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WARM WEATHER COOL

by societytexas | Jun 30, 2021 | 2021 July August, Quest

This summer, it’s all about embracing the new and different, don’t you think? Here, our cool hunter Lance Avery Morgan recommends some of his favorite finds for you to enjoy. Let the good times begin.

FEEL SLIM AND TRIM

The perfect, slim-fitting shirt is possible. Really perfect, as a matter of fact. The sleek and slim UNTUCKit line of shirts and pants (and warmer gear for fall) are about as great as it gets for ease of comfort and travel-friendly as well.

$99 for shirt, $98 for pants, as shown. At 80 stores and UNTUCKit.com.

THE TEAM, AND THE MOVIE, THAT COULD

If ever there was a sports movie about the can-do Texas spirit, it’s the Texas-produced 12 Mighty Orphans. Starring Luke Wilson, Robert Duvall, Martin Sheen, and Lane Garrison, it’s the true Depression-era story of a group of orphans led to a football championship that captured the hearts of FDR and the entire country.

At 12MightyOrphansMovie.com.

CHASING THE SUN

Let’s face it, literally. We’ll be in the sun all summer, and we need to protect our skin from its potential damage. We love that Oars & Alps, for the naturally-inclined, is on a mission to help men chase the sun safely. All six sun-friendly products, from sunscreen to moisturizer to post-sun cooling spray, are 30+ SPF. Prices vary.

At OarsAndAlps.com.

STATE-SPECIFIC PRIDE

When hosting a gathering, what better way to show that you’re a true Texan than with state-shaped ice cubes? These conversation starters are not only cool, literally, but also are practical to keep chilled beverages as cool as, you guessed it, ice.

At UncommonGoods.com.

HATS OFF TO YOU, BUDDY

Sometimes a fellow just wants to don a hat in the summer to keep the heat out and style on. May we suggest this 100% straw number, with a silk grosgrain band, made in Italy? It’s called the Borsalino and should be addressed as such as your new favorite warm-weather must-have.

$224. At Yoox.com.

PADDLES UP

If you haven’t taken up pickleball, which is sweeping the world, it’s not too late. This fun derivation of tennis meets ping pong meets badminton, even has a devoted fan in Clooney. If it’s fun enough for him, it’s fun enough for us. Get your equipment and accessories at Franklin Sports to soon own the court.

At FranklinSports.com.

STAR POWER

We’re inspired by top celebrity looks to see how we can replicate them and make them our own. This summer we’re digging the glasses that Daniel Craig wears in the upcoming Bond film, No Time To Die, with the luxe lenser Barton Perreira x 007 Series 2 Collection. In four killer styles.

From $425. At BartonPerreira.com.

BOLD NEW CONQUESTS

by societytexas | Feb 28, 2021 | Quest, 2021 March April

**This spring, go ahead…try something new. In fact, try new things often. Here, our cool hunter Lance Avery Morgan, recommends some of his favorite finds for you to enjoy.**

BEST FOOT FORWARD

Celeb entrepreneur Rande Gerber has teamed with Thursday Boots to create and launch the Thursday Casamoto boot, which comes in black and café brown. The zip and lace-up easily goes from business breakfast to a night on the town. $235. At ThursdayBoots.com.

ARTFULLY SPEAKING

Looking for a new art experience in Houston, a city already well known for its artful side? Check out the city’s new experiential art museum, Seismique. Its 40-plus unique exhibits overflow with dazzling displays of light generated by 9 million LEDs, color, sound, and natural elements. At Seismique.com.

CUSTOMIZE THOSE CUFFS

These custom love letter silvertone brass cufflinks are a unique gift for dad, son, hubby, and beyond. Inside the cufflink, envelope sits a note that can be personalized on wood with whatever you’d like to write. Truly, it’s the personalized gift of a lifetime. $105. At UncommonGoods.com.

I’D LIKE TO THANK THE ACADEMY

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles is officially open and was built to the tune of almost $500 million. Years in the making, and designed by Renzo Piano, its vast holdings include more than 100,000 titles, including obscure documentaries and early American movies; roughly 10 million photographs; 80,000 screenplays; 50,000 posters; and tens of thousands of production and costume design drawings. At AcademyMuseum.org.

FITS LIKE A DREAM

The perfect fitting white shirt is like the start of spring itself…bright and full of potential. That’s why we love the pristine white shirt (okay, we love the other colors and patterns, too) from UNTUCKit. It’s for the guy who wants to look sharp, even if he is untucked. We like the wrinkle-free Las Cases shirt. $99, as shown. At 80 stores and UNTUCKit.com.

A HEALTHY DRIVE

The most comfortable slip-on for auto or for feet on the street is the men’s driver shoe. It’s from a new grounding footwear that helps health-conscious men and women replenish their bodies with energy from the earth (electrons). $155, as shown. At Harmony783.com.