & Bone
Started off to offer quality jeans, Rag & Bone has since become a uniform of luxury street-style.
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Perry Ellis AW15. Image: Essential Homme.
Perry Ellis
Perry Ellis’s designs are centered on the sportswear ethos of its birth with an appreciation for innovative and unconventional details.
John Elliott & Co
With painstaking focus on manufacturing, John Elliott & Co is all about the highest-quality essentials.
Michael Bastian
Its brand philosophy treading both the luxurious and the broken-down, Michael Bastian came into men’s fashion to offer a new American voice.
Richard Chai AW15. Image: Essential Homme.
Richard Chai
Richard Chai’s bold and experimental vision marks him as one of the “new Asian” influences on modern design.
Tim Coppens
Last year’s winner of the CFDA Swarovski Award for Menswear, Tim Coppens influences both street culture and high fashion.
Michael Kors
There is a reason for Michael Kors’s explosive success both on screen and runway—he defines luxurious classics.
Tommy Hilfiger
For decades, globally recognized label Tommy Hilfiger has brought the “classic American cool” to the runway.
Billy Reid AW15. Image: Essential Homme.
Billy Reid
Awarded as the best new designer in America by multiple platforms, Billy Reid is now a hallmark of broken-down and colloquial designs.
Nautica
A water-inspired global lifestyle brand, Nautica focuses on introducing high-performance classics with authentic style.
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Orley AW15. Image: Essential Homme.
Orley
Family-run brand Orley specializes in quality knitwear with its signature refined yet youthful essence.
Parke & Ronen
Sun-ready, Parke & Ronen’s swimwear collections are simple and refined yet with sensuality galore.
Robert Geller
A NYC-based German designer Robert Geller is not afraid to play with the conventions, presenting experimental proportions and details while staying true to German practicality and focus on quality.
Siki Im
More a spiritual guide than a technician, Siki Im seeks to create clothing that is distinctly natural and human—soft, disproportionate, and serendipitous.
John Varvatos
John Varvatos redefines hot and dangerous, instilling a sense of ruggedness to even the sharpest designs.
Polo Ralph Lauren
Polo Ralph Lauren embodies the ultimate American classic with refinement and elegance motoring its pieces.
J. Lindeberg AW15. Image: Essential Homme.
J.Lindeberg
With its distinct sense of cool, J. Lindeberg creates classic pieces perfect for winding cobblestone streets.
Lucio Castro
A dedicated cinephile, Lucio Castro draws his creativity from films, establishing character from clothing that is unique in its texture, fabrics, and proportions.
Photographer Craig McDean and Tommy Hilfiger invite a season of red, white, and blue and laid-back barbecues with the American brand’s house party-ready Summer 2015 campaign.
Socialites, model citizens, and, well, models, Johannes Huebl and Olivia Palermo have joined Tommy Hilfiger as guest editors for the American brand’s Summer 2015 collections. Taking charge of both Tommy worlds digitally and in-store, the newlyweds’ favorite picks from the men’s and women’s seasonal assortments will live online—with exclusive tips and BTS imags—and at select Tommy Hilfiger outposts in Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia. “Olivia and Johannes have brought a great energy and their unique, trend-setting eye to my Summer 2015 collections,” said Hilfiger himself. “They aren’t afraid to experiment and mix the classics with a modern touch. We look forward to sharing their insiders’ view with our consumers globally.”
All American designer Tommy Hilfiger has just announced that he will be publishing his own memoir with Ballantine Books, an imprint of Random House, this fall that will also coincide with the 30th anniversary of the Tommy Hilfiger brand.
“I’m thrilled to publish Tommy’s personal story,” said Jennifer Tung, Ballantine’s Editorial Director for Nonfiction in a statement. “After three decades in the business, he’s never lost his curiosity or entrepreneurial spirit. Now he’s ready to reveal the man behind the brand and share his wisdom with readers of all generations.”
Hilfiger, 63, known for his classic and preppy East Coast lifestyle, will chronicle personal stories from his early childhood to his formative years in Elmira, NY, as well as his origins in the fashion industry. The memoir will also touch on his setbacks, triumphs, and sheer determination, which eventually drove him to build a multi-billion dollar global lifestyle brand.
“Reflecting on my experiences in the fashion industry over the last 30-plus years has been a wild ride, filled with milestone moments that have defined both my career and personal life,” said the designer. “I always believe the best is yet to come, but so far: it’s been the adventure of a lifetime.”
Fans of the Tommy Hilfiger brand will certainly be waiting in anticipation for this personal and inside look at the life of one of the most iconic American designers.
With the holiday season quickly approaching, the stress of shopping is nearly upon us. But fear not: one tried-and-true gift for any man is a bottle of great cologne, and many brands have introduced new fragrances just in time for the last few days of fall. Check out this aromatic selection, and remember that self-gifting is always a recommendation.
1. Tuscan Soul Bianco di Carrara by Salvatore Ferragamo
Image: Salvatore Ferragamo.
Inspired by the precious natural stone of Tuscany, Bianco di Carrara is revealed as part of Ferragamo’s luxury Tuscan Soul perfume anthology. The scent is a blend of floral freshness, creamy notes, and refined musk, embodying the elegance and authenticity of the new collection.
For Fall/Winter 2014, your favorite family of good looking and well-dressed outdoor enthusiasts—we wish, that actually describes no one’s family in real life—The Hilfigers, head to cooler climates in Tommy Hilfiger‘s Fall/Winter 2014 campaign. Set against the mountainous landscape of Lake Tahoe—where California meets Nevada—”la víe en rõpe,” turns the wild outdoors into an outpost for casual prep. The series stars a few very familiar faces—Arthur Kulkov, Julia Hafstrom, Bernard Fouquet, RJ King, Marlon Teixeira, and Luke Willett—as well as welcomes some new kids to the club including: Malaika Firth, Ophelie Guillermand, Lexi Boling, Emma Balfour, RJ Rogenski, Conrad Bromfield, Abiah Hostvedt, and a St. Bernard named Buck. In addition the new castings, the campaign also sees the American brand’s introduction of a new brass concept logo design, giving a rustic update to the classic one of red, white, and blue and showing that the brand’s spirit for adventure—much like The Hilfigers—is very much still alive.
We expect to see women in floral prints each spring, but when men don those blooms and blossoms, it’s something to talk about. This season’s menswear has flower power to spare, with tropical buds taking the lead.
