The Grooming Lounge

Smarten up your look at one of the original modern barbershops

by Warren Rubin Often a rushed process in a man’s morning routine, grooming is rarely given the time and effort needed to pull off a truly polished look. Enter The Grooming Lounge—an upscale barbershop run by grooming guru Michael Gilman and his team of experts. Since launching the Lounge in ’99, Gilman has expanded his operation to include a line of products, a comprehensive guide …

Cylinder Belt Bag

Rodarte's upcycled bag for Opening Ceremony channels free-spirited style

From tutus for Black Swan to fine fabrics for furniture maker Knoll, Rodarte‘s Mulleavy sisters often lend their design talents to those seeking their virtuosic ability to cut and paste style references. Their Cylinder Belt Bag for Opening Ceremony, from the first collection in their collaborative line, sees the L.A.-based duo turn a new corner with a sturdy handbag crafted from vintage leather belts. The …

Havaianas Soul Collection

The renowned Brazilian flip-flop maker steps into slip-ons and sneakers

Before Havaianas was born, its parent company Alpargatas, founded in 1907, exclusively sold espadrilles. (Alpargatas actually means espadrilles in Spanish.) Going back to these roots, the Brazilian maker of the popular flip-flops will introduce espadrilles, ballet flats and sneakers next Monday. While the soles use the Brazilian company’s same ultra-soft rubber (a top-secret formula) that make their sandals so comfy, different materials for the uppers …