To See & Be Seen - Sunglasses & Essential Eyewear

This season, jetting back and forth between Montauk and Malibu has had the Gent on the move. The sun has been brutal this summer and the best way to beat the heat in the shade is with the right pair of sunglasses. They have become my essential, defining accessory from beach parties to club events, whether going incognito or being the center of attention.

The proper sunglasses both define your face and provide a sheltering respite to hide while seriously hung over. There are some men who pull this off so well. Lapo Elkann, pictured above and below, looks like the definition of the cool Italian jet-setter while stepping off of a yacht after a night of decadence.

The above 055 Orange LED model sunglasses are available from Lapo Elkann's Italia Independent.

Jason Statham looked fantastic as an assassin in "The Mechanic" as seen above, wearing his IC! Berlin "Kjell" tinted limited edition sunglasses, also pictured below.

The photo below is of the legendary actor Steve McQueen looking ready for action in his Persol sunglasses.

Below is another pair of Persol sunglasses, the Steve McQueen Signature Model, available here.

 

Above is the king of style himself, Tom Ford. He wears his sunglasses with an arrogant, firm jawed defiance that not many men can pull off convincingly. Below is a pair of chic 'Rodrigo' Tom Ford Sunglasses. These are available here.

Next is a great pair of vintage Gucci unisex sunglasses from PearlModern on Etsy. Available here.

Above is Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker, looking like the perfectly disheveled Englishman that he is and also one of the most stylish men in music.

Jarvis Cocker tends to favor customized Cutler and Gross glasses. Here are his favorite stock model 0894 frames, available here.

                                                                                                                                                      
Below is another handsome pair of structured black frames from Cutler and Gross, Model 1033.

Above is a great still of Justin Theroux from the film "Mulholland Drive". Below is a clear image of the same Moscot Theroux frames that can be made either prescription, as sunglasses or as prescription sunglasses with varying tints.  Available at www.moscot.com.

Below is another great pair of glasses from Moscot, the "Mangito".

Above is a photo of the incredible local Brooklyn musician and actor Tunde Adebimpe, from the now major band TV on the Radio, performing live, wearing his signature glasses.

Below is a similar pair, the "Winston" from Warby Parker. www.warbyparker.com

In closing, below is a classic photo of Paul Newman, one of the most naturally stylish men to ever grace the silver screen.

Good Timing Is Essential

Timing is everything. From meeting deadlines to catching an international flight, having a good watch is crucial to the modern man. A watch is not only a status symbol, but is a good indicator of a man's character and personality. A watch is also a fashion accessory which can and should be worn in rotation to fulfill the needs of different activities, whether at the office, in the club, at a black tie event or in a sporting environment. I have chosen a number of timepieces that meet all of these requirements and look fantastic.

The vintage 1970s modernist Heuer Monaco Chronograph pictured below features an extremely rare dial configuration. The watch is offered by Matthew Bain Inc. and is available for purchase here.

As seen below, the smooth, clean lines of the Rado Ceramica black and gold-tone subdial watch separate this Rado watch from the rest. The gold-tone accents are reminiscent of an airplane control panel. This watch is priced at $1800.00 and is available for purchase here.

The vintage 1960s Omega Seamaster watch shown below features a deep blue dial, 12-hour and 24-hour, chronograph and date, making this watch an ideal yachting timepiece. The watch is offered by Matthew Bain Inc. and is available for purchase here.

This new Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Automatic Chronometer watch (seen below) is an updated version of the classic Seamaster. This would be the perfect choice to wear on that fishing trip to the Sea of Cortez. This watch is priced at $3,395.00 and is available for purchase here.

Classic styling and German made precision make this TX T3C205 watch (below) an excellent choice for an everyday timepiece, taking you from the boardroom to cocktails in style. This watch is priced at $375.00 and is available for purchase here.

The new Diesel DZ4201 XXL Triple Time Chronograph (seen below) is made for the man on a mission. This rugged timepiece is built like a tank and functions like a perfectly designed piece of gear, utterly reliable in the field. This watch is priced at $249.00 and is available for purchase here.

Below is the LIP Mythic Jump Hour watch in Green and Black. It features a modern, French design with a graduating ring face that is unique and stylish. The well designed steel band is built for comfort, an all around great looking watch. This timepiece is priced at $325.00 and is available for purchase here.

The Gucci name is synonymous with finely crafted Italian made goods. With this Gucci watch (seen below) they have excelled in creating a sporty and elegant timepiece that would look perfect paired with tennis whites. This watch is priced at $784.03 and is available for purchase here.

If you want your watch to reflect your art collection, contemporary and cutting edge, this is the watch for you. Pictured below, the Nixon Newton watch in the Green/Blue/Navy combination is brilliantly designed with features such as a digital compass, computer capability and even a heart rate monitor. The smooth polyurethane band is cool and comfortable. This watch is priced at $84.95 and is available for purchase here.

And now for the curveball! As seen below, massive technological advances in design have gone into the space age design of this Japanese made Seahope Ever Increasing Series watch. The watch features a state of the art graph display with the time climbing upwards on three separate lines. This is a truly unique timepiece, the go-to choice for the tech savvy. This watch is priced at $169.00 and is available for purchase here.