Elite Traveler HRS 2017-2018

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ITALY TODD SNYDER Mixing American aesthetics, versatility and Savile Row–inspired craftsmanship, New York–based Todd Snyder has earned a spot among the new guard of menswear designers. His suiting pieces are meant to be mixed with casual items, making them perfect for travel.

Inspiration Florence “The unconstructed sport coat is the perfect item to dress up your outfit and can be worn day to night, while exploring museums and villas, then later to dinner at Florentine restaurants. It also serves as a great utility jacket that can hold all your important items. Florence has been a source of creative inspiration for artists dating back to the Renaissance. The art, food and people make it the right place to travel to get inspired.” Favorite Hotel Villa Cora Must-Do Activity "I always have a cocktail at Harry’s Bar, the home of the Bellini, and masters of the classic cocktail. The servers are so chic and in the summer you can sit al fresco on the banks of the Arno." Travel Grooming Essential Aesop Jet Set kit, $41, available online at aesop.com Always Brings… Moscot glasses with clip-on shades, from $90, available online at moscot.com

SOUTH KOREA APL

For a high-performance shoe (some are actually banned in the NBA) with high style, look no further than APL (Athletic Propulsion Labs). Founded by identical twins Adam and Ryan Goldston, APL offers shoes that look just as good on the court as off, easily pulling double duty on trips. Inspiration Seoul “We were actually inspired to create our now-famous metallic Techloom from our first visit to Seoul. We came across a woman who had a small pop-up stand at Galleria and was making handwoven bracelets out of metallic and reflective pieces of material. We had already been working on metallic yarn for a few months, but seeing these beautiful bracelets (and getting them) inspired us to push this innovation even further. Traveling and seeing the world has been essential to us building APL.” Favorite Hotel The Park Hyatt Must-Do Activities “So much of Seoul is open very late at night. The night market is definitely worth seeing, but the late-night restaurants were our favorites. Although it may be cliché, visiting the Gyeongbokgung Palace is an absolute must. It has been around since 1395 and is in the middle of the city.” Travel Grooming Essential Oribe Rough Luxury Molding paste, $39, available online at oribe.com Always Brings… Bally Ceripo backpack, $1,495, available online at bally.com