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Technology Whats New:
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June 2014

Technology: Whats New?

App Happy
For Alex Moazed, who heads up Applico, ranked
number one Android development company in
the US, charity apps may be the next big things.

Tech

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Style
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60 Power Dressing: Fashion in Australia
The hottest business and power dress in the world
68 8 Essential Luxury Menswear Boutiques
iTrend travels the world for the best-of-the-best in
menswear boutiques

People
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Taste
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Hidden Gems of Belgium

Although Belgium can sometimes be seen as the capitol

of business and chocolate
theres more to this city than

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A Friendlier Form of Posh

Celebrities flocked downtown
NYC in recent years turned
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have they found in those
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Great Escapes not everyone is

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Alfred Dunhill
London-based Alfred Dunhill is renowned for classic menswear, leather
goods, gadgets, and cuff links. Even James Bond is a Dunhill fanPierce
Brosnan wore its cuff links in The World is Not Enough and Sean Connery
carried a Dunhill lighter in Dr. No.
For fall, an updated Prince of Wales check suit redefines the houses Anglo
style; plus, theres a new knitwear collection with thick cashmere cable
knits. Dunhills highly regarded bespoke service offers custom fits for suits,
jackets, and shirts. 545 Madison Ave., 212-753-9292

8Essential Luxury

Menswear Boutiques
BY CHRISTINA PELLEGRINI

Barneys New York

The stores Madison Avenue temple to haute hip has a newly redesigned menswear department on the sixth floor and an expanded
mens accessories selection at street level. Dries Van Noten twill coats, Balenciaga leather shoulder bags, and Comme Des Garons
wallets are among the designer finds that attract downtown trendsters, while Upper East Siders stop by for their Canali and Richard
James suits, Ferragamo loafers, and Saint Laurent ankle boots.

660 Madison Ave., 212-826-8900

Brunello Cucinelli

The Madison Avenue Brunello Cucinelli flagshipa spacious, neutral-hued emporiumhouses separate mens and womens boutiques, as well as the companys only in-house tailor in the US. While the Umbrian designer, favored by Ryan Reynolds and Leonardo
DiCaprio, is famous for his impossibly soft beige cashmeres, his leather goods, notably the chestnut-colored brogues and hiking boots,
have attracted quite a following. The cashmere hoodie is the ultimate tech gazillionaire covetable.
683 Madison Ave., 212-813-0900

Coach

Located in the West Village, Coachs first freestanding mens shop in Manhattan offers a great selection of leather briefcases, messenger
bags, and tablet and iPhone cases. Recent collaborations with artist Hugo Guinness and interior designer Tony Duquette have given the
menswear line a new buzz. Many of the offerings are exclusive to the store.
370 Bleecker St., 212-243-3612

Ghurka

In its Soho outpost, Ghurka, a company that handcrafts its products in the US, offers vintage-inspired (from the British Raj) briefcases,
duffel bags, garment bags, and satchels. Eli Manning and LeBron James are among the companys celebrity customers.
65 Prince St., 212-334-4000

Herms

New York power players fill their offices with agendas, notebooks, and iPad covers from Hermss mens boutique on the Upper East
Side. It also carries the Sac Dpche briefcase, perhaps the male status signifier equivalent of the Birkin. (JFK famously owned a
version of it in black crocodile.) Youll also find a good assortment of Wall Streeters favorite accessorythe Herms silk tie.
690 Madison Ave., 212-308-3585

Jack Spade

Andy Spades aesthetic, like his wife Kates, is cheeky-preppy and fun to wear. Look for bold colors and geometric prints in the
extensive Jack Spade menswear line that includes apparel, watches, and tech accessories. New for fall is the limited-edition Bridle Leather Collection, a series of numbered totes, lawyerfriendly file cases, and bill holders fashioned from waxed leather.
56 Greene St., 212-625-1820

Louis Vuitton

The storied French design houses Fifth Avenue flagship, whose striking faade was designed by Japanese architect Jun Aoki to
mimic Vuittons signature Damier pattern, is where youll find falls new monochromatic Taurillon leather collection. Also available
are selections from the menswear line, which was developed under the artistic direction of Marc Jacobs.
1 E. 57th St., 212-758-8877