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DAYS OF BEING WILD
July 13, 2008
We’re spending our summer in San Francisco, but if you’ve ever heard the infamous Mark Twain quote about summers in the Bay Area, then you know why we’re longing for at least a few sweltering days out of town. For now, we’ll make do with the sultry, seductive environs of a Wong Kar-wai film. While we didn’t care much for the States-side My Blueberry Nights, the 1991 Days of Being Wild still makes us pine for vintage nights in steamy Hong Kong and days of yore in jungle-hideaways in the Philippines. We take our cue from the dapper Leslie Cheung and indulge in dreamy days of being young, in love, and wild! Keep your cool with these Lanvin cotton trousers (Browns) and an old-fashioned blue linen shirt (UNIQLO). We admire these classic derbies from A.P.C., but you can also pair this ensemble with some vintage penny loafers (via ebay or your local thrifter). This New Era hat in white (John Anthony) will keep you looking your sharpest, and an Alviero Martini map wallet will remind you that you are indeed, a man of the world. Complete the look with your shiniest pomade (Nancy Boy) and keep every hair in its handsome place with a handmade tortoise shell pocket comb (via Taylor of Old Bond Street). And, to add some magic to your summer, be sure to check out Days of Being Wild.