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Pakt One Carry-On

It seems it’s time to head back to the skies and to re-introduce yourself to travel an update to your luggage is key. The Pakt One Carry-On has a 35L capacity with ample internal and external zippered pockets for secure organization. There is a dedicated laptop sleeve and the water-resistant 420D nylon dobby makes for safe transport of your lakeside apparel. Get back to the skies with style and class, and the Pakt One Carry-On.

Mott & Bow Driggs Classic Crew

A stylish black tee is crucial for travel as it transcends casual daywear to out on the town nightwear. The Mott & Bow Classic Driggs Crew is made from Peruvian cotton with tagless branding for the softest of soft fits. It weighs a mere 140 grams has the perfect cut to dress to any occasion. Around the lake or hitting the concrete, this Classic Driggs Crew is out of the bag ready to party.

Mission Mercantile Theordore Passport Wallet

By the next time you travel you may need a 2nd passport, but for now, let’s assume just one is required. The Mission Mercantile Theordore Passport Wallet has 3 dedicated CC sleeves with a combined capacity of 12 cards, a vertical pocket for tickets and important documents, and a sleeve for your passport. It is made from full-grain US steerhide Espresso pebbled leather with solid copper rivets and is Mission Mercantile guaranteed for life. The Theodore Passport Wallet is keen on getting you back to travel, are you packed?

Rhodes Leather House Shoe

Surely the Rhodes Leather House Shoe will bring your comfort and style of a day at home to a whole new level. Made from full-grain leather that will naturally patina with time, these slip-ons have soft leather footbeds to be worn with socks or barefoot. The Rhodes Leather House Shoe will elevate your appearance around the house and when company comes for drinks, the jealously will quickly rise.

Stefano Bollani: I visionari

The core band led by Stefano Bollani is the type of album that would make even newcomers lovers of the beautiful genre. Bollani takes us on a masterful adventure of jazz music with lows that drift into the shadows of our minds and highs that tug at our chest. While the vinyl is extinct on all interweb sources, we’ve provided a Spotify link to get your fix. Welcome to Lake Como.

Slim Aarons: La Dolce Vita

An instant and lavish escape every time the cover opens. This coffee table book is the fourth volume of Abrams’Slim Aarons collection dedicated to his love affair with Italy. From magnificent villas to countryside views, La Dolce Vita captures the true essence of Italian charm and sophistication. Each page reveals a feeling, place, or person, exposing images that any lover of Italy will never get tired of viewing as they truly evoke a feeling of what is Italy.

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Insta360 ONE X2

Aside from the fact you’re lakeside at Lake Como, the Insta360 ONE X2 is an absolute beauty in itself. It is pocket-sized, waterproof, can be controlled by your Apple Watch, and oh yeah, it’s 2 cameras in one with 5.7K resolution. The Insta360 ONE X2 was built to capture life and your surroundings with a 360-degree view making the optimal camera to bring the beauty of Lake Como home to make all your friends beyond jealous.

Randolph Engineering Intruder

With a matte black finish, the Randolph Intruders were made for lake life and combatting the glare. The Intruders were originally designed for military pilots with emphasis on color and contrast through all light and weather conditions. The classic skull temples provide all-day comfort and the sleek, handsome design has Lake Como written all over them. The Intruder sunnies are made in the USA with an all-day style to match the dress required by Italian lakeside life.

Cardon Daily Moisturizer + SPF

You can’t do anything better for your skin than moisturize with SPF, no matter the season, rain or shine. The Cardon Daily Moisturizer + SPF is a handheld easy to transport and easy to apply whilst leaving zero residue. The sleek bottle is packed with a mighty duo to fight off nasty UV rays and keep the skin hydrated.  The sleek travel-sized bottle will last up to 45 days with regular use and because your living the posh life around Lake Como, there is no excuse for your skin to look anything short of its best.

Nisolo Owen Belt

Ain’t no way, ain’t no how you’re leaving the house without wearing a belt and when the Nisolo Owen Belt is cinched around the waist, it might just call for a tucked-in adventure. The Owen Belt is handmade in Peru from water-resistant leather with a solid brass buckle. The 1.25″ diameter meets the standards of most belt loops and the sleek, handsome appearance makes this belt perfect for casual and formal occasions. The Owen Belt was meant to be worn and shown for anyone taking a look from head to toe.

