I haven’t been splurging on too many clothes recently. Gasp. Always happens this time of year. In the heat of summer, my wardrobe shrinks. I wear my favorite essentials on repeat. So my fun money goes elsewhere. Art, accessories, home goods, pantry upgrades, wine. The notes in the margins that give a story some character, so to speak.
Welcome to the July Black Book.
—Lanny
Lauryn Alvarez "Gathering" Original Painting
Just bought a piece from this artist and hung it up the other day. Her work makes me feel joyful, hopeful, a little whimsical. Lovely feelings to have hanging in the house.
Buy: $2700
Nike ACG Zegama Hike Hiking Shoes
Summer is rainy. Dirty. Muddy. These are the shoes I grab on those days.
Buy: $190
Anthropologie Spindle Bookcase
This looks like it came from my grandmother's house. And I mean that in the most complimentary of ways.
Buy: $1498
Offhours Homecoat in Varsity
Is there anything better than spending all day in the sun, showering off in the evening, and wrapping yourself in a soft giant robe in the cool comfort of the A/C? No.
Buy: $325
Chili Oil Baron 3-Pack Original Chili Crude
I've been putting this on everything. Noodles. Cucumber salad. Pizza. I even tried it on a sandwich the other day. Worked.
Buy: $24.99
Yes Society Wine Club
This is like an underground club your "cool" friend tells you about. Except instead of experimental music, it's wine.
Subscribe: $150
Sub-Zero Undercounter Ice Maker
If you've mastered the art of cocktail making, you've likely moved on to ice. Skip all the kitchen science experiments and just go straight to the coolest ice maker on the market.
Buy: $6285
Percival x Ford Garage Harrington Jacket
Percival's Ford collection is full of goodies. This jacket's going fast, but there are still a few available.
Buy: $380
Kapital Washable Silk Neckerchief
Kapital is one of those brands I insist every man should have a piece from. If you're not willing to pull the trigger on some of their wild patchy jeans, go with an accessory like this.
Buy: $140
D&I Death & Life 14k Gold Necklace
I don't buy much jewelry, so when I do, I go with quality. 14k gold. A skull because I like to pretend I'm dangerous. A rose because I'm really just a flower.
Buy: $1220
Maen Manhattan 40 M3.1.5
I don't have hands on experience with this brand (yet). But every one of my watch nerd friends is talking about Maen right now.
Buy: $936
Miniature Antique Wooden Chair
This is one of those objects that prove things can make you happy. You won't always notice it on your shelf, but when you do, it will always make you smirk. Because that's how small antique things work.
Buy: $92
Studio Nicholson The Reflection Leather Tote
I become a bag guy in the summer. Water bottle, laptop, wallet, keys, notebook, maybe a towel, a novel. It adds up. So I committed to a quality bag I can use year after year.
Buy: $1440
Greyson Howl to the North Golf Polo
Founded in 2015 by a Ralph Lauren alum, this is the brand I recommend to all my golf buddies right now.
Buy: $120
