Fashion
Anne Valerie Hash's feminine take on the classic suit, Central St Martins graduate J.JS Lee's boyish cuts, and summer in a shoe in the form of Soludos' classic espadrilles.
Belted and booted
London
Louis Vuitton’s men’s made-to-order shoe service is now available at the brand’s flagship on Bond Street. There are over 3,000 colour and material combinations and matching belts.
louisvuitton.com
Slick in silk
Paris
Anne Valerie Hash
Anne Valerie Hash founded her brand back in 2001, applying the experience she gained working at Chanel and Chloé. Known for her feminine take on the classic suit, Hash deconstructs menswear and gives her garments a romantic flair, playing with chiffon, silk and macramé detailing.
a-v-h.com
Right on cue
Mirano
Biliardo
In the Venetian town of Mirano, Biliardo is named after the popular game (Italian billiards) played in the town’s famous Caffè Re d’Italia. Mother and son Mariagrazia Marzola and Giovanni Zara opened the multi-brand store in 1983 and fitted it with furniture acquired from a closed-down hat factory. Its location on the central square of Piazza Martiri della Libertà has helped the shop become an essential stop for men with a fine eye for detail and quality. “Our customers are loyal and know what they want when they come. They trust us and our taste,” says Zara.
Piazza Martiri della Libertà 3 Mirano, Venice, + 39 041 431 988
Giovanni Zara’s top buys:
1.
Barena linen jersey blazer
2.
Incotex Red cotton linen pant
3.
Hudson leather slip-on shoes
4.
Florsheim moccasins
5.
Bretagna striped jersey T-shirt
Korea girl
London
J.JS Lee
Seoul-born Jackie J. JS Lee redefines womenswear with her boyish cuts. She launched her line in 2010, after her Central St Martins graduation collection received the Harrods Award for design. Using block colours, she adds orange and blue to break up the black and white that dominate her spring/summer range.
jsleelondon.com
Sole of summer
New York
Soludos
Nick Brown started Soludos (from the Spanish salud – cheers – and sol – sun) in 2010, inspired by the classic Spanish espadrille. Made of natural cotton in bright monos or patterns and with a natural eco-friendly breathable jute sole, each pair is a true celebration of summer.
soludos.com
Cool running
Los Angeles
Industry of all Nations
Launched in 2010, Industry of All Nations has established mutually beneficial relationships with indigenous makers around the world, bringing their wares to the masses. The Kenya Vintage Sneakers are made in Mombasa out of African cotton and natural rubber. Simple, durable and affordable, they’re great for summer.
industryofallnations.com
Short and sweet
Bangkok
JBB*
Bote Benchakarn started his brand JBB* four years ago with the aim of creating simple menswear essentials that weren’t easy to find on Thailand’s market. These saffron yellow shorts (left) are made of Japanese cotton and are washed for a worn effect, while the tightly woven cotton pair (right) has been piece-dyed khaki.
Shop 01, Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, info@jbbmenswear.com
Get shirty
London
The Dark Peak
Founded in 2011, The Dark Peak is the creation of Sheffield School of Architecture graduates Lee Chapman and Louis England. The tailored shirts are made in Gillingham, Kent where each item is cut, assembled and finished by hand. It is sold exclusively online via Ideology, with a full line-up of clothing and accessories to be launched next season.
thedarkpeakclothing.co.uk, ideologyboutique.co.uk
Men in uniform
Lincolnshire
Gymphlex
Since its founding in 1906, Gymphlex has been excelling in sports and workwear. Among its clients are the British military, some of the oldest English schools, plus brands Burberry and Barbour. The new summer line offers comfortable T-shirts and polo shirts made of the finest cotton for comfort.
gymphlex.co.uk
Mexican hot
Mexico
Slowear
Started in 1951, today Italian menswear group Slowear owns Incotex, Zanone, Glanshirt and Montedoro and has new venues in Istanbul, Seoul, London and Rome. The latest Mexico City store, opened in collaboration with Grupo Axo, was designed by Carlo Donati Studio and carries the entire Slowear range.
slowear.com
Fashion identity
Global
Passport cases
Three of our favourite passport holders for this summer’s travels:
1.
Want les Essentiels de la vie
Canada
The Montréal-based brand makes sleek, discreet passport cases.
wantessentials.com
2.
Smythson
England
Smythson’s luxury passport holder comes in olive green.
smythson.com
3.
Tod’s
Italy
Tod’s new aqua passport wallet is elegant and functional.
tods.com
Wardrobe revamp
Tokyo
Iliann Loeb
Japanese designer Saori Komatsu launched her womenswear brand Iliann Loeb in 2005. An expert in knitwear, Komatsu has created a line of wardrobe staples for this summer. Available in selected stores in Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul and across Japan, the spring/summer collection features casual knitted dresses and skirts, shirts and short-sleeved jumpers.
iliannloeb.com
Born in the USA
New York
Libero Ferrero
Founded by the Lafferty brothers in New York, Libero Ferrero’s collection of handmade bags pays homage to their craftsman grandfather. The bags are made in Los Angeles using custom-developed Horween leather from one of the oldest tanneries in the US.
liberoferrero.com
