He’s calling in sick to hop a plane to Tokyo. Consider Hoodwink a boys’ club for badasses. Amid laidback confines and background post-rock tunes is a selection of casual menswear with cool menace: punchy prints, cult denim, statement sneakers, and a smirking assortment of goods and gear for the fella who believes dress is play but never plays it safe. Smart slackers, downtown Don Juans, and fun-lo
ving criminals can browse a slew of international labels that breed sartorial nonconformity:
A.P.C. Ringing in Fresh French attitude at its finest is APC with its rakish mix of smart casual clothing, spanning moody-toned striped polos to slim black trousers. Kitsuné Tee
Under the distinctive French label, renegade artists collaborate on a line of top-notch tops, from sharp baseball tees to bold-colored windbreakers. Eytys
Pronounced “80s,” the Swedish brand was established by a duo of Acne alums just this year. They’ve created the “perfect sneaker”: a hi-def minimalist upper that comes in canvas, leather, or suede, but stands on one platform—the sturdy white vulcanized rubber sole that elevates this unisex pair from the rest. Men’s Society
The UK-based online men’s gift shop supplies an assortment of clever accessories. Expect smart dopp kits, debonair soap dishes with iconic imprints, and engraved hipflasks that quip “To My Health” when you’re swigging that h***h.
