BRETT FAHLGREN: GQ STYLE CORRESPONDENT
About Brett
With a resume that includes tenures at
Prada and Calvin Klein, Brett Fahlgren helps guide men's fashion choices through comprehensive
style tips and one-on-one personal shopping consultations. Brett's connections with top
menswear designers and fashion editors make him a go-to resource among celebrities and
professional athletes. In addition to his role as GQ's Style Correspondent, Brett has also
hosted and produced GQ's Milan Fashion Report, interviewing top menswear designers including
Miuccia Prada, Dolce and Gabbana and Giorgio Armani. Brett currently resides in New York City.
Brett's Summer Essentials
Beach, city, country, travel, ocean — whatever your summer plans, have your weekend travel bag ready to go. While in Italy one
summer for the men's fashion shows, I traveled south to the beautiful beach town of Forte Dei Marmi with only a book, sunglasses, flip flops and a few changes of clothes.
Traveling light is liberating and oftentimes essential. Everyone has their favorite summer items. Here are mine:
The T-Shirt — Jockey, V-neck, $18
A simple white T-shirt is a good starting point for any summer look. Jockey takes a classic high v-neck silhouette and matches it with innovative, cotton stretch fabric. Timeless, easy and relaxed - worn on the beach or at a laid-back summer cocktail party.
A simple white T-shirt is a good starting point for any summer look. Jockey takes a classic high v-neck silhouette and matches it with innovative, cotton stretch fabric. Timeless, easy and relaxed - worn on the beach or at a laid-back summer cocktail party.
The Sneaker - Adidas, Dragon, $55
Adidas “originals” look amazing and are a highly practical weekend sneaker. Soft and lightweight for easy travel, but with enough stability to throw on for a last minute game of tennis.
Adidas “originals” look amazing and are a highly practical weekend sneaker. Soft and lightweight for easy travel, but with enough stability to throw on for a last minute game of tennis.
The Weekend Bag — Prada Leather and Nylon Duffel. $1,005, Neiman Marcus
Prada's signature black nylon fabric is extremely durable and looks better with age. Chic and highly functional, this nylon and leather duffel version is the ideal size for a four-day getaway.
Prada's signature black nylon fabric is extremely durable and looks better with age. Chic and highly functional, this nylon and leather duffel version is the ideal size for a four-day getaway.
The Watch — Swatch, Fun Scuba, $90
Now available in the U.S., Swatch's oversized “Fun Scuba” line of watches look great and are highly functional. Lightweight and durable, they're perfect for surfing, swimming, running, when a quick glance is all you have time for. Automatic Depth meter, glows in the dark, waterproof to 200 meters.
Now available in the U.S., Swatch's oversized “Fun Scuba” line of watches look great and are highly functional. Lightweight and durable, they're perfect for surfing, swimming, running, when a quick glance is all you have time for. Automatic Depth meter, glows in the dark, waterproof to 200 meters.
The Bicycle — Bianchi, Milano 120, $650
The perfect summer ride, the Milan 120 café racer, available in silver, black or celeste. Smooth, laid-back frame with classic fenders, chain guard and leather handles. Updated with an internal 8-speed shifter and saddle with built-in safety light.
The perfect summer ride, the Milan 120 café racer, available in silver, black or celeste. Smooth, laid-back frame with classic fenders, chain guard and leather handles. Updated with an internal 8-speed shifter and saddle with built-in safety light.
The Scent — Giorgio Armani, Aqua di Gio, $40
Light, airy and refreshing, perfect for the summer. The description on the bottle: “Inspired by a Mediterranean island refuge, it captures the essence of paradise” — amazingly not a total stretch.
Light, airy and refreshing, perfect for the summer. The description on the bottle: “Inspired by a Mediterranean island refuge, it captures the essence of paradise” — amazingly not a total stretch.
