Fresh off the press from an Italian menswear mainstay, clean head turning scents, swanky sunglasses, and soft fabrics in sharply tailored looks are officially home for the summer
by ARCHANA AITHAL ROSE
SUMMER SPLASH
This season’s most in demand fragrances, ranging from woody to citrusy, aquatic to minty, promise to mark all the new and adventurous occasions of your over-zealous, post 2020 existence. Here’s a tantalizing oeuvre of the newest olfactory offerings to get that party started.
Gucci Hortus Sanitatis Eau de Parfum
Bottled in an inviting aqua blue decanter featuring the house’s logo and a feline to herald the scent’s regal nature, Gucci’s warm fragrance combines the smoky and earthy qualities of cedarwood and papyrus with a touch of ginger for that je ne sais quoi quality.$330, gucci.com
Creed Citrus Brigade
Like a wildly delicious summer cocktail, a concoction of zesty lemons, fresh mandarins, peppermint, and Haitian vetiver are key notes of this transformative fragrance that evokes the feeling of embarking on an exotic vacation.
$315, neimanmarcus.com
Giorgio Armani Prive Ikat Blue
Inspired by the atelier’s Prive haute couture, this limited edition perfume housed in a standout blue bottle featuring colorful ikat geometry contains a revolutionary scent spiked with pink pepper and vanilla bourbon to match your fiery personality.
$650, neimanmarcus.com
A LIFE LESS ORDINARY
Harkening back to a time when Italian men dressed like gentlemen in denim, chambray, soft linens, and preppy mainstay separates, Italian luxury brand Brunello Cucinelli’s Spring/Summer 2021 collection is a cool synthesis of its Umbrian heritage and continuous metamorphosis. With an emphasis on innovative techniques in fabrics, resulting in the lush, lightweight feel of natural materials combined with reinvented proportions, the iconic label has managed to belt out a plethora of looks that is instantly dapper, yet distinctively old souled in aesthetic. Soft polo sweaters paired with dyed denim trousers, deconstructed blazers in signature linens, textural herringbone accented cable knit sweaters in soft yarns, and maritime sets in relaxed athleisure headline a swoon worthy collection meant to evoke a spontaneous yet zen attitude. Shop the collection at garmany.com
ALL EYES ON YOU
There’s no updating your summer style quotient without adding a new pair of statement shades. An elegant frame with the right UV protection is a focal point of dressing the part. Linda Cohen, optician and owner of EYEDESIGN in Red Bank, a purveyor of high end statement eyewear, has the science backed expertise to help you pick from a selection of trendy, classy sunnies that are detailed to perfection. Linda noted, “The new looks in men’s eyewear are bold and confident, with finer bespoke elements like rivets and hinges in sterling silver and even gold. Color is strong on men’s frames this season, giving the wearer an instant touch of warmth to his skin.”
eyedesignnj.com
