Summer Essentials
Summer can be a time of wild abandon, rejuvenation or discovery. It’s up to the Es Mode guy to decide which path to embark on. Because summer is fleeting (unless you reside in the tropics), embrace your choice with conviction. Accordingly, Es Mode has provided a short but meaningful list of summer essentials to help you enjoy your sojourn.
EYEWEAR
It is essential that you choose the right eyewear to protect your eyes from the sun, enhance your overall look and project your personality. Fashionable guys like to have multiple options so we offer you two.
Ray Ban Aviator Sunglasses: Ray Ban consistently brings the cool factor to their designs. The Aviator is an exceptional choice.
BERLUTI Sheldrake Calf Leather Sunglasses: The Sheldrake is exclusive and sexy
FOOTWEAR
TODS Suede Driving Loafers
Having the right summer footwear is essential. Tods suede driving loafers will bring joy and lightness to your feet while upping your fashion game.
SWIMWEAR
VILEBREQUIN: The Rake – Limited Edition
Choosing the perfect swimwear can be a daunting task. There are so many options and tastes vary from one region to the next. Vilebrequin’s The Rake is a great choice that even the most exacting Tastemakers will love.
ASSESSORIES
CORTHAY: Aubergine Patina Leather Belt & Castor Suede Belt
You are going to the party of the season, in your closet are your favorite pair of white jeans, your Tods loafers and classic Polo shirts but wait, where are the fun belts to complete your look? Fear not, Es Mode is on the case. We have selected two of the most beautifully crafted belts for you; Corthay’s Aubergine Patina Leather and the Castor Suede both hand made in France.
SKIN CARE
VICHY Mineral 89 Fortifying & Hydrating Daily Skin Booster
Es Mode guys are conscientious when it comes to skincare, however, too much is never enough. This summer we recommend that you try Vichy Mineral 88 Fortifying and Hydrating Daily Skin Booster. It hydrates, plumps, and fortifies the skin. It can be used as a regular face moisturizer on its own or as the first step of your skincare routine.
LITERATURE – Summer Must Read
A good book is a summer essential so why not put away your iPhone and pick up a copy of Albert Cohen’s Belle du Seigneur. This book is a riveting masterpiece, with 974 pages to divert you from your social media preoccupation. The book was gifted to me by my dear friend Asif, who wrote the following inscription “ Dearest Sheila, You better read this and hope this doesn’t happen to you…. Love, Asif. I am still hoping.
Enjoy!!
BEVERAGE – Drink Me!
Kir Royale
What is summer without refreshing cocktails? There are so many choices but we at Es Mode would like to propose a French classic, Kir Royale.
Ingredients:
Champagne and Lejay Cassis
Preparation: 3 oz. (9 parts) Champagne, 1/3 oz. (1 part) Crème de cassis. Add the crème de cassis to the bottom of a Champagne flute then top up with champagne.
A word of caution, drinking Kir Royale may become habitual, Santé!