Getting Hot

The season's outrageous heat has begun. You can see it on the faces of the passers-by on the street, in the sweaty attire adhering to every human being not enclosed in a climate controlled zone, in the dizzying optical waves of heat rising from the blacktop in the noonday sun.

Great hats are a necessity in this unforgiving climate. With so many choices available, why settle for just one?

Above is a classic two tone Panama hat from Lanvin available at Barneys New York. The cream and grey are a perfect complement.

Above is a wonderful vintage Milano style woven hat by Julius Garfinckel and Company available from one of my favorite stores on Etsy - PearlModern. The perfect hat for leisurely rowing on Central Park Lake or sitting beachside at a resort as the waves roll in.

Above, Mr. Theophilus London in a fantastic summer ensemble including a brilliant camel colored hat.

  
Below is a great cotton hat from Lock & Co Hatters in an eye-catching grey, navy and red plaid. Available from Mr. Porter.

Above, the contrast fedora from Etro - Available here. A very tasteful combination of patterns shows true artistry.

Below, the Funk hat in grey caviar double face with elephant-grey shiny lambskin trim from Hermès. Simply elegant.

Below is a photograph of the inimitable Don Cheadle looking suave while beating the summer heat in a great straw hat.

Below, a great straw fedora by Albertus Swanepoel. Available from Barneys New York.

Below, the Singer Sargent hat from Worth and Worth, available here.

 

Below, a delightful ad from quality French hatmakers Mossant. Quite debonair. There was such a magic to old advertising posters that has been lost in the digital age.

A great woven flame pattern two tone Panama hat from Agnes B. This one really makes a statement without being vulgar or verging on the ridiculous.

 

The Woven Super Sport 750 from Worth and Worth. Available from Hatshop.com. 

Below, it was apparently too hot for Michael Fassbender. Here, he keeps cool with a great stingy brimmed hat.

Beneath is a photograph of a linen flat cap by Borsalino available at Harrods.  Classically understated European style that is perfect for reflecting those harsh sun rays.

Maiden Voyage

 

Welcome aboard! You are our VIP guest on the maiden voyage of "The Fashionable Gent". Let us begin our grand journey by presenting you with some tasteful luggage selections that will look great and function perfectly in both your stateroom as well as out and about in exotic ports of call.

 

 

 

The handsome stateroom armoire above works perfectly as luggage or as a functioning decorative object for the home. This piece is priced at $1,789.00 and is available for purchase here.

 

 

Pictured above, this stunningly chic Atlas suitcase (in Manhattan black) was crafted by the Alstermo Bruk company of Småland, Sweden. Alstermo Bruk is one of the oldest companies in Sweden, highly respected for their luxury leather goods since 1804. This suitcase is priced at 621,00 € and is available for purchase here.

 

Stylish Italian refinement from Bottega Veneta, exemplified by this large Moro Nero Marcopolo suitcase, shown above and priced at $3,800.00, available for purchase here.

 

 

 

This Valextra Small 55 Costa suitcase in Pergamina white is the definition of minimalist simplicity. It is the perfect option for days when a crisp, white suit is the only option or for a long weekend on the Riviera, where white glove treatment is de rigueur. This suitcase is priced at $6,450.00 and is available for purchase here.

 

 

 

Your suits will look as good as you do after being stored in this classic Hartmann Parkcloth Collection Deluxe garment bag, priced at $179.99, available for purchase here.

Below is a sporty, nautical canvas duffel bag in eye catching safety orange, perfect for sailing on the cape or as an ideal carry on bag for that redeye to LA. Handmade by W Durable Goods, priced at $200.00, available for purchase here.