From cable-knit cardigans to bold blazers, update your fall wardrobe with these urbane essentials.
Photo courtesy of Halekulani
Joie de Cocktail
Most unfortunately for those of us who prefer to tip our libations in a low-back swivel chair, bedecked in collared shirts and (gasp!) even a light blazer, while fine linens absorb the dew off our highballs, the offerings are rather slim. In different times, fine eateries would happily devote a darkened corner to lounging with canapes and cocktails, whether or not you had the intention of staying for dinner. These days of rock star chefs and number crunching backers lean more towards cramming as many two-tops into every edible space—and those of us simply looking to imbibe are left mixing and stirring in the comfortable confines of our homes.
Leave it to the Halekulani to open L’Aperitif, a Belle Epoque-inspired lounge found within the highly awarded La Mer restaurant, on the resort’s near reclusive second floor.
Management swayed legendary Ritz Paris barman Colin Field to craft a simple cocktail menu—and you won’t need an MFA in the culinary arts and sciences to navigate it. Spectacular brandy mingles with cut-on-the-bar ice cubes, while macerated raspberries dance with champagne and vodka. Drinks make use of bitters, island-grown cucumber (when called for) and so on.
Finally, executive chef Vikram Garg has masterfully paired the tiniest of morsels with each of L’Aperitif’s half-dozen signature cocktails, the lengths of which he’s gone to capture the most ideal balances in flavor are truly unparalleled in these climes. (The “Sumak Shrimp with Chili Aioli” is eyeflutteringly delightful.)
Bon vivants rejoice! – Brian Berusch
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- At the bar in a pink linen jacket, ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA sport coat $1,995, worn over a MICHAEL KORS white polo $95, with EMILIO PUCCI silk pocket square $95, and ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA khaki pants $345, are all from NEIMAN MARCUS. The LOUIS VUITTON Utah belt is price upon request. The 1940s 14kt gold and diamond tie bar $480, 1930s 14kt gold five-diamond gent’s ring $1,200 and 14kt gold gent’s engraved stag signet ring $1,200 are all from MELLOW’S.
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- A RALPH LAUREN sweater $995, from POLO RALPH LAUREN at DFS, is paired with ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA khaki pant $345, and MICHAEL KORS white polo $95; both from NEIMAN MARCUS.
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- ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA cashmere knit vest $695 is worn over BRUNELLO CUCINELLI checkered shirt $565 with BRIONI black-stripe tie $200, all from NEIMAN MARCUS, with Polo by RALPH LAUREN Preston khaki pant $79.50 from DFS.
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- Taking a breather: ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA tuxedo $2,295 is worn with an ARMANI COLLEZIONI tuxedo shirt $295, MIMI FONG black-and-red print cummerbund and bow tie $350, with DAVID DONAHUE cuff links $165; all from NEIMAN MARCUS. The PRADA captor OXFORDS $595 are from NORDSTROM.
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- A BRUNELLO CUCINELLI checkered sport coat $3,695, from NEIMAN MARCUS is worn over a POLO RALPH LAUREN striped dress shirt $89.50 and BURBERRY pant $350 from DFS, with IKE BEHAIR tie $145 and EMILIO PUCCI blue silk pocket square $100; both from NEIMAN MARCUS.
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- LOUIS VUITTON bomber jacket, price upon request, is worn over POLO RALPH LAUREN striped dress shirt $89.50. LV navy v-neck sweater and LV pant are finished with LV Trunks shawl, all from LOUIS VUITTON, prices upon request.
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- Photo courtesy of Halekulani
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- Photo by Barbara Kraft courtesy Halekulani
About the Setting
The garments worn by the gentleman in HILuxury‘s October/November men’s fashion feature seemed as if they were made to be modeled among the rich decor of Lewers Lounge at Halekulani. The intimate cocktail venue is the perfect locale to cozy up with club-style bar service, featuring contemporary and classic cocktails, thanks to Dale DeGroff (formerly of NYC’s Rainbow Room), the “King of Cocktails.” High style— paired with nightly live jazz performances—make this a winning ensemble.
Fashion Editor & Writer: NADINE KAM
Photographer: LEAH FRIEL
Model: KALOA ROBINSON PREMIER MODELS AND TALENT
Hair & Makeup: KECIA LITTMAN OF WWW.KECIABELLA.COM