HOLIDAY GIFTS AND STYLISH FINDS FOR MEN AT THE &MPERSAND COLLECTIVE

Joseph Pastrana December 7, 2018

HOLIDAY GIFTS AND STYLISH FINDS FOR MEN AT THE &MPERSAND COLLECTIVE

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Tis that time of the year when finding the perfect gift for the discerning gentleman assumes mounting urgency. But through December 16, New Yorkers may find just the right present guaranteed to bring holiday cheer to men of style at the downtown pop up space from the &mpersand Collective (198 Allen Street). Headlined by men’s outerwear label North & Mark – the one-stop shopping venue brings together an assembly of cohesively curated brands that showcase essential functionality, fine craftsmanship, and sophisticated designs defined by a specifically urban male aesthetic while appealing to men everywhere.

There’s a wide range of selections from which to gift fathers, brothers and significant others. The classic looks of North & Mark’s overcoats are enhanced by their technically advanced materials that provide a comfortable and protective barrier against the harshest elements of winter. Stuart & Lau offers up utilitarian yet unmistakably modern and sleek luggage, bags, wallets and backpacks. There are also custom hats and handsome ties by BM Franklin; socks and underwear from Nice Laundry; timepieces and eye wear from Australian brand The 5th; and the perfect sartorial finishing touches of aromatic solid colognes and grooming products by Fulton &Roarkand the impeccably crafted full-grain Italian leather footwear of Wolf &Shepherd. Additionally, Troy Yoshimoto ceramics, Absolut Art, Element Candles, and tokyobike serves up home and apartment accouterments.

Because most of these brands established recognition from their respective online sites, this transitory shop allows people to tangibly experience the products and serve as a precursor to potential brick and mortar flagships. During the opening night preview, brand founders and designersincluding Steve Cho of North & Mark, Matt Stuart and Jimmy Lau of Stuart & Lau welcomed select men’s fashion media and New York tastemakers to personally introduce their products and highlight the advantages of checking off those gift lists at the &persandCollective.

Images by Jonah Lorsung courtesy of &mpersand Collective

About the author

Joseph Pastrana

Joseph Pastrana has spent most of his career in lifestyle - from his extensive experience in public relations and brand building to writing features on a range of art and culture subjects. He was formerly fashion director for the Los Angeles-based trade publication MetroStyle where he oversaw the magazine’s coverage of local and international fashion labels. He personally attended seasonal Fashion Weeks in New York, Paris and Milan and wrote profiles and reviews on designers and collections including Calvin Klein, Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Isaac Mizrahi, Donna Karan, Bill Blass, Todd Oldham and many others. Joseph has also written for magazines in Chicago and New York on travel, books, music and films. He returned to public relations consultancy work through affiliation with Mannfolk PR as its New York division to develop emerging fashion resources as well as managing the communications requirements for clients in various lifestyle categories including fitness and interior design.