Elite Traveler HRS 2018-2019

STYLE

by Emma Reynolds Men’s fashion

Whether hitting the slopes in the French Alps or lying seaside in Tulum, sunglasses are a both a fashion statement and practical wardrobe staple. Here’s what inspired recent creations from these four stylish designers

KIRK ORIGINALS TULUM

British heritage brand Kirk Originals, overseen by creative director Mark Brown, has always held international appeal, pulling design inspiration and materials from around the globe. Loved by the Rolling Stones and The Beatles, the brand remains equally as trendy today. Inspiration “Tulum and the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. It’s an amazing blend of Caribbean beaches, jungle, and Mayan civilization and tradition.” Favorite hotel Jashita Hotel

Must-do activity “Take a Jeep into the jungle and learn more about the Mayan civilization, visiting the remains of their cities, like Coba, and their deep cavernous cenote water holes connected with the underworld.” Travel essential Sperry topsiders, $95, sperry.com Always brings Hemingsworth swim shorts, $235, hemingsworth.com

VUARNET FRENCH ALPS

Vuarnet is synonymous with '70s and '80s Alpine culture, and its CEO and artistic director Lionel Giraud, formerly of LVMH, is reinventing the brand by updating its beloved retro classics. Inspiration “For Vuarnet, the French Alps have always been a place that inspires and drives our brand mission. Vuarnet sunglasses combine the best protection with style and urban aesthetics. It’s designed for those who are seeking equipment to explore the slopes with elegance under any light conditions.” Favorite hotel A chalet in Courchevel Must-do activity “Free riding on fresh powder and drinking a vin chaud après ski.” Travel essential Vuarnet x EastPak backpack, $120, vuarnet.com Always brings Fender Malibu guitar, $400, fender.com elegance. Our last collection, Ice, was completely developed with this idea in mind. Ice mixes technical features with

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