Dynamic, energetic, and transformative with an authentic point of view, this season’s most striking wares translate into a mood that’s effortlessly cool

by ARCHANA AITHAL ROSE

FEELING GROOVY
Whether you’re showing o your skills on the grill, flaunting your self-honed bartending talents by the pool, mountaineering across Montana, or surfing in Malibu, our selection of the season’s newest fragrance launches will stand the heat. From citrusy to musky and aquatic to sweet, these summer scents are worth adding to your grooming repertoire.

Acqua Di Gio Absolu Instinct Eau De Parfum
For the ocean lovers, Armani’s new addition to his successful Aqua di Gio series packs in a refreshing marine vibe with the crisp heart of patchouli and the deep smokiness of ebony wood in a stylish amber bottle. $100, armani.com

Layton Exlcusif Parfum
Capturing the essence of adventure, this daring scent from Parfums de Marly combines the head notes of bergamot, rose, and geranium with the warmth of cardamom and sandalwood for a nocturnal vibe. $290, neimanmarcus.com

Tom Ford Beau De Jour
Created for the well-heeled gentleman, an enigmatic blend of lavender with amber, rosemary, green geranium, and amber marks Tom Ford’s most successful attempt at capturing masculinity in a bottle. $128, tomford.com

WELCOME TO THE PARTY
This isn’t smoke and mirrors. If Dolce and Gabbana’s Spring-Summer 2020 collection looks like a mishmash of all the eras gone by, along with the classic OTT touch that the dynamic Italian duo is famous for, then you’re not mistaken. Fusing the best parts of fashion from the ‘40s, ‘50s, ‘80s, and even a touch of ‘90s with a little inspo from their own archives, and somehow reinventing everything in the context of a tropical party, the collection is outlined by baroque print polos, retro print shirts, subtly detailed beige joggers, and of course, their signature leopard. Even the carefully curated accessories like edgy backpacks and shoes followed the theme in what seemed like an antidote to the stoicism of our times.

SAVE OUR SOLES
Arguably the most essential element in finishing o a well-coordinated summer look, statement sneakers are, as all men would agree, vital to their shoe-drobe. Fashion’s furious new obsession with technical fabrics have yielded elevated versions that appear in featherweight, high performance designs. Here’s a roundup of the season’s coolest kicks to help you step it up, in style.

Balenciaga Speed Lace-Up Sneaker
Constructed in technical 3-D knit that features an ergonomic sole with the revolutionary ‘no memory’ technology, these neutral sneakers fastened with bicolor laces are nothing short of stellar. $770, balenciaga.com

Gucci Tennis 1977 Sneaker
A nod to the Italian design house’s connection to the world of sports and leisure, a very retro pair of low-top sneakers in blue cotton with green and red web, a green grosgrain trim and a textured GG motif on the sole looks like it’s designed for the cool kid. $630, gucci.com

Givenchy Spectre Three-Tone Knitted Sneakers
Making a statement of individuality, Givenchy’s lightweight running shoes in breathable technical mesh, featuring yellow and gray heat-bonded graphic inserts, come with a red and black technical sole for the future forward fella. $775, givenchy.com