Summer Fridays are a thing to be put on a pedestal, the ultimate luxury for 9-to-5, Monday to Friday working stiffs. They’re a chance to bug out as soon as possible, to hit the road or jump a train to the beach, a cabin in the woods or some other resplendent getaway. In any case, we can’t just go into a summer Friday unprepared, men. We cannot go silently into that good mini vacation. What we need is a kit — the perfect gear for the perfect summer Friday getaway.
Today in Gear: May 10, 2013
The Principals x Billy Reid Bare Bones Concrete Dominos Yes, these strangely-shaped blocks are indeed dominoes. You’ll want to haul the cotton carrying bag with you wherever you roam and play as often as possible. Just maybe not on a glass table. $55 Need Supply x Alden Patterson Unlined Dover Shoe Do everything you can…
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The MR. PORTER Manual For a Stylish Life Volume 1
The folks at MR. PORTER know a fair thing or two about living the good life. Subsequently, adding The MR. PORTER Manual For a Stylish Life Volume 1 ($35) to your ever-evolving style library is an easy recommendation. The new paperback is compiled by the site’s editor-in-chief, Jeremy Langmead, and provides detailed analysis of timeless…
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MR PORTER Tux App
Tis the season for galas, charity balls and swanky get-togethers galore, which is why MR PORTER’s new Tux App (free) is impeccably timed. The free iPad app is packed with plenty of tips for navigating black-tie events, starting with lessons on how to wear a tuxedo and tying a bow tie. The lifestyle-minded team at…
Mark McNairy Chukka Boots with Contrasting Soles
Oxblood full grain leather chukka boots from Mark McNairy with contrasting bright yellow rubber soles and a simple lace closure. $420 | mrporter.com






