Poolside: Heat

Imagine this… The day is full of reflective rays off of the still water of Lake Como, you pull your wooden boat out of the dock and before you trim the engine down and gun it,  you hit play on this album—absolute perfection. Poolside’s Heat is a debut album that hits on every note. It’s hazy, slo-mo, textured, and full of thick disco-inspired sun beats. It’s the perfect welcome jam to summer.

Great Escapes Italy

Italian hotels give us a feeling of enchantment, beauty, art, romance, and a sense of luxury understood in a different way than those in the US. Great Escapes Italy is a visual journey through some of Italy’s timeless cities and gorgeous hotels. A great coffee table hardcover for anyone who adores the magnificent cities in Italy, where art & life are entangled in a collage of beauty.

Nomad Goods Leather Rugged Case

It’s the little things in life that need care and protection, and these days the ability to charge. The Nomad Goods Leather Rugged Case is a quintessential upgrade to your EDC. It quickly snaps together around your AirPods’ case and because it’s made from Chicago’s Horween Leather, this case will patina with use… giving reason to take your pods on the go. The Nomad Goods Leather Rugged Case was made to help protect your pods while elevating the look of your daily gear load, just in time as travel starts to pick up.

Waxed Journals Waterproof Slim Notebook

Made from waxed canvas, waterproof paper, and a stitched binding, the Waxed Journals Waterproof Slim Notebook is keen on adventure. It’s a perfect travel journal for when the path is unknown and at this age, jotting down every thought because let’s be honest, the memory bank is all but empty. The natural edge may fray as the patina matures, but that helps to tell the story you’ve been on beyond your writing. Take your tales and thoughts wherever you may go with this Waxed Journal… rain or shine.

Wexley Stem Daypack

The Wexley Stem Daypack is a stylish 17 liter for sunrise to day’s end adventures. The pack is made from a durable 1000D Cordura exterior with a padded laptop compartment and two hidden pockets on the back panel to safely hide your valuables. A card pocket on the right shoulder strap makes for quick and easy access and a thermo-formed honeycomb EVA foam back panel ensures comfortable all-day travels. The Stem Daypack was made to #hittheconcrete and take in the sights of Lake Como.

Asket Shorts

There are occasions that call for a dressed-up pair of shorts that also can be worn casually throughout the day, and they just so happen to come from Asket. The Shorts are an Italian twill made from 100% organic cotton with slanted front pockets and an Italian horn button with Japanese zip closure. The cut is sleek and styled for the Italian lakeside and as the sun shines down, these Shorts have a breezy feel. Wear the Shorts from sun-up to sun-down knowing the accompanying shirt will be the only thing you need to worry about as night’s plans change.

Filson Rugged Twill Travel Kit

When you’re traveling and living out of a suitcase, you’ve got to make sure your total appearance is dialed and extends all the way into the bathroom. The Filson Rugged Twill Travel Kit is primed luxury Lake Como hotel hopping, a night or two in a hostel, and even if shit hits the fan, the tough Bridle Leather and Rugged Twill lined with waterproof nylon will hold up against the outdoors. The 4-pocket design is great to keep your grooming essentials organized and the rugged twill’s durability is sure to get you to your destination and well beyond. Keep your grooming life to yourself, securely hidden in the Filson Rugged Twill Travel Kit.

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The Ferrari Book: Passion for Design

Ferrari stands for many things. Aesthetics, elegance, design, value… and speed. This coffee table read traces the evolutions of the wonder that is all things Ferrari, offering an experience of what the brand has become in the last 70 years through the patience, mind, and passion of Il Commendatore, Enzo Ferrari. The pages ozze red, you can taste the design and smell the engines. Any automotive fan should have it.

Rhythm Classic Linen SS

Lightweight, comfortable, and oozing with style, the Rhythm Classic Linen SS is a staple around Lake Como. The classic look is cut from a linen cotton blend that has a very airy feel. And though presenting itself as a laidback piece, this short sleeve can undoubtedly be worn up or down. The Rhythm Classic Linen SS is a no-brainer when you need a comfortable and casual short sleeve that can be turned up when needed.

