Elite Traveler May-June 2016

DISCOVER

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Men’s style

WEAR IT WITH Classic pieces

To avoid appearing too retro, accessorize with today’s favorite shoe – the sneaker and a structured bag. The classic Adidas Originals Stan Smith sneaker brings a cool twist to any outfit, but we prefer a luxury take. Common Projects is known for its minimalist sneakers and boots, identifiable only by gold printed numbers on the heel. Dolce & Gabbana’s black leather travel bag is perfect for a pulled-together traveling look and doubles up as a relaxed briefcase.

Dries Van Noten shirt, $1,690 , pants, $535 driesvannoten.com

Lanvin shirt, $965, pants, $735 barneys.com

Burberry shirt, $995, pants, $595, burberry.com

Common Projects Achilles retro low sneakers, $442, commonprojects.com

Back to the future The poor button-up short-sleeved shirt has a perhaps well-deserved reputation as being reserved only for geeks with a pocket protector in the top pocket . But this season, designers are freshening up the style by revisiting the 1950s classic bowling shirt and lending it a modern spin. Burberry CEO Christopher Bailey sent the perfect travel outfit down the runway. A button-up shirt and trousers in cashmere, you can look pulled together but stay extremely comfortable. And perhaps the best part, each piece is smart enough to be worn on its own, helping cut down on packing. Dries Van Noten took inspiration from the 20th century’s

most creative forces, including Salvador Dalí, Elsa Schiaparelli, Marilyn Monroe and Andy Warhol. Monroe’s face underwent both a Dalí and a Warhol treatment, with her face or just parts of her face, splashed throughout the collection. Tropical plants and crustaceans also appeared, including the embellished shirt worn with high-waisted, voluminous pants. While Lanvin womenswear is in slight turmoil after the departure of beloved designer Alber Elbaz, menswear remains steady under the hand of Lucas Ossendrijver. He gave us one of the more literal bowling shirts we saw this season, with retro collar and stripes, and we love it.

Dolce & Gabbana bag, $2,195, dolcegabbana.com

Words: Kristen Shirley