SeaVeevs Cardiff Espadrille

One pair of shoes that steps to it all – a walk through city streets for a morning cup of joe and off to a table for two overlooking the wonders of Lake Como. The SeaVeevs Cardiff Espadrilles have a jute wrapped sidewall, made from stretch unlined canvas, and present the vegan sneaker style. They can be worn with shorts, jeans and/or linen pants at any point of the day for any occasion. And when it comes to summer life by the lake, the SeaVeevs Cardiff Espadrille just need a quick bunny loop to lace ’em up.

Timex Standard Chronograph Watch

Can you really dress to the part if you don’t have a timepiece to bring it all together? – No, you can’t and that’s why the Timex Standard Chronograph Watch sets the tone and keeps the time. The brass case with beadblasted finish houses a mineral glass crystal face and fits the wrist with a fabric band. An indigo light brings this watch to life as the sun sets and granted it’s all about life on the lake, this watch is water-resistant to 50 meters. The Standard Chronograph Watch is quite literally dialed for the next excursion.

Dango D007 Pen Wallet

Three of the finest pieces to come from Dango combined into a single wallet inspired by none other than 007 himself, the D007 Pen Wallet is a functional statement piece. The Dango Pen and Notes accompany a 4 pocket jet black leather wallet with RFID blocking and a built-in bottle opener. And the polished gold anodized aluminum pen and chassis add a sophisticated spy appearance. This D007 Pen Wallet was made to cover the tab and take note of the important things in life.

GO247 Body Wash

There is nothing better than feeling fresh and smelling clean, and when that luxury comes from a single matte black bottle with a gold cap, then life is good. The GO247 Body Wash has a fresh scent from enriched botanicals that rejuvenates dull skin. The name says it all because this body wash is keen on delivering moisture from sun up to sun down… and even the following sunrise if that’s the way you roll. This bottle looks great out in the public eye, the body wash moisturizes and smells great, and let face it, it’s Go247 for the many days to come.

Beck: Morning Phase

Morning Phase is the twelfth official studio album from Beck, and truly encapsulates an orchestra of genius. Every track feels lifting, from strings to echoing vocals, it shapes itself into a bold and acute discord of mellow dramatic sound that sets you floating. Not to mention it just might have the greatest intro, and outro of any recent album made. The record adds to the incredible mix of Beck’s catalog of music, and might just be some of his finest work.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: A Novel

If you loved the movie, buckle up tight for Tarantino’s first book. With a deep dive into Cliff Booth’s backstory, this paperback will have you flipping the pages faster than Brad Pitt’s hands against Bruce Lee. Coming out in just 2 days, get your popcorn ready for what is sure to be a fun ride.

Orbitkey x Chipolo Tracker

It’s all too easy to misplace the little things in life and when things like your keys are linked up to the Orbitkey x Chipolo Tracker the oh, so fun is no more. This tracker is compact and connects back to your phone with app and Bluetooth. And beyond helping find the lost EDC, this tracker doubles as a remote for the camera on your smartphone. The Orbitkey x Chipolo Tracker is a simple and sophisticated way of keeping tabs on your goods, and nearly foolproof till you lose your phone too.

W&P Porter Water Glass Bottle

A bottle with style and lacking all things BPA, the Porter Glass Water Bottle helps to keep you hydrated day in and day out. The glass bottle has a silicone sleeve, twist-off cap, and holds 20oz of the finest H20. The premium borosilicate glass rids any chance of a metallic aftertaste and to help keep things in check, this bottle is dishwasher safe. The Porter Glass Water Bottle is for those who enjoy water by their side and appreciate the finer things in life.

Lake Como Minimalist Map

It was only a matter of time until it was time to check-in for the return flight home and granted we totally understand that you’d never want to leave Lake Como, but the reality of life does eventually come a knocking. The adventures and memories will last within, the late nights with the locals will be missed, and the lakeside Negronis will never taste the same. And aside from the photos you snapped, take Lake Como home as a Minimalist Map to hang on your walls and remind you of the oh, so sweet life it was